Waratahs 29 - 14 Moana Pasifika

Full time

17 Apr 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 10

Allianz Stadium

The NSW Waratahs secured a convincing 29-14 victory over Moana Pasifika at Allianz Stadium. Moana Pasifika started strong with Melani Matavao scoring a try within the first five minutes, converted by Patrick Pellegrini. However, the Waratahs quickly responded with Triston Reilly's try shortly after, followed by Sid Harvey's strong performance, which included two tries and a conversion. The Waratahs capitalised on a yellow card against Glen Vaihu, scoring multiple tries during his absence. Despite some strong moments from Moana Pasifika, including a second try from Matavao, the Waratahs controlled the game. The Waratahs' depth and strategic substitutions proved pivotal in maintaining pressure and securing the win. This match marked a significant turnaround for the Waratahs after two prior defeats to Moana Pasifika.

Broadcasters

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

Weather

Temperature: 18.1°C (Feels like 13.8°C) Condition: Windy Wind: 26.5 km/h, gusting to 50.5 km/h Humidity: 78% Cloud Cover: 72%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
4'

Try

Melani Matavao · Moana Pasifika

0 - 5
5'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini · Moana Pasifika

0 - 7
7'

Yellow Card

Glen Vaihu · Moana Pasifika
7'

Substitution

Triston Reilly on for Lawson Creighton · Waratahs
14'

Substitution

Teddy Wilson on for Max Jorgensen · Waratahs
15'

Try

Triston Reilly · Waratahs

5 - 7
15'

Conversion

Sid Harvey · Waratahs

7 - 7
17'

Yellow Card Complete

Glen Vaihu · Moana Pasifika
19'

Try

Melani Matavao · Moana Pasifika

7 - 12
20'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini · Moana Pasifika

7 - 14
24'

Try

Sid Harvey · Waratahs

12 - 14
25'

Substitution

Max Jorgensen on for Teddy Wilson · Waratahs
26'

Substitution

Jimmy Tupou on for Veikoso Poloniati · Moana Pasifika
Halftime 12 - 14
Second Half
45'

Substitution

Paula Latu on for Chris Apoua · Moana Pasifika
49'

Substitution

Jonathan Taumateine on for Melani Matavao · Moana Pasifika
51'

Substitution

Isaac Kailea on for Tom Lambert · Waratahs
52'

Yellow Card

Tom Savage · Moana Pasifika
52'

Try

Isaac Kailea · Waratahs

17 - 14
53'

Substitution

Sifa Amone on for Dan Botha · Waratahs
53'

Substitution

Angus Blyth on for Miles Amatosero · Waratahs
53'

Substitution

Folau Fainga'a on for Ethan Dobbins · Waratahs
54'

Substitution

Ola Tauelangi on for Semisi Paea · Moana Pasifika
62'

Substitution

Clem Halaholo on for Angus Scott-Young · Waratahs
62'

Yellow Card Complete

Tom Savage · Moana Pasifika
64'

Substitution

Jamie Adamson on for Charlie Gamble · Waratahs
64'

Substitution

Teddy Wilson on for Jake Gordon · Waratahs
68'

Try

Sid Harvey · Waratahs

22 - 14
69'

Substitution

Samiuela Moli on for Abraham Pole · Moana Pasifika
69'

Substitution

Malakai Hala-Ngatai on for Glen Vaihu · Moana Pasifika
75'

Substitution

Tyler Pulini on for Tevita Latu · Moana Pasifika
79'

Try

Folau Fainga'a · Waratahs

27 - 14
80'

Conversion

Sid Harvey · Waratahs

29 - 14
Fulltime 29 - 14

Player ratings

Waratahs

15 Sid Harvey 9.5
14 Andrew Kellaway 5.8
13 Joey Walton 8.2
12 Lawson Creighton –
11 Max Jorgensen 7.4
10 Jack Debreczeni 6.5
9 Jake Gordon 7.1
1 Tom Lambert 7.4
2 Ethan Dobbins 7.7
3 Dan Botha 7.3
4 Matt Philip 6.6
5 Miles Amatosero 7.2
6 Angus Scott-Young 9.2
7 Charlie Gamble 6.9
8 Pete Samu 8.6
16 Folau Fainga'a 7.0
17 Isaac Kailea 7.4
18 Sifa Amone 6.6
19 Angus Blyth 6.6
20 Clem Halaholo 7.5
21 Jamie Adamson 6.7
22 Teddy Wilson 7.0
23 Triston Reilly 7.1

Moana Pasifika

15 William Havili 7.4
14 Tuna Tuitama 7.5
13 Solomon Alaimalo 7.4
12 Tevita Latu 7.1
11 Glen Vaihu 4.9
10 Patrick Pellegrini 6.2
9 Melani Matavao 7.8
1 Abraham Pole 7.0
2 Mills Sanerivi 7.3
3 Chris Apoua 6.6
4 Tom Savage 5.8
5 Veikoso Poloniati 5.6
6 Miracle Faiilagi 7.2
7 Semisi Paea 6.7
8 Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa 8.3
16 Samiuela Moli 6.2
17 Malakai Hala-Ngatai 6.0
18 Paula Latu 7.0
19 Jimmy Tupou 6.5
20 Ola Tauelangi 6.5
21 Jonathan Taumateine 6.8
22 Faletoi Peni –
23 Tyler Pulini –