Full time and Otago have ran out 26-19 winners against Waikato. Also they have won the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in 57 years. The Otago players can't contain their emotions and have pulled off a huge shock. A tight game which was contested by 2 great teams. Thanks for following on Ultimate Rugby.
Currently in the 83rd minute here. Superb defence from Otago.
In the final play of the match, Waikato pushing for the draw. Otago trying to hold on and win the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 1957.
Try Otago. Tj Ioane puts Otago in the lead after he peeled off the ruck and bundled over. Conversion is good and Otago now lead 26-19. 15 minutes remain.
Otago go level. Hayden Parker levels the scores from 15 yards out. Very tight game at the moment.
Waikato take the lead. Renata again from the boot to put his side 19-16 up with 25 minutes remaining.
Waikato are now level. Renata kicks over his 3rd penalty to level the scores at 16-16. 30 minutes remain.
First 5 minutes of this half have been very messy. Ball has been lost by both sides far too much.
Tight call here, Waikato seem to have gone over for their second try but the TMO rules it out as apparently there is a forward pass in the build up. Tight call but that's half time and Otago lead 16-13.
Try Waikato. Off the scrum the ball goes out the backs and finds Renata who breaks through the Otago defence and creates a 2 on 1 he pops the ball off to Mikkelson who goes over for his sides first try. Otago still lead 16-13.