Manawatu

26 - 38

Full Time

Hawkes Bay

Hawkes Bay vs Manawatu

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Julian Goerke comes on.

76'

Slade McDowall comes off.

76'

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

76'

Try

Hawke's Bay are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Nick Grigg picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

75'

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

75'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with James Tofa getting some game time.

74'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Brown being replaced.

74'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Flyn Yates getting some game time.

74'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Joe Gavigan being replaced.

74'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Luke Campbell getting some game time.

74'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Jordi Viljoen being replaced.

74'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Freedom Vahaakolo getting some game time.

74'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Matt Protheroe being replaced.

74'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Lolani Faleiva getting some game time.

74'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Joel Hintz being replaced.

74'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Hadlee Hay-Horton getting some game time.

74'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Pouri Rakete-Stones being replaced.

74'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Ere Enari getting some game time.

74'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Folau Fakatava being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Matt Protheroe took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Frank Lochore took full advantage.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Folau Fakatava took full advantage.

71'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Josh Gimblett coming on.

69'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Cooper Flanders coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Hawke's Bay supporters go wild as Lincoln McClutchie successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Great hands by Hawke's Bay leads to a try for Folau Fakatava

66'

Hunter Morrison sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Hunter Morrison goes through the gap.

66'

Hawke's Bay sub Hunter Morrison comes onto the field.

64'

Geoff Cridge departs for Hawke's Bay.

64'

Hawke's Bay sub Neria Fomai comes onto the field.

62'

Freedom Vahaakolo departs for Hawke's Bay.

62'

Josh Taula comes on for Manawatū.

59'

Stan van den Hoven leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Nick Grigg as they get over the gainline!

55'

Hadleigh Parkes comes on.

54'

James Tofa comes off.

54'

Joe Gavigan comes on.

51'

Flyn Yates comes off.

51'

Mosese Bason comes on.

51'

Julian Goerke comes off.

51'

Vernon Bason comes on.

51'

Raymond Tuputupu comes off.

51'

Malakai Hala-Ngatai comes on.

51'

George Blake comes off.

51'

What a run here by Freedom Vahaakolo as they get over the gainline!

51'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Devery getting some game time.

49'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Tyrone Thompson being replaced.

49'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Lincoln McClutchie getting some game time.

49'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Kienan Higgins being replaced.

49'

Hawke's Bay go for goal with Danny Toala 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 Danny Toala dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Folau Fakatava played a key part in that try.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Danny Toala adds the two points for Hawke's Bay.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Hawke's Bay is finished off by Folau Fakatava, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Ben O'Donnell played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Hawke's Bay has led to Ben O'Donnell being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Conversion

Liam O'Connor does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

An interception for Manawatū allows Taniela Filimone to race clear for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Manawatū has led to Taniela Filimone being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Hawke's Bay has led to Freedom Vahaakolo being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Manawatū sub Liam O'Connor comes onto the field.

37'

Reece MacDonald departs for Manawatū.

37'

Fabulous play by Manawatū has led to Pena Va'a being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Conversion

Danny Toala does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The Hawke's Bay maul pushes over the tryline as Pouri Rakete-Stones scores.

33'

Trouble here as Ben O'Donnell breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Danny Toala makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Hawke's Bay are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Frank Lochore picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Folau Fakatava.

21'

Conversion

Reece MacDonald makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Manawatū is finished off by Jordi Viljoen

19'

Taniela Filimone sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taniela Filimone bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

18'

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

17'

Reece MacDonald curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Manawatū results in a try for Reece MacDonald

13'

Spellbinding play by Pena Va'a is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Pena Va'a took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Folau Fakatava took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Geoff Cridge took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Reece MacDonald has kicked a conversion.

Try

Manawatū are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Raymond Tuputupu touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Manawatu v Hawkes Bay 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 31st August 2024, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Central Energy Trust Arena

Points Flow Chart

Hawkes Bay win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

47%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Grigg

75'

26 - 38

McClutchie

67'

26 - 33

Fakatava

66'

26 - 31

Toala

42'

26 - 26

Half Time

Toala

41'

26 - 21

Fakatava

40'

26 - 19

O'Connor

26 - 14

38'

Filimone

24 - 14

37'

Toala

34'

19 - 14

Rakete-Stones

33'

19 - 12

Toala

23'

19 - 7

Lochore

21'

19 - 5

MacDonald

19 - 0

20'

Viljoen

17 - 0

19'

MacDonald

12 - 0

13'

MacDonald

7 - 0

Tuputupu

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Manawatu

Hawkes Bay

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Defence Profile

Manawatu

Hawkes Bay

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

42%

56%

3-6 secs

29%

33%

6+ secs

20%

Rucks Won

111

Last 5 Penalties

69'

70'

72'

78'

79'

Manawatu

Hawkes Bay

Manawatu vs Hawkes Bay Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Manawatu face off against Hawkes Bay in Bunnings NPC Round 4 on Sat 31st August 2024 at Central Energy Trust Arena. 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.

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 9 places in the league table with Hawkes Bay in 5th and Manawatu in 14th 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.