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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

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.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

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

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Northland desperate for a turnover

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Great control from Auckland, 30 seconds

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Hickey has a go himself

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

20 phases now from the hosts

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Pick and drives, a minute to play

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Auckland up to the 22

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

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

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Can the hosts grind out the remaining time