Well worked try that was nearly butchered by a poor pass. Taranaki put 9 phases together sucking in the Northland defence and the space opened up out wide for the centre to score

Northland are penalised as they contest for the ball, it seemed they went straight onto the ball fairly but the referee said they were sealing off

A couple of good breaks and the last was after a staggered defence by Taranaki as Hawkins broke the line and set Gilmore free

Taranaki take a quick tap after Rei showed some good footwork on the line. The drive over the line but are held up. The advantage was with them for Northland not being 10m and they turn down the 3 pointer and opt to try and drive off the line out. The botch the maul set up and concede a penalty

Blade Thomson with the knock on after the backs had a crack at the line

Taranaki opt for the line out and will be pushing for the try

He has jumped into the tackle and seems to have been driven into the ground afterwards.

TMO ruling on foul play on Kurt Baker

Scrum penalty to Taranaki after an infringement and it has been a tough start for Northland.

Taranaki get us started as they kick to Northland and it is knocked on immediately - First scrum coming up