Auckland

21 - 27

Full Time

Canterbury

Auckland vs Canterbury

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Kurtis MacDonald getting some game time.

73'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Issac Hutchinson being replaced.

73'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Fanguna Apea Tau Junior Fifita getting some game time.

72'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Gus Brown being replaced.

72'

Auckland make a substitution with Tomas Aoake coming on.

66'

Auckland make a substitution with Nigel Ah Wong coming off.

66'

Auckland make a substitution with Vaiolini Ekuasi coming on.

66'

Auckland make a substitution with Adrian Choat coming off.

66'

Canterbury make a substitution with Ryan Crotty coming on.

66'

Canterbury make a substitution with Jone Rova coming off.

66'

Penalty Goal

The Canterbury supporters go wild as James White successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

Auckland make a substitution with Tito Tuipulotu coming on.

65'

Auckland make a substitution with Josh Fusitu'a coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Nic Shearer goes through the gap.

65'

Auckland sub Michael Curry comes onto the field.

63'

Josh Beehre departs for Auckland.

63'

Canterbury sub Nic Shearer comes onto the field.

62'

Willi Heinz departs for Canterbury.

62'

Conversion

The Auckland supporters go wild as Xavi Taele successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Auckland leads to a try for Kemara Hauiti-Parapara

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Kemara Hauiti-Parapara goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Nigel Ah Wong is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Xavi Taele goes through the gap.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as James White goes through the gap.

58'

Marcel Renata comes on for Auckland.

58'

Angus Ta'avao leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Daniel Lienert-Brown from scoring as they record the try for Canterbury.

56'

What a run here by Daniel Lienert-Brown as they get over the gainline!

56'

Willi Heinz played a key part in that try.

56'

Tahlor Cahill comes on for Canterbury.

56'

Corey Kellow leaves the field.

56'

Rico Simpson comes on for Auckland.

56'

Christian Leali'ifano leaves the field.

56'

Daniel Lienert-Brown comes on for Canterbury.

56'

Finlay Brewis leaves the field.

56'

Penalty Goal

James White does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Soane Vikena getting some game time.

49'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Mills Sanerivi being replaced.

49'

James White steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

49'

Conversion

Xavi Taele adds the two points for Auckland.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Auckland leads to a try for Nigel Ah Wong.

45'

Nigel Ah Wong makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Kemara Hauiti-Parapara is finished off with a try.

45'

Penalty Goal

James White kicks the penalty.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Canterbury sub James Mullan comes onto the field.

38'

Brodie McAlister departs for Canterbury.

38'

Canterbury go for goal with James White taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Canterbury is finished off by Jone Rova, as they goes over for the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Jone Rova being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Willi Heinz.

36'

Conversion

Xavi Taele does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Auckland is finished off by Christian Leali'ifano, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Christian Leali'ifano being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Lolagi Visinia sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Issac Hutchinson breaches the defence.

26'

Canterbury make a substitution with Tom Christie coming on.

19'

Canterbury make a substitution with Cullen Grace coming off.

19'

Penalty Goal

James White does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Xavier Tito-Harris took full advantage.

12'

Xavi Taele steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

Penalty Goal

James White kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Auckland v Canterbury 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 23rd August 2024, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

84%

79%

Possession Last 10 min

21%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

White

66'

21 - 27

Taele

21 - 24

62'

Hauiti-Parapara

19 - 24

61'

White

57'

14 - 24

Lienert-Brown

56'

14 - 22

White

53'

14 - 17

Taele

14 - 14

46'

Ah Wong

12 - 14

45'

White

42'

7 - 14

Half Time

Rova

36'

7 - 11

Taele

7 - 6

35'

Leali'ifano

5 - 6

34'

White

17'

0 - 6

White

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Auckland

Canterbury

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Defence Profile

Auckland

Canterbury

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

47%

3-6 secs

29%

36%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

65'

73'

76'

78'

Auckland

Canterbury

Auckland vs Canterbury Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Auckland face off against Canterbury in Bunnings NPC Round 3 on Fri 23rd August 2024 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST on SuperSport, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 EST 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 just 5 places in the league table with Canterbury in 6th and Auckland in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Auckland vs Canterbury Squads

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