Northland

17 - 24

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs Northland

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Rico Simpson comes on.

76'

Harry Plummer comes off.

76'

Rivez Reihana takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

67'

Try

Great hands by Northland leads to a try for Rob Rush

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Rob Rush goes through the gap.

66'

Rivez Reihana sets up the try.

66'

Auckland sub Ola Tauelangi comes onto the field.

60'

Patrick Tuipulotu departs for Auckland.

60'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

Northland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Quinton Nichols touching down.

59'

Sam Nock played a key part in that try.

59'

Nathan Salmon comes on for Northland.

58'

Brady Rush leaves the field.

58'

Richie Asiata comes on for Northland.

58'

Matt Moulds leaves the field.

58'

Remsy Lemisio comes on for Northland.

58'

Chris Apoua leaves the field.

58'

Niko Jones comes on for Auckland.

58'

Che Clark leaves the field.

58'

Marcel Renata comes on for Auckland.

58'

Angus Ta'avao leaves the field.

58'

Quinton Nichols comes on for Northland.

58'

Tevita Latu leaves the field.

58'

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

55'

Terrell Peita comes on for Northland.

55'

Matt Matich leaves the field.

55'

Allan Craig comes on for Northland.

55'

Liam Hallam-Eames leaves the field.

55'

Harry Plummer has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Bryce Heem from scoring as they record the try for Auckland.

53'

What a run here by Soane Vikena as they get over the gainline!

53'

Josh Beehre comes on.

52'

Tuaina Taii Tualima comes off.

52'

Sika Pole comes on.

52'

Tito Tuipulotu comes off.

52'

Soane Vikena comes on.

52'

Mills Sanerivi comes off.

52'

Jarred Adams comes on.

52'

Rob Cobb comes off.

52'

Sam Nock comes on.

52'

Lisati Milo-Harris comes off.

52'

Conversion

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

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Patrick Tuipulotu from scoring as they record the try for Auckland.

50'

Anton Segner sets up the try.

50'

Heremaia Murray makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Yellow Card

Tevita Latu (Northland) is shown a yellow card

44'

Tuaina Taii Tualima makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Auckland make a substitution with Che Clark coming on.

41'

Auckland make a substitution with Marcel Renata coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Northland has led to Corey Evans being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

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

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Northland is finished off by Heremaia Murray, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Northland has led to Heremaia Murray being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Jordan Trainor sets up the try.

34'

Marcel Renata comes on for Auckland.

31'

Che Clark leaves the field.

31'

Yellow Card

Angus Ta'avao (Auckland) is shown a yellow card

30'

Harry Plummer takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

25'

Try

Xavi Taele goes on their own for a try.

24'

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

24'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara played a key part in that try.

24'

Conversion

Harry Plummer converts the try.

19'

Try

Auckland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Kemara Hauiti-Parapara picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kemara Hauiti-Parapara bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

18'

Yellow Card

Rob Rush (Northland) is shown a yellow card

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Bryce Heem took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Harry Plummer took full advantage.

11'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northland v Auckland 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 14th September 2024, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Semenoff Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Auckland win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

79%

83%

Possession Last 10 min

17%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rush

17 - 24

66'

Reihana

12 - 24

59'

Nichols

10 - 24

59'

Heem

53'

5 - 24

Plummer

52'

5 - 19

Tuipulotu

50'

5 - 17

Latu

5 - 12

44'

Half Time

Murray

5 - 12

34'

Ta'avao

30'

0 - 12

Taele

24'

0 - 12

Plummer

19'

0 - 7

Hauiti-Parapara

18'

0 - 5

Rush

0 - 0

17'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Northland

Auckland

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Defence Profile

Northland

Auckland

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

38%

56%

3-6 secs

39%

29%

6+ secs

19%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

49'

60'

70'

72'

79'

Northland

Auckland

Northland vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northland face off against Auckland in Bunnings NPC Round 6 on Sat 14th September 2024 at Semenoff Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST on SuperSport, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 21:35 EST 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 2 places in the league table with Auckland in 11th and Northland in 13th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northland vs Auckland Squads

The official squads for Northland 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.