Canterbury

36 - 28

Full Time

Counties Manukau

Canterbury vs Counties Manukau

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Gray bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

81'

Conversion

Riley Hohepa has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Counties Manukau are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Hoskins Sotutu picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

Spellbinding play by Liam Daniela is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gibson Popoali'i bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

79'

A gap opened in the defence and Billy Harmon took full advantage.

71'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Zuriel Togiatama coming on.

68'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Ioane Moananu coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as Riley Hohepa successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

A stunning solo try from Simon-Peter Toleafoa

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Simon-Peter Toleafoa goes through the gap.

66'

Josh Gray sets up the try.

66'

Canterbury sub Dallas McLeod comes onto the field.

62'

James White departs for Canterbury.

62'

Conversion

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as Riley Hohepa successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Counties Manukau leads to a try for Gibson Popoali'i

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Gibson Popoali'i goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Ioane Moananu is finished off with a try.

61'

Canterbury sub Manasa Mataele comes onto the field.

61'

Johnny McNicholl departs for Canterbury.

61'

Canterbury sub Ryan Crotty comes onto the field.

61'

Dallas McLeod departs for Canterbury.

61'

Leo Ngatai-Tafau comes on for Counties Manukau.

57'

William Furniss leaves the field.

57'

Alamanda Motuga comes on for Counties Manukau.

57'

Cameron Church leaves the field.

57'

Fanguna Apea Tau Junior Fifita comes on for Canterbury.

57'

Finlay Brewis leaves the field.

57'

Liam Daniela comes on for Counties Manukau.

55'

Jonathan Taumateine leaves the field.

55'

Cameron Church comes on for Counties Manukau.

55'

Zuriel Togiatama leaves the field.

55'

Blake Makiri comes on for Counties Manukau.

55'

Peniasi Malimali leaves the field.

55'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes on.

52'

Kauvaka Kaivelata comes off.

52'

Gibson Popoali'i comes on.

51'

AJ Alatimu comes off.

51'

Ben Funnell comes on.

51'

Brodie McAlister comes off.

51'

Seb Calder comes on.

51'

Joe Moody comes off.

51'

What a run here by Brodie McAlister as they get over the gainline!

51'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Tyson Belworthy getting some game time.

49'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Nic Shearer being replaced.

49'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu adds the two points for Counties Manukau.

49'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Ioane Moananu from scoring that try!

48'

Ioane Moananu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Ioane Moananu getting some game time.

46'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Church being replaced.

46'

Canterbury make a substitution with Tahlor Cahill coming on.

43'

Canterbury make a substitution with Corey Kellow coming off.

43'

Yellow Card

Zuriel Togiatama (Counties Manukau) is shown a yellow card

43'

Simon-Peter Toleafoa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Johnny McNicholl being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Keran van Staden coming on.

40'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Suetena Asomua coming off.

40'

Canterbury sub Alex Grogan comes onto the field.

40'

Zach Gallagher departs for Canterbury.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Canterbury is finished off by Chay Fihaki, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Chay Fihaki being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by James White.

37'

Conversion

James White does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Canterbury is finished off by Dallas McLeod, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Nic Shearer sets up the try.

34'

Canterbury go for goal with James White taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tom Christie scores from close range.

30'

Trouble here as Liam Jack breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

James White makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Canterbury ends with a try for Chay Fihaki.

26'

Trouble here as Chay Fihaki breaches the defence.

26'

James White played a key part in that try.

26'

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

23'

James White curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Canterbury is finished off by Dallas McLeod

18'

Jone Rova sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jone Rova bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

18'

Conversion

James White converts the try.

11'

Try

Jone Rova scores the try from close range.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Ngatungane Punivai goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Peniasi Malimali goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canterbury v Counties Manukau 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Fri 20th September 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

26%

Possession Last 10 min

74%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hohepa

79'

36 - 28

Sotutu

79'

36 - 26

Hohepa

67'

36 - 21

Toleafoa

66'

36 - 19

Hohepa

62'

36 - 14

Popoali'i

61'

36 - 12

Alatimu

49'

36 - 7

Moananu

48'

36 - 5

Togiatama

43'

36 - 0

Half Time

Fihaki

36 - 0

37'

White

31 - 0

34'

McLeod

29 - 0

34'

Christie

24 - 0

30'

White

19 - 0

27'

Fihaki

17 - 0

26'

McLeod

12 - 0

18'

White

7 - 0

11'

Rova

5 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury

Counties Manukau

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Defence Profile

Canterbury

Counties Manukau

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

52%

3-6 secs

30%

33%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

123

Last 5 Penalties

71'

74'

75'

78'

Canterbury

Counties Manukau

Canterbury vs Counties Manukau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canterbury face off against Counties Manukau in Bunnings NPC Round 7 on Fri 20th September 2024 at Apollo Projects Stadium. 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.

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 just 2 places in the league table with Counties Manukau in 6th and Canterbury in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Canterbury vs Counties Manukau Squads

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