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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zach Gallagher bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dan Lienert-Brown bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

77'

Teihorangi Walden comes on.

76'

Daniel Rona comes off.

76'

Jone Rova comes on.

76'

Alex Harford comes off.

76'

Jayson Potroz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

73'
Try

Stephen Perofeta scores the try from close range.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Stephen Perofeta took full advantage.

72'

Liam Blyde played a key part in that try.

72'
Yellow Card

Reed Prinsep (Canterbury) is shown a yellow card

67'
Yellow Card

Heiden Bedwell-Curtis (Taranaki) is shown a yellow card

65'

Jayson Potroz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

63'
Try

Great hands by Taranaki leads to a try for Vereniki Tikoisolomone

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Vereniki Tikoisolomone goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Jayson Potroz is finished off with a try.

62'
Yellow Card

Chay Fihaki (Canterbury) is shown a yellow card

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Vereniki Tikoisolomone goes through the gap.

60'

Canterbury sub Solomon Alaimalo comes onto the field.

60'

Ryan Crotty departs for Canterbury.

60'

Donald Brighouse comes on for Taranaki.

60'

Jared Proffit leaves the field.

60'

Matt McKenzie comes on for Taranaki.

59'

Teihorangi Walden leaves the field.

59'

Liam Blyde comes on for Taranaki.

59'

Adam Lennox leaves the field.

59'

Dan Lienert-Brown comes on for Canterbury.

58'

Joe Moody leaves the field.

58'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jayson Potroz kicks the conversion.

58'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Ricky Riccitelli from scoring as they record the try for Taranaki.

57'

What a run here by Ricky Riccitelli as they get over the gainline!

57'

Reed Prinsep comes on for Canterbury.

57'

Billy Harmon leaves the field.

57'

Heiden Bedwell-Curtis comes on for Taranaki.

55'

Jesse Parete leaves the field.

55'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Alex Harford kicks the conversion.

55'
Try

A penetrating move by Canterbury results in a try for Rameka Poihipi.

54'

That's a great try assist by Ngatungane Punivai.

54'

What a run here by Ngatungane Punivai as they get over the gainline!

54'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Ricky Riccitelli getting some game time.

49'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Slater being replaced.

49'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Michael Bent getting some game time.

49'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Reuben O'Neill being replaced.

49'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Vereniki Tikoisolomone getting some game time.

49'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Kini Naholo being replaced.

49'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Oli Jager getting some game time.

48'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Seb Calder being replaced.

48'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Willi Heinz getting some game time.

48'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Mitchell Drummond being replaced.

48'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Zach Gallagher getting some game time.

48'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Luke Romano being replaced.

48'

Alex Harford has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

48'
Try

Slick passing by Canterbury leads to a try for Billy Harmon.

47'

Spellbinding play by Cullen Grace is finished off with a try.

47'

Dallas McLeod makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Pita Gus Sowakula makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Taranaki sub Fiti Sa comes onto the field.

40'

Tom Franklin departs for Taranaki.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'
Conversion

Alex Harford does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'
Try

An interception for Canterbury allows Ngatungane Punivai to race clear for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Ngatungane Punivai being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Tom Florence being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Kini Naholo being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'
Penalty Goal

The Canterbury supporters go wild as Alex Harford successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

George Bell comes on for Canterbury.

33'

Ben Funnell leaves the field.

33'
Penalty Goal

The Taranaki supporters go wild as Jayson Potroz successfully kicks the penalty goal.

31'
Conversion

Alex Harford makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'
Try

Silky skills by Canterbury ends with a try for Alex Harford.

27'

Trouble here as Alex Harford breaches the defence.

27'

Luke Romano played a key part in that try.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rameka Poihipi bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

24'

Jayson Potroz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Taranaki is finished off by Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

22'

That's a great try assist by Daniel Rona.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jayson Potroz bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Billy Harmon bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

16'
Penalty Goal

Jayson Potroz has kicked a penalty goal.

2'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Canterbury v Taranaki Bulls

Fri 1st September 2023, 10:05pm EDT

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +1
Canterbury
Taranaki Bulls
Canterbury
Time in lead
Taranaki Bulls
43
Mins in lead
36
54%
% Of Game In Lead
45%
42%
Possession Last 10 min
58%
0
Points Last 10 min
5

Key Events

Full Time
Perofeta
72'
29 - 28
Prinsep
29 - 23
67'
Bedwell-Curtis
65'
29 - 23
Tikoisolomone
62'
29 - 23
Fihaki
29 - 18
60'
Potroz
58'
29 - 18
Riccitelli
57'
29 - 16
Harford
29 - 11
55'
Poihipi
27 - 11
54'
Harmon
22 - 11
47'
Half Time
Harford
17 - 11
39'
Punivai
15 - 11
38'
Harford
10 - 11
33'
Potroz
31'
7 - 11
Harford
7 - 8
29'
Harford
5 - 8
27'
Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
22'
0 - 8
Potroz
2'
0 - 3
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.6
10
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.5
10
Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury
Taranaki Bulls
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Defence Profile

Canterbury
Taranaki Bulls
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
58%
65%
3-6 secs
30%
22%
6+ secs
8%
4%
91
Rucks Won
78

Other Fixtures

32 - 18
FT
18 - 49
FT
35 - 10
FT
27 - 22
FT
34 - 24
FT
47 - 32
FT
30 - 33
FT
19 - 22
FT
14 - 0
FT
29 - 20
FT
11 - 10
FT
20 - 15
FT
29 - 10
FT
24 - 54
FT
21 - 17
FT
56 - 25
FT
21 - 27
FT
24 - 7
FT
20 - 17
FT
23 - 22
FT
15 - 40
FT
28 - 10
FT
20 - 12
FT
3 - 13
FT
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