Waratahs 37 - 36 Highlanders

● full_time 80 minutes

14 Feb 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 1

Allianz Stadium

The NSW Waratahs secured a thrilling 37-36 victory over the Highlanders in a closely contested match at Allianz Stadium. The Highlanders struck first with tries from Tangitau and Tavatavanawai, putting them ahead early. Waratahs responded with a try from Leota and penalties from Edmed to keep the score tight. A yellow card for Dunshea allowed the Waratahs to capitalize, scoring crucial tries from Porecki and Jorgensen. The Highlanders rallied with Lasaqa and Tangitau adding tries, but the Waratahs responded through Amone. In the final minutes, Amone's second try helped secure the win, with Bowen's conversion sealing the match. This contest showcased intense back-and-forth rugby, with both teams displaying resilience and skill.

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Weather

Temperature: 25.6°C (Feels like 24.7°C) Condition: Cloudy Wind: 17.3 km/h, gusting to 37.3 km/h Humidity: 77% Cloud Cover: 96%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
5' try Caleb Tangitau
10' penalty Tane Edmed
25' try Timoci Tavatavanawai
26' conversion Sam Gilbert
29' yellow_card Mitchell Dunshea
29' substitution Dave Porecki
33' try Rob Leota
34' conversion Tane Edmed
39' substitution Mahe Vailanu
39' yellow_card_complete Mitchell Dunshea
40' yellow_card Caleb Tangitau
40' penalty Tane Edmed
40' substitution Nathan Hastie
40' half_time
40' second_half
44' penalty Sam Gilbert
46' try Dave Porecki
47' conversion Tane Edmed
48' substitution Lui Naeata
50' yellow_card_complete Caleb Tangitau
55' substitution Taniela Tupou
56' try Veveni Lasaqa
56' substitution Miles Amatosero
57' conversion Sam Gilbert
57' substitution Ethan de Groot
57' substitution Michael Manson
60' substitution Soane Vikena
60' substitution Saula Ma'u
61' try Max Jorgensen
62' substitution Dave Porecki
63' try Caleb Tangitau
63' substitution Tane Edmed
64' conversion Sam Gilbert
65' substitution Hugh Renton
66' substitution Jake Gordon
66' substitution Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii
66' substitution Angus Bell
67' try Siosifa Amone
68' substitution Taine Robinson
69' substitution Charlie Gamble
71' try Sefo Kautai
72' conversion Cameron Millar
79' try Siosifa Amone
80' conversion Jack Bowen
80' full_time