North Harbour

15 - 14

Full Time

Southland Stags

North Harbour vs Southland Stags

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Manson bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

78'

Shaun Kempton comes on.

77'

Ale Aho comes off.

77'

Jackson Hughan comes on.

77'

Nic Shearer comes off.

77'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Hunter Fahey getting some game time.

74'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Sexton being replaced.

74'

Cam Howell curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

A series of passes by North Harbour results in a try for Siaosi Nginingini

73'

Tima Fainga'anuku played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Barham took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Barham took full advantage.

71'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Ben Brownlee getting some game time.

70'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Harlyn Saunoa being replaced.

70'

North Harbour make a substitution with James Lay coming on.

67'

North Harbour make a substitution with Tony Tafa coming off.

67'

North Harbour make a substitution with Chyle van Zyl coming on.

65'

North Harbour make a substitution with Penaia Cakobau coming off.

65'

North Harbour make a substitution with Harlyn Saunoa coming on.

65'

North Harbour make a substitution with Sofai Notoa-Tipo coming off.

65'

Southland sub Brad Kooman comes onto the field.

64'

Tayne Harvey departs for Southland.

64'

North Harbour sub Karl Ruzich comes onto the field.

63'

Donald Coleman departs for North Harbour.

63'

Southland sub Dan Hollinshead comes onto the field.

61'

Mika Muliaina departs for Southland.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Tima Fainga'anuku goes through the gap.

60'

Nathan Va'atausili comes on for Southland.

59'

Hunter Fahey leaves the field.

59'

Ethan MacDonald comes on for Southland.

59'

Caleb Karangaroa leaves the field.

59'

Siaosi Nginingini comes on for North Harbour.

59'

Luke Campbell leaves the field.

59'

Tony Tafa comes on.

53'

James Lay comes off.

53'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Hunter Fahey getting some game time.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Va'atausili being replaced.

49'

Yellow Card

Jack Sexton (Southland) is shown a yellow card

48'

Penalty Goal

Cam Howell makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

45'

North Harbour make a substitution with Sam Davies coming on.

44'

North Harbour make a substitution with Sione Mafile'o coming off.

44'

North Harbour make a substitution with Felix Kalapu coming on.

41'

North Harbour make a substitution with Jack Lee coming off.

41'

Southland make a substitution with Jack Taylor coming on.

41'

Southland make a substitution with Nic Souchon coming off.

41'

Southland make a substitution with Paula Latu coming on.

41'

Southland make a substitution with Morgan Mitchell coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Trouble here as Donald Coleman breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

Cam Howell does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jed Melvin scores from close range.

30'

Conversion

Mika Muliaina makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Nic Souchon scores from close range.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Luke Campbell bursts through to advance the North Harbour attack.

22'

Conversion

Mika Muliaina has kicked a conversion.

Try

Southland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ale Aho touching down.

That's a great try assist by Nic Shearer.

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

Match Details

  
 North Harbour v Southland Stags 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Thu 2nd October 2025, 11:10pm PDT 
  
 North Harbour Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Michael Winter

Points Flow Chart

North Harbour win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

10%

% Of Game In Lead

83%

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nginingini

15 - 14

73'

Sexton

48'

10 - 14

Howell

10 - 14

45'

Half Time

Howell

7 - 14

30'

Melvin

5 - 14

30'

Muliaina

26'

0 - 14

Souchon

25'

0 - 12

Muliaina

0 - 7

Aho

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

North Harbour

70%

Draw

Southland Stags

28%

Ruck-Won by Jack Taylor

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

North Harbour

Southland Stags

More Less

Defence Profile

North Harbour

Southland Stags

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

56%

3-6 secs

23%

29%

6+ secs

11%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

50'

58'

65'

77'

79'

North Harbour

Southland Stags

North Harbour vs Southland Stags Kick Off Times & TV Channel

North Harbour face off against Southland Stags in Bunnings NPC Round 10 on Thu 2nd October 2025 at North Harbour Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:10 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 08:10 SAST on SuperSport, 19:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 16:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 23:10 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

North Harbour won the last encounter but North Harbour 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 Southland Stags in 13th and North Harbour in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.

North Harbour vs Southland Stags Squads

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