With half time fast approaching, Waikato have already sealed the bonus point and are lookin good for a win. Auckland haven't been bad by any means, but have been unable to live with the high octane offence being offered up by the home side thus far.

TRY WAIKATO! Again the home side hits straight back from conceding. From the kickoff the ball reaches winger Semisi Masirewa, who shows great pace to go sown the ouchline and score. Renata nails the touchline conversion, extending the Waikato lead further.

TRY AUCKLAND! This game is non-stop right now, Auckland this time replying with a score. Tuipulotu this time crashing over from close to the line. Weepu adds the simple conversion to cut the deficit.

TRY WAIKATO! The home side refuse to let up, Mikkelson claiming the kickoff to put Waikato hot on attack. Grice slips a pass to Hawera near the line and the outhalf beats a few tackles to go over. Renata again adds the extras from the tea to consolidate the lead.

We're currently with the T.M.O, looks as though Waikato have hit straight back.

TRY AUCKLAND! Just as I type that they are getting back in the game, Hadleigh parks scythes through the Waikato defence to score, with Weepu failing to convert. Waikato lead by 9

20 minutes gone, and Waikato are showing no signs of letting up, although Auckland are coming into the game a bit more. No change in the score however, as Auckland have ball in hand on halfway.

TRY WAIKATO! Another for the home side, who have burst into action at the start of this game. This time scrum half Weber with a great solo effort to get them over. Renata is again good with the conversion.

10 minutes in, score remains unchanged after Grice's try, Waikato remain the more likely to score.

Great start by the home side, having had most of the early possession. After sustained period in the Auckland 22, the ball reaches Rory Grice, who crashes over for the score. Renata adds the extras, to give his side an early seven point lead.