And thats it, its all over from McLean park as Hawkes Bay left it late to complete an incredible comeback. Two tries in the last 10 minutes was enough to secure a famous victory in a great battle between two battle hardened and spirited sides. Huge credit to visiting Northland, who gave alot to an entertaining game of rugby. Thanks for following us on UR, see you next time.

TRY HAWKE'S BAY! And the comback is complete as centre Buckman blasts over the line to score what could be the games defining try. West cant convert, the Bay lead by five with 2 minutes remaining.

TRY HAWKE'S BAY! Crucial try for the home side to tie things up. Taking advantage of the extra man they spin the ball wide to Veainu who scores on the corner. West converts from the touchline.

The ever reliable Hawkins splits the posts again, this time from a penalty after HB were pinged for slowing the ball down. Seven points in it with just over 10 minutes left to play, we could be in for a grandstand finish.

TRY HAWKE'S BAY! The home side are right back in it now! Setting up a maul from a lineout out in the Northland 22, The pack goes close before Guildford joins the maul and takes the ball over the line. West with the extras, and its now a four point game with 20 minutes to go!

West keeping his side in the game here with a great display of kicking, 2 successful penalties in succession keeping Hawke's Bay within touching distance. If Northland continue to infringe they could be in trouble with West striking the ball so well.

Slow start to the second half, neither side yet to make a meaningful attack. HB currently in possession just inside their own half.

Coming up to halftime, Hawkins shows real class to drop into the pocket and slot a drop goal after serious work from the pack brought Northland within range.

TRY NORTHLAND! Try for the home side as flanker Roy Griffin scores Northland's second try after a great hit from second-five Viliami Tahitu'a knocked the ball loose from a HB runner.

30 mins gone, Northland's Jake Paringatai fails to release the tackled player and is penalised. West nails the kick to narrow the gap to just 4 with half time approaching.