North Harbour

43 - 29

Full Time

Waikato

North Harbour vs Waikato

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

80'

Tai Cribb comes on.

79'

Hamilton Burr comes off.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Senita Lauaki bursts through to advance the Waikato attack.

78'

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

77'

Yellow Card

Tane Edmed (North Harbour) is shown a yellow card

77'

Conversion

Tane Edmed has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by North Harbour results in a try for Kade Banks

73'

Oscar Koller played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Oscar Koller took full advantage.

73'

Waikato make a substitution with Malachi Wrampling-Alec coming on.

69'

Waikato make a substitution with Quinn Tupaea coming off.

69'

North Harbour make a substitution with Karl Ruzich coming on.

69'

North Harbour make a substitution with Jed Melvin coming off.

69'

North Harbour make a substitution with Aisea Halo coming on.

69'

North Harbour make a substitution with Bryn Hall coming off.

69'

North Harbour make a substitution with Oscar Koller coming on.

69'

North Harbour make a substitution with Fine Inisi coming off.

69'

Waikato make a substitution with Xavier Saifoloi coming on.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with Malachi Wrampling-Alec coming off.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with Quintony Ngatai coming on.

67'

Waikato make a substitution with Xavier Roe coming off.

67'

Waikato sub Solomone Tukuafu comes onto the field.

64'

George Dyer departs for Waikato.

64'

Waikato sub Mason Tupaea comes onto the field.

64'

Ollie Norris departs for Waikato.

64'

Waikato sub Sean Ralph comes onto the field.

64'

Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia departs for Waikato.

64'

North Harbour sub Fatongia Paea comes onto the field.

63'

Tevita Mafile’o departs for North Harbour.

63'

North Harbour sub Sam Davies comes onto the field.

63'

Sione Mafile’o departs for North Harbour.

63'

Conversion

The North Harbour supporters go wild as Tane Edmed successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by North Harbour leads to a try for Kade Banks

61'

Spellbinding play by Shaun Stevenson is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Lotu Inisi goes through the gap.

61'

North Harbour sub Bryn Gordon comes onto the field.

60'

Shilo Klein departs for North Harbour.

60'

James Fiebig comes on for North Harbour.

57'

Mahonri Ngakuru leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tane Edmed kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Kade Banks scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Kade Banks as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Shaun Stevenson.

55'

What a run here by Moses Leo as they get over the gainline!

55'

Moses Leo comes on.

54'

Sofai Maka comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Aaron Cruden kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Waikato results in a try for George Dyer.

53'

That's a great try assist by Dan Sinkinson.

53'

What a run here by Dan Sinkinson as they get over the gainline!

53'

Tane Edmed has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

A penetrating move by North Harbour results in a try for Sofai Maka.

50'

Fine Inisi sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Fine Inisi as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

Aaron Cruden adds the two points for Waikato.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Waikato leads to a try for Joshua Moorby.

48'

Joshua Moorby makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Bailyn Sullivan sets up the try.

48'

Penalty Goal

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

46'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Hamilton Burr getting some game time.

45'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Tai Cribb being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to Quinn Tupaea being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to Bailyn Sullivan being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by North Harbour has led to Tom Barham being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Waikato go for goal with Tepaea Cook-Savage taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Waikato sub Aaron Cruden comes onto the field.

35'

Taha Kemara departs for Waikato.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Waikato is finished off by Dan Sinkinson, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Waikato has led to Dan Sinkinson being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Joshua Moorby sets up the try.

34'

Conversion

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Shaun Stevenson as they go over the white wash for a try.

28'

Trouble here as Shaun Stevenson breaches the defence.

28'

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

28'

Conversion

Tane Edmed makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Kade Banks scores from close range.

26'

Bryn Hall played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Tane Edmed breaches the defence.

25'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Tepaea Cook-Savage getting some game time.

24'

Waikato decide to make a substitution, with Gideon Wrampling being replaced.

24'

Penalty Goal

Taha Kemara adds the points for Waikato.

23'

A gap opened in the defence and Shilo Klein took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Joshua Moorby took full advantage.

13'

The defensive line has been broken as Sofai Maka goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 North Harbour v Waikato 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 24th August 2024, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 North Harbour Stadium

Points Flow Chart

North Harbour win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

69%

% Of Game In Lead

44%

Possession Last 10 min

56%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Penalty Try

77'

43 - 29

Edmed

43 - 22

77'

Edmed

43 - 22

74'

Banks

41 - 22

73'

Edmed

36 - 22

63'

Banks

34 - 22

61'

Edmed

29 - 22

56'

Banks

27 - 22

55'

Cruden

54'

22 - 22

Dyer

53'

22 - 20

Maka

22 - 15

50'

Cruden

49'

17 - 15

Moorby

48'

17 - 13

Edmed

17 - 8

46'

Half Time

Sinkinson

34'

14 - 8

Edmed

14 - 3

29'

Stevenson

12 - 3

28'

Edmed

7 - 3

27'

Banks

5 - 3

26'

Kemara

23'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

North Harbour

Waikato

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Defence Profile

North Harbour

Waikato

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

57%

54%

3-6 secs

28%

39%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

70'

71'

77'

80'

North Harbour

Waikato

North Harbour vs Waikato Kick Off Times & TV Channel

North Harbour face off against Waikato in Hilux NPC Round 3 on Sat 24th August 2024 at North Harbour Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST on SuperSport, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST in Australia and 21:35 EST in the US.

Waikato 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 3 places in the league table with Waikato in 7th and North Harbour in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

North Harbour vs Waikato Squads

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