Well done nephew!! It's amazing to watch you shine through your rugby journey. Great sportsmanship and team cohesion. Onward!!!

Bronson Murray careless drops the shoulder into Tuipulotu's jaw. Auckland's injury list mounting. Don't be surprised if the citing commissioner gets involved in this one.

Auckland really cutting loose now. With only 5 minutes left, a good punt sets up an attacking lineout. 2 phases later there was no stopping the 135kg prop from claiming his first ITM cup try.

A comedy of errors in the lead up. Ben Seymour can't claim the high ball, Moala is on hand to gather and causes havoc, sucking in a number of defenders before offloading out the back door to Visinia who is tackled over the line for Auckland's 5 try on the evening.

Proud moment for the Pryror family as Kara Pryror comes on for his first cap. His first action is to scrum down opposite his older brother!

The Auckland defence just won't budge! A superb turn over relieved the pressure allowing Weepu to tap quickly and earn an extra 10m.

The Northland defence seemed to more concerned with the powerful centres out side Hickey. He took the ball off the top of a lineout and found himself in acres of space. Simon Hickey had no problem ghosting through a massive hole to secure the bonus point for Auckland.

Auckland make 10m from a rolling maul, following an attacking lineout. But ball is coughed up thanks to resilient defence from the Northland pack.

Joe Edwards goes off with what looks like a dislocated shoulder after shipping a big hit in a ruck.

It was only a matter of time before the winger come centre got on the score sheet. Patient play from the homeside allowed them to work the over lap. But George Moala didn't need it. Instead it went for power and pace to get on the outside of a strangling Northland defender to open his account this evening.