North Harbour

33 - 36

Full Time

Counties Manukau

Counties Manukau vs North Harbour

Events

Commentary

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

81'

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

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Counties Manukau is finished off by Simon-Peter Toleafoa

78'

Spellbinding play by AJ Alatimu is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as AJ Alatimu bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Siaosi Nginingini bursts through to advance the North Harbour attack.

75'

AJ Alatimu comes on.

75'

Riley Hohepa comes off.

75'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Koller getting some game time.

73'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Tane Edmed being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Tane Edmed has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Cam Christie scores the try from close range.

72'

Counties Manukau sub Jadin Kingi comes onto the field.

64'

William Furniss departs for Counties Manukau.

64'

Counties Manukau sub Liam Daniela comes onto the field.

64'

Jonathan Taumateine departs for Counties Manukau.

64'

Counties Manukau sub Suetena Asomua comes onto the field.

64'

Keran van Staden departs for Counties Manukau.

64'

Counties Manukau sub Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes onto the field.

64'

Kauvaka Kaivelata departs for Counties Manukau.

64'

Conversion

The North Harbour supporters go wild as Tane Edmed successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by North Harbour leads to a try for Kade Banks

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Kade Banks goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Sofai Maka is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Ruzich goes through the gap.

61'

Alamanda Motuga comes on for Counties Manukau.

57'

Leo Ngatai-Tafau leaves the field.

57'

Ian West-Stevens comes on for Counties Manukau.

57'

Zuriel Togiatama leaves the field.

57'

Siaosi Nginingini comes on for North Harbour.

57'

Bryn Hall leaves the field.

57'

Tima Fainga'anuku comes on for North Harbour.

57'

Moses Leo leaves the field.

57'

Bryn Gordon comes on for North Harbour.

57'

Shilo Klein leaves the field.

57'

Tane Edmed has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

57'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Sofai Maka to score the try.

55'

What a run here by Sofai Maka as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Tane Edmed.

55'

What a run here by Kade Banks as they get over the gainline!

55'

Ben Ruzich comes on.

54'

Fatongia Paea comes off.

54'

Karl Ruzich comes on.

54'

Tristyn Cook comes off.

54'

Simon-Peter Toleafoa comes on.

51'

Etene Nanai-Seturo comes off.

51'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with James Fiebig getting some game time.

45'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Mahonri Ngakuru being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Riley Hohepa adds the two points for Counties Manukau.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Counties Manukau leads to a try for Jonathan Taumateine.

44'

Spellbinding play by Etene Nanai-Seturo is finished off with a try.

44'

Etene Nanai-Seturo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Fabulous play by North Harbour has led to Sofai Maka being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

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

40'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with AJ Alatimu coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

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

36'

Try

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

35'

Josh Gray sets up the try.

35'

Fabulous play by Counties Manukau has led to Riley Hohepa being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Counties Manukau decided to go for goal with AJ Alatimu taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

31'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as AJ Alatimu kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Conversion

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Silky skills by North Harbour ends with a try for Cameron Suafoa.

25'

Tristyn Cook played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Tristyn Cook breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shaun Stevenson bursts through to advance the North Harbour attack.

21'

Conversion

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by North Harbour is finished off by Bryn Hall

19'

Tom Barham sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sofai Maka bursts through to advance the North Harbour attack.

19'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Counties Manukau results in a try for Etene Nanai-Seturo

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Etene Nanai-Seturo took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Tevita Ofa is finished off with a try.

14'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Counties Manukau results in a try for Etene Nanai-Seturo

Josh Gray played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Riley Hohepa took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Etene Nanai-Seturo goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 North Harbour v Counties Manukau 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 30th August 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 North Harbour Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Counties Manukau win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

80%

43%

Possession Last 10 min

57%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Toleafoa

78'

33 - 36

Edmed

33 - 31

73'

Christie

31 - 31

72'

Edmed

26 - 31

64'

Banks

24 - 31

63'

Maka

19 - 31

55'

Hohepa

45'

14 - 31

Taumateine

44'

14 - 29

Half Time

Alatimu

36'

14 - 24

Brash

35'

14 - 22

Alatimu

28'

14 - 17

Edmed

14 - 14

26'

Suafoa

12 - 14

25'

Edmed

7 - 14

21'

Hall

5 - 14

19'

Alatimu

15'

0 - 14

Nanai-Seturo

14'

0 - 12

Alatimu

10'

0 - 7

Nanai-Seturo

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Attack Profile

North Harbour

Counties Manukau

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Defence Profile

North Harbour

Counties Manukau

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

65%

3-6 secs

36%

29%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

49'

54'

62'

77'

80'

North Harbour

Counties Manukau

North Harbour vs Counties Manukau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

North Harbour face off against Counties Manukau in Bunnings NPC Round 4 on Fri 30th August 2024 at North Harbour 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.

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 2 places in the league table with Counties Manukau in 8th and North Harbour in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

North Harbour vs Counties Manukau Squads

The official squads for North Harbour 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.