Canterbury

43 - 19

Full Time

Hawkes Bay

Canterbury vs Hawkes Bay

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Shun Miyake comes on.

79'

Andrew Knewstubb comes off.

79'

Conversion

Chay Fihaki has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Canterbury is finished off by Tom Christie

77'

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

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Liam Jack bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Braydon Ennor bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Andrew Tauatevalu took full advantage.

74'

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

72'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Louie Chapman being replaced.

72'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Tauatevalu getting some game time.

72'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Zarn Sullivan being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Neria Fomai took full advantage.

71'

Lincoln McClutchie takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Hawke's Bay results in a try for Jonah Lowe

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Jonah Lowe took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Zarn Sullivan.

69'

Canterbury make a substitution with Liam Jack coming on.

69'

Canterbury make a substitution with Jamie Hannah coming off.

69'

Canterbury make a substitution with Darcy Breen coming on.

69'

Canterbury make a substitution with Seb Calder coming off.

69'

Canterbury make a substitution with Nick Hyde coming on.

69'

Canterbury make a substitution with George Bell coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Lukas Ripley took full advantage.

67'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Ere Enari coming on.

66'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Folau Fakatava coming off.

66'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Frank Lochore coming on.

66'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Devan Flanders coming off.

66'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Manahi Goulton coming on.

66'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Joe Apikotoa coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Canterbury supporters go wild as Chay Fihaki successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Great hands by Canterbury leads to a try for Daniel Lienert-Brown

65'

Jamie Hannah sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Jamie Hannah goes through the gap.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Dallas McLeod goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Zach Gallagher goes through the gap.

63'

Canterbury sub Torian Barnes comes onto the field.

62'

Dom Gardiner departs for Canterbury.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Chay Fihaki goes through the gap.

60'

Daniel Lienert-Brown comes on for Canterbury.

57'

Finlay Brewis leaves the field.

57'

Jone Rova comes on for Canterbury.

57'

Manasa Mataele leaves the field.

57'

Lukas Ripley comes on for Hawke's Bay.

57'

Anaru Paenga-Morgan leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Chay Fihaki kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Dallas McLeod from scoring as they record the try for Canterbury.

56'

Louie Chapman played a key part in that try.

56'

Isaia Walker-Leawere comes on for Hawke's Bay.

55'

Geoff Cridge leaves the field.

55'

Kianu Kereru-Symes comes on for Hawke's Bay.

55'

Jacob Devery leaves the field.

55'

Hadlee Hay-Horton comes on.

52'

Pouri Rakete-Stones comes off.

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Chay Fihaki kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Dallas McLeod from scoring as they record the try for Canterbury.

50'

What a run here by Dallas McLeod as they get over the gainline!

50'

Louie Chapman sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by George Bell as they get over the gainline!

50'

Louie Chapman makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Kienan Higgins makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Manasa Mataele being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Hawke's Bay as Folau Fakatava goes over.

33'

Trouble here as Anaru Paenga-Morgan breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as George Bell breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Zarn Sullivan breaches the defence.

27'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hawke's Bay is finished off by Neria Fomai

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Neria Fomai bursts through to advance the Hawke's Bay attack.

24'

Miracle Faiilagi played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jonah Lowe bursts through to advance the Hawke's Bay attack.

24'

Yellow Card

Ngantungane Punivai (Canterbury) is shown a yellow card

19'

Conversion

Chay Fihaki converts the try.

18'

Try

Canterbury are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sam Darry picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Ngantungane Punivai took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Louie Chapman took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Pouri Rakete-Stones took full advantage.

10'

Chay Fihaki has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

A series of passes by Canterbury results in a try for Ngantungane Punivai

Jamie Hannah played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Jamie Hannah goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Miracle Faiilagi goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Neria Fomai goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Chay Fihaki has kicked a penalty goal.

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

We are underway as the referee Ben O'Keeffe blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canterbury v Hawkes Bay 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Fri 17th October 2025, 11:15pm PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fihaki

43 - 19

78'

Christie

41 - 19

77'

Lowe

69'

36 - 19

Fihaki

36 - 14

66'

Lienert-Brown

34 - 14

65'

Fihaki

29 - 14

57'

McLeod

27 - 14

56'

Fihaki

22 - 14

51'

McLeod

20 - 14

50'

Half Time

McClutchie

34'

15 - 14

Fakatava

33'

15 - 12

McClutchie

25'

15 - 7

Fomai

24'

15 - 5

Punivai

15 - 0

19'

Fihaki

15 - 0

18'

Darry

13 - 0

17'

Punivai

8 - 0

Fihaki

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Canterbury

67%

Draw

Hawkes Bay

32%

Ruck-Won by Tom Christie

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury

Hawkes Bay

More Less

Defence Profile

Canterbury

Hawkes Bay

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

67%

3-6 secs

37%

26%

6+ secs

13%

101

Rucks Won

126

Last 5 Penalties

44'

53'

54'

68'

Canterbury

Hawkes Bay

Canterbury vs Hawkes Bay Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canterbury face off against Hawkes Bay in Bunnings NPC Semi Final on Fri 17th October 2025 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:15 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 08:15 SAST on SuperSport, 19:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:15 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 23:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Hawkes Bay in 1st and Canterbury in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Canterbury vs Hawkes Bay Squads

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