Try not given so Northland don't get the bonus point. Waikato retain the shield for another week anyway!

After Waikato decide not to put the ball out of play, Northland go wide and eventually cross for the try. TMO called in however to check a few forward passes.

Try awarded! Toby Smith crashes over from halfway and should make the game safe for Waikato.

TMO being called in to check for double movement as Waikato cross the line.

Seymour continues his good form to land a kick from 40 meters. Northland just 2 points behind with less than 10 remaining.

Waikato almost cross for a try off a scrum set-piece. Penalty does result though and Renata makes no mistake.

Interestingly it takes more than 60 minutes for first substitutions to be made.

Despite the conditions some exciting play from both sides. Next try could decide this.

Rain starting to spill down, will make handling difficult. Expect an increase in mistakes.

Northland putting serious pressure on the Waikato line. Reults in a penalty which Seymour converts leaving his side just 2 points astray. 21-19.