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Moana Pasifika Moana Pasifika 45 - 28 Waratahs Waratahs

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05 Apr 2025

Super Rugby Pacific

Stage: Regular Season Round 8

North Harbour Stadium

Moana Pasifika vs Waratahs head to head

Moana Pasifika secured a commanding 45-28 victory over the NSW Waratahs at North Harbour Stadium. Triston Reilly opened the scoring for the Waratahs with two early tries, converted by Lawson Creighton, giving them a brief lead. However, Moana responded strongly with Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou scoring three tries, showcasing his finishing ability and versatility. Patrick Pellegrini was instrumental for the home side, converting all but one of their tries and adding to the scoreboard himself. The second half saw further tries from William Havili and Fine Inisi, solidifying Moana's dominance. Despite Teddy Wilson's effort for the Waratahs, the deficit proved too large to overcome. Overall, Moana Pasifika's aggressive play and clinical finishing made the difference in this Super Rugby clash.

Broadcasters

Where to watch in: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 21.8°C (Feels like 21.0°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 19.7 km/h, gusting to 35.3 km/h Humidity: 66% Cloud Cover: 20%

Highlights

Events

  • Kickoff
  • 4'

    Try

    Triston Reilly 路 Waratahs

    0 - 5
  • 5'

    Conversion

    Lawson Creighton 路 Waratahs

    0 - 7
  • 14'

    Substitution

    Abraham Pole on for Tito Tuipulotu 路 Moana Pasifika

  • 22'

    Try

    Triston Reilly 路 Waratahs

    0 - 12
  • 23'

    Conversion

    Lawson Creighton 路 Waratahs

    0 - 14
  • 31'

    Try

    Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou 路 Moana Pasifika

    5 - 14
  • 32'

    Conversion

    Patrick Pellegrini 路 Moana Pasifika

    7 - 14
  • 40'

    Substitution

    Fine Inisi on for Solomon Alaimalo 路 Moana Pasifika

  • 40'

    Substitution

    Sama Malolo on for Mills Sanerivi 路 Moana Pasifika

  • Halftime 7 - 14
  • Second Half
  • 42'

    Try

    Andrew Kellaway 路 Waratahs

    7 - 19
  • 43'

    Conversion

    Lawson Creighton 路 Waratahs

    7 - 21
  • 43'

    Try

    Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou 路 Moana Pasifika

    12 - 21
  • 43'

    Conversion

    Patrick Pellegrini 路 Moana Pasifika

    14 - 21
  • 51'

    Try

    Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou 路 Moana Pasifika

    19 - 21
  • 52'

    Substitution

    Julian Heaven on for Ethan Dobbins 路 Waratahs

  • 52'

    Substitution

    Taniela Tupou on for Daniel Botha 路 Waratahs

  • 53'

    Substitution

    Jackson Garden-Bachop on for Lalomilo Lalomilo 路 Moana Pasifika

  • 53'

    Substitution

    Chris Apoua on for Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou 路 Moana Pasifika

  • 53'

    Substitution

    Ola Tauelangi on for Semisi Paea 路 Moana Pasifika

  • 57'

    Try

    Teddy Wilson 路 Waratahs

    19 - 26
  • 58'

    Conversion

    Lawson Creighton 路 Waratahs

    19 - 28
  • 58'

    Substitution

    Tom Savage on for Allan Craig 路 Moana Pasifika

  • 59'

    Try

    Patrick Pellegrini 路 Moana Pasifika

    24 - 28
  • 60'

    Conversion

    Patrick Pellegrini 路 Moana Pasifika

    26 - 28
  • 60'

    Substitution

    Isaac Kailea on for Angus Bell 路 Waratahs

  • 62'

    Substitution

    Jamie Adamson on for Charlie Gamble 路 Waratahs

  • 64'

    Try

    William Havili 路 Moana Pasifika

    31 - 28
  • 65'

    Conversion

    Patrick Pellegrini 路 Moana Pasifika

    33 - 28
  • 65'

    Substitution

    Joey Walton on for Henry O'Donnell 路 Waratahs

  • 66'

    Substitution

    Melani Matavao on for Jonathan Taumateine 路 Moana Pasifika

  • 67'

    Try

    Fine Inisi 路 Moana Pasifika

    38 - 28
  • 68'

    Substitution

    Felix Kalapu on for Ben Grant 路 Waratahs

  • 68'

    Substitution

    Jack Grant on for Teddy Wilson 路 Waratahs

  • 68'

    Substitution

    Jack Bowen on for Lawson Creighton 路 Waratahs

  • 76'

    Try

    Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa 路 Moana Pasifika

    43 - 28
  • 77'

    Conversion

    Patrick Pellegrini 路 Moana Pasifika

    45 - 28
  • Fulltime 45 - 28

Player ratings

Moana Pasifika
  • 15 William Havili 8.4
  • 14 Kyren Taumoefolau 5.8
  • 13 Lalomilo 7.6
  • 12 Danny Toala 7.2
  • 11 Solomon Alaimalo 6.6
  • 10 Patrick Pellegrini 6.8
  • 9 Jonathan Taumateine 6.8
  • 1 Tito Tuipulotu 6.1
  • 2 Mills Sanerivi 7.4
  • 3 Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou 9.7
  • 4 Samuel Slade 6.0
  • 5 Allan Craig 6.5
  • 6 Semisi Paea 7.0
  • 7 Ardie Savea 9.2
  • 8 Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa 8.1
  • 16 Sama Malolo 7.8
  • 17 Abraham Pole 6.9
  • 18 Chris Apoua 6.8
  • 19 Tom Savage 6.4
  • 20 Ola Tauelangi 6.6
  • 21 Melani Matavao 6.8
  • 22 Jackson Garden-Bachop 6.8
  • 23 Fine Inisi 8.5
Waratahs
  • 15 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 8.4
  • 14 Andrew Kellaway 6.3
  • 13 Henry O'Donnell 5.6
  • 12 Lalakai Foketi 7.7
  • 11 Triston Reilly 8.7
  • 10 Lawson Creighton 5.8
  • 9 Teddy Wilson 8.3
  • 1 Angus Bell 7.1
  • 2 Ethan Dobbins 7.8
  • 3 Daniel Botha 6.2
  • 4 Hugh Sinclair 6.2
  • 5 Ben Grant 6.5
  • 6 Rob Leota 5.6
  • 7 Charlie Gamble 6.3
  • 8 Langi Gleeson 6.6
  • 16 Julian Heaven 5.9
  • 17 Isaac Kailea 6.0
  • 18 Taniela Tupou 5.8
  • 19 Felix Kalapu 5.7
  • 20 Jamie Adamson 5.9
  • 21 Jack Grant 5.9
  • 22 Jack Bowen 5.8
  • 23 Joey Walton 5.5