Waratahs 29 - 24 Fijian Drua

● full_time 80 minutes

28 Feb 2025

Stage: Regular Season Round 3

Allianz Stadium

The NSW Waratahs secured a narrow victory over the Fijian Drua, finishing 29-24 at Allianz Stadium. The match kicked off with an early try from Drua's Loganimasi, quickly followed by a conversion from Muntz, giving the visitors a 7-0 lead. The Waratahs responded with two tries from Gleeson and a penalty from Edmed to take control of the game. After a strong display, Gleeson scored again just before halftime, leading 19-12 at the break. In the second half, Porecki added to the Waratahs' tally, extending their lead to 24-12. However, the Drua fought back with tries from Loganimasi and Dolokoto, closing the gap to 29-24. Despite a late penalty try for the Waratahs, the Drua's spirited performance kept the match competitive until the final whistle.

Weather

Temperature: 28.7°C (Feels like 28.7°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 13.7 km/h, gusting to 32.1 km/h Humidity: 59% Cloud Cover: 30%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
10' try Ponipate Loganimasi
11' conversion Caleb Muntz
13' try Langi Gleeson
14' conversion Tane Edmed
16' try Vuate Karawalevu
25' penalty Tane Edmed
36' try Langi Gleeson
37' conversion Tane Edmed
38' substitution Motikiai Murray
40' substitution Samu Tawake
40' substitution Kitione Salawa
40' half_time
40' second_half
43' try Dave Porecki
44' substitution Motikiai Murray
46' substitution Caleb Muntz
47' substitution Ratu Rotuisolia
49' substitution Taniela Tupou
49' substitution Angus Bell
49' substitution Dave Porecki
50' substitution Simione Kuruvoli
52' substitution Jake Gordon
52' substitution Haereiti Hetet
54' substitution Andrew Kellaway
55' yellow_card Miles Amatosero
60' try Ponipate Loganimasi
61' conversion Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
61' substitution Langi Gleeson
61' substitution Tevita Ikanivere
65' substitution Triston Reilly
65' yellow_card_complete Miles Amatosero
66' try Mesulame Dolokoto
66' substitution Miles Amatosero
69' substitution Darby Lancaster
70' substitution Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
72' substitution Tane Edmed
76' penalty_try No Player
76' yellow_card Kitione Salawa
80' full_time