Bay of Plenty

33 - 20

Full Time

Taranaki Bulls

Bay of Plenty vs Taranaki Bulls

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

82'

Jayson Potroz takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

82'

Try

Taranaki are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Kini Naholo picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jayson Potroz bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

79'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Aisake Vakasiuola getting some game time.

73'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Justin Sangster being replaced.

73'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Taine Kolose coming on.

66'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Kurt Eklund coming off.

66'

Bay Of Plenty make a substitution with Reon Paul coming on.

66'

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

66'

Jayson Potroz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

66'

Try

Taranaki are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Vereniki Tikoisolomone touching down.

64'

Taranaki sub Vereniki Tikoisolomone comes onto the field.

63'

Meihana Grindlay departs for Taranaki.

63'

Taranaki sub AJ Lemalu comes onto the field.

63'

Arese Poliko departs for Taranaki.

63'

Taranaki sub Jayson Potroz comes onto the field.

63'

Josh Jacomb departs for Taranaki.

63'

Kaleb Trask curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

62'

Try

A stunning solo try from Fehi Fineanganofo

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Fehi Fineanganofo goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Kaleb Trask is finished off with a try.

61'

Lucas Cashmore comes on for Bay Of Plenty.

59'

Cole Forbes leaves the field.

59'

Benet Kumeroa comes on for Bay Of Plenty.

59'

Pasilio Tosi leaves the field.

59'

Josh Bartlett comes on for Bay Of Plenty.

59'

Aidan Ross leaves the field.

59'

JJ Pokai comes on for Taranaki.

57'

Ricky Riccitelli leaves the field.

57'

Logan Crowley comes on for Taranaki.

57'

Adam Lennox leaves the field.

57'

Michael Bent comes on for Taranaki.

57'

Reuben O'Neill leaves the field.

57'

Perry Lawrence comes on for Taranaki.

57'

Mitch O'Neill leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Kaleb Trask kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

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

56'

Emoni Narawa played a key part in that try.

56'

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

55'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Fehi Fineanganofo getting some game time.

49'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Codemeru Vai being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Kaleb Trask adds the two points for Bay Of Plenty.

49'

Try

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

48'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Norris getting some game time.

45'

Bay Of Plenty decide to make a substitution, with Semisi Paea being replaced.

45'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Jayden Sa getting some game time.

45'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Fiti Sa being replaced.

45'

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

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Taranaki ends with a try for Daniel Rona.

28'

Spellbinding play by Josh Setu is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Josh Setu breaches the defence.

28'

Josh Jacomb takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

24'

Conversion

Kaleb Trask makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi.

21'

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

20'

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

19'

Penalty Goal

Josh Jacomb does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Conversion

Kaleb Trask converts the try.

13'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Joe Johnston places the ball down for the try.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Arese Poliko goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Leroy Carter goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Setu goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bay of Plenty v Taranaki Bulls 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Fri 13th September 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Tauranga Domain

Points Flow Chart

Bay of Plenty win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

87%

% Of Game In Lead

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Naholo

81'

33 - 20

Tikoisolomone

64'

33 - 15

Fineanganofo

33 - 10

61'

Trask

28 - 10

57'

Fineanganofo

26 - 10

56'

Trask

21 - 10

49'

Eklund

19 - 10

48'

Half Time

Jacomb

29'

14 - 10

Rona

28'

14 - 8

Trask

14 - 3

22'

Ah Kuoi

12 - 3

21'

Jacomb

17'

7 - 3

Trask

7 - 0

13'

Johnston

5 - 0

11'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

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

65%

50%

3-6 secs

25%

41%

6+ secs

108

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

72'

73'

75'

79'

81'

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 Bunnings NPC Round 6 on Fri 13th 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 just 2 places in the league table with Taranaki Bulls in 2nd and Bay of Plenty in 4th 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.