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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

A great try by Hurley-Langton as he shrugs off one defender, powers over another and scores in the corner, bringing the match to a three point difference, as Cameron misses his first conversion.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

5 meters out and out to the right they go, Cameron is caught but manages to recycle the ball and get it to Adams in the middle. He fights off two defenders and manages to power his way over the line, for a great try.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Canterbury launch an attack and spread from left to right with Stowes carrying down the right. Drummond picks at the back of a ruck and then canters into the 22, dummies and crosses the line to score.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Time stopped for an injury to Punival - medics on with the stretcher.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Scrum and some good hands from Ennor in midfield, offloading to McKay. He finds Fihaki with a long ball to the right and he goes over in the corner for a great try.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

An excellent kick from Cameron from 43m out.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Lineout at the 5m and they form a maul. Klein controlling at the back and they easily walk over the line and he grounds the ball. TMO referred to as Klein may have lost the ball, but the try has been awarded.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

And Canterbury hit right back with a try by Fihaki who had a 40m run before going over the line.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

A great try by Henry after a footrace between him and Drummond. A TMO decision, that took ages, but eventually the try was awarded.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Canterbury lost their first round match against Auckland and have made a number of changes to their team for today's clash. Manawatu had a great win in their first round match, with 29 of their 39 points scored by B. Cameron. Should be a great game with both teams looking for a good win today.