Taranaki Bulls

26 - 55

Full Time

North Harbour

North Harbour vs Taranaki Bulls

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

80'

Taranaki have won 60 rucks so far this game.

75'

A gap opened in the defence and Seta Tamanivalu took full advantage.

75'

The defensive line has been broken as Brayton Northcott-Hill goes through the gap.

73'

What a run here by Seta Tamanivalu as they gets over the gainline!.

72'

Tupou Vaai comes on for Taranaki.

71'

Mitchell Crosswell leaves the field.

71'

Dillon Hunt has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

71'

Ricky Riccitelli makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

71'

Conversion

Beaudein Waaka has kicked a conversion.

70'

That's a great try assist by Xavier Roe.

70'

Tony Tuungafasi comes on.

69'

Sione Mafileo comes off.

69'

Try

Slick passing by Taranaki leads to a try for Jesse Parete.

69'

Taranaki have won 40 rucks so far this game.

67'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Regan Ware being able to wriggle through a gap.

66'

Conversion

The Taranaki supporters go wild as Beaudein Waaka successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Trouble here as Beaudein Waaka breaches the defence.

64'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Beaudein Waaka leads to a try for Taranaki.

63'

Hapakuki Moala-Liavaa comes on.

62'

Murphy Taramai comes off.

62'

Chris Eves comes on.

62'

Lua Li comes off.

62'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Pierce getting some game time.

59'

North Harbour decide to make a substitution, with Gerard Cowley-Tuioti being replaced.

59'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Nee Nee bursts through to advance the North Harbour attack.

59'

North Harbour make a substitution with Lewis Gjaltema coming on.

59'

North Harbour make a substitution with Bryn Hall coming off.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Bryn Gatland kicks the conversion.

59'

Taranaki sub Kyle Stewart comes onto the field.

59'

Reuben O'Neill departs for Taranaki.

59'

Try

Dillon Hunt scores the try from close range.

58'

A gap opened in the defence and Dillon Hunt took full advantage.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Leighton Price goes through the gap.

55'

Bryn Gatland has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

53'

Jared Proffit comes on for Taranaki.

53'

Chris Gawler leaves the field.

53'

Bryn Gatland sets up the try.

52'

Try

Incisive passing by North Harbour is finished off by Mark Telea, as he goes over for the try.

52'

What a run here by Bryn Gatland as they gets over the gainline!.

52'

Luteru Tolai comes on.

51'

James Parsons comes off.

51'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland adds the two points for North Harbour.

51'

Tevita Li makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

51'

Bryn Hall sets up the try.

51'

Donald Maaka comes on.

51'

Pita Sowakula comes off.

51'

Try

Silky skills by North Harbour ends with a try for Tevita Li.

50'

North Harbour have won 60 rucks so far this game.

50'

Teihorangi Walden has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

50'

Tom Florence has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

49'

Ciarahn Matoe comes on.

47'

Stephen Perofeta comes off.

47'

Ricky Riccitelli has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

46'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Jesse Parete getting some game time.

43'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Jarrad Hoeata being replaced.

43'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Teihorangi Walden being able to wriggle through a gap.

42'

Taranaki have won 20 rucks so far this game.

42'

North Harbour have won 40 rucks so far this game.

41'

North Harbour make a substitution with Loketi Manu coming on.

40'

North Harbour make a substitution with Daniel Hilton Jones coming off.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Trouble here as Shaun Stevenson breaches the defence.

39'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try saving tackle made by Mitchell Crosswell.

39'

Bryn Hall sets up the try.

38'

Try

North Harbour are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Dillon Hunt touching down.

38'

This is dangerous for the defence as Teihorangi Walden bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

36'

Taranaki sub Brayton Northcott-Hill comes onto the field.

36'

Manasa Mataele departs for Taranaki.

36'

Beaudein Waaka has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

36'

Jarrad Hoeata sets up the try.

34'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Taranaki is finished off by Manasa Mataele.

34'

A gap opened in the defence and Manasa Mataele took full advantage.

34'

The defensive line has been broken as Regan Ware goes through the gap.

34'

Conversion

Bryn Gatland makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

30'

Spellbinding play by Bryn Gatland is finished off with a try.

29'

Try

A series of passes by North Harbour results in a try for Tevita Li.

29'

What a tackle there by Xavier Roe as he saves a certain try!.

27'

Mark Telea comes on for North Harbour.

26'

Matt Duffie leaves the field.

26'

Xavier Roe comes on.

25'

Brendon Leonard comes off.

25'

North Harbour go for goal with Bryn Gatland taking the conversion but his aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

23'

Bryn Gatland played a key part in that try.

23'

Try

What a kick! Tevita Li takes full advantage to score for North Harbour.

22'

What a run here by James Parsons as they gets over the gainline!.

22'

North Harbour have won 20 rucks so far this game.

21'

Ben Nee Nee makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

21'

Bryn Gatland curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

20'

Try

The kick through from North Harbour has allowed Matt Duffie to touch down.

19'

Fabulous play by North Harbour has led to Matt Duffie being able to wriggle through a gap.

19'

Conversion

Beaudein Waaka converts the try.

17'

That's a great try assist by Ricky Riccitelli.

17'

Try

A stunning solo try from Regan Ware.

16'

Trouble here as Regan Ware breaches the defence.

16'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tevita Li bursts through to advance the North Harbour attack.

15'

Bryn Gatland has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

14'

Shaun Stevenson sets up the try.

13'

Try

Great hands by North Harbour leads to a try for Tevita Li.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Manasa Mataele took full advantage.

Conversion

Bryn Gatland has kicked a conversion.

The defensive line has been broken as Daniel Hilton Jones goes through the gap.

Try

Daniel Hilton Jones intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for North Harbour.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Taranaki Bulls v North Harbour

Fri 28th September 2018, 10:05pm PDT

Points Flow Chart

North Harbour win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

99%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Waaka

26 - 55

70'

Parete

24 - 55

69'

Waaka

19 - 55

65'

Waaka

17 - 55

63'

Gatland

59'

12 - 55

Hunt

58'

12 - 53

Telea

52'

12 - 48

Gatland

51'

12 - 43

50'

12 - 41

Half Time

Gatland

39'

12 - 36

Hunt

38'

12 - 34

Mataele

12 - 29

34'

Gatland

30'

7 - 29

29'

7 - 27

22'

7 - 22

Duffie

19'

7 - 17

Waaka

7 - 12

17'

Ware

5 - 12

16'

13'

0 - 12

Gatland

0 - 7

Hilton Jones

0 - 5

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Taranaki Bulls vs North Harbour Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Taranaki Bulls face off against North Harbour in Bunnings NPC on Fri 28th September 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 07:05 SAST, 17:05 NZST in New Zealand, 15:05 AEST in Australia and 22:05 EST in the US.

Taranaki Bulls won the last encounter but Taranaki Bulls are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with North Harbour in 5th and Taranaki Bulls in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Taranaki Bulls vs North Harbour Squads

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