Auckland

36 - 32

Full Time

North Harbour

Auckland vs North Harbour

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Zarn Sullivan converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Auckland is finished off by Caleb Tangitau

79'

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

78'

Spellbinding play by Che Clark is finished off with a try.

78'

Tima Fainga'anuku comes on.

76'

Sofai Maka comes off.

76'

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

76'

Try

Auckland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Rico Simpson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

Akira Ioane played a key part in that try.

75'

Tane Edmed curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

73'

Try

A series of passes by North Harbour results in a try for Kade Banks

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Kade Banks took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Shaun Stevenson.

71'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Ben Ruzich getting some game time.

71'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Fatongia Paea being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Sofai Maka took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Moses Leo took full advantage.

69'

North Harbour make a substitution with Felix Kalapu coming on.

66'

North Harbour make a substitution with Mahonri Ngakuru coming off.

66'

Conversion

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

66'

Try

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

65'

Anton Segner sets up the try.

65'

Auckland sub Che Clark comes onto the field.

61'

Adrian Choat departs for Auckland.

61'

North Harbour sub Sam Davies comes onto the field.

61'

Sione Mafile'o departs for North Harbour.

61'

North Harbour sub Bryn Gordon comes onto the field.

61'

Shilo Klein departs for North Harbour.

61'

Ola Tauelangi comes on for Auckland.

55'

Josh Beehre leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Soane Vikena from scoring as they record the try for Auckland.

54'

That's a great try assist by Kemara Hauiti-Parapara.

54'

What a run here by Marcel Renata as they get over the gainline!

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tane Edmed kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Moses Leo scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

52'

What a run here by Moses Leo as they get over the gainline!

52'

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

49'

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

49'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Soane Vikena getting some game time.

49'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Mills Sanerivi being replaced.

49'

Shaun Stevenson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Anton Segner makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Auckland make a substitution with Tito Tuipulotu coming on.

42'

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

42'

Kade Banks makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Tane Edmed does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by North Harbour is finished off by Sofai Maka, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Bryn Hall.

38'

Fabulous play by North Harbour has led to Sofai Maka being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Nigel Ah Wong being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

Zarn Sullivan does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Auckland as Kemara Hauiti-Parapara goes over.

35'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Kemara Hauiti-Parapara being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Zarn Sullivan breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Tane Edmed does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Karl Ruzich scores from close range.

28'

Karl Ruzich comes on.

28'

Jed Melvin comes off.

28'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

Penalty Goal

Zarn Sullivan has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Auckland v North Harbour 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 6th September 2024, 09:05pm CDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Auckland win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

14%

% Of Game In Lead

80%

75%

Possession Last 10 min

25%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Sullivan

36 - 32

80'

Tangitau

34 - 32

79'

Simpson

29 - 32

75'

Banks

71'

24 - 32

Sullivan

24 - 27

66'

Tangitau

22 - 27

65'

Sullivan

17 - 27

55'

Vikena

15 - 27

54'

Edmed

53'

10 - 27

Leo

52'

10 - 25

Half Time

Edmed

39'

10 - 20

Maka

38'

10 - 18

Sullivan

10 - 13

36'

Hauiti-Parapara

8 - 13

35'

Edmed

30'

3 - 13

Ruzich

28'

3 - 11

Edmed

16'

3 - 6

Edmed

13'

3 - 3

Sullivan

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Auckland

North Harbour

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Defence Profile

Auckland

North Harbour

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

75%

56%

3-6 secs

19%

33%

6+ secs

11%

102

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

68'

70'

74'

Auckland

North Harbour

Auckland vs North Harbour Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Auckland face off against North Harbour in Bunnings NPC Round 5 on Fri 6th September 2024 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 21:05 EST 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 North Harbour in 10th and Auckland in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Auckland vs North Harbour Squads

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