Auckland

19 - 22

Full Time

Bay of Plenty

Auckland vs Bay of Plenty

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Stu Curran has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Penalty Goal

Riley Hohepa has kicked a penalty goal.

74'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Robson Faleafa getting some game time.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Angus Ta'avao being replaced.

72'

Auckland make a substitution with Caleb Woodley coming on.

69'

Auckland make a substitution with Titi Nofoagatotoa coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Bay Of Plenty supporters go wild as Riley Hohepa successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Bay Of Plenty results in a try for Richard Judd

68'

That's a great try assist by Tamiro Armstrong.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Cole Forbes took full advantage.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Xavier Tito-Harris coming on.

67'

Auckland make a substitution with Harlyn Saunoa coming off.

67'

Bay Of Plenty sub Harold Rounds comes onto the field.

63'

Tevita Mafileo departs for Bay Of Plenty.

63'

Bay Of Plenty sub Kalin Felise comes onto the field.

63'

Veveni Lasaqa departs for Bay Of Plenty.

63'

Auckland sub Ben Ake comes onto the field.

60'

Josh Fusitu'a departs for Auckland.

60'

James Arscott comes on.

54'

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Alex Harford kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Auckland results in a try for Payton Spencer.

52'

That's a great try assist by Rico Simpson.

52'

Richard Judd comes on.

52'

Charlie Sinton comes off.

52'

Sione Tupou comes on.

52'

Taine Kolose comes off.

52'

What a run here by Payton Spencer as they get over the gainline!

50'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Solomone Tukuafu getting some game time.

45'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Filipe Vakasiuola being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Alex Harford adds the two points for Auckland.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Titi Nofoagatotoa dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Aisake Vakasiuola coming on.

40'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Jai Knight coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Fabulous play by Bay Of Plenty has led to Charlie Sinton being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Tevita Latu being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Alex Harford curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

29'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Tevita Latu as they go over the white wash for a try.

28'

Trouble here as Tevita Latu breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Issak Fines-Leleiwasa is finished off with a try.

28'

Riley Hohepa comes on.

27'

Lucas Cashmore comes off.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Charlie Sinton bursts through to advance the Bay Of Plenty attack.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nikora Broughton bursts through to advance the Bay Of Plenty attack.

16'

Lucas Cashmore curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

16'

Try

Cole Forbes scores the try from close range.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Cole Forbes took full advantage.

15'

Spellbinding play by Charlie Sinton is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Taine Kolose took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Lucas Cashmore has kicked a conversion.

Try

Bay Of Plenty are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Nikora Broughton touching down.

That's a great try assist by Charlie Sinton.

We are underway as the referee Stu Curran blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Auckland v Bay of Plenty 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 28th August 2026, 12:10am PDT 
  
 Eden Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Stu Curran

Points Flow Chart

Bay of Plenty win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

21%

% Of Game In Lead

60%

68%

Possession Last 10 min

32%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hohepa

74'

19 - 22

Hohepa

69'

19 - 19

Judd

68'

19 - 17

Harford

19 - 12

53'

Spencer

17 - 12

52'

Harford

12 - 12

45'

Nofoagatotoa

10 - 12

44'

Half Time

Latu

5 - 12

28'

Forbes

15'

0 - 12

Cashmore

0 - 7

Broughton

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Auckland

Bay of Plenty

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Defence Profile

Auckland

Bay of Plenty

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

76%

3-6 secs

36%

13%

6+ secs

10%

122

Rucks Won

103

Last 5 Penalties

47'

51'

72'

73'

Auckland

Bay of Plenty

Auckland vs Bay of Plenty Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Auckland face off against Bay of Plenty in Hilux NPC Round 5 on Fri 28th August 2026 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:10. In South Africa it’s at 09:10 SAST, 19:10 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:10 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Bay of Plenty won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Bay of Plenty in 9th and Auckland in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Auckland vs Bay of Plenty Squads

The official squads for Auckland vs Bay of Plenty will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.