Wellington

36 - 17

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs Wellington

Events

Commentary

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

83'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop converts the try.

83'

Try

Wellington are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Kenshi Yamamoto picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

82'

Auckland go for goal with Rico Simpson taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

An interception by Caleb Tangitau allows them to race away to score.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Tangitau bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

79'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Cohen Norrie getting some game time.

74'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Payton Spencer being replaced.

74'

Rico Simpson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Auckland results in a try for Caleb Clarke

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Clarke took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo.

70'

Wellington make a substitution with Esi Komaisavai coming on.

69'

Wellington make a substitution with Nui Muriwai coming off.

69'

Wellington make a substitution with Kenshi Yamamoto coming on.

69'

Wellington make a substitution with Xavier Numia coming off.

69'

Auckland make a substitution with Fatongia Paea coming on.

69'

Auckland make a substitution with Oscar Cowley-Andrea coming off.

69'

Wellington make a substitution with Sione Halalilo coming on.

65'

Wellington make a substitution with Peter Lakai coming off.

65'

Wellington make a substitution with Stanley Solomon coming on.

65'

Wellington make a substitution with Ruben Love coming off.

65'

Auckland make a substitution with Hamdahn Tuipulotu coming on.

65'

Auckland make a substitution with Angus Ta'avao coming off.

65'

Auckland make a substitution with Kitiona Vai coming on.

65'

Auckland make a substitution with Che Clark coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Wellington supporters go wild as Jackson Garden-Bachop successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Losilosivale Filipo

64'

Jackson Garden-Bachop sets up the try.

64'

Callum Harkin comes on for Wellington.

59'

Tjay Clarke leaves the field.

59'

Matolu Petaia comes on for Wellington.

59'

Dominic Ropeti leaves the field.

59'

James Arscott comes on for Auckland.

59'

Taufa Funaki leaves the field.

59'

Ola Tauelangi comes on for Auckland.

59'

Tai Cribb leaves the field.

59'

Jackson Garden-Bachop has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

59'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Hugo Plummer from scoring as they record the try for Wellington.

58'

Soane Vikena comes on.

52'

Mills Sanerivi comes off.

52'

Xavi Taele comes on.

52'

AJ Lam comes off.

52'

Wellington make a substitution with Siale Lauaki coming on.

44'

Wellington make a substitution with PJ Sheck coming off.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Jackson Garden-Bachop has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

39'

Penieli Poasa comes on.

28'

Asafo Aumua comes off.

28'

Conversion

Rico Simpson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Auckland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Angus Ta'avao picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop converts the try.

18'

Try

Xavier Numia goes on their own for a try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Xavier Numia bursts through to advance the Wellington attack.

17'

Jackson Garden-Bachop sets up the try.

17'

Penalty Goal

Jackson Garden-Bachop kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Jackson Garden-Bachop has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Wellington leads to a try for Ruben Love

Julian Savea sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Julian Savea goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Wellington v Auckland 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sun 31st August 2025, 10:05am HKT 
  
 Porirua Park 
  
 Michael Winter

Points Flow Chart

Wellington win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Garden-Bachop

36 - 17

83'

Yamamoto

34 - 17

82'

Tangitau

79'

29 - 17

Clarke

70'

29 - 12

Garden-Bachop

29 - 7

65'

Filipo

27 - 7

64'

Plummer

22 - 7

58'

Half Time

Simpson

23'

17 - 7

Ta'avao

22'

17 - 5

Garden-Bachop

17 - 0

18'

Numia

15 - 0

17'

Garden-Bachop

10 - 0

Garden-Bachop

7 - 0

Love

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Wellington

71%

Draw

Auckland

28%

Conversion by Jackson Garden-Bachop

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Wellington

Auckland

More Less

Defence Profile

Wellington

Auckland

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

54%

3-6 secs

29%

38%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

68'

70'

72'

80'

Wellington

Auckland

Wellington vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wellington face off against Auckland in Hilux NPC Round 5 on Sun 31st August 2025 at Porirua Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Wellington won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Auckland in 10th and Wellington in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wellington vs Auckland Squads

The official squads for Wellington vs Auckland will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.