Bay of Plenty

34 - 31

Full Time

Northland

Bay of Plenty vs Northland

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Jason Robertson kicks the penalty.

76'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Marcel Renata getting some game time.

72'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Botha being replaced.

72'

Conversion

The Northland supporters go wild as Rivez Reihana successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Terrell Peita scores the try from close range.

67'

Yellow Card

Tamiro Armstrong (Bay Of Plenty) is shown a yellow card

67'

Northland make a substitution with Zac Shanks coming on.

66'

Northland make a substitution with Grady Forbes coming off.

66'

Northland make a substitution with Reuben Stewart coming on.

66'

Northland make a substitution with Nathan Salmon coming off.

66'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Kalin Felise coming on.

66'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Veveni Lasaqa coming off.

66'

Northland make a substitution with Josh Renton coming on.

66'

Northland make a substitution with Sam Nock coming off.

66'

Northland make a substitution with Olly Ryan coming on.

66'

Northland make a substitution with Esile Fono coming off.

66'

Bay Of Plenty sub Sione Tupou comes onto the field.

64'

Taine Kolose departs for Bay Of Plenty.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Nathan Salmon goes through the gap.

63'

Lachie Hooper comes on for Northland.

59'

Josh Goodhue leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rivez Reihana kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Rob Rush from scoring as they record the try for Northland.

56'

Daniel Botha comes on for Northland.

56'

Marcel Renata leaves the field.

56'

Heath MacEwan comes on for Northland.

56'

James Mullan leaves the field.

56'

Reuben Palmer comes on for Bay Of Plenty.

56'

Jai Knight leaves the field.

56'

Solomone Tukuafu comes on for Bay Of Plenty.

56'

Tevita Mafileo leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Benet Kumeroa as they get over the gainline!

52'

Charlie Sinton comes on.

50'

Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi comes off.

50'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

Slick passing by Bay Of Plenty leads to a try for Regan Ware.

49'

Regan Ware makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Reon Paul sets up the try.

49'

Yellow Card

Hudson Creighton (Northland) is shown a yellow card

46'

Northland go for goal with Rivez Reihana taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Try

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

43'

Grady Forbes played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana adds the two points for Northland.

43'

Try

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

42'

Hudson Creighton makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Sam Nock played a key part in that try.

42'

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

39'

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

37'

Conversion

Jason Robertson does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Bay Of Plenty as Nikora Broughton goes over.

36'

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

34'

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

33'

Jason Robertson takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tevita Mafileo scores from close range.

29'

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 Brady Rush bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Heremaia Murray bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

20'

Rivez Reihana curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Northland results in a try for Grady Forbes

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Grady Forbes took full advantage.

16'

Josh Goodhue sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Rob Rush took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Regan Ware took full advantage.

13'

Bay Of Plenty sub Regan Ware comes onto the field.

12'

Joe Webber departs for Bay Of Plenty.

12'

Conversion

Jason Robertson converts the try.

12'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Nikora Broughton leads to a try for Bay Of Plenty

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Nikora Broughton took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Riley Hohepa took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Webber goes through the gap.

Jason Robertson has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Bay Of Plenty leads to a try for Jason Robertson

That's a great try assist by Cole Forbes.

We are underway as the referee Marcus Playle blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Bay of Plenty v Northland 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 7th August 2026, 10:05pm PDT 
  
 Rotorua International Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV

Points Flow Chart

Bay of Plenty win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

84%

% Of Game In Lead

91%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Robertson

34 - 31

76'

Reihana

68'

31 - 31

Peita

67'

31 - 29

Armstrong

31 - 24

67'

Reihana

57'

31 - 24

Rush

56'

31 - 22

Robertson

31 - 17

50'

Ware

29 - 17

49'

Creighton

46'

24 - 17

Peita

43'

24 - 17

Half Time

Reihana

43'

24 - 12

Creighton

42'

24 - 10

Robertson

24 - 5

37'

Broughton

22 - 5

36'

Mafileo

17 - 5

29'

Forbes

16'

12 - 5

Robertson

12 - 0

12'

Broughton

10 - 0

11'

Robertson

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Bay of Plenty

Northland

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Defence Profile

Bay of Plenty

Northland

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

63%

3-6 secs

27%

31%

6+ secs

22%

115

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

54'

62'

66'

74'

76'

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 2 on Fri 7th August 2026 at Rotorua International Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 07:05 SAST, 17:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 15:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 22:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Bay of Plenty 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 Northland in 3rd and Bay of Plenty in 10th 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.