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Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

Thats that for today folks. Northland with a scare near the end and 3 tries in the space of 10 minutes however they were unable to complete the process and Otago clinched the last points of the game sealing the game with 1 minute to go. Otago currently lie 3rd place in the tables with 1 more round remaining. Thanks for staying tuned to us here at UR and we look forward to seeing you back here soon.

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

Ioane seals the deal as he dots down from the driving maul after the lineout ...

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

5 minutes to go and Otago have the scrum 10 metres from Northland's line

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

Substitute Robbie Abel breaches the try line defence after a barrage of charges. We have a contest again. Kick from Hawkins is good from the wide angle.

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

Northland are not giving up and are now on the attack inside Otago's 22

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

As we enter the final minutes Otago take the lead with a 10 point cushion.

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

The counter attack catches the light blues napping, Paul Grant burning the weak Matt Moulds tackle to draw and pass Spence into the corner. Another missed conversion.

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

Small but vital response. Hayden Parker has been brought on and nails the penalty from 35 out on the angle as the Northland player hangs on

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

All to play for here with just 5 points separating the teams and 12 minutes left on the clock

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

Northland back in the game all of a sudden! It's all on now. Ross Wright barges over as a charged kick and some nervy play gives Northland the opportunity and they don't turn down the gift. Kick is good from sub Dan Hawkins.