Hawkins gets the second half under way

An entertaining first half comes to an end. Both sides all square. Northland started brightly and took an early lead but Hawkes Bay eventually came to life and got back into the game. Hawkes Bay are a strong second half team but Northland look fired up and are chasing that first trophy since the 90's

Hawkes Bay win a penalty for holding on halfway

Dixon over throws and Northland come away with it

Hawkes Bay breathe a sigh of relief as they win a penalty on their line. Robinson tackles a man without the ball

Hawkins brilliantly finds space with his kick. Baker is back deep in his 22m and clears

The lineout is knocked on by Hawkes Bay

Brilliant work by Hawkes Bay as they show some slick hands down the wing but Bakers offload for Lowe is intercepted by Hawkins. Northland then clear but its directly into touch from outside the 22m

Hawkes Bay playing under advantage, send it down the line. A good wrap move opens the space before they go through the hands to Visinia to score in the corner

Hawkes Bay win a penalty on the Northland 10m. They kick to the 22m again