Both sides still attacking coming up to half time, but the wind out there is ferocious, causing mayhem for both sides. Manuwatu currently in possession in their own half.

TRY NORTH HARBOUR! The away side finally open their account, with a great try which saw Afeaki and Parsons combine to eventually put Tuitavake in to score. Elrick nails the conversion, and the away side take the lead.

Manuwatu with a scrum on the Harbour line after a sweeping move by the home side. Stirzaker feeds but after a number of phases the home side are pinged for holding on. Harbour clear their lines 26 mins gone.

Harbour attacking with intent, Cama pinged on the deck for for slowing the ball down but Elrick cant convert, score remains 5-0 to the home side.

North Harbour have come right into this one, attacking deep in Manuwatu territory for the last 3 minutes. Manuwatu defence is strong for now.

TRY MANAWATU! The games first score comes courtesy of the Manuwatu forwards, in particular number 8 Jamie Oliver, who crashes over after good work from the pack. Jade Te Rure cant convert, Manuwatu lead by five.

Quiet start to the game, both sides feeling each other out tentatively. Manuwatu with marginally more possession, but none of it in any areas of danger.

Hello and welcome to Ultimate Rugbys live coverage of todays ITM cup game, where Manawayu will face off against North Harbour. Both of these team have endured tough starts to their respective campaigns, sitting in last and second last place of the Championship division. However there is still time for both sides to gain a bit of respectability, with a win tonight being paramount if that is to happen. With pride on the line for both teams expect this one to be a fiery affair. Kick Off just moments away.