Counties Manukau

47 - 24

Full Time

Southland Stags

Counties Manukau vs Southland Stags

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Jackson Rainsford converts the try.

81'

Try

Counties Manukau are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Gibson Popoali'i picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

80'

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

80'

The penalty goal is on its way from Gibson Popoali'i but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tomasi Alosio bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

77'

Conversion

Jimmy Taylor has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Tayne Harvey leads to a try for Southland

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Tayne Harvey took full advantage.

71'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Jackson Rainsford coming on.

69'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with AJ Alatimu coming off.

69'

Southland make a substitution with Jackson Hughan coming on.

69'

Southland make a substitution with Nic Shearer coming off.

69'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Simon-Peter Toleafoa coming on.

69'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Adam Morrison coming off.

69'

Conversion

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

69'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Sione Takai leads to a try for Counties Manukau

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Sione Takai took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by AJ Alatimu.

68'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Jonty Short coming on.

67'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Aporosa Vuniyayawa coming off.

67'

Counties Manukau sub Sione Takai comes onto the field.

63'

Leo Ngatai-Tafau departs for Counties Manukau.

63'

Conversion

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

63'

Try

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

62'

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

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Sione Molia goes through the gap.

61'

Southland sub Clem Halaholo comes onto the field.

61'

Sam Fischli departs for Southland.

61'

Southland sub Kasaloma Ahokovi comes onto the field.

61'

Ale Aho departs for Southland.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Jack Sexton goes through the gap.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Nic Shearer goes through the gap.

58'

Sef Fa'agase comes on for Southland.

57'

Paula Latu leaves the field.

57'

Jack Sexton comes on for Southland.

57'

Jack Barrett leaves the field.

57'

Shaun Kempton comes on for Southland.

57'

Jayden Henderson leaves the field.

57'

Kurene Luamanuvae comes on for Counties Manukau.

57'

Tom Polo leaves the field.

57'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes on for Counties Manukau.

57'

Jarred Adams leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Veikoso Poloniati from scoring as they record the try for Counties Manukau.

56'

Jonathan Taumateine played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Veikoso Poloniati as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Adam Brash as they get over the gainline!

55'

Jonathan Taumateine comes on.

51'

Melani Matavao comes off.

51'

Rico McQuoid comes on.

51'

Ian West-Stevens comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jimmy Taylor kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Southland results in a try for Konrad Toleafoa.

50'

What a run here by Konrad Toleafoa as they get over the gainline!

50'

Mitch Dunshea sets up the try.

50'

Southland make a substitution with Mika Muliaina coming on.

44'

Southland make a substitution with Willi Gualter coming off.

44'

Southland make a substitution with Tayne Harvey coming on.

44'

Southland make a substitution with Fletcher Morgan coming off.

44'

Southland go for goal with Jimmy Taylor taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

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

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Counties Manukau is finished off by Ian West-Stevens, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Alamanda Motuga sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Counties Manukau has led to Alamanda Motuga being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

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

33'

Try

Silky skills by Counties Manukau ends with a try for Adam Morrison.

32'

Sione Molia sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Sione Molia breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Counties Manukau ends with a try for Veikoso Poloniati.

28'

Trouble here as Veikoso Poloniati breaches the defence.

27'

Alamanda Motuga played a key part in that try.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sione Molia bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

24'

Jimmy Taylor hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

Great hands by Southland leads to a try for Hayata Taniyama

The defensive line has been broken as Hayata Taniyama goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Jimmy Taylor.

We are underway as the referee Warwick Lahmert blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Counties Manukau v Southland Stags 
  
 Round 6 
  
 Sat 5th September 2026, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Navigation Homes Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Warwick Lahmert

Points Flow Chart

Counties Manukau win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

65%

% Of Game In Lead

28%

38%

Possession Last 10 min

62%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rainsford

47 - 24

81'

Popoali'i

45 - 24

80'

Taylor

72'

40 - 24

Harvey

71'

40 - 22

Alatimu

40 - 17

69'

Takai

38 - 17

68'

Alatimu

33 - 17

63'

Lindenmuth

31 - 17

62'

Alatimu

26 - 17

57'

Poloniati

24 - 17

56'

Taylor

51'

19 - 17

Toleafoa

50'

19 - 15

Withy

43'

19 - 10

Half Time

West-Stevens

19 - 5

34'

Alatimu

14 - 5

33'

Morrison

12 - 5

32'

Alatimu

7 - 5

29'

Poloniati

5 - 5

28'

Taniyama

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Counties Manukau

Southland Stags

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Defence Profile

Counties Manukau

Southland Stags

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

59%

3-6 secs

38%

37%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

70'

75'

77'

78'

Counties Manukau

Southland Stags

Counties Manukau vs Southland Stags Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Counties Manukau face off against Southland Stags in Hilux NPC Round 6 on Sat 5th September 2026 at Navigation Homes Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 Southland Stags in 11th and Counties Manukau in 13th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Counties Manukau vs Southland Stags Squads

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