Canterbury

33 - 28

Full Time

Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty vs Canterbury

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

82'

Kalin Felise comes on.

78'

Veveni Lasaqa comes off.

78'

Shun Miyake comes on.

78'

Johnny McNicholl comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chay Fihaki bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Jone Rova took full advantage.

74'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Phoenix Abbott getting some game time.

72'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Corey Kellow being replaced.

72'

Andrew Knewstubb curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Canterbury results in a try for Toby Bell

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Toby Bell took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Daniel Lienert-Brown.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Chay Fihaki took full advantage.

70'

Canterbury make a substitution with Toby Bell coming on.

69'

Canterbury make a substitution with Dallas McLeod coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Tamiro Armstrong took full advantage.

69'

Canterbury make a substitution with Xavier Treacy coming on.

67'

Canterbury make a substitution with Tahlor Cahill coming off.

67'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Solomone Tukuafu coming on.

67'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Tevita Mafileo coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Bay Of Plenty supporters go wild as Jason Robertson successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Reon Paul

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Reon Paul goes through the gap.

60'

Spellbinding play by Nikora Broughton is finished off with a try.

60'

Tyson Belworthy comes on for Canterbury.

56'

Louie Chapman leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Benet Kumeroa from scoring as they record the try for Bay Of Plenty.

55'

That's a great try assist by Charlie Sinton.

55'

What a run here by Lucas Cashmore as they get over the gainline!

54'

Reuben Palmer comes on.

51'

Jai Knight comes off.

51'

Sione Tupou comes on.

51'

Taine Kolose comes off.

51'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Lucas Cashmore dots the ball down from close range.

49'

Lucas Cashmore makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Charlie Sinton sets up the try.

49'

Joe Johnston makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Seb Calder getting some game time.

45'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Jermaine Ainsley being replaced.

45'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Nick Hyde getting some game time.

45'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Brodie McAlister being replaced.

45'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Lienert-Brown getting some game time.

45'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Brewis being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb adds the two points for Canterbury.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Canterbury leads to a try for Ngane Punivai.

43'

Andrew Knewstubb played a key part in that try.

43'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Charlie Sinton coming on.

40'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

46'

Conversion

Jason Robertson adds the two points for Bay Of Plenty.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Benet Kumeroa dots the ball down from close range.

45'

Spellbinding play by Veveni Lasaqa is finished off with a try.

45'

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

What an effort there by Dallas McLeod as they score the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Dallas McLeod being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Louie Chapman.

37'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Jermaine Ainsley being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Jone Rova being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Bay Of Plenty has led to Cole Forbes being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Trouble here as Chay Fihaki breaches the defence.

27'

Yellow Card

Johnny McNicholl (Canterbury) is shown a yellow card

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cole Forbes bursts through to advance the Bay Of Plenty attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi bursts through to advance the Bay Of Plenty attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Louie Chapman took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb converts the try.

12'

Try

Jone Rova scores the try from close range.

11'

Louie Chapman played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Ngane Punivai took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb has kicked a conversion.

Try

Canterbury are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Dallas McLeod touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Dallas McLeod goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Louie Chapman.

The defensive line has been broken as Andrew Knewstubb goes through the gap.

Rory van Vugt comes on.

Regan Ware comes off.

We are underway as the referee James Doleman blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Canterbury v Bay of Plenty 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Fri 14th August 2026, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 One NZ Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

29%

Possession Last 10 min

71%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bell

33 - 28

70'

Robertson

61'

28 - 28

Paul

60'

28 - 26

Robertson

56'

28 - 21

Kumeroa

55'

28 - 19

Robertson

50'

28 - 14

Cashmore

49'

28 - 12

Knewstubb

28 - 7

44'

Punivai

26 - 7

43'

Half Time

Robertson

46'

21 - 7

Kumeroa

45'

21 - 5

Knewstubb

21 - 0

38'

McLeod

19 - 0

37'

McNicholl

14 - 0

24'

Knewstubb

14 - 0

12'

Rova

12 - 0

11'

Knewstubb

7 - 0

McLeod

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury

Bay of Plenty

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Defence Profile

Canterbury

Bay of Plenty

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

71%

3-6 secs

30%

23%

6+ secs

11%

124

Rucks Won

120

Last 5 Penalties

46'

58'

63'

72'

79'

Canterbury

Bay of Plenty

Canterbury vs Bay of Plenty Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canterbury face off against Bay of Plenty in Hilux NPC Round 3 on Fri 14th August 2026 at One NZ Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Canterbury 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 8 places in the league table with Bay of Plenty in 2nd and Canterbury in 10th as such Bay of Plenty are favourites on paper.

Canterbury vs Bay of Plenty Squads

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