Auckland

31 - 44

Full Time

Hawkes Bay

Auckland vs Hawkes Bay

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Harry Godfrey makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

Jay Fonokalafi comes on.

75'

Nathaniel Pole comes off.

75'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with King Maxwell getting some game time.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Harlyn Saunoa being replaced.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Siaosi Nginingini getting some game time.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Zarn Sullivan scores the try from close range.

71'

That's a great try assist by Connor McLeod.

71'

Auckland sub Siale Pahulu comes onto the field.

64'

Pita Ahki departs for Auckland.

64'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Godfrey kicks the penalty goal.

64'

Auckland sub Titi Nofoagatotoa comes onto the field.

60'

Randall Baker departs for Auckland.

60'

Hawke's Bay sub Zarn Sullivan comes onto the field.

60'

Neria Fomai departs for Hawke's Bay.

60'

Hawke's Bay sub Manahi Goulton comes onto the field.

60'

Joe Apikotoa departs for Hawke's Bay.

60'

Hawke's Bay sub Hadlee Hay-Horton comes onto the field.

60'

Clement Castets departs for Hawke's Bay.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Neria Fomai goes through the gap.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Godfrey kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Harry Godfrey from scoring as they record the try for Hawke's Bay.

57'

Connor McLeod played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Lukas Ripley as they get over the gainline!

57'

Vilive Miramira comes on for Hawke's Bay.

56'

Tiaki Fabish leaves the field.

56'

Connor McLeod comes on for Hawke's Bay.

56'

Folau Fakatava leaves the field.

56'

Sam Davies comes on for Auckland.

56'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Stephen Perofeta kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Auckland results in a try for Stephen Perofeta.

55'

That's a great try assist by Payton Spencer.

55'

What a run here by Payton Spencer as they get over the gainline!

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Godfrey kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by Hawke's Bay results in a try for Cooper Flanders.

52'

That's a great try assist by Hunter Morrison.

52'

Tom Allen comes on.

51'

Geoff Cridge comes off.

51'

Will Cole comes on.

51'

Zarn Sullivan comes off.

51'

Harlyn Saunoa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Darby Lancaster being replaced.

47'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Nic Benn getting some game time.

47'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Josh Fusitu'a getting some game time.

47'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Ben Ake being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta adds the two points for Auckland.

47'

Try

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

46'

Stephen Perofeta makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Issak Fines-Leleiwasa is finished off with a try.

46'

Stephen Perofeta has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Yellow Card

Randall Baker (Auckland) is shown a yellow card

39'

Fabulous play by Hawke's Bay has led to Lukas Ripley being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Rico Simpson will have to re-adjust the radar.

37'

Try

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

36'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Xavi Taele being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Issak Fines-Leleiwasa.

36'

Conversion

Rico Simpson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Auckland ends with a try for Harlyn Saunoa.

29'

Spellbinding play by Stephen Perofeta is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Stephen Perofeta breaches the defence.

29'

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

28'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Hawke's Bay maul...no miracles today as Kianu Kereru-Symes powers over.

27'

Rico Simpson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Auckland is finished off by Xavi Taele

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Xavi Taele bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Stephen Perofeta.

23'

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

18'

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

18'

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

17'

Try

Great forward play by Hawke's Bay allows Cooper Flanders to score the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Frank Lochore took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Bailyn Sullivan took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Hawke's Bay leads to a try for Zarn Sullivan

That's a great try assist by Harry Godfrey.

Kianu Kereru-Symes comes on.

Tyrone Thompson comes off.

Red Card

Josh Beehre (Auckland) is shown the red card

We are underway as the referee Ben O'Keeffe blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Auckland v Hawkes Bay 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 15th August 2026, 12:05am CDT 
  
 Eden Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Hawkes Bay win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

13%

% Of Game In Lead

61%

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Godfrey

80'

31 - 44

Godfrey

72'

31 - 41

Sullivan

71'

31 - 39

Godfrey

64'

31 - 34

Godfrey

58'

31 - 31

Godfrey

57'

31 - 29

Perofeta

31 - 24

56'

Perofeta

29 - 24

55'

Godfrey

53'

24 - 24

Flanders

52'

24 - 22

Perofeta

24 - 17

47'

Perofeta

22 - 17

46'

Half Time

Baker

17 - 17

39'

Taele

17 - 17

36'

Simpson

12 - 17

30'

Saunoa

10 - 17

29'

Kereru-Symes

27'

5 - 17

Taele

5 - 12

23'

Flanders

16'

0 - 12

Godfrey

0 - 7

Sullivan

0 - 5

Beehre

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Auckland

Hawkes Bay

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Defence Profile

Auckland

Hawkes Bay

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

75%

71%

3-6 secs

20%

24%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

66'

68'

77'

79'

Auckland

Hawkes Bay

Auckland vs Hawkes Bay Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Auckland face off against Hawkes Bay in Hilux NPC Round 3 on Sat 15th August 2026 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 07:05 SAST on SuperSport, 17:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 15:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 22:05 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 11 places in the league table with Hawkes Bay in 1st and Auckland in 12th as such Hawkes Bay are favourites on paper.

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.