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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Eaton all over Pulu at that scrum but illegally and Counties get to set up a line out in between the half way line and the 10m line. The Magpies somehow steal it though

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Aki puts immense pressure on Fruean and forces a handling error. As the ball goes free the Magpies are forced into some desperate tackles. The Steelers have come back into this

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

The Steelers set up a maul straight from the line out take and it pays dividends immediately with a try. Four points in this now and Counties are getting a grip back on this clash

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

The Steelers set up a line out from a ruck penalty. They earn another straight away and they ignore the option to take the points and we will see another driving maul here

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Stowers provides a little burst through a gap but a handling error gifts the ball back to Hawke's Bay

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Jordan Taufua blown up as he steals the ball. Mike Fraser rules that he was off his feet and not supporting his body weight

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Long kick by the Counties captain brings them to within 8 just moments before half time

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

TRY TIME! This after a quick TMO review as there was a little contact/holding back at the scrum. Nothing comes of it and what a great break by Evans off the base as he speeds away and sets up his #9 inside him

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Abbott hits Nanai-Williams high and Tuala lines up a kick

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Copy & Paste for the Magpies off that line out as Horrell & Fruean join the maul and the captain goes over for his second