Canterbury

38 - 31

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs Canterbury

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Conversion

Richie Mo'unga has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Canterbury are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Richie Mo'unga picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Richie Mo'unga bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

77'

Harvey Cordukes comes on.

77'

Tai Cribb comes off.

77'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Nathaniel Pole getting some game time.

72'

Auckland decide to make a substitution, with Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo being replaced.

72'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Latu getting some game time.

72'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Jone Rova being replaced.

72'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Lewis Ponini getting some game time.

72'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Brewis being replaced.

72'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Manumaua Letiu getting some game time.

71'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Brodie McAlister being replaced.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Stephen Perofeta took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Corey Kellow took full advantage.

68'

Auckland make a substitution with Randall Baker coming on.

67'

Auckland make a substitution with Titi Nofoagatotoa coming off.

67'

Richie Mo'unga curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

67'

Try

Canterbury are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Jamie Hannah touching down.

66'

Canterbury sub Tyson Belworthy comes onto the field.

64'

Louie Chapman departs for Canterbury.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Che Clark goes through the gap.

60'

Ben Ake comes on for Auckland.

59'

Josh Fusitu'a leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Stephen Perofeta kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Stephen Perofeta to score the try.

58'

Payton Spencer played a key part in that try.

57'

Liam Jack comes on for Canterbury.

55'

Tahlor Cahill leaves the field.

55'

Seb Calder comes on for Canterbury.

55'

Jermaine Ainsley leaves the field.

55'

Penalty Goal

Stephen Perofeta adds the points for Auckland.

55'

Richie Mo'unga comes on.

51'

Kurtis MacDonald comes off.

51'

Finn McLeod comes on.

51'

Torian Barnes comes off.

51'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes on.

51'

Angus Ta'avao comes off.

51'

Auckland sub Garouw Basson comes onto the field.

40'

Xavier Tito-Harris departs for Auckland.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Auckland sub Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes onto the field.

39'

James Arscott departs for Auckland.

39'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Xavi Taele being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Josh Beehre scores from close range.

33'

Andrew Knewstubb curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

29'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Jone Rova scores from close range.

28'

Spellbinding play by Louie Chapman is finished off with a try.

28'

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Canterbury are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Corey Kellow picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

An interception by Xavier Tito-Harris allows them to race away to score.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Xavier Tito-Harris bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

20'

Conversion

Stephen Perofeta converts the try.

17'

Try

Auckland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sam Hainsworth-Fa'aofo bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

17'

Tai Cribb sets up the try.

17'

Auckland make a substitution with Payton Spencer coming on.

16'

Auckland make a substitution with Codemeru Vai coming off.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Ngane Punivai took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb converts the try.

12'

Try

Dominic Gardiner scores the try from close range.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Tahlor Cahill goes through the gap.

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Canterbury leads to a try for Tahlor Cahill

Chay Fihaki sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Kurtis MacDonald goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Paul Williams blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canterbury v Auckland 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 1st August 2026, 03:10pm HKT 
  
 One NZ Stadium 
  
 Paul Williams

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

73%

% Of Game In Lead

10%

69%

Possession Last 10 min

31%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Mo'unga

38 - 31

78'

Mo'unga

36 - 31

77'

Hannah

31 - 31

66'

Perofeta

59'

26 - 31

Perofeta

58'

26 - 29

Perofeta

55'

26 - 24

Half Time

Perofeta

34'

26 - 21

Beehre

33'

26 - 19

Rova

26 - 14

28'

Knewstubb

21 - 14

24'

Kellow

19 - 14

23'

Perofeta

21'

14 - 14

Tito-Harris

20'

14 - 12

Perofeta

17'

14 - 7

Hainsworth-Fa'aofo

17'

14 - 5

Knewstubb

14 - 0

12'

Gardiner

12 - 0

11'

Knewstubb

7 - 0

Cahill

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury

Auckland

More Less

Defence Profile

Canterbury

Auckland

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

77%

3-6 secs

28%

17%

6+ secs

103

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

46'

51'

76'

Canterbury

Auckland

Canterbury vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canterbury face off against Auckland in Hilux NPC Round 1 on Sat 1st August 2026 at One NZ Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:10. In South Africa it’s at 09:10 SAST, 19:10 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:10 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Canterbury won the last encounter but Canterbury 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 Auckland in 6th and Canterbury in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Canterbury vs Auckland Squads

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