Canterbury

19 - 15

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs Canterbury

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Josh Fusitu'a comes on.

76'

Oscar Cowley-Andrea comes off.

76'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Cohen Norrie getting some game time.

75'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Payton Spencer being replaced.

75'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Torian Barnes getting some game time.

74'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Tahlor Cahill being replaced.

74'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with James Arscott getting some game time.

71'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Taufa Funaki being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Codemeru Vai took full advantage.

71'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Hamdahn Tuipulotu getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

James White curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

70'

Try

The kick through from Canterbury has allowed Jone Rova to touch down.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Jone Rova took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Johnny McNicholl.

69'

The penalty goal is on its way from Chay Fihaki but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

68'

Auckland sub Oscar Cowley-Andrea comes onto the field.

62'

Josh Fusitu'a departs for Auckland.

62'

Canterbury sub Darcy Breen comes onto the field.

62'

Nick Hyde departs for Canterbury.

62'

Canterbury sub Manumaua Letiu comes onto the field.

62'

Seb Calder departs for Canterbury.

62'

Canterbury sub Andrew Knewstubb comes onto the field.

62'

Ngantungane Punivai departs for Canterbury.

62'

Canterbury sub Jamie Hannah comes onto the field.

62'

Sam Darry departs for Canterbury.

62'

Daniel Lienert-Brown comes on for Canterbury.

57'

Finlay Brewis leaves the field.

57'

Soane Vikena comes on.

52'

Mills Sanerivi comes off.

52'

Dallas McLeod comes on.

51'

Tevita Latu comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as James White kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Zach Gallagher from scoring as they record the try for Canterbury.

50'

Codemeru Vai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Corey Kellow makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Xavi Taele will have to re-adjust the radar.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Auckland is finished off by Codemeru Vai, as they goes over for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Codemeru Vai being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Rico Simpson.

38'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Taufa Funaki being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Mills Sanerivi being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Auckland go for goal with Xavi Taele taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Auckland is finished off by Xavier Tito-Harris, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Xavier Tito-Harris being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Payton Spencer sets up the try.

35'

Trouble here as Johnny McNicholl breaches the defence.

30'

Xavi Taele curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Auckland ends with a try for Codemeru Vai.

26'

Payton Spencer played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Payton Spencer breaches the defence.

25'

Trouble here as AJ Lam breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Xavier Tito-Harris bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Codemeru Vai bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Christie took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Codemeru Vai took full advantage.

13'

Auckland sub Ofa Topeni comes onto the field.

12'

Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo departs for Auckland.

12'

Conversion

James White converts the try.

12'

Try

Nick Hyde scores the try from close range.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Payton Spencer goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canterbury v Auckland 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 9th August 2025, 12:10am PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Fraser Hannon

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

45%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

30%

Possession Last 10 min

70%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rova

19 - 15

69'

White

14 - 15

51'

Gallagher

12 - 15

50'

Half Time

Vai

38'

7 - 15

Tito-Harris

35'

7 - 10

Vai

26'

7 - 5

White

7 - 0

12'

Hyde

5 - 0

11'

Start

Win Probability

Canterbury

71%

Draw

Auckland

28%

Ruck-Won by Tom Christie

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury

Auckland

More Less

Defence Profile

Canterbury

Auckland

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

52%

3-6 secs

24%

33%

6+ secs

20%

15%

Rucks Won

113

Last 5 Penalties

61'

66'

72'

77'

78'

Canterbury

Auckland

Canterbury vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canterbury face off against Auckland in Bunnings NPC Round 2 on Sat 9th August 2025 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:10. In South Africa it’s at 09:10 SAST, 19:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:10 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Canterbury won the last encounter but Canterbury are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 11 places in the league table with Auckland in 1st and Canterbury in 12th as such Auckland are favourites on paper.

Canterbury vs Auckland Squads

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