Counties Manukau

48 - 24

Full Time

Manawatu

Counties Manukau vs Manawatu

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

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

80'

Try

Gibson Popoali'i goes on their own for a try.

79'

Spellbinding play by Cohen Brady-Leathem is finished off with a try.

79'

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

78'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Gibson Popoali'i will have to re-adjust the radar.

77'

Try

Etene Nanai-Seturo goes on their own for a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Etene Nanai-Seturo bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

76'

Conversion

Sam Coles has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

What a kick! Tofuka Paongo takes full advantage to score for Manawatū.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Tofuka Paongo took full advantage.

74'

Ngani Laumape played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Pena Va'a took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Taine Roiri took full advantage.

70'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Antonio Popoali'i coming on.

69'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Peniasi Malimali coming off.

69'

Manawatū make a substitution with Reuben Allen coming on.

67'

Manawatū make a substitution with Rob Harley coming off.

67'

Manawatū make a substitution with Jai Tamati coming on.

67'

Manawatū make a substitution with Jordi Viljoen coming off.

67'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Vainikolo Fifita coming on.

65'

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

65'

Manawatū make a substitution with Liam Pratt coming on.

65'

Manawatū make a substitution with Joe Gavigan coming off.

65'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with William Furniss coming on.

65'

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

65'

Manawatū make a substitution with Tofuka Paongo coming on.

65'

Manawatū make a substitution with James Tofa coming off.

65'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Rico McQuoid coming on.

65'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Ioane Moananu coming off.

65'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Sione Molia coming on.

65'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with AJ Alatimu coming off.

65'

Manawatū sub Rowan Slater comes onto the field.

62'

Joe Fabish departs for Manawatū.

62'

Conversion

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as AJ Alatimu successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Counties Manukau are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Gibson Popoali'i touching down.

60'

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

60'

Spellbinding play by Cohen Brady-Leathem is finished off with a try.

60'

Siate Taupaki comes on for Counties Manukau.

57'

Thomas Polo leaves the field.

57'

Pena Va'a comes on for Manawatū.

57'

Drew Wild leaves the field.

57'

Jonty Short comes on for Counties Manukau.

56'

Cameron Church leaves the field.

56'

The second half kicks off.

40'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Etene Nanai-Seturo getting some game time.

45'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Simon-Peter Toleafoa being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Sam Coles adds the two points for Manawatū.

45'

Try

A clever kick there by Manawatū allows James Tofa to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

44'

Jordi Viljoen played a key part in that try.

43'

Manawatū make a substitution with Misinale Epenisa coming on.

43'

Manawatū make a substitution with Logan Wallace coming off.

43'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

AJ Alatimu kicks the penalty.

41'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Counties Manukau is finished off by Josh Gray, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Counties Manukau has led to Josh Gray being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Simon-Peter Toleafoa.

37'

Manawatū go for goal with Sam Coles taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Manawatū as TK Howden goes over.

34'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Counties Manukau ends with a try for Gibson Popoali'i.

30'

Spellbinding play by Adam Brash is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Peniasi Malimali breaches the defence.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taniela Filimone bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

22'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

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

20'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Sam Coles will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

13'

Try

Ngani Laumape scores the try from close range.

12'

Spellbinding play by Jordi Viljoen is finished off with a try.

12'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

10'

Try

Ioane Moananu scores the try from close range.

The defensive line has been broken as Ioane Moananu goes through the gap.

Match Details

  
 Counties Manukau v Manawatu 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 27th September 2025, 06:05pm PDT 
  
 Navigation Homes Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Michael Winter

Points Flow Chart

Counties Manukau win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Popoali'i

48 - 24

79'

Nanai-Seturo

43 - 24

76'

Coles

74'

38 - 24

Paongo

74'

38 - 22

Alatimu

38 - 17

61'

Popoali'i

36 - 17

60'

Coles

45'

31 - 17

Tofa

44'

31 - 15

Alatimu

31 - 10

41'

Half Time

Alatimu

28 - 10

38'

Gray

26 - 10

37'

Howden

34'

21 - 10

Alatimu

21 - 5

31'

Popoali'i

19 - 5

30'

Alatimu

14 - 5

21'

Moananu

12 - 5

20'

Laumape

12'

7 - 5

Alatimu

7 - 0

10'

Moananu

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Counties Manukau

77%

Draw

Manawatu

22%

Ruck-Won by Adam Brash

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Counties Manukau

Manawatu

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Defence Profile

Counties Manukau

Manawatu

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

38%

3-6 secs

48%

45%

6+ secs

17%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

64'

67'

71'

Counties Manukau

Manawatu

Counties Manukau vs Manawatu Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Counties Manukau face off against Manawatu in Bunnings NPC Round 9 on Sat 27th September 2025 at Navigation Homes Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:05. In South Africa it’s at 03:05 SAST on SuperSport, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 11:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 18:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Counties Manukau 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 3 places in the league table with Manawatu in 8th and Counties Manukau in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Counties Manukau vs Manawatu Squads

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