Northland

35 - 18

Full Time

Manawatu

Manawatu vs Northland

Events

Commentary

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

81'

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

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Northland is finished off by Nathan Salmon

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nathan Salmon bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Tevita Latu is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Logan Love bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

79'

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

77'

Try

Manawatū are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Vernon Bason picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

Spellbinding play by Logan Love is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Coles bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

75'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to Northland.

74'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Rob Cobb getting some game time.

73'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Jarred Adams being replaced.

73'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Salmon getting some game time.

71'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Trainor being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Lachlan Shaw took full advantage.

68'

Manawatū make a substitution with Sam Coles coming on.

68'

Manawatū make a substitution with James Tofa coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The Northland supporters go wild as Daniel Hawkins successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Manawatū make a substitution with Logan Love coming on.

66'

Manawatū make a substitution with Jordi Viljoen coming off.

66'

Northland make a substitution with Daniel Hawkins coming on.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Quinton Nichols coming off.

65'

Northland sub Remsy Lemisio comes onto the field.

62'

Chris Apoua departs for Northland.

62'

Northland sub Richie Asiata comes onto the field.

61'

Matt Moulds departs for Northland.

61'

Northland sub Lisati Milo-Harris comes onto the field.

60'

Sam Nock departs for Northland.

60'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Rivez Reihana kicks the penalty goal.

60'

Terrell Peita comes on for Northland.

57'

Rory Woods leaves the field.

57'

Josh Taula comes on.

54'

Stan van den Hoven comes off.

54'

Penalty Goal

Brett Cameron does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

54'

Allan Craig comes on.

51'

Liam Hallam-Eames comes off.

51'

Jarred Adams comes on.

51'

Rob Cobb comes off.

51'

James Tofa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Brett Cameron adds the two points for Manawatū.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Manawatū leads to a try for James Tofa.

42'

James Tofa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Drew Wild played a key part in that try.

42'

Manawatū make a substitution with Misinale Epenisa coming on.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Flyn Yates coming off.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Vernon Bason coming on.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Raymond Tuputupu coming off.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Brett Cameron coming on.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Sam Coles coming off.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with George Blake coming on.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Joe Gavigan coming off.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Slade McDowall coming on.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Julian Goerke coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Manawatū has led to Sam Coles being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Manawatū has led to Reece MacDonald being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Fabulous play by Northland has led to Tevita Latu being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Trouble here as Simon Parker breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Northland ends with a try for Heremaia Murray.

29'

Trouble here as Heremaia Murray breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Rivez Reihana is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Jordan Trainor breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Rivez Reihana breaches the defence.

29'

Sam Coles comes on.

27'

Brett Cameron comes off.

27'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Trainor getting some game time.

24'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Salmon being replaced.

24'

Manawatū make a substitution with Taniela Filimone coming on.

19'

Manawatū make a substitution with Ataata Moeakiola coming off.

19'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana converts the try.

18'

Try

Northland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Simon Parker picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Simon Parker bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

17'

Liam Hallam-Eames sets up the try.

17'

Northland sub Nathan Salmon comes onto the field.

14'

Jordan Trainor departs for Northland.

14'

Penalty Goal

Brett Cameron makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Reece MacDonald took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

Rivez Reihana makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Rory Woods took full advantage.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Northland v Manawatu 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 16th August 2024, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Semenoff Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Northland win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Salmon

35 - 18

79'

Bason

76'

30 - 18

Penalty Try

30 - 13

74'

Hawkins

23 - 13

68'

Reihana

20 - 13

60'

Cameron

54'

17 - 13

Cameron

43'

17 - 10

Tofa

42'

17 - 8

Half Time

Reihana

17 - 3

31'

Murray

15 - 3

29'

Reihana

10 - 3

18'

Parker

8 - 3

17'

Cameron

14'

3 - 3

Reihana

3 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Northland

Manawatu

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Defence Profile

Northland

Manawatu

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

52%

3-6 secs

33%

29%

6+ secs

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

72'

73'

74'

75'

Northland

Manawatu

Northland vs Manawatu Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northland face off against Manawatu in Bunnings NPC Round 2 on Fri 16th August 2024 at Semenoff Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST on SuperSport, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST in Australia and 19:05 EST in the US.

Northland won the last encounter but Northland 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 Manawatu in 13th and Northland in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Northland vs Manawatu Squads

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