Northland

27 - 22

Full Time

Hawkes Bay

Hawkes Bay vs Northland

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Kienan Higgins comes on.

77'

Nick Grigg comes off.

77'

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

76'

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

70'

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

70'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Sam Caird scores the try from close range.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Nathan Salmon took full advantage.

67'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Frank Lochore coming on.

67'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Miracle Faiilagi coming off.

67'

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

65'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Neria Fomai coming off.

65'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Hunter Morrison coming on.

65'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Isaia Walker-Leawere coming off.

65'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Lolani Faleiva coming on.

65'

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

65'

Northland make a substitution with Jordan Hutchings coming on.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Matt Moulds coming off.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Paula Balekana coming on.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Brady Rush coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

The Hawke's Bay supporters go wild as Harry Godfrey successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

Northland sub Lachlan Hooper comes onto the field.

60'

Terrell Peita departs for Northland.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Harry Godfrey kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Zarn Sullivan to score the try.

58'

Nick Grigg played a key part in that try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Nick Grigg goes through the gap.

58'

Nathan Salmon comes on for Northland.

56'

Reesjan Pasitoa leaves the field.

56'

Esile Fono comes on for Northland.

56'

Jordan Lay leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Brady Rush as they get over the gainline!

53'

Sam Caird comes on.

52'

Liam Hallam-Eames comes off.

52'

Ere Enari comes on.

52'

Folau Fakatava comes off.

52'

Kianu Kereru-Symes comes on.

52'

Jacob Devery comes off.

52'

Anaru Paenga-Morgan comes on.

52'

Kienan Higgins comes off.

52'

What a run here by Cooper Flanders as they get over the gainline!

50'

Neria Fomai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Chris Apoua getting some game time.

47'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Marcel Renata being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana adds the two points for Northland.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Northland leads to a try for Brady Rush.

46'

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

46'

Spellbinding play by Jordan Trainor is finished off with a try.

46'

Fabulous play by Northland has led to Solomon Alaimalo being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Northland make a substitution with Solomon Alaimalo coming on.

40'

Northland make a substitution with Nathan Salmon coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana adds the two points for Northland.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Northland as Corey Evans goes over.

40'

Sam Nock played a key part in that try.

40'

Northland sub Nathan Salmon comes onto the field.

36'

Solomon Alaimalo departs for Northland.

36'

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

34'

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

33'

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

32'

Try

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

31'

Trouble here as Miracle Faiilagi breaches the defence.

31'

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

31'

Penalty Goal

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

30'

Trouble here as Jonah Lowe breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Nick Grigg goes on their own for a try.

20'

That's a great try assist by Folau Fakatava.

20'

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northland v Hawkes Bay 
  
 Round 5 
  
 Fri 29th August 2025, 11:35pm CDT 
  
 Semenoff Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Nick Hogan

Points Flow Chart

Northland win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

54%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reihana

27 - 22

70'

Caird

25 - 22

69'

Godfrey

65'

20 - 22

Godfrey

59'

20 - 19

Sullivan

58'

20 - 17

Reihana

20 - 12

47'

Rush

18 - 12

46'

Half Time

Reihana

13 - 12

41'

Evans

11 - 12

40'

Faiilagi

31'

6 - 12

Reihana

6 - 7

30'

Godfrey

21'

3 - 7

Grigg

20'

3 - 5

Reihana

3 - 0

13'

Start

Win Probability

Northland

30%

Draw

Hawkes Bay

69%

Ruck-Won by Jordan Hutchings

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Northland

Hawkes Bay

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Defence Profile

Northland

Hawkes Bay

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

44%

36%

3-6 secs

36%

51%

6+ secs

21%

13%

Rucks Won

104

Last 5 Penalties

57'

64'

66'

72'

77'

Northland

Hawkes Bay

Northland vs Hawkes Bay Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northland face off against Hawkes Bay in Hilux NPC Round 5 on Fri 29th August 2025 at Semenoff 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 on Flo Rugby in the US.

Northland 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 just 5 places in the league table with Hawkes Bay in 4th and Northland in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northland vs Hawkes Bay Squads

The official squads for Northland 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.