42 days ago Bunnings NPC The best performances from Canterbury's win over Otago in the NPC final
Canterbury conquered Otago 36-28 in the NPC final to again become New Zealand’s premier rugby province.
Manawatu face off against Otago in Bunnings NPC Round 7 on Sat 21st September 2024 at Central Energy Trust Arena. 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 on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST in the US.
Otago won the last encounter but Otago are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Otago in 9th and Manawatu in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Manawatu vs Otago will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Sign up for freeCanterbury conquered Otago 36-28 in the NPC final to again become New Zealand’s premier rugby province.
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Hudson Creighton goes on their own for a try.
Brett Cameron has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by Manawatū results in a try for Luke Campbell
The Otago supporters go wild as Cameron Millar successfully kicks the conversion.
The Otago pack has powered over for Henry Bell to score the try.
Cameron Millar adds the points for Otago.
Cameron Millar kicks the penalty.
The touch judges raise their flags as Cameron Millar kicks the penalty goal.
Reece MacDonald does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Cameron Millar has kicked a conversion.
The Otago pack has powered over for Liam Coltman to score the try.