Counties Manukau

25 - 14

Full Time

Northland

Counties Manukau vs Northland

Events

Commentary

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

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Simon Parker bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

81'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Simon-Peter Toleafoa getting some game time.

72'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Etene Nanai-Seturo being replaced.

72'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Rory Woods getting some game time.

72'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Rob Rush being replaced.

72'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Richie Asiata getting some game time.

72'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Matt Moulds being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Riley Hohepa has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

Jadin Kingi scores the try from close range.

71'

Conversion

The Northland supporters go wild as Rivez Reihana successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

The Northland pack has powered over for Matt Moulds to score the try.

66'

Northland sub Quinton Nichols comes onto the field.

63'

Tevita Latu departs for Northland.

63'

Northland sub Lisati Milo-Harris comes onto the field.

63'

Sam Nock departs for Northland.

63'

Northland sub Liam Hallam-Eames comes onto the field.

63'

Allan Craig departs for Northland.

63'

Counties Manukau sub Liam Daniela comes onto the field.

62'

Jonathan Taumateine departs for Counties Manukau.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Brady Rush goes through the gap.

61'

Northland sub Remsy Lemisio comes onto the field.

61'

Chris Apoua departs for Northland.

61'

Counties Manukau sub Jadin Kingi comes onto the field.

60'

William Furniss departs for Counties Manukau.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Rivez Reihana kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Chris Apoua from scoring as they record the try for Northland.

56'

Gibson Popoali'i comes on.

54'

AJ Alatimu comes off.

54'

What a run here by Heremaia Murray as they get over the gainline!

53'

Hoskins Sotutu comes on.

52'

Alamanda Motuga comes off.

52'

Suetena Asomua comes on.

52'

Keran van Staden comes off.

52'

Ian West-Stevens comes on.

52'

Zuriel Togiatama comes off.

52'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes on.

52'

Kauvaka Kaivelata comes off.

52'

Matt Matich comes on.

50'

Saimoni Uluinakauvadra comes off.

50'

Jarred Adams comes on.

50'

Rob Cobb comes off.

50'

Brady Rush makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Corey Evans makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Penalty Goal

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as Riley Hohepa successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

AJ Alatimu takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Counties Manukau ends with a try for Etene Nanai-Seturo.

30'

Trouble here as Etene Nanai-Seturo breaches the defence.

30'

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

30'

Trouble here as Etene Nanai-Seturo breaches the defence.

29'

AJ Alatimu curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Counties Manukau is finished off by Tevita Ofa

20'

That's a great try assist by Peniasi Malimali.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Gray took full advantage.

16'

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

15'

AJ Alatimu has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

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

Jonathan Taumateine sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Counties Manukau v Northland 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Sat 7th September 2024, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Navigation Homes Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Counties Manukau win +11

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hohepa

25 - 14

71'

Kingi

23 - 14

71'

Reihana

67'

18 - 14

Moulds

66'

18 - 12

Reihana

57'

18 - 7

Apoua

56'

18 - 5

Half Time

Hohepa

18 - 0

34'

Nanai-Seturo

15 - 0

30'

Ofa

10 - 0

20'

Alatimu

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Counties Manukau

Northland

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Defence Profile

Counties Manukau

Northland

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

67%

3-6 secs

26%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

111

Last 5 Penalties

76'

78'

79'

80'

Counties Manukau

Northland

Counties Manukau vs Northland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Counties Manukau face off against Northland in Bunnings NPC Round 5 on Sat 7th September 2024 at Navigation Homes Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST on SuperSport, 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 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 5 places in the league table with Northland in 8th and Counties Manukau in 13th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Counties Manukau vs Northland Squads

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