Auckland

52 - 29

Full Time

Manawatu

Auckland vs Manawatu

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ofa Tauatevalu bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

80'

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

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taniela Filimone bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

77'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Leo Gordon getting some game time.

74'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Tito-Harris being replaced.

74'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Ofa Topeni getting some game time.

74'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Anton Segner being replaced.

74'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Liam O'Connor getting some game time.

74'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Pena Va'a being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Rico Simpson has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Caleb Tangitau leads to a try for Auckland

73'

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

72'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Henele Oliveti getting some game time.

72'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Liam Pratt being replaced.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Tanielu Tele'a getting some game time.

71'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Xavi Taele being replaced.

71'

Manawatū make a substitution with Jai Tamati coming on.

69'

Manawatū make a substitution with Jordi Viljoen coming off.

69'

Manawatū make a substitution with Ofa Tauatevalu coming on.

69'

Manawatū make a substitution with Mosese Bason coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Auckland supporters go wild as Xavi Taele successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Anton Segner leads to a try for Auckland

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Anton Segner took full advantage.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Hamdahn Tuipulotu coming on.

65'

Auckland make a substitution with Angus Ta'avao coming off.

65'

Manawatū make a substitution with Rhys Sheriff coming on.

65'

Manawatū make a substitution with Misinale Epenisa coming off.

65'

Auckland make a substitution with Tom Allen coming on.

65'

Auckland make a substitution with Ola Tauelangi coming off.

65'

Manawatū sub Tofuka Paongo comes onto the field.

61'

Kyle Brown departs for Manawatū.

61'

Manawatū sub Sase Va'a comes onto the field.

61'

Raymond Tuputupu departs for Manawatū.

61'

Xavi Taele curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

61'

Try

Great hands by Auckland leads to a try for AJ Lam

60'

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

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Xavier Tito-Harris goes through the gap.

59'

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

59'

Rowan Slater comes on for Manawatū.

57'

Joe Fabish leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Xavi Taele kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Auckland results in a try for Cohen Norrie.

56'

What a run here by Cohen Norrie as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Rico Simpson.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Xavi Taele kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Caleb Tangitau from scoring as they record the try for Auckland.

50'

Taufa Funaki comes on.

50'

James Arscott comes off.

50'

Conversion

Drew Wild adds the two points for Manawatū.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Manawatū leads to a try for Mosese Bason.

48'

Taniela Filimone sets up the try.

48'

Taniela Filimone makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Conversion

Xavi Taele adds the two points for Auckland.

47'

Try

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

46'

Caleb Tangitau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Ola Tauelangi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Auckland make a substitution with Josh Fusitu'a coming on.

40'

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

40'

Auckland make a substitution with Mills Sanerivi coming on.

40'

Auckland make a substitution with Soane Vikena coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Manawatū as Ngani Laumape goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Manawatū has led to Ngani Laumape being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Fabulous play by Manawatū has led to Mosese Bason being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Drew Wild does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Manawatū ends with a try for Jordi Viljoen.

31'

Trouble here as Jordi Viljoen breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Kyle Brown is finished off with a try.

31'

Drew Wild curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

21'

Try

Manawatū are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Mosese Bason picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

Conversion

Xavi Taele converts the try.

18'

Try

Xavi Taele goes on their own for a try.

17'

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

17'

Xavi Taele has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

13'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Xavier Tito-Harris leads to a try for Auckland

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Xavier Tito-Harris took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Brett Cameron took full advantage.

Xavi Taele steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

Drew Wild has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Manawatū leads to a try for Taniela Filimone

Drew Wild sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Drew Wild goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Pena Va'a goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Auckland v Manawatu 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 13th September 2025, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Eden Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Nick Hogan

Points Flow Chart

Auckland win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

49%

% Of Game In Lead

46%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Simpson

52 - 29

74'

Tangitau

50 - 29

73'

Taele

45 - 29

69'

Segner

43 - 29

68'

Lam

38 - 29

60'

Taele

33 - 29

56'

Norrie

31 - 29

56'

Taele

26 - 29

51'

Tangitau

24 - 29

50'

Wild

49'

19 - 29

Bason

48'

19 - 27

Taele

19 - 22

47'

Cribb

17 - 22

46'

Half Time

Laumape

34'

12 - 22

Wild

32'

12 - 17

Viljoen

31'

12 - 15

Bason

20'

12 - 10

Taele

12 - 5

18'

Taele

10 - 5

17'

Tito-Harris

5 - 5

12'

Filimone

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Auckland

72%

Draw

Manawatu

27%

Start of Possession Passages by Taufa Funaki

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Auckland

Manawatu

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Defence Profile

Auckland

Manawatu

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

36%

3-6 secs

41%

46%

6+ secs

17%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

53'

63'

66'

71'

75'

Auckland

Manawatu

Auckland vs Manawatu Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Auckland face off against Manawatu in Bunnings NPC Round 7 on Sat 13th September 2025 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 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 Auckland 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 Manawatu in 11th and Auckland in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Auckland vs Manawatu Squads

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