Taranaki Bulls

28 - 12

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs Taranaki Bulls

Events

Commentary

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jesse Parete bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vereniki Tikoisolomone bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

79'

Sam Clarke comes on.

78'

Kini Naholo comes off.

78'

Conversion

Jamie Viljoen has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Kini Naholo goes on their own for a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kini Naholo bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

77'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Tai Mildon getting some game time.

74'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Quintony Ngatai being replaced.

74'

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

69'

Taranaki make a substitution with Jamie Viljoen coming on.

67'

Taranaki make a substitution with Sam Clarke coming off.

67'

Auckland make a substitution with Sam Davies coming on.

66'

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

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Payton Spencer goes through the gap.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Meihana Grindlay goes through the gap.

65'

Taranaki sub Dane Johnston comes onto the field.

64'

Marika Parker departs for Taranaki.

64'

Auckland sub Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes onto the field.

64'

James Arscott departs for Auckland.

64'

Auckland sub Nathaniel Pole comes onto the field.

64'

Soane Vikena departs for Auckland.

64'

Auckland sub Ben Ake comes onto the field.

64'

Josh Fusitu'a departs for Auckland.

64'

Auckland sub Ofa Topeni comes onto the field.

62'

Randall Baker departs for Auckland.

62'

Auckland sub Codemeru Vai comes onto the field.

60'

Harlyn Saunoa departs for Auckland.

60'

Auckland sub Garouw Basson comes onto the field.

60'

Tevita Latu departs for Auckland.

60'

Conversion

The Taranaki supporters go wild as Sam Clarke successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Scott Jury

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Meihana Grindlay goes through the gap.

59'

Zach Landon-Lane comes on for Taranaki.

56'

JJ Pokai leaves the field.

56'

Jesse Parete comes on for Taranaki.

56'

Josefa Namosimalua leaves the field.

56'

Che Clark comes on for Auckland.

56'

Liam Hallam-Eames leaves the field.

56'

Alex Harford has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Auckland results in a try for Payton Spencer.

54'

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

54'

That's a great try assist by Rico Simpson.

54'

Jayden Sa comes on.

51'

Jesse Parete comes off.

51'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Sage Walters-Hansen getting some game time.

48'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Michael Loft being replaced.

48'

Taranaki make a substitution with Seta Tamanivalu coming on.

40'

Taranaki make a substitution with Daniel Rona coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Taranaki sub Perry Lawrence comes onto the field.

39'

Jared Proffit departs for Taranaki.

39'

Conversion

Sam Clarke does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The Taranaki maul pushes over the tryline as JJ Pokai scores.

35'

Conversion

Alex Harford does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Randall Baker scores from close range.

32'

James Arscott sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Sam Clarke makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Great forward play by Taranaki allows JJ Pokai to score the try.

21'

We are underway as the referee Todd Petrie blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Taranaki Bulls v Auckland 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Thu 3rd September 2026, 12:10am PDT 
  
 Stadium Taranaki 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Todd Petrie

Points Flow Chart

Taranaki Bulls win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

74%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Viljoen

28 - 12

78'

Naholo

26 - 12

77'

Clarke

21 - 12

60'

Jury

19 - 12

59'

Spencer

54'

14 - 12

Half Time

Clarke

14 - 7

36'

Pokai

12 - 7

35'

Harford

33'

7 - 7

Baker

32'

7 - 5

Clarke

7 - 0

22'

Pokai

5 - 0

21'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Taranaki Bulls

Auckland

More Less

Defence Profile

Taranaki Bulls

Auckland

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

78%

62%

3-6 secs

21%

30%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

112

Last 5 Penalties

63'

70'

72'

73'

75'

Taranaki Bulls

Auckland

Taranaki Bulls vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Taranaki Bulls face off against Auckland in Hilux NPC Round 6 on Thu 3rd September 2026 at Stadium Taranaki. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:10. In South Africa it’s at 09:10 SAST, 19:10 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:10 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Taranaki Bulls won the last encounter but Taranaki Bulls are in the best form of 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 9th and Taranaki Bulls in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Taranaki Bulls vs Auckland Squads

The official squads for Taranaki Bulls 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.