Northland not attacking with any real conviction on halfway when HB are pinged for a needless offside. Hawkins bangs it over from long range to extend his sides lead out to seven.

Nothing more to report but a lively game here at McLean park. Northland looking the slightly more dangerous of the two sides, with runners like Ranger and Caucau looking menacing. HB defence is good though.

Lively opening 15 minutes here, both sides looking to attack with ball in hand. Northland currently in possession on half way.

Good response from HB to going behind, earning a penalty as the Northland defence is pinged for obstruction from the kickoff. West nails his first effort.

TRY NORTHLAND! No. 8 Jake Paringatai outflanks the Magpies defence to score after great work up the middle from Rupeni Caucaunibuca. Five-eighth Daniel Hawkins slots his first kick of the day from out wide.

Hello and welcome to UR's coverage of todays ITM clash between Hawkes bay and Northland. This one is sure to be a cracker, with both teams boasting capped All Blacks in their ranks, aswell as the one time fijian flyer Rupeni Caucau. It will be interesting to see how they go in a local game which means so much to the fans. Kickoff less than a minute away.