North Harbour

27 - 19

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs North Harbour

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

80'

North Harbour make a substitution with Moses Hafoka coming on.

70'

North Harbour make a substitution with Bryn Gordon coming off.

70'

Auckland make a substitution with Jay Fonokalafi coming on.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Nathaniel Pole coming off.

68'

North Harbour make a substitution with Sam Wye coming on.

67'

North Harbour make a substitution with Cam Howell coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Cam Howell kicks the penalty goal.

63'

Sam Tuitupou Ah-Hing comes on for North Harbour.

58'

James Fiebig leaves the field.

58'

James Arscott comes on for Auckland.

56'

Pita Ahki leaves the field.

56'

Riley Tofilau comes on for North Harbour.

55'

Leka Tu'ungafasi leaves the field.

55'

Titi Nofoagatotoa comes on.

54'

Randall Baker comes off.

54'

What a run here by Pita Ahki as they get over the gainline!

53'

George Reeves comes on.

52'

Motikiai Murray comes off.

52'

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

52'

What a run here by Xavi Taele as they get over the gainline!

51'

Harvey Cordukes comes on.

50'

Liam Hallam-Eames comes off.

50'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Ben Ake getting some game time.

49'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Josh Fusitu'a being replaced.

49'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Coby Miln getting some game time.

47'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Israel Leota being replaced.

47'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Angus Ta'avao getting some game time.

47'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Ofa Tu'ungafasi being replaced.

47'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Tony Tafa getting some game time.

47'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Cowley-Andrea being replaced.

47'

Payton Spencer makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Xavi Taele will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Auckland leads to a try for Harlyn Saunoa.

42'

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

42'

Rico Simpson played a key part in that try.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'

North Harbour go for goal with Cam Howell taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

38'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Israel Leota to score the try.

37'

Fabulous play by North Harbour has led to Israel Leota being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Tom Barham.

37'

Fabulous play by North Harbour has led to Cam Howell being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

North Harbour sub Oscar Koller comes onto the field.

36'

Leo Gordon departs for North Harbour.

36'

Pita Ahki comes on for Auckland.

34'

Stephen Perofeta leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

Cam Howell does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

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

33'

Leo Gordon sets up the try.

33'

Fabulous play by North Harbour has led to Tom Barham being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Xavi Taele does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Xavi Taele scores from close range.

31'

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

31'

Trouble here as Siale Pahulu breaches the defence.

29'

Logan Platt comes on.

27'

Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo comes off.

27'

Cam Howell curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by North Harbour is finished off by Kade Banks

19'

Israel Leota sets up the try.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Cam Howell took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Rico Simpson took full advantage.

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Auckland leads to a try for Siale Pahulu

The defensive line has been broken as Siale Pahulu goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Rico Simpson.

Conversion

Cam Howell has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from North Harbour has allowed Israel Leota to touch down.

Bryn Hall sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee James Doleman blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 North Harbour v Auckland 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 22nd August 2026, 12:35am CDT 
  
 North Harbour Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

North Harbour win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Howell

27 - 19

63'

Saunoa

42'

24 - 19

Half Time

Leota

24 - 14

37'

Howell

19 - 14

34'

Taylor

17 - 14

33'

Taele

32'

12 - 14

Taele

31'

12 - 12

Banks

12 - 7

19'

Perofeta

7 - 7

Pahulu

7 - 5

Howell

7 - 0

Leota

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Attack Profile

North Harbour

Auckland

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Defence Profile

North Harbour

Auckland

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

63%

3-6 secs

27%

29%

6+ secs

13%

100

Rucks Won

112

Last 5 Penalties

54'

58'

61'

71'

75'

North Harbour

Auckland

North Harbour vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

North Harbour face off against Auckland in Hilux NPC Round 4 on Sat 22nd August 2026 at North Harbour Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:35. In South Africa it’s at 07:35 SAST, 17:35 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 15:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 22:35 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

North Harbour won the last encounter but North Harbour are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 9 places in the league table with Auckland in 2nd and North Harbour in 11th as such Auckland are favourites on paper.

North Harbour vs Auckland Squads

The official squads for North Harbour 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.