Counties Manukau

49 - 28

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Auckland

Auckland vs Counties Manukau

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sione Molia bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

78'

A gap opened in the defence and Caleb Clarke took full advantage.

74'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Sione Molia getting some game time.

72'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Etene Nanai-Seturo being replaced.

72'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Simon-Peter Toleafoa coming on.

65'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Josh Gray coming off.

65'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with William Furniss coming on.

65'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Leo Ngatai-Tafau coming off.

65'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Rico McQuoid coming on.

65'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Ioane Moananu coming off.

65'

Auckland sub James Arscott comes onto the field.

63'

Taufa Funaki departs for Auckland.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Rieko Ioane goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Rico Simpson goes through the gap.

60'

Counties Manukau sub Suetena Asomua comes onto the field.

60'

Keran van Staden departs for Counties Manukau.

60'

Counties Manukau sub Vainikolo Fifita comes onto the field.

60'

Thomas Polo departs for Counties Manukau.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rico Simpson kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Auckland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Caleb Clarke touching down.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Clarke goes through the gap.

58'

Taufa Funaki played a key part in that try.

58'

Tom Allen comes on for Auckland.

55'

Ola Tauelangi leaves the field.

55'

Angus Ta'avao comes on for Auckland.

55'

Hamdahn Tuipulotu leaves the field.

55'

Soane Vikena comes on for Auckland.

55'

Mills Sanerivi leaves the field.

55'

Oscar Cowley-Andrea comes on for Auckland.

55'

Josh Fusitu'a leaves the field.

55'

Payton Spencer comes on.

54'

Cohen Norrie comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as AJ Alatimu kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Counties Manukau results in a try for Gibson Popoali'i.

53'

That's a great try assist by Etene Nanai-Seturo.

52'

What a run here by Etene Nanai-Seturo as they get over the gainline!

52'

Cameron Church comes on.

51'

Adam Brash comes off.

51'

Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo comes on.

50'

Ofa Topeni comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as AJ Alatimu kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

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

49'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Cam Roigard getting some game time.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Cohen Brady-Leathem being replaced.

47'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Xavi Taele getting some game time.

46'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Tanielu Tele'a being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Rico Simpson adds the two points for Auckland.

46'

Try

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

46'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Rico Simpson adds the two points for Auckland.

42'

Try

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

41'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Cohen Norrie being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Rico Simpson played a key part in that try.

40'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Counties Manukau is finished off by Josh Gray, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Counties Manukau has led to Josh Gray being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Tevita Ofa sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Peniasi Malimali breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Counties Manukau ends with a try for Cohen Brady-Leathem.

27'

Adam Brash played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Adam Brash breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Rico Simpson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Auckland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Che Clark picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

Taufa Funaki played a key part in that try.

24'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

19'

Try

Counties Manukau are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Keran van Staden picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Keran van Staden bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

18'

Hoskins Sotutu sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cohen Brady-Leathem bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

17'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

14'

Try

What a kick! Etene Nanai-Seturo takes full advantage to score for Counties Manukau.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Etene Nanai-Seturo took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Peniasi Malimali is finished off with a try.

13'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Counties Manukau results in a try for Gibson Popoali'i

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Gibson Popoali'i took full advantage.

10'

AJ Alatimu played a key part in that try.

10'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Counties Manukau v Auckland 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 19th September 2025, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Navigation Homes Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Angus Mabey

Points Flow Chart

Counties Manukau win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

42%

Possession Last 10 min

58%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Simpson

59'

49 - 28

Clarke

58'

49 - 26

Alatimu

49 - 21

53'

Popoali'i

47 - 21

53'

Alatimu

42 - 21

50'

Roigard

40 - 21

49'

Simpson

46'

35 - 21

Sanerivi

46'

35 - 19

Half Time

Simpson

42'

35 - 14

Norrie

41'

35 - 12

Alatimu

35 - 7

35'

Gray

33 - 7

34'

Alatimu

28 - 7

28'

Brady-Leathem

26 - 7

27'

Simpson

25'

21 - 7

Clark

24'

21 - 5

Alatimu

21 - 0

19'

van Staden

19 - 0

18'

Alatimu

14 - 0

14'

Nanai-Seturo

12 - 0

14'

Alatimu

7 - 0

11'

Popoali'i

5 - 0

10'

Start

Win Probability

Counties Manukau

34%

Draw

Auckland

65%

Ruck-Won by Rico Simpson

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Counties Manukau

Auckland

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Defence Profile

Counties Manukau

Auckland

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

63%

3-6 secs

41%

26%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

57'

64'

75'

77'

78'

Counties Manukau

Auckland

Counties Manukau vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Counties Manukau face off against Auckland in Hilux NPC Round 8 on Fri 19th September 2025 at Navigation Homes Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Auckland 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 4 places in the league table with Auckland in 8th and Counties Manukau in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Counties Manukau vs Auckland Squads

The official squads for Counties Manukau 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.