Hawkes Bay

54 - 14

Full Time

Counties Manukau

Counties Manukau vs Hawkes Bay

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hawke's Bay is finished off by Lincoln McClutchie

78'

Spellbinding play by Andrew Tauatevalu is finished off with a try.

77'

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

77'

Gibson Popoali'i comes on.

76'

Tevita Ofa comes off.

76'

Junior Passi comes on.

76'

Keran van Staden comes off.

76'

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

74'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Devan Flanders being replaced.

74'

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

73'

Try

A series of passes by Hawke's Bay results in a try for Lukas Ripley

72'

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

72'

Frank Lochore played a key part in that try.

72'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Suetena Asomua getting some game time.

71'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Siate Taupaki being replaced.

71'

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

71'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Kianu Kereru-Symes being replaced.

71'

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

71'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Harry Godfrey being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

What a kick! Andrew Tauatevalu takes full advantage to score for Hawke's Bay.

70'

That's a great try assist by Kienan Higgins.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Kienan Higgins took full advantage.

70'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Hunter Morrison coming on.

67'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Geoff Cridge coming off.

67'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with William Furniss coming on.

67'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Leo Ngatai-Tafau coming off.

67'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Hadlee Hay-Horton coming on.

67'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Pouri Rakete-Stones coming off.

67'

Counties Manukau sub Sione Molia comes onto the field.

64'

Etene Nanai-Seturo departs for Counties Manukau.

64'

Hawke's Bay sub Frank Lochore comes onto the field.

64'

Miracle Faiilagi departs for Hawke's Bay.

64'

Conversion

The Hawke's Bay supporters go wild as Harry Godfrey successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Cooper Flanders

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Cooper Flanders goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Zarn Sullivan goes through the gap.

60'

Sam Wye comes on for Counties Manukau.

59'

Jonathan Taumateine leaves the field.

59'

Lolani Faleiva comes on for Hawke's Bay.

59'

Joshua Smith leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Harry Godfrey as they get over the gainline!

58'

Cameron Church comes on for Counties Manukau.

57'

Jonty Short leaves the field.

57'

AJ Alatimu comes on.

54'

Gibson Popoali'i comes off.

54'

Andrew Tauatevalu comes on.

54'

Jonah Lowe comes off.

54'

Folau Fakatava comes on.

51'

Ere Enari comes off.

51'

Kianu Kereru-Symes comes on.

51'

Jacob Devery comes off.

51'

Ioane Moananu comes on.

50'

Zuriel Togiatama comes off.

50'

Conversion

Riley Hohepa adds the two points for Counties Manukau.

48'

Try

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

47'

Yellow Card

Jonah Lowe (Hawke's Bay) is shown a yellow card

43'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey adds the two points for Hawke's Bay.

42'

Try

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

41'

Fabulous play by Hawke's Bay has led to Lukas Ripley being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Kienan Higgins played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Hawke's Bay has led to Nick Grigg being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Siate Taupaki coming on.

40'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Junior Passi coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Riley Hohepa does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Counties Manukau as Leo Ngatai-Tafau goes over.

36'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Kienan Higgins scores from close range.

31'

Trouble here as Zarn Sullivan breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Kienan Higgins breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hawke's Bay is finished off by Jonah Lowe

21'

That's a great try assist by Zarn Sullivan.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Harry Godfrey took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Nick Grigg

The defensive line has been broken as Nick Grigg goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Jacob Devery.

The defensive line has been broken as Jonah Lowe goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Hawkes Bay v Counties Manukau 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 2nd August 2025, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 McLean Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Stu Curran

Points Flow Chart

Hawkes Bay win +40

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

Possession Last 10 min

81%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McClutchie

54 - 14

78'

McClutchie

52 - 14

78'

Ripley

47 - 14

72'

Godfrey

42 - 14

71'

Tauatevalu

40 - 14

70'

Godfrey

35 - 14

63'

Flanders

33 - 14

62'

Hohepa

48'

28 - 14

Tupou

47'

28 - 12

Lowe

28 - 7

43'

Godfrey

28 - 7

42'

Ripley

26 - 7

41'

Half Time

Hohepa

37'

21 - 7

Ngatai-Tafau

36'

21 - 5

Godfrey

21 - 0

32'

Higgins

19 - 0

31'

Godfrey

14 - 0

22'

Lowe

12 - 0

21'

Godfrey

7 - 0

Grigg

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Hawkes Bay

67%

Draw

Counties Manukau

32%

Ruck-Won by Frank Lochore

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Hawkes Bay

Counties Manukau

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Defence Profile

Hawkes Bay

Counties Manukau

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

59%

3-6 secs

29%

38%

6+ secs

13%

104

Rucks Won

118

Last 5 Penalties

55'

59'

61'

65'

66'

Hawkes Bay

Counties Manukau

Hawkes Bay vs Counties Manukau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hawkes Bay face off against Counties Manukau in Bunnings NPC Round 1 on Sat 2nd August 2025 at McLean Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 21:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Hawkes Bay won the last encounter but Counties Manukau 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 Counties Manukau in 4th and Hawkes Bay in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Hawkes Bay vs Counties Manukau Squads

The official squads for Hawkes Bay 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.