Auckland

27 - 19

Full Time

Southland Stags

Auckland vs Southland Stags

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tayne Harvey bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

81'

Niko Jones comes on.

79'

Anton Segner comes off.

79'

Christopher Vunipola comes on.

79'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara comes off.

79'

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

78'

Penalty Goal

Zarn Sullivan has kicked a penalty goal.

73'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Josh Beehre getting some game time.

70'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Tuaina Taii Tualima being replaced.

70'

Southland make a substitution with Liam Howley coming on.

69'

Southland make a substitution with Lachie Albert coming off.

69'

Auckland make a substitution with Nigel Ah Wong coming on.

67'

Auckland make a substitution with AJ Lam coming off.

67'

Jake Strachan curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

66'

Try

Great hands by Southland leads to a try for Charlie Powell

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Charlie Powell goes through the gap.

65'

Byron Smith sets up the try.

65'

Blair Ryall comes on for Southland.

59'

Daniel Maiava leaves the field.

59'

Vaiolini Ekuasi comes on for Auckland.

59'

Che Clark leaves the field.

59'

Joe Walsh comes on for Southland.

57'

Jack Sexton leaves the field.

57'

Tayne Harvey comes on for Southland.

56'

Michael Manson leaves the field.

56'

Byron Smith comes on for Southland.

56'

Jason Robertson leaves the field.

56'

Sione Ahio comes on for Auckland.

55'

Marcel Renata leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jason Robertson kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Southland leads to a try for Michael Manson.

49'

Jake Strachan sets up the try.

49'

Jake Strachan makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Nel getting some game time.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Leroy Ferguson being replaced.

49'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Ola Tauelangi getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Mills Sanerivi getting some game time.

49'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Soane Vikena being replaced.

49'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Cowley-Andrea getting some game time.

47'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Tito Tuipulotu being replaced.

47'

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

45'

Southland make a substitution with Jack Taylor coming on.

44'

Southland make a substitution with Nic Souchon coming off.

44'

Southland make a substitution with Sean Paranihi coming on.

44'

Southland make a substitution with Hamdahn Tuipulotu coming off.

44'

Che Clark makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Tanielu Tele'a makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Southland make a substitution with Hayden Michaels coming on.

40'

Southland make a substitution with Blair Ryall coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Auckland go for goal with Zarn Sullivan taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Auckland as AJ Lam goes over.

40'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Marcel Renata being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Caleb Tangitau being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

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 Josh Beehre goes over.

35'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Josh Beehre being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Zarn Sullivan takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tuaina Taii Tualima scores from close range.

30'

Trouble here as AJ Lam breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Jason Robertson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Southland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Leroy Ferguson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Manson took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Zarn Sullivan converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Auckland results in a try for Rico Simpson

11'

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

11'

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

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Zarn Sullivan goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as AJ Lam goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Auckland v Southland Stags 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 21st September 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Eden Park

Points Flow Chart

Auckland win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

79%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Sullivan

27 - 19

73'

Powell

65'

24 - 19

Robertson

50'

24 - 14

Manson

49'

24 - 12

Half Time

Lam

24 - 7

40'

Sullivan

19 - 7

36'

Beehre

17 - 7

35'

Taii Tualima

12 - 7

30'

Robertson

24'

7 - 7

Ferguson

23'

7 - 5

Sullivan

7 - 0

12'

Simpson

5 - 0

11'

Start

Win Probability

Auckland

82%

Draw

Southland Stags

17%

Line Break by Tayne Harvey

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Auckland

Southland Stags

More Less

Defence Profile

Auckland

Southland Stags

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

48%

3-6 secs

27%

41%

6+ secs

11%

128

Rucks Won

Auckland vs Southland Stags Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Auckland face off against Southland Stags in Bunnings NPC Round 7 on Sat 21st 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 19:05 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 Southland Stags in 11th and Auckland in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Auckland vs Southland Stags Squads

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