Bay of Plenty

53 - 13

Full Time

Northland

Bay of Plenty vs Northland

Events

Commentary

Watch Rugby's Greatest Rivalry LIVE

Two rugby giants collide. Stream live, replays and highlights free on RugbyPass TV.

Watch on RPTV

Starts 8th August 2026 - USA only.

Live Updates

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

81'

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

80'

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

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northland is finished off by Jordan Trainor

77'

Spellbinding play by Heremaia Murray is finished off with a try.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Heremaia Murray took full advantage.

74'

Daniel Hawkins curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

72'

Try

Rob Cobb scores the try from close range.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jordan Trainor took full advantage.

69'

Northland make a substitution with Daniel Hawkins coming on.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Rivez Reihana coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Bay Of Plenty supporters go wild as Lucas Cashmore successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Cole Forbes

61'

What a run here by Codemeru Vai as they get over the gainline!

56'

Lucas Cashmore has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Codemeru Vai comes on for Bay Of Plenty.

55'

Fehi Fineanganofo leaves the field.

55'

Seamus Bardoul comes on for Bay Of Plenty.

55'

Uilisi Halaholo leaves the field.

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Bay Of Plenty results in a try for Fehi Fineanganofo.

54'

What a run here by Fehi Fineanganofo as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Emoni Narawa.

54'

What a run here by Emoni Narawa as they get over the gainline!

53'

Liam Hallam-Eames comes on.

53'

Sam Caird comes off.

53'

Remsy Lemisio comes on.

53'

Chris Apoua comes off.

53'

Rob Cobb comes on.

53'

Esile Fono comes off.

53'

Richie Asiata comes on.

53'

Matt Moulds comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lucas Cashmore kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Bay Of Plenty results in a try for Naitoa Ah Kuoi.

51'

What a run here by Naitoa Ah Kuoi as they get over the gainline!

51'

Reon Paul sets up the try.

51'

Taine Kolose comes on.

50'

Kurt Eklund comes off.

50'

Josh Bartlett comes on.

50'

Aidan Ross comes off.

50'

Benet Kumeroa comes on.

50'

Filipe Vakasiuola comes off.

50'

Aisake Vakasiuola comes on.

50'

Justin Sangster comes off.

50'

Kalin Felise comes on.

50'

Semisi Paea comes off.

50'

Reon Paul comes on.

50'

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi comes off.

50'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Lisati Milo-Harris getting some game time.

48'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Sam Nock being replaced.

48'

Cole Forbes makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Conversion

Lucas Cashmore adds the two points for Bay Of Plenty.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Bay Of Plenty leads to a try for Leroy Carter.

43'

Emoni Narawa played a key part in that try.

43'

Leroy Carter makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Uilisi Halaholo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fabulous play by Northland has led to Brady Rush being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Bay Of Plenty go for goal with Lucas Cashmore taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Bay Of Plenty as Naitoa Ah Kuoi goes over.

40'

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi played a key part in that try.

40'

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

39'

Brady Rush comes on.

28'

Nathan Salmon comes off.

28'

Conversion

Lucas Cashmore makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Bay Of Plenty ends with a try for Lucas Cashmore.

26'

Trouble here as Lucas Cashmore breaches the defence.

26'

Filipe Vakasiuola played a key part in that try.

26'

Conversion

Lucas Cashmore converts the try.

18'

Try

Bay Of Plenty are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Filipe Vakasiuola picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

Northland make a substitution with Matt Matich coming on.

15'

Northland make a substitution with Saimoni Uluinakauvadra coming off.

15'

Lucas Cashmore has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

13'

Try

Kurt Eklund scores the try from close range.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Kurt Eklund took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi is finished off with a try.

12'

Penalty Goal

Lucas Cashmore kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Emoni Narawa goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Lucas Cashmore goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Rivez Reihana goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bay of Plenty v Northland 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 27th September 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Tauranga Domain

Points Flow Chart

Bay of Plenty win +40

Time in lead

Mins in lead

87%

% Of Game In Lead

24%

Possession Last 10 min

76%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Trainor

77'

53 - 13

Cobb

71'

53 - 8

Cashmore

53 - 3

63'

Forbes

51 - 3

61'

Fineanganofo

46 - 3

54'

Cashmore

41 - 3

52'

Ah Kuoi

39 - 3

51'

Cashmore

34 - 3

45'

Carter

32 - 3

43'

Half Time

Ah Kuoi

27 - 3

40'

Cashmore

22 - 3

27'

Cashmore

20 - 3

26'

Cashmore

15 - 3

18'

Vakasiuola

13 - 3

17'

Eklund

8 - 3

12'

Cashmore

3 - 3

Reihana

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Bay of Plenty

Northland

More Less

Defence Profile

Bay of Plenty

Northland

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

58%

3-6 secs

39%

35%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

49'

58'

60'

68'

80'

Bay of Plenty

Northland

Bay of Plenty vs Northland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bay of Plenty face off against Northland in Hilux NPC Round 8 on Fri 27th September 2024 at Tauranga Domain. 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.

Bay of Plenty won the last encounter but Bay of Plenty are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 9 places in the league table with Northland in 4th and Bay of Plenty in 13th as such Northland are favourites on paper.

Bay of Plenty vs Northland Squads

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