Full Time
80:00
5:30am Mon October 17, 2022
Pool Matches - Week 1 - Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington - Crowd: 5453
79min

FULLTIME! New Zealand with a win.

78min

PENALTY LEBANON! Manu with an obstruction.

78min

CHALLENGE from Lebanon. UNSUCCESSFUL.

74min

PENALTY LEBANON! Another whistle in possession from the Kiwis.

73min

Kiwis putting on the style. Obstruction stops a magnificent flick pass.

70min

Lebanon had some attack but it is spilled.

62min

No Doueihi out on the field. Kick goes long, well too long. PENALTY.

61min

Conversion: New Zealand
Attempted by Jordan Rapana.

Rapana misses his first of the night.

New Zealand lead New Zealand 34 - 12 Lebanon
60min

Try: New Zealand
Scored by Jordan Rapana. Kick to come.

They make the extra man count quickly. Rapana goes over in the corner.

New Zealand lead New Zealand 34 - 12 Lebanon
59min

Adam Doueihi has been sent off for dissent. Lebanon down to 12.

58min

Conversion: New Zealand
Kicked by Jordan Rapana.

Two more for Rapana.

New Zealand lead New Zealand 30 - 12 Lebanon
57min

Try: New Zealand
Scored by Joseph Manu. Kick to come.

Joey Manu is just having fun out there. He chips for himself, gets it back and breaks a few tackles to go over.

New Zealand lead New Zealand 28 - 12 Lebanon
55min

Conversion: New Zealand
Kicked by Jordan Rapana.

Rapana adds the extras.

New Zealand lead New Zealand 24 - 12 Lebanon
54min

Try: New Zealand
Scored by Dylan Brown. Kick to come.

Just like that, New Zealand go bang bang! Joey Manu breaks tackles and finds Dylan Brown who strides away easily.

New Zealand lead New Zealand 22 - 12 Lebanon
52min

Lebanon refuse to lie down. They spread it wide and Josh Mansour kicks inside and the pass goes forward. A let off for the Kiwis.

51min

Kiwis run it on last but are well wrapped up.

48min

PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! High tackle from Moses.

47min

Conversion: Lebanon
Kicked by Mitchell Moses.

Mitch Moses from the left sideline. He nails it.

New Zealand lead New Zealand 18 - 12 Lebanon
45min

Try: Lebanon
Scored by Abbas Miski. Kick to come.

They do it again! Quick hands on last and Abbas Miski dives in.

New Zealand lead New Zealand 18 - 10 Lebanon
44min

PENALTY LEBANON! Strip.

44min

Lovely kick from Adam Doueihi! He pilots a kick which rolls out for a 40/20.

42min

Nope. Lost by Tannous.

41min

Lebanon get a strip! Can they score first again in the second half.

40min

KICK-OFF!

40min

We're back on for the second half. Can the Cedars start a comeback or will New Zealand go on with this win.

40min

HALFTIME! Kiwis hold a 12 point lead going into the break.

38min

Papali'i spills it.

37min

Lebanon scrum and then they throw it away.

36min

Lebanon are unable to hold the ball. There is some concern for Joe Tapine after a cut to his head.

36min

PENALTY LEBANON! Offside.

35min

Good take from Doueihi who takes one high to stop the momentum. Kiwis were in firm control there.

34min

PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! It is all flowing for the Kiwis now.

32min

Asofa-Solomona has a coming together with a Lebanon player. It is much ado about nothing after a chat from the referee.

31min

Conversion: New Zealand
Kicked by Jordan Rapana.

Rapana from mid range. Converts.

New Zealand lead New Zealand 18 - 6 Lebanon
29min

Try: New Zealand
Scored by Peta Hiku. Kick to come.

That was a determined effort from Hiku. He takes it himself and burrows over.

New Zealand lead New Zealand 16 - 6 Lebanon
25min

Doueihi has gone short again but this time Rapana bobbles and takes it.

25min

Conversion: New Zealand
Kicked by Jordan Rapana.

Rapana adds the extras.

New Zealand lead New Zealand 12 - 6 Lebanon
23min

Try: New Zealand
Scored by Nelson Asofa-Solomona. Kick to come.

You won't stop Asofa-Solomona. He takes a short ball and rampages over.

New Zealand lead New Zealand 10 - 6 Lebanon
22min

New Zealand starting to find their groove. A kick inside is almost swept back but Lebanon ground it. Dropout incoming.

20min

PENALTY LEBANON! Dylan Brown caught high after stepping.

20min

PENALTY LEBANON! Offside.

19min

Kiwis launch one high and Abbas Miski spills it into a Kiwi. Double knock on.

15min

PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! Dangerous tackle.

10min

Lebanon have been pulling out all the tricks! Moses kicks early for Mansour who is bundled over the sideline.

9min

PENALTY LEBANON! High tackle.

8min

Jesse Bromwich spills it on a carry.

7min

PENALTY NEW ZEALAND! Straight from the scrum. Now they will attack again.

7min

Mitch Moses loses it on the first play.

6min

Lebanon go short again! It works out again. CHALLENGE from New Zealand though. It is UNSUCCESSFUL. Lebanon ball.

6min

Conversion: New Zealand
Kicked by Jordan Rapana.

Jordan Rapana has his first kick and salutes.

Tied up at New Zealand 6 - 6 Lebanon
5min

Try: New Zealand
Scored by Kenny Bromwich. Kick to come.

GREEN LIGHTS.. TRY! It was confirmed on the replay. Kenny Bromwich twisted over the line.

Lebanon lead New Zealand 4 - 6 Lebanon
5min

We're off to the video again! Kenny Bromwich has twisted over.

4min

Jacob Kiraz tries to offload and only throws it to the Kiwi side.

1min

Conversion: Lebanon
Kicked by Mitchell Moses.

Mitch Moses raises the flags.

Lebanon lead New Zealand 0 - 6 Lebanon
1min

Try: Lebanon
Scored by Josh Mansour. Kick to come.

GREEN LIGHTS.. TRY! It will be a four-pointer! Josh Mansour picked up the scraps after a late kick from Moses is just bouncing around.

Lebanon lead New Zealand 0 - 4 Lebanon
1min

VIDEO REFEREE! We go upstairs in the first set. It is called TRY. Josh Mansour was there to clean up.

KICK-OFF! Adam Doueihi goes short and Lebanon have it!

Here come the teams! Kiwis in their traditional black and white while Lebanon have a predominately red jersey with a white vee. We will have the anthems, haka and then it is game time.

Good Morning everyone! We have the final game of our triple header which features two southern hemisphere sides. Top ranked nation New Zealand take on Lebanon who are being coached by former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika. It is an interesting match up so grab your drinks, snacks and whatever else you need! It is due to kick-off in ten minutes!

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Grant Atkins

Touch Judges: Tom Grant, Dean Bowmer

Video Referee: Liam Moore

NEW ZEALAND MEN (34)
Tries: Kenny Bromwich, Jordan Rapana, Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Peta Hiku, Dylan Brown, Joseph Manu
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Jordan Rapana (5/6)
Penalty Goals:

LEBANON MEN (12)
Tries: Josh Mansour, Abbas Miski
Field Goals:
Two Point Field Goals:
Conversions: Mitchell Moses (2/2)
Penalty Goals: