Wellington have the lineout inside the Turbo's half

Tight affair at the moment as both sides conceding penalties with no one really getting stuck in and having enough discipline to get over the line

Good start to this game as both sides have entered each others halves with points

Turbo's break and then pass a wide ball out quickly and a lovely pop inside gifts the Manawatu Boys a try early in this game!

Restart and Turbo's retain possession as they attack outside the Wellington 22

Rangihuna surges over following an impressive buildup play by the Wellington Team, he surges past defenders and scores under the poles!

And we under way with a Wellington kickoff

Both teams make their way onto the field

Welcome to this first round Mitre Cup Match between Manawatu and Wellington! Both sides will be looking for early points in this competition and will need to do so here today in this first game. All live commentary and events will be provided right here.