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Auckland
Auckland
24 - 43
Full Time
Northland
Northland

Auckland vs Northland

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

81'

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

81'

Marley Murphy comes on.

76'

Sam Nock comes off.

76'
Conversion

Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.

76'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Northland is finished off by Nathan Salmon

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nathan Salmon bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

75'

Corey Evans played a key part in that try.

75'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Caleb Woodley getting some game time.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Ofa Topeni being replaced.

72'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Hutchings getting some game time.

71'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Matt Moulds being replaced.

71'

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

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Corey Evans took full advantage.

69'

Auckland make a substitution with Hamdahn Tuipulotu coming on.

69'

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

69'

Auckland make a substitution with Leo Gordon coming on.

69'

Auckland make a substitution with Xavier Tito-Harris coming off.

69'

Alex Harford takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

68'
Try

A series of passes by Auckland results in a try for Xavi Taele

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Xavi Taele took full advantage.

67'

Alex Harford sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Kitiona Vai took full advantage.

67'

Northland make a substitution with Paula Balekana coming on.

67'

Northland make a substitution with Brady Rush coming off.

67'

Northland make a substitution with Jonah Mau'u coming on.

66'

Northland make a substitution with Terrell Peita coming off.

66'

Auckland make a substitution with James Arscott coming on.

66'

Auckland make a substitution with Taufa Funaki coming off.

66'

Auckland make a substitution with Kitiona Vai coming on.

66'

Auckland make a substitution with Tom Allen coming off.

66'

Northland sub Esile Fono comes onto the field.

62'

Jordan Lay departs for Northland.

62'
Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Rivez Reihana kicks the penalty goal.

62'

Chris Apoua comes on for Northland.

57'

Marcel Renata leaves the field.

57'

Viliami Fangupo comes on for Auckland.

57'

Oscar Cowley-Andrea leaves the field.

57'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rivez Reihana kicks the conversion.

57'
Try

Rivez Reihana scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

What a run here by Rivez Reihana as they get over the gainline!

56'

That's a great try assist by Rob Rush.

55'

Nathan Salmon comes on.

53'

Reesjan Pasitoa comes off.

53'

Soane Vikena comes on.

53'

Mills Sanerivi comes off.

53'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Sam Caird getting some game time.

49'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Liam Hallam-Eames being replaced.

49'

Jordan Trainor makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'
Conversion

Alex Harford adds the two points for Auckland.

46'
Try

A clever kick there by Auckland allows Xavier Tito-Harris to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

45'

Spellbinding play by Taufa Funaki is finished off with a try.

45'
Conversion

Alex Harford adds the two points for Auckland.

42'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Auckland as Josh Beehre goes over.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

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

42'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Auckland as Xavier Tito-Harris goes over.

41'

Taufa Funaki played a key part in that try.

41'
Yellow Card

Brady Rush (Northland) is shown a yellow card

37'
Conversion

Rivez Reihana does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'
Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Allan Craig as they go over the white wash for a try.

32'

Trouble here as Allan Craig breaches the defence.

32'

The conversion is on its way from Rivez Reihana but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

26'
Try

Silky skills by Northland ends with a try for Reesjan Pasitoa.

25'

Trouble here as Reesjan Pasitoa breaches the defence.

25'

Brady Rush played a key part in that try.

25'
Conversion

Rivez Reihana makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'
Try

Northland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sam Nock picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Nock bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Corey Evans bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

20'

Auckland make a substitution with Caleb Tangitau coming on.

19'

Auckland make a substitution with Codemeru Vai coming off.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brady Rush bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jordan Trainor bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

18'
Conversion

Rivez Reihana converts the try.

14'
Try

A series of passes by Northland results in a try for Reesjan Pasitoa

13'

Spellbinding play by Allan Craig is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Allan Craig took full advantage.

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Codemeru Vai goes through the gap.

7'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Auckland v Northland
Auckland v Northland
Hilux NPC
Round 4
Sat 23rd August 2025, 12:10am PDT
Sat 23rd August 2025, 12:10am PDT
Eden Park
Eden Park
TV Guide
Flo Rugby
Referee
Takehito Namekawa

Points Flow Chart

Northland win +19
Auckland
Northland
Auckland
Time in lead
Northland
0
Mins in lead
69
0%
% Of Game In Lead
83%
22%
Possession Last 10 min
78%
0
Points Last 10 min
7

Key Events

Full Time
Reihana
76'
24 - 43
Salmon
75'
24 - 41
Taele
24 - 36
67'
Reihana
62'
19 - 36
Reihana
57'
19 - 33
Reihana
56'
19 - 31
Harford
19 - 26
46'
Tito-Harris
17 - 26
45'
Harford
12 - 26
42'
Beehre
10 - 26
41'
Half Time
Tito-Harris
5 - 26
41'
Rush
37'
0 - 26
Reihana
33'
0 - 26
Craig
32'
0 - 24
Pasitoa
25'
0 - 19
Reihana
21'
0 - 14
Nock
21'
0 - 12
Reihana
14'
0 - 7
Pasitoa
13'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

Auckland
60%
Draw
1%
Northland
39%
Line Break by Caleb Tangitau

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3.4
7
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3.3
12
Entries

Attack Profile

Auckland
Northland
More Less More

Defence Profile

Auckland
Northland
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
42%
58%
3-6 secs
44%
30%
6+ secs
14%
11%
91
Rucks Won
100

Last 5 Penalties

72'
74'
77'
78'
80'
Auckland
Northland

Auckland vs Northland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Auckland face off against Northland in Hilux NPC Round 4 on Sat 23rd August 2025 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:10. In South Africa it’s at 09:10 SAST, 19:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:10 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Northland won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Northland in 9th and Auckland in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Auckland vs Northland Squads

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

Other Fixtures

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FT
52 - 29
FT
56 - 26
FT
41 - 3
FT
Thursday
00:10

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