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

80'

Reuben O'Neill comes on.

79'

Michael Loft comes off.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Liam Daniela bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Kalione Hala took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens took full advantage.

73'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Liam Daniela getting some game time.

70'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Blake Makiri being replaced.

70'
Conversion

Kalione Hala has kicked a conversion.

70'
Try

Hoskins Sotutu scores the try from close range.

69'
Yellow Card

Michael Bent (Taranaki) is shown a yellow card

69'

The defensive line has been broken as Peniasi Malimali goes through the gap.

66'

Counties Manukau sub William Furniss comes onto the field.

63'

Jimmy Tupou departs for Counties Manukau.

63'

Obey Samate comes on for Taranaki.

58'

Kini Naholo leaves the field.

58'

Kalione Hala has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

57'
Try

Gibson Popoali'i scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

What a run here by Gibson Popoali'i as they get over the gainline!

56'

Jonathan Taumateine played a key part in that try.

56'

Cameron Church comes on for Counties Manukau.

56'

Adam Brash leaves the field.

56'

Jonathan Taumateine comes on for Counties Manukau.

55'

Liam Daniela leaves the field.

55'

Leone Nawai comes on for Taranaki.

55'

Adam Lennox leaves the field.

55'

Michael Bent comes on.

53'

Reuben O'Neill comes off.

53'

Bradley Slater comes on.

53'

Ricky Riccitelli comes off.

53'

Mitch O'Neill comes on.

53'

Jared Proffit comes off.

53'

Ethan Reti comes on.

53'

Josh Setu comes off.

53'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Josh Jacomb kicks the conversion.

53'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Jackson Morgan from scoring as they record the try for Taranaki.

52'

That's a great try assist by Adam Lennox.

52'

Jackson Morgan comes on.

51'

Fiti Sa comes off.

51'

Alamanda Motuga comes on.

51'

Leo Ngatai-Tafau comes off.

51'

Keran van Staden comes on.

51'

Suetena Asomua comes off.

51'

Ian West-Stevens comes on.

51'

Zuriel Togiatama comes off.

51'

Sateki Latu comes on.

51'

Kauvaka Kaivelata comes off.

51'

What a run here by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens as they get over the gainline!

51'

Vereniki Tikoisolomone makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Hemopo Cunningham getting some game time.

45'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Kaylum Boshier being replaced.

45'

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

42'
Try

Incisive passing by Taranaki is finished off by Josh Jacomb, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Josh Jacomb being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens played a key part in that try.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Josh Jacomb as it drops short of the posts.

40'
Try

What an effort there by Josh Jacomb as they score the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Josh Jacomb being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Kaylum Boshier being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'
Conversion

Josh Jacomb does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'
Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Kini Naholo as they go over the white wash for a try.

32'

Trouble here as Kini Naholo breaches the defence.

32'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens sets up the try.

32'

Kalione Hala comes on for Counties Manukau.

31'

Riley Hohepa leaves the field.

31'
Yellow Card

Liam Daniela (Counties Manukau) is shown a yellow card

30'

Trouble here as Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Peniasi Malimali breaches the defence.

29'

A gap opened in the defence and Simon-Peter Toleafoa took full advantage.

12'
Conversion

Josh Jacomb converts the try.

11'
Try

A series of passes by Taranaki results in a try for Kini Naholo

10'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Vereniki Tikoisolomone took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Riley Hohepa goes through the gap.

5'
Penalty Goal

Riley Hohepa has kicked a penalty goal.

3'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Counties Manukau v Taranaki Bulls

Bunnings NPC - Round 1
Fri 9th August 2024, 12:35am CDT
Yarrow Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Taranaki Bulls win +16
Taranaki Bulls
Counties Manukau
Taranaki Bulls
Time in lead
Counties Manukau
72
Mins in lead
7
90%
% Of Game In Lead
9%
48%
Possession Last 10 min
52%
0
Points Last 10 min
2

Key Events

Full Time
Hala
70'
31 - 15
Sotutu
69'
31 - 13
Bent
31 - 8
69'
Popoali'i
56'
31 - 8
Jacomb
31 - 3
53'
Morgan
29 - 3
52'
Jacomb
24 - 3
40'
Half Time
Jacomb
19 - 3
39'
Jacomb
14 - 3
33'
Naholo
12 - 3
32'
Daniela
30'
7 - 3
Jacomb
7 - 3
11'
Naholo
5 - 3
10'
Hohepa
3'
0 - 3
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.8
11
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.3
11
Entries

Attack Profile

Taranaki Bulls
Counties Manukau
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Defence Profile

Taranaki Bulls
Counties Manukau
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
53%
63%
3-6 secs
41%
27%
6+ secs
0%
5%
72
Rucks Won
155

Last 5 Penalties

67'
69'
71'
74'
79'
Taranaki Bulls
Counties Manukau

Other Fixtures

34 - 19
FT
19 - 50
FT
68 - 14
FT
37 - 29
FT
62 - 5
FT
36 - 32
FT
36 - 12
FT
16 - 34
FT
24 - 25
FT
41 - 24
FT
14 - 41
FT
18 - 12
FT
67 - 27
FT
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