Auckland grind out a 10-8 victory over Northland in wet conditions after they led 10-3 at the break. Northland crossed for an early second half try, but that would prove to be the only points of the half as Auckland held on for a hard fought two point victory.

Siren sounds, into touch after 26 phases and that will be the ball game

Northland desperate for a turnover

Great control from Auckland, 30 seconds

Hickey has a go himself

20 phases now from the hosts

Pick and drives, a minute to play

Auckland up to the 22

2 minutes to play as the hosts keep it with the forwards

Can the hosts grind out the remaining time