Manawatu

26 - 45

Full Time

Counties Manukau

Counties Manukau vs Manawatu

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

80'

Counties Manukau go for goal with Tevita Ofa taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Counties Manukau is finished off by Ioane Moananu

78'

Spellbinding play by Gibson Popoali'i is finished off with a try.

78'

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

78'

Conversion

Rihari Jobe has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

What a kick! Taniela Filimone takes full advantage to score for Manawatū.

76'

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

76'

Spellbinding play by Luke Campbell is finished off with a try.

76'

James Thompson comes on.

75'

Dalton Papali'i comes off.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Rihari Jobe took full advantage.

72'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Peniasi Malimali getting some game time.

71'

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

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou took full advantage.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou took full advantage.

70'

Manawatū make a substitution with Julian Goerke coming on.

69'

Manawatū make a substitution with Brayden Iose coming off.

69'

Manawatū make a substitution with Rihari Jobe coming on.

69'

Manawatū make a substitution with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as Tevita Ofa successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

The kick through from Counties Manukau has allowed Blake Makiri to touch down.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Blake Makiri took full advantage.

67'

Gibson Popoali'i sets up the try.

67'

Manawatū make a substitution with Malakai Hala-Ngatai coming on.

66'

Manawatū make a substitution with Joe Gavigan coming off.

66'

Tevita Ofa hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

66'

Try

Counties Manukau are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Blake Makiri touching down.

64'

Cam Roigard sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Cameron Church goes through the gap.

64'

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

63'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tevita Ofa kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A stunning solo try from Cam Roigard

59'

Dalton Papali'i played a key part in that try.

58'

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

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tevita Ofa kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Dalton Papali'i scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Dalton Papali'i as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Hoskins Sotutu.

55'

Gibson Popoali'i comes on.

54'

AJ Alatimu comes off.

54'

Ioane Moananu comes on.

54'

Zuriel Togiatama comes off.

54'

Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou comes on.

54'

Flyn Yates comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop TK Howden from scoring as they record the try for Manawatū.

50'

Johan Momsen sets up the try.

50'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Ezekiel Lindenmuth getting some game time.

49'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Kauvaka Kaivelata being replaced.

49'

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

49'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Keran van Staden being replaced.

49'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Dalton Papali'i getting some game time.

49'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with James Thompson being replaced.

49'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Cameron Church getting some game time.

49'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Alamanda Motuga being replaced.

49'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Bason getting some game time.

49'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Elyjah Crosswell being replaced.

49'

Brayden Iose makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Luke Campbell getting some game time.

46'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Jordi Viljoen being replaced.

46'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu adds the two points for Counties Manukau.

46'

Try

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

45'

Cam Roigard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Manawatū make a substitution with Sam Coles coming on.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Ataata Moeakiola coming off.

40'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Cam Roigard coming on.

40'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Jonathan Taumateine coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

37'

Sase Va'a comes on for Manawatū.

34'

Raymond Tuputupu leaves the field.

34'

Trouble here as Kyle Brown breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Manawatū is finished off by Jordi Viljoen

21'

That's a great try assist by Caleb Leef.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyle Brown bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

21'

A gap opened in the defence and Raymond Tuputupu took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Raymond Tuputupu took full advantage.

10'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Manawatū are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Raymond Tuputupu touching down.

Jordi Viljoen sets up the try.

Yellow Card

Josh Gray (Counties Manukau) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Kyle Brown goes through the gap.

Conversion

AJ Alatimu has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Counties Manukau leads to a try for Blake Makiri

Simon-Peter Toleafoa sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Tevita Ofa goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Manawatu v Counties Manukau 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 4th October 2024, 06:05pm PDT 
  
 Massey university

Points Flow Chart

Counties Manukau win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

38%

% Of Game In Lead

61%

77%

Possession Last 10 min

23%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Moananu

78'

26 - 45

Jobe

26 - 40

77'

Filimone

24 - 40

76'

Ofa

69'

19 - 40

Makiri

67'

19 - 38

Makiri

64'

19 - 33

Ofa

59'

19 - 28

Roigard

59'

19 - 26

Ofa

56'

19 - 21

Papali'i

55'

19 - 19

Armstrong-Ravula

19 - 14

51'

Howden

17 - 14

50'

Alatimu

46'

12 - 14

Roigard

45'

12 - 12

Half Time

Armstrong-Ravula

12 - 7

22'

Viljoen

10 - 7

21'

Tuputupu

5 - 7

Gray

0 - 7

Alatimu

0 - 7

Makiri

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Manawatu

Counties Manukau

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Defence Profile

Manawatu

Counties Manukau

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

68%

3-6 secs

27%

25%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

61'

73'

75'

78'

Manawatu

Counties Manukau

Manawatu vs Counties Manukau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Manawatu face off against Counties Manukau in Hilux NPC Round 9 on Fri 4th October 2024 at Massey university. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:05. In South Africa it’s at 03:05 SAST, 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 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 6 places in the league table with Counties Manukau in 8th and Manawatu in 14th as such Counties Manukau are favourites on paper.

Manawatu vs Counties Manukau Squads

The official squads for Manawatu 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.