Manawatu

10 - 38

Full Time

Hawkes Bay

Hawkes Bay vs Manawatu

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Devan Flanders bursts through to advance the Hawke's Bay attack.

76'

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

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hawke's Bay is finished off by Neria Fomai

75'

Lincoln McClutchie played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lincoln McClutchie bursts through to advance the Hawke's Bay attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyle Brown took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Neria Fomai took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Tofuka Paongo took full advantage.

71'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Ofa Tauatevalu getting some game time.

71'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Rob Harley being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Nick Grigg took full advantage.

68'

Manawatū make a substitution with Sam Coles coming on.

68'

Manawatū make a substitution with Pena Va'a coming off.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Frank Lochore goes through the gap.

66'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Andrew Tauatevalu coming on.

66'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Jonah Lowe coming off.

66'

Manawatū make a substitution with Liam Pratt coming on.

66'

Manawatū make a substitution with Joe Gavigan coming off.

66'

The conversion is on its way from Drew Wild but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

65'

Try

Great hands by Manawatū leads to a try for James Tofa

64'

The defensive line has been broken as James Tofa goes through the gap.

64'

Jai Tamati sets up the try.

64'

The conversion is on its way from Lincoln McClutchie but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Devan Flanders

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Devan Flanders goes through the gap.

60'

Manahi Goulton comes on for Hawke's Bay.

59'

Joe Apikotoa leaves the field.

59'

Frank Lochore comes on for Hawke's Bay.

59'

Miracle Faiilagi leaves the field.

59'

Reuben Allen comes on for Manawatū.

59'

Taine Roiri leaves the field.

59'

Jai Tamati comes on for Manawatū.

59'

Jordi Viljoen leaves the field.

59'

The conversion is on its way from Drew Wild but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

59'

Sase Va'a comes on for Manawatū.

58'

Vernon Bason leaves the field.

58'

Try

Great hands by Manawatū leads to a try for Vernon Bason

58'

Taine Roiri played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Taniela Filimone as they get over the gainline!

58'

Isaia Walker-Leawere comes on for Hawke's Bay.

55'

Geoff Cridge leaves the field.

55'

Ere Enari comes on.

55'

Folau Fakatava comes off.

55'

Nick Grigg comes on.

54'

Anaru Paenga-Morgan comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lincoln McClutchie kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

The forward pack of Hawke's Bay will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

53'

What a run here by Sam Smith as they get over the gainline!

52'

Tofuka Paongo comes on.

50'

Ngani Laumape comes off.

50'

Jacob Devery comes on.

50'

Kianu Kereru-Symes comes off.

50'

Anaru Paenga-Morgan makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Misinale Epenisa getting some game time.

46'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Logan Wallace being replaced.

46'

Hadlee Hay-Horton makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Hadlee Hay-Horton coming on.

42'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Pouri Rakete-Stones coming off.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie adds the two points for Hawke's Bay.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Hawke's Bay as Zarn Sullivan goes over.

40'

Folau Fakatava played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Hawke's Bay has led to Pouri Rakete-Stones being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Neria Fomai scores from close range.

28'

Trouble here as Neria Fomai breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Folau Fakatava is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Zarn Sullivan breaches the defence.

26'

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

19'

The defensive line has been broken as Le Roux Malan goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Neria Fomai goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jonah Lowe goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Drew Wild goes through the gap.

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Hawke's Bay leads to a try for Anaru Paenga-Morgan

Lincoln McClutchie sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Zarn Sullivan goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Marcus Playle blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Manawatu v Hawkes Bay 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Fri 3rd October 2025, 11:10pm PDT 
  
 Central Energy Trust Arena 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Marcus Playle

Points Flow Chart

Hawkes Bay win +28

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

60%

Possession Last 10 min

40%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fomai

75'

10 - 38

Tofa

10 - 33

64'

Flanders

60'

5 - 33

Bason

5 - 28

58'

McClutchie

54'

0 - 28

Devery

53'

0 - 26

Half Time

McClutchie

41'

0 - 21

Sullivan

40'

0 - 19

McClutchie

29'

0 - 14

Fomai

28'

0 - 12

McClutchie

0 - 7

Paenga-Morgan

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Manawatu

15%

Draw

Hawkes Bay

84%

Ruck-Won by Ere Enari

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Manawatu

Hawkes Bay

More Less

Defence Profile

Manawatu

Hawkes Bay

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

54%

3-6 secs

38%

36%

6+ secs

13%

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

27'

41'

49'

63'

81'

Manawatu

Hawkes Bay

Manawatu vs Hawkes Bay Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Manawatu face off against Hawkes Bay in Bunnings NPC Round 10 on Fri 3rd October 2025 at Central Energy Trust Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:10. In South Africa it’s at 08:10 SAST on SuperSport, 19:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 16:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 23:10 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Hawkes Bay won the last encounter but Hawkes Bay are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Hawkes Bay in 4th and Manawatu in 11th as such Hawkes Bay are favourites on paper.

Manawatu vs Hawkes Bay Squads

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