Waratahs
36 - 12
Reds
13 Feb 2026
Stage: Regular Season Round 1
Allianz Stadium
The NSW Waratahs showcased a commanding performance against the Queensland Reds, finishing the match with a score of 36-12. Clem Halaholo opened the scoring with an early try, which was converted by Lawson Creighton. Tim Ryan responded for the Reds, but a yellow card for Vaiuta Latu just before halftime shifted momentum back to the Waratahs. Max Jorgensen added another try for the home side just before the break, leaving the score at 19-5 at halftime. The second half saw Isaac Kailea, Jorgensen, and Teddy Wilson each cross the line, further extending the Waratahs' lead. The Reds managed a second try through Joe Brial, but it was not enough to turn the tide. Creighton's accurate kicking helped to solidify the victory, as he converted six tries throughout the match.
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Weather
Temperature: 22.0°C (Feels like 21.2°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 11.3 km/h, gusting to 26.9 km/h Humidity: 60% Cloud Cover: 71%
Highlights
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 6' try Clem Halaholo
- 7' conversion Lawson Creighton
- 19' try Tim Ryan
- 34' yellow_card Vaiuta Latu
- 37' penalty Lawson Creighton
- 39' try Max Jorgensen
- 40' conversion Lawson Creighton
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 41' try Joe Brial
- 42' conversion Harry McLaughlin-Phillips
- 44' yellow_card_complete Vaiuta Latu
- 49' substitution Ethan Dobbins
- 49' substitution Clem Halaholo
- 49' substitution Jake Gordon
- 49' substitution Miles Amatosero
- 49' substitution Zane Nonggorr
- 49' substitution Matt Faessler
- 51' substitution Aidan Ross
- 51' substitution Josh Flook
- 52' substitution Tom Lambert
- 56' substitution Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
- 56' substitution Harry Potter
- 58' substitution Folau Fainga'a
- 60' substitution Joey Walton
- 65' try Isaac Kailea
- 66' conversion Lawson Creighton
- 67' substitution Harry McLaughlin-Phillips
- 71' try Max Jorgensen
- 72' conversion Lawson Creighton
- 73' substitution Louis Werchon
- 77' try Teddy Wilson
- 80' full_time