TRY AUCKLAND!: Auckland send a very kickable penalty to touch 5 yards out, and the decision pays off for the home side as the ball is kept in the hands of their forwards before Prattley burrows his way across the line. Hickey adds the extras from the touchline.

Manihera penalised at the breakdown and Hickey has his second successful kick of the afternoon

Auckland are offside from the restart giving Elrick an easy opportunity to open the North Harbour account. He duly obliges.

TRY AUCKLAND -With North Harbour really struggling to get hands on possession, great play from the forward of Auckland get them just yards short, allowing Piri Weepu to snipe over. Hickey this time converts..

TRY AUCKLAND! - Auckland start the game well, controlling possession and slowly working the ball into North Harbour territory, before Visinia collects the ball wide dives over the line. Hicky cant convert from the wide angle.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugbys live coverage of Auckland vs North Harbour from the ITM cup. Auckland will be considered favourite here, with the like of Piri Weepu included in a side which is imperious at home, however North Harbour will know that beginning the competition with an away win will vastly improve their odds have being involved in the business end of proceedings. Kick off just moments away.