Manawatu penalty in range. Black lines it up.

North Harbour get the ball out to safety, after some high pressure defense from Manawatu.

Manawatu lose it forward after a threatening attack.

Big touch finder by Manawatu, but it was carried back. North Harbour line out in an attacking position. Ahki breaks the line and gets over.

Positive start for North Harbour, winning their own kick off.

It has been a good first half of rugby. Both teams have had patches of threatening play. Manawatu end that half after a large spell of exciting attacking play. The North Harbour defense held out strong in the first half, but did appear to struggle a bit late in the half.

Siren has gone, and Manawatu keep going for the tryline.

Great counter ruck by Manawatu, they then break quickly but lose it forward after a great display of running rugby.

One minute to go, and Manawatu find themselves back in their 22m.

A lapse in concentration ends a long spell of possession for Manawatu. North Harbour scrum.