Auckland

43 - 33

Full Time

Counties Manukau

Auckland vs Counties Manukau

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Rico Simpson kicks the penalty.

79'

Sione Takai comes on.

77'

Veikoso Poloniati comes off.

77'

Conversion

Alex Harford has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Auckland is finished off by Codemeru Vai

76'

Xavier Tito-Harris played a key part in that try.

75'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Nathaniel Pole getting some game time.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Soane Vikena being replaced.

72'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Jonty Short coming on.

69'

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

69'

Auckland make a substitution with Nikolai Foliaki coming on.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Tevita Latu coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as AJ Alatimu successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Aporosa Vuniyayawa scores the try from close range.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Adam Morrison goes through the gap.

66'

Auckland sub Codemeru Vai comes onto the field.

61'

Harlyn Saunoa departs for Auckland.

61'

Auckland sub Liam Hallam-Eames comes onto the field.

60'

Harvey Cordukes departs for Auckland.

60'

Conversion

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as AJ Alatimu successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Great hands by Counties Manukau leads to a try for Josh Gray

59'

Adam Morrison played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Adam Morrison goes through the gap.

59'

Logan Platt comes on for Auckland.

57'

Randall Baker leaves the field.

57'

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes on for Auckland.

57'

James Arscott leaves the field.

57'

Ben Ake comes on for Auckland.

57'

Josh Fusitu'a leaves the field.

57'

Aporosa Vuniyayawa comes on.

54'

Sione Takai comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Counties Manukau results in a try for Josh Gray.

53'

That's a great try assist by Adam Morrison.

53'

What a run here by Jonathan Taumateine as they get over the gainline!

52'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

Rico Simpson intercepts and has a clean run to the tryline.

49'

Rico Simpson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

AJ Alatimu has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

47'

Try

The Counties Manukau maul march their way over the white wash for Rico McQuoid to touch down.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Jonathan Taumateine getting some game time.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Melani Matavao being replaced.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Kurene Luamanuvae getting some game time.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Tom Polo being replaced.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Ofa getting some game time.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Tomasi Alosio being replaced.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Jarred Adams getting some game time.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Ezekiel Lindenmuth being replaced.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Rico McQuoid getting some game time.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Ioane Moananu being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Alex Harford adds the two points for Auckland.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Auckland leads to a try for Xavier Tito-Harris.

46'

Xavier Tito-Harris makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Alex Harford is finished off with a try.

46'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Tai Cribb being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Alex Harford does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

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

37'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Harlyn Saunoa being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Rico Simpson.

37'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Josh Fusitu'a being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

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

36'

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

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Auckland as James Arscott goes over.

35'

Trouble here as Xavi Taele breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Alex Harford does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Auckland ends with a try for Tevita Latu.

30'

Trouble here as Tevita Latu breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Caleb Woodley is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Rico Simpson breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Gibson Popoali'i breaches the defence.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harlyn Saunoa bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

22'

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 Xavier Tito-Harris bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

20'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu has kicked a conversion.

Try

Counties Manukau are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Alamanda Motuga touching down.

Melani Matavao sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Michael Winter blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Auckland v Counties Manukau 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 11th September 2026, 09:05pm CDT 
  
 Eden Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Michael Winter

Points Flow Chart

Auckland win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

49%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

85%

Possession Last 10 min

15%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Simpson

43 - 33

79'

Harford

40 - 33

77'

Vai

38 - 33

76'

Alatimu

68'

33 - 33

Vuniyayawa

67'

33 - 31

Alatimu

60'

33 - 26

Gray

59'

33 - 24

Alatimu

54'

33 - 19

Gray

53'

33 - 17

Harford

33 - 12

50'

Simpson

31 - 12

49'

McQuoid

47'

26 - 12

Harford

26 - 7

47'

Tito-Harris

24 - 7

46'

Half Time

Harford

19 - 7

38'

Saunoa

17 - 7

37'

Arscott

12 - 7

35'

Harford

7 - 7

32'

Latu

5 - 7

30'

Alatimu

0 - 7

Motuga

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Auckland

Counties Manukau

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Defence Profile

Auckland

Counties Manukau

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

55%

3-6 secs

29%

37%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

44'

47'

51'

57'

78'

Auckland

Counties Manukau

Auckland vs Counties Manukau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Auckland face off against Counties Manukau in Hilux NPC Round 7 on Fri 11th September 2026 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Auckland won the last encounter but Counties Manukau are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Counties Manukau in 11th and Auckland in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Auckland vs Counties Manukau Squads

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