Auckland

8 - 50

Full Time

Taranaki Bulls

Auckland vs Taranaki Bulls

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

83'

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

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Auckland is finished off by Xavier Tito-Harris

82'

Codemeru Vai sets up the try.

82'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Taranaki is finished off by Sage Walters-Hansen

76'

Spellbinding play by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Bradley Slater bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

75'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Viliami Fangupo getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

A gap opened in the defence and AJ Lam took full advantage.

69'

Conversion

The Taranaki supporters go wild as Josh Jacomb successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

A stunning solo try from Josh Jacomb

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Jacomb goes through the gap.

64'

Leone Nawai sets up the try.

64'

Taranaki sub Obey Samate comes onto the field.

62'

Daniel Rona departs for Taranaki.

62'

Taranaki sub Leone Nawai comes onto the field.

62'

Logan Crowley departs for Taranaki.

62'

Auckland sub Leo Gordon comes onto the field.

62'

Xavi Taele departs for Auckland.

62'

Auckland sub James Arscott comes onto the field.

62'

Taufa Funaki departs for Auckland.

62'

Kitiona Vai comes on for Auckland.

59'

Ofa Topeni leaves the field.

59'

Hamdahn Tuipulotu comes on for Auckland.

59'

Angus Ta'avao leaves the field.

59'

Scott Jury comes on for Taranaki.

58'

Jayden Sa leaves the field.

58'

Cohen Norrie comes on for Auckland.

58'

Alex Harford leaves the field.

58'

Mitch O'Neill comes on for Taranaki.

58'

Reuben O'Neill leaves the field.

58'

Perry Lawrence comes on for Taranaki.

58'

Jared Proffit leaves the field.

58'

JJ Pokai comes on for Taranaki.

58'

Jesse Parete leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Josh Jacomb kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Adam Lennox to score the try.

56'

What a run here by Adam Lennox as they get over the gainline!

56'

Daniel Rona played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Logan Crowley as they get over the gainline!

51'

Soane Vikena comes on.

50'

Mills Sanerivi comes off.

50'

Taranaki make a substitution with Sam Clarke coming on.

44'

Taranaki make a substitution with Josh Setu coming off.

44'

Taranaki make a substitution with Sage Walters-Hansen coming on.

43'

Taranaki make a substitution with Kaylum Boshier coming off.

43'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb adds the two points for Taranaki.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Taranaki leads to a try for Josh Jacomb.

42'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens played a key part in that try.

42'

Josh Jacomb makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

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

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Taranaki is finished off by Vereniki Tikoisolomone, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Josh Setu played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Josh Setu being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Auckland sub Randall Baker comes onto the field.

36'

Che Clark departs for Auckland.

36'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Taranaki ends with a try for Adam Lennox.

27'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Logan Crowley breaches the defence.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Jacomb bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

17'

Penalty Goal

Josh Jacomb does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Daniel Rona took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Daniel Rona took full advantage.

12'

Penalty Goal

Alex Harford makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Taranaki leads to a try for Josh Jacomb

That's a great try assist by Jayden Sa.

The defensive line has been broken as Jayden Sa goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Vereniki Tikoisolomone goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Auckland v Taranaki Bulls 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 15th August 2025, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Eden Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Nick Hogan

Points Flow Chart

Taranaki Bulls win +42

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

90%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tito-Harris

8 - 50

82'

Jacomb

77'

3 - 50

Walters-Hansen

76'

3 - 48

Jacomb

65'

3 - 43

Jacomb

65'

3 - 41

Jacomb

58'

3 - 36

Lennox

56'

3 - 34

Jacomb

43'

3 - 29

Jacomb

42'

3 - 27

Half Time

Tikoisolomone

40'

3 - 22

Jacomb

28'

3 - 17

Lennox

27'

3 - 15

Jacomb

16'

3 - 10

Harford

3 - 7

10'

Jacomb

0 - 7

Jacomb

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Auckland

42%

Draw

Taranaki Bulls

56%

Try by Xavier Tito-Harris

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Auckland

Taranaki Bulls

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Defence Profile

Auckland

Taranaki Bulls

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

67%

3-6 secs

32%

24%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

74'

78'

79'

81'

Auckland

Taranaki Bulls

Auckland vs Taranaki Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Auckland face off against Taranaki Bulls in Bunnings NPC Round 3 on Fri 15th August 2025 at Eden Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 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 on Flo Rugby in the US.

Taranaki Bulls 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 7 places in the league table with Taranaki Bulls in 5th and Auckland in 12th as such Taranaki Bulls are favourites on paper.

Auckland vs Taranaki Bulls Squads

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