Bay of Plenty

28 - 24

Full Time

Taranaki Bulls

Bay of Plenty vs Taranaki Bulls

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

79'

Quintony Ngatai comes on.

77'

Logan Crowley comes off.

77'

Taranaki go for goal with Jamie Viljoen taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

Vereniki Tikoisolomone goes on their own for a try.

75'

Seta Tamanivalu played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Seta Tamanivalu bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

75'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Sione Tupou getting some game time.

73'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Taine Kolose being replaced.

73'

Taranaki make a substitution with Seta Tamanivalu coming on.

68'

Taranaki make a substitution with Kini Naholo coming off.

68'

Taranaki make a substitution with Marika Parker coming on.

68'

Taranaki make a substitution with Keightley Watson coming off.

68'

Taranaki make a substitution with Perry Lawrence coming on.

68'

Taranaki make a substitution with Jared Proffit coming off.

68'

Bay Of Plenty sub Viliami Lea comes onto the field.

64'

Jason Robertson departs for Bay Of Plenty.

64'

Bay Of Plenty sub Solomone Tukuafu comes onto the field.

64'

Tevita Mafileo departs for Bay Of Plenty.

64'

Taranaki sub Willem Ratu comes onto the field.

64'

Seta Tamanivalu departs for Taranaki.

64'

Taranaki sub Zach Landon-Lane comes onto the field.

64'

JJ Pokai departs for Taranaki.

64'

Bay Of Plenty sub Harold Rounds comes onto the field.

64'

Benet Kumeroa departs for Bay Of Plenty.

64'

Taranaki sub Jamie Viljoen comes onto the field.

62'

Sam Clarke departs for Taranaki.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Veveni Lasaqa goes through the gap.

61'

Conversion

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

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Nikora Broughton

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Nikora Broughton goes through the gap.

60'

Richard Judd comes on for Bay Of Plenty.

57'

Charlie Sinton leaves the field.

57'

Kalin Felise comes on for Bay Of Plenty.

56'

Joe Johnston leaves the field.

56'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by Sam Clarke as it drops short.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Taranaki results in a try for Kini Naholo.

55'

That's a great try assist by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.

55'

Yellow Card

Lucas Cashmore (Bay Of Plenty) is shown a yellow card

54'

What a run here by Haki Wiseman as they get over the gainline!

54'

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

51'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Scott Jury getting some game time.

48'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Josefa Namosimalua being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Sam Clarke adds the two points for Taranaki.

48'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens from scoring that try!

47'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Haki Wiseman is finished off with a try.

46'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Aisake Vakasiuola coming on.

40'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Reuben Palmer coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

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

34'

Try

What an effort there by Reon Paul as they score the try.

33'

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

33'

Nikora Broughton sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Jason Robertson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Bay Of Plenty are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Seuseu Naitoa Ah Kuoi picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

Benet Kumeroa played a key part in that try.

24'

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

18'

Taranaki make a substitution with Olly Lawson coming off.

18'

Yellow Card

Nikora Broughton (Bay Of Plenty) is shown a yellow card

17'

Conversion

Jason Robertson converts the try.

12'

Try

Tamiro Armstrong scores the try from close range.

11'

Charlie Sinton played a key part in that try.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Nikora Broughton goes through the gap.

Conversion

Sam Clarke has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Taranaki leads to a try for Seta Tamanivalu

Haki Wiseman sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Angus Mabey blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Bay of Plenty v Taranaki Bulls 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 22nd August 2026, 12:35am PDT 
  
 Rotorua International Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Angus Mabey

Points Flow Chart

Bay of Plenty win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

73%

% Of Game In Lead

11%

72%

Possession Last 10 min

28%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tikoisolomone

75'

28 - 24

Robertson

28 - 19

61'

Broughton

26 - 19

60'

Naholo

55'

21 - 19

Cashmore

21 - 14

54'

Clarke

48'

21 - 14

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

47'

21 - 12

Half Time

Robertson

21 - 7

34'

Paul

19 - 7

33'

Robertson

14 - 7

25'

Ah Kuoi

12 - 7

24'

Broughton

7 - 7

17'

Robertson

7 - 7

12'

Armstrong

5 - 7

11'

Clarke

0 - 7

Tamanivalu

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Bay of Plenty

Taranaki Bulls

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Defence Profile

Bay of Plenty

Taranaki Bulls

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

83%

3-6 secs

28%

17%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

51'

54'

63'

69'

79'

Bay of Plenty

Taranaki Bulls

Bay of Plenty vs Taranaki Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bay of Plenty face off against Taranaki Bulls in Hilux NPC Round 4 on Sat 22nd August 2026 at Rotorua International Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:35. In South Africa it’s at 09:35 SAST on SuperSport, 19:35 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 17:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:35 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Bay of Plenty 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 4 places in the league table with Taranaki Bulls in 5th and Bay of Plenty in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bay of Plenty vs Taranaki Bulls Squads

The official squads for Bay of Plenty 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.