Auckland

41 - 22

Full Time

Hawkes Bay

Auckland vs Hawkes Bay

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Conversion

Jock McKenzie converts the try.

82'

Try

An interception by AJ Lam allows them to race away to score.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as AJ Lam bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Caleb Tangitau bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Roger Tuivasa-Sheck bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

76'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Hawke's Bay results in a try for Hisamitsu Shimada

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Hisamitsu Shimada took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Frank Lochore.

71'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Jock McKenzie getting some game time.

71'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Zarn Sullivan being replaced.

71'

Conversion

The Auckland supporters go wild as Zarn Sullivan successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Akira Ioane scores the try from close range.

67'

Auckland make a substitution with Sione Tu'ipulotu coming on.

66'

Auckland make a substitution with Josh Beehre coming off.

66'

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

66'

Hawke's Bay sub Bo Abra comes onto the field.

64'

Pouri Rakete-Stones departs for Hawke's Bay.

64'

Hawke's Bay sub Sam Wye comes onto the field.

64'

Folau Fakatava departs for Hawke's Bay.

64'

Hawke's Bay sub Hisamitsu Shimada comes onto the field.

64'

Tyrone Thompson departs for Hawke's Bay.

64'

Auckland sub Caleb Tangitau comes onto the field.

64'

Salesi Rayasi departs for Auckland.

64'

Auckland sub Che Clark comes onto the field.

62'

Blake Gibson departs for Auckland.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Sione Ahio goes through the gap.

61'

Stacey Ili comes on for Hawke's Bay.

58'

Lolagi Visinia leaves the field.

58'

Sione Ahio comes on for Auckland.

58'

Angus Ta'avao leaves the field.

58'

Frank Lochore comes on for Hawke's Bay.

58'

Geoff Cridge leaves the field.

58'

Leni Apisai comes on for Auckland.

58'

Soane Vikena leaves the field.

58'

Caleb Makene comes on for Hawke's Bay.

57'

Lincoln McClutchie leaves the field.

57'

Zarn Sullivan has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

57'

Try

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Roger Tuivasa-Sheck as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Corey Evans.

55'

Sam Smith comes on for Hawke's Bay.

55'

Patrick Tuifua leaves the field.

55'

Ben Ake comes on.

53'

Josh Fusitua comes off.

53'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Taufa Funaki getting some game time.

49'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Kalani Thomas being replaced.

49'

Soane Vikena makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Zarn Sullivan adds the two points for Auckland.

43'

Try

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

42'

Adrian Choat makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Hawke's Bay sub Kianu Kereru-Symes comes onto the field.

40'

Isileli Tu'ungafasi departs for Hawke's Bay.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Hawke's Bay as Tom Parsons goes over.

37'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Salesi Rayasi being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Lincoln McClutchie curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Hawke's Bay ends with a try for Lincoln McClutchie.

27'

Devan Flanders played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Devan Flanders breaches the defence.

27'

Penalty Goal

Zarn Sullivan adds the points for Auckland.

22'

Penalty Goal

Lincoln McClutchie does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Paula Balekana bursts through to advance the Hawke's Bay attack.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Lolagi Visinia took full advantage.

12'

Zarn Sullivan has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Auckland results in a try for Corey Evans

A gap opened in the defence and Corey Evans took full advantage.

Salesi Rayasi played a key part in that try.

Conversion

Zarn Sullivan has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Auckland pack has powered over for Soane Vikena to score the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Auckland v Hawkes Bay 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 25th August 2023, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Auckland win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

92%

% Of Game In Lead

35%

Possession Last 10 min

65%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

41 - 22

82'

Lam

39 - 22

81'

Godfrey

72'

34 - 22

Shimada

72'

34 - 20

Sullivan

34 - 15

68'

Ioane

32 - 15

67'

Tuivasa-Sheck

27 - 15

55'

Sullivan

22 - 15

43'

Beehre

20 - 15

42'

Half Time

McClutchie

38'

15 - 15

Parsons

37'

15 - 13

McClutchie

27'

15 - 8

Sullivan

15 - 3

22'

McClutchie

19'

12 - 3

Evans

12 - 0

Sullivan

7 - 0

Vikena

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Auckland

Hawkes Bay

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Defence Profile

Auckland

Hawkes Bay

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

47%

3-6 secs

37%

40%

6+ secs

108

Rucks Won

Auckland vs Hawkes Bay Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Auckland face off against Hawkes Bay in Bunnings NPC Round 4 on Fri 25th August 2023 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 in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 19:05 EST in the US.

Hawkes Bay won the last encounter but Hawkes Bay 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 Hawkes Bay in 5th and Auckland in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Auckland vs Hawkes Bay Squads

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