Taranaki Bulls

38 - 24

Full Time

Hawkes Bay

Hawkes Bay vs Taranaki Bulls

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Lincoln McClutchie takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hawke's Bay is finished off by Andrew Tauatevalu

79'

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

79'

Spellbinding play by Zarn Sullivan is finished off with a try.

79'

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

78'

Brayton Northcott-Hill comes on.

77'

Ben Dufficy comes off.

77'

Conversion

Lincoln McClutchie has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

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

76'

Spellbinding play by Ere Enari is finished off with a try.

76'

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

74'

Hawke's Bay decide to make a substitution, with Kianu Kereru-Symes being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

What a kick! Ben Dufficy takes full advantage to score for Taranaki.

73'

Josh Jacomb played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Jacomb took full advantage.

73'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Ben Dufficy getting some game time.

70'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Daniel Rona being replaced.

70'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Leone Nawai getting some game time.

70'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Logan Crowley being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Logan Crowley took full advantage.

70'

Penalty Goal

The Taranaki supporters go wild as Josh Jacomb successfully kicks the penalty goal.

69'

Taranaki make a substitution with JJ Pokai coming on.

67'

Taranaki make a substitution with Bradley Slater coming off.

67'

Taranaki make a substitution with Perry Lawrence coming on.

67'

Taranaki make a substitution with Jared Proffit coming off.

67'

Taranaki make a substitution with Marika Parker coming on.

65'

Taranaki make a substitution with Reuben O'Neill coming off.

65'

Taranaki sub Obey Samate comes onto the field.

63'

Brayton Northcott-Hill departs for Taranaki.

63'

Conversion

The Taranaki supporters go wild as Josh Jacomb successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Hawke's Bay sub Sam Smith comes onto the field.

62'

Cooper Flanders departs for Hawke's Bay.

62'

Hawke's Bay sub Ere Enari comes onto the field.

62'

Folau Fakatava departs for Hawke's Bay.

62'

Try

Great hands by Taranaki leads to a try for Vereniki Tikoisolomone

62'

Spellbinding play by Bradley Slater is finished off with a try.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Logan Crowley goes through the gap.

62'

Hawke's Bay sub Kienan Higgins comes onto the field.

60'

Le Roux Malan departs for Hawke's Bay.

60'

Hawke's Bay sub Nik Patumaka comes onto the field.

60'

Hadlee Hay-Horton departs for Hawke's Bay.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Arese Poliko goes through the gap.

60'

What a run here by Josh Jacomb as they get over the gainline!

58'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Taranaki results in a try for Josh Jacomb.

55'

What a run here by Josh Jacomb as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Bradley Slater.

55'

Jesse Parete comes on for Taranaki.

55'

Hemopo Cunningham leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Neria Fomai from scoring as they record the try for Hawke's Bay.

53'

That's a great try assist by Folau Fakatava.

53'

What a run here by Andrew Tauatevalu as they get over the gainline!

52'

Geoff Cridge comes on.

52'

Isaia Walker-Leawere comes off.

52'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb adds the two points for Taranaki.

49'

Try

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

48'

Logan Crowley makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Joe Apikotoa coming on.

43'

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

43'

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

40'

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

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'

Conversion

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

39'

Try

The Taranaki maul pushes over the tryline as Bradley Slater scores.

38'

Yellow Card

Tom Parsons (Hawke's Bay) is shown a yellow card

37'

Trouble here as Josh Lord breaches the defence.

32'

Sage Walters-Hansen comes on.

28'

Michael Loft comes off.

28'

Lincoln McClutchie hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

16'

Try

Neria Fomai scores the try from close range.

15'

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

15'

We are underway as the referee Michael Winter blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Taranaki Bulls v Hawkes Bay 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 19th September 2025, 12:10am PDT 
  
 Stadium Taranaki 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Michael Winter

Points Flow Chart

Taranaki Bulls win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

54%

% Of Game In Lead

29%

44%

Possession Last 10 min

56%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tauatevalu

79'

38 - 24

McClutchie

76'

38 - 19

Smith

76'

38 - 17

Jacomb

38 - 12

74'

Dufficy

36 - 12

73'

Jacomb

31 - 12

69'

Jacomb

28 - 12

63'

Tikoisolomone

26 - 12

62'

Jacomb

21 - 12

56'

Jacomb

19 - 12

55'

McClutchie

53'

14 - 12

Fomai

53'

14 - 10

Jacomb

14 - 5

49'

Boshier

12 - 5

48'

Half Time

Jacomb

7 - 5

39'

Slater

5 - 5

38'

Parsons

37'

0 - 5

Fomai

15'

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Taranaki Bulls

67%

Draw

Hawkes Bay

32%

Try by Andrew Tauatevalu

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Taranaki Bulls

Hawkes Bay

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Defence Profile

Taranaki Bulls

Hawkes Bay

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

72%

3-6 secs

28%

21%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

37'

44'

46'

65'

68'

Taranaki Bulls

Hawkes Bay

Taranaki Bulls vs Hawkes Bay Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Taranaki Bulls face off against Hawkes Bay in Bunnings NPC Round 8 on Fri 19th September 2025 at Stadium Taranaki. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:10 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:10 SAST on SuperSport, 19:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:10 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 just 1 place in the league table with Hawkes Bay in 4th and Taranaki Bulls in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Taranaki Bulls vs Hawkes Bay Squads

The official squads for Taranaki Bulls 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.