Northland

40 - 14

Full Time

Manawatu

Manawatu vs Northland

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as John Tapueluelu bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

79'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

An interception by Brady Rush allows them to race away to score.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Brady Rush bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Reece MacDonald bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

75'

Ngani Laumape comes on.

75'

James Tofa comes off.

75'

Josh Goodhue comes on.

75'

Sam Caird comes off.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as John Tapueluelu bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Caird took full advantage.

74'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Doug Philipson getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Jade Stewart getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Reuben Stewart getting some game time.

70'

Northland decide to make a substitution, with Hudson Creighton being replaced.

70'

Northland make a substitution with Grady Forbes coming on.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Lachie Hooper coming off.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Josh Renton coming on.

65'

Northland make a substitution with Sam Nock coming off.

65'

Manawatū make a substitution with Malakai Hala-Ngatai coming on.

65'

Manawatū make a substitution with Joe Gavigan coming off.

65'

Manawatū sub Reuben Allen comes onto the field.

62'

Taine Roiri departs for Manawatū.

62'

Northland sub Olly Ryan comes onto the field.

61'

Esile Fono departs for Northland.

61'

Manawatū sub Logan Wallace comes onto the field.

60'

Flyn Yates departs for Manawatū.

60'

Northland sub Sam Caird comes onto the field.

60'

Josh Goodhue departs for Northland.

60'

Northland sub Heath MacEwan comes onto the field.

60'

James Mullan departs for Northland.

60'

Rivez Reihana curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

60'

Try

Great hands by Northland leads to a try for Nathan Salmon

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Nathan Salmon goes through the gap.

58'

Rivez Reihana played a key part in that try.

58'

Liam O'Connor comes on for Manawatū.

58'

Ngani Laumape leaves the field.

58'

Daniel Botha comes on.

53'

Marcel Renata comes off.

53'

Alani Fakava comes on.

51'

Chris Finau comes off.

51'

Nathan Salmon makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Sam Nock makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Mosese Bason getting some game time.

48'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Rory Woods being replaced.

48'

Nathan Salmon makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Manawatū make a substitution with John Tapueluelu coming on.

43'

Manawatū make a substitution with Taniela Filimone coming off.

43'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana adds the two points for Northland.

43'

Try

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

42'

Nathan Salmon played a key part in that try.

42'

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

42'

Northland sub Allan Craig comes onto the field.

40'

Sam Caird departs for Northland.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

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

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Northland as Rivez Reihana goes over.

37'

That's a great try assist by Sam Nock.

37'

Fabulous play by Northland has led to Heremaia Murray being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Northland sub Sam Caird comes onto the field.

35'

Allan Craig departs for Northland.

35'

Conversion

Reece MacDonald does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Manawatū is finished off by James Tofa, as they goes over for the try.

34'

TK Howden sets up the try.

34'

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

33'

Conversion

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

32'

Try

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

31'

Trouble here as Heremaia Murray breaches the defence.

31'

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

31'

Trouble here as Heremaia Murray breaches the defence.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as TK Howden bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Terrell Peita bursts through to advance the Northland attack.

18'

Conversion

Rivez Reihana converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Northland results in a try for Nathan Salmon

11'

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

11'

James Mullan played a key part in that try.

11'

Conversion

Reece MacDonald has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

The defensive line has been broken as Taniela Filimone goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Ben O'Keeffe blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Northland v Manawatu 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 1st August 2026, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Semenoff Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV

Points Flow Chart

Northland win +26

Time in lead

Mins in lead

60%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

Possession Last 10 min

67%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reihana

40 - 14

77'

Rush

38 - 14

76'

Salmon

33 - 14

58'

Reihana

28 - 14

43'

Rush

26 - 14

42'

Half Time

Reihana

21 - 14

38'

Reihana

19 - 14

37'

MacDonald

35'

14 - 14

Tofa

34'

14 - 12

Reihana

14 - 7

32'

Murray

12 - 7

31'

Reihana

7 - 7

12'

Salmon

5 - 7

11'

MacDonald

0 - 7

Woods

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Northland

Manawatu

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Defence Profile

Northland

Manawatu

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

47%

3-6 secs

31%

39%

6+ secs

10%

14%

116

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

70'

71'

73'

80'

Northland

Manawatu

Northland vs Manawatu Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Northland face off against Manawatu in Hilux NPC Round 1 on Sat 1st August 2026 at Semenoff Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 5 places in the league table with Manawatu in 2nd and Northland in 7th 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.