Hawkes Bay

36 - 35

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs Hawkes Bay

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey converts the try.

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hawke's Bay is finished off by Ben O'Donnell

81'

Harry Godfrey sets up the try.

81'

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

79'

Le Roux Malan comes on.

77'

Nick Grigg comes off.

77'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Hawke's Bay are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sam Wye picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Ola Tauelangi getting some game time.

74'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Tuaina Taii Tualima being replaced.

74'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Hadlee Hay-Horton getting some game time.

73'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Pouri Rakete-Stones being replaced.

73'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Lolagi Visinia getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Christopher Vunipola getting some game time.

73'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Kemara Hauiti-Parapara being replaced.

73'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Cowley-Andrea getting some game time.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Sika Pole being replaced.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Nigel Ah Wong getting some game time.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Caleb Tangitau being replaced.

72'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Joshua Smith coming on.

69'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Joel Hintz coming off.

69'

Conversion

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

69'

Try

Vaiolini Ekuasi scores the try from close range.

68'

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

67'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Andrew Tauatevalu coming on.

67'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Freedom Vahaakolo coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

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

66'

Conversion

The Hawke's Bay supporters go wild as Harry Godfrey successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

The Hawke's Bay pack has powered over for Tyrone Thompson to score the try.

64'

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

59'

Patrick Tuifua comes on for Hawke's Bay.

56'

Josh Kaifa leaves the field.

56'

Sam Wye comes on for Hawke's Bay.

56'

Ere Enari leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Zarn Sullivan kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Mills Sanerivi from scoring as they record the try for Auckland.

55'

Vaiolini Ekuasi comes on.

54'

Che Clark comes off.

54'

Che Clark comes on.

54'

Oscar Cowley-Andrea comes off.

54'

Hunter Morrison comes on.

54'

Geoff Cridge comes off.

54'

What a run here by Xavier Tito-Harris as they get over the gainline!

52'

Tyrone Thompson comes on.

51'

Kianu Kereru-Symes comes off.

51'

What a run here by Harry Godfrey as they get over the gainline!

51'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Michael Curry getting some game time.

48'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Ola Tauelangi being replaced.

48'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Marcel Renata getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Mills Sanerivi getting some game time.

48'

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

48'

Harry Godfrey has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Hawke's Bay leads to a try for Freedom Vahaakolo.

46'

Freedom Vahaakolo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Kienan Higgins is finished off with a try.

46'

Auckland make a substitution with Oscar Cowley-Andrea coming on.

44'

Auckland make a substitution with Che Clark coming off.

44'

Yellow Card

Sika Pole (Auckland) is shown a yellow card

42'

Yellow Card

Zarn Sullivan (Auckland) is shown a yellow card

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Hawke's Bay has led to Ben O'Donnell being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Zarn Sullivan kicks the penalty goal.

26'

Harry Godfrey curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'

Try

Great forward play by Hawke's Bay allows Kianu Kereru-Symes to score the try.

22'

Penalty Goal

Zarn Sullivan does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

Harry Godfrey has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Hawke's Bay results in a try for Kienan Higgins

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Kienan Higgins took full advantage.

13'

Spellbinding play by Lincoln McClutchie is finished off with a try.

13'

Conversion

Zarn Sullivan has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

That's a great try assist by Zarn Sullivan.

The defensive line has been broken as Zarn Sullivan goes through the gap.

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

Try

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

The defensive line has been broken as Tuaina Taii Tualima goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Freedom Vahaakolo goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hawkes Bay v Auckland 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 27th September 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 McLean Park

Points Flow Chart

Hawkes Bay win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

11%

% Of Game In Lead

84%

99%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Godfrey

36 - 35

83'

O'Donnell

34 - 35

81'

Godfrey

29 - 35

77'

Wye

27 - 35

77'

Sullivan

69'

22 - 35

Ekuasi

68'

22 - 33

Sullivan

66'

22 - 28

Godfrey

22 - 25

64'

Thompson

20 - 25

64'

Sullivan

56'

15 - 25

Sanerivi

55'

15 - 23

Vahaakolo

15 - 18

46'

Pole

42'

10 - 18

Sullivan

42'

10 - 18

Half Time

Sullivan

26'

10 - 18

Kereru-Symes

10 - 15

22'

Sullivan

18'

5 - 15

Higgins

5 - 12

13'

Sullivan

0 - 12

Hauiti-Parapara

0 - 10

Taele

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Hawkes Bay

Auckland

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Defence Profile

Hawkes Bay

Auckland

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

44%

3-6 secs

33%

41%

6+ secs

10%

13%

114

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

62'

66'

72'

74'

Hawkes Bay

Auckland

Hawkes Bay vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hawkes Bay face off against Auckland in Bunnings NPC Round 8 on Fri 27th September 2024 at McLean Park. 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 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 6 places in the league table with Auckland in 5th and Hawkes Bay in 11th as such Auckland are favourites on paper.

Hawkes Bay vs Auckland Squads

The official squads for Hawkes Bay 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.