Full Time
80:00
2:00pm Sun August 28, 2016
Round 25 - Go Media Stadium, Penrose / Aotearoa - Crowd: 14020
80

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Jordan Rankin successful.

Jordan Rankin converts the try from the sideline

Wests Tigers 36-24

79

TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by Kevin Naiqama. Kick to come.

Kevin Naiqama stays out of the challenge that the Warriors don't go for and the bounce of the ball goes perfectly for Kevin Naiqama who scores

Wests Tigers 34-24

78

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Jordan Rankin successful.

Jordan Rankin slots the conversion and the Tigers have the converted try lead

Wests Tigers 30-24

77

TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by Mitchell Moses. Kick to come.

Nothing doing for the Tigers and Mitch Moses arms are just long enough to reach out and score

Wests Tigers 28-24

74

David Fusitua goes for the try line and the corner but the Tigers defence put him into touch

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73

Issac Luke with a remarkable kick off and he finds touch, Warriors scrum 10m out

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72

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Jordan Rankin successful.

Jordan Rankin converts the try and we're all square

24 all

71

TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by Sauaso Sue. Kick to come.

Sauaso Sue gets his second of the afternoon after a great ball to the big man who strolls in to score

Warriors 24-22

70

40/20 WESTS TIGERS: Luke Brooks kicks a 40/20.

Luke Brooks kicks a 40/20 out of nowhere and the Tigers are now on the attack

Warriors 24-18

69

Still plenty of time for both sides to keep their 2016 seasons alive as the Tigers are pegged inside their 20m zone

Warriors 24-18

68

Warriors to get a scrum feed after Gerard Sutton ruled a knock on by the Tigers first

Warriors 24-18

67

The obstruction rule rears it's ugly head yet again in this one, live decision overturned and the Tigers survive

Warriors 24-18

65

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WARRIORS: Conversion attempt by Ata Hingano successful.

Ata Hingano from close range converts the try

Warriors 24-18

63

TRY WARRIORS: Scored by Tuimoala Lolohea. Kick to come.

Nothing happening for the Warriors and well SJ magic pulls out a vital punch and the Warriors score through Lolohea

Warriors 22-18

62

Big play from Manu to keep the ball in the field of play off a Luke Brooks kick, the Tigers all over the Warriors at the moment

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59

David Nofoaluma takes an easy catch runs 60m, Tim Simona kicks it, Fusitua takes it then runs 45m on his own

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58

Late call from Gerard Sutton but Michael Chee-Kam is penalised for a high tackle on David Fusitua

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57

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Jordan Rankin successful.

Jordan Rankin hits the conversion sweetly from the extreme outside of the field and levels the scores

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55

TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by Josh Addo-Carr. Kick to come.

Josh Addo-Carr bursts through a tackle and the Warriors defence can't stop him, Fusitua drives him towards the corner but couldn't stop him

Warriors 18-16

54

Warriors try to run it on the last but both lots of players were just standing watching before a kick finds touch

Warriors 18-12

51

Jordan Rankin forced to kick after the ball rebounded off a Warriors player and no pressure on the defenders with the Tigers attackers being well offside

Warriors 18-12

49

Warriors choose not to kick on the last and get trapped with the ball - Tigers to work the ball out from inside their own 10m

Warriors 18-12

46

From just on his own side of halfway Luke Brooks kicks and it's an awkward bounce for Fusitua but he still makes 10m

Warriors 18-12

44

UNFORCED ERROR WESTS TIGERS: Tim Simona makes an unforced error.

Poor play from Tim Simona who throws a dummy at dummy half then decides to go through a brick wall of Warriors defenders and he loses it on the line

Warriors 18-12

43

UNFORCED ERROR WARRIORS: Sam Lisone makes an unforced error.

Sam Lisone comes in for a big run and the pass from Thomas Leuluai is way too hard and the Tigers have a big attacking chance

Warriors 18-12

42

Warriors complete 3 tackles before kicking and the Tigers will work it out from their own end

Warriors 18-12

41

UNFORCED ERROR WESTS TIGERS: Michael Chee-Kam makes an unforced error.

Michael Chee-Kam loses it on the last as play gets messy from the Tigers

Warriors 18-12

40

Second half is underway in Auckland with the Warriors holding a 6 point lead

Warriors 18-12

40

The bunker overturns the live decision, Tigers get a penalty right on half time, tap it and put it out and it's 18-12 half time to the Tigers

Warriors 18-12

38

Mitch Moses puts the grubber kick into the ingoal but it rolls way too far and the Warriors get a 7 tackle set from the 20m

Warriors 18-12

36

The bunker ruled that although Mannering was initially offside at the kick, he was outside 10m at the contest meaning he is placed onside; The bunker then ruled that due to insufficient evidence they could not rule whether the touch from Blake Ayshford was backwards or forwards so the live decision stood

Warriors 18-12

36

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WARRIORS: Conversion attempt by Issac Luke successful.

Issac Luke converts from right in front

Warriors 18-12

35

TRY WARRIORS: Scored by Simon Mannering. Kick to come.

The bunker gives the approval for Simon Mannering's birthday present as he scores under the sticks

Warriors 16-12

34

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WARRIORS: Conversion attempt by Issac Luke successful.

From the touchline Issac Luke strikes the conversion sweetly and touch judges Rehm and Younis put their flags up

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32

TRY WARRIORS: Scored by Solomone Kata. Kick to come.

15th try of the season for Solomone Kata, Great balls from Hoffman and Leuluai forced Mitch Moses backwards and Kata scores in the corner

Wests Tigers 12-10

31

Blake Ayshford slips over misses the ball in grounding but we go to the bunker and they confirm the no try

Wests Tigers 12-6

30

And there it is... 4 tackles into the set and the crowd get their much begged for penalty, goes against Elijah Taylor

Wests Tigers 12-6

30

Good chase from the Tigers and Manu takes the catch under pressure as the Warriors crowd beg for a penalty again not coming

Wests Tigers 12-6

27

Thomas Leuluai finds touch 10m line to give the Warriors a breather, the Tigers dominating this one at the moment

Wests Tigers 12-6

26

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Jordan Rankin successful.

From right in front Aaron Woods converts

Wests Tigers 12-6

24

TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by Aaron Woods. Kick to come.

Aaron Woods has been the star of the show for the Tigers so far and he gets the well deserved try, Bad defence from the Warriors sets it up

Wests Tigers 10-6

23

Another penalty against the Warriors upsets the crowd, Ben Matulino is the man penalised for a high shot on Aaron Woods

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22

Crowd booing as the Warriors are penalised for being in front of the kicker according to referee Gerard Sutton

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21

Manu a little bit lazy at the back but the Warriors will cart the ball back upfield from inside their own 10

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20

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WESTS TIGERS: Conversion attempt by Jordan Rankin successful.

Jordan Rankin from next to the uprights slots the conversion

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18

TRY WESTS TIGERS: Scored by Sauaso Sue. Kick to come.

Aaron Woods has had a magical game with his hands so far and another short pass to Sauaso Sue who strolls over to score

Warriors 6-4

16

Warriors just to push in the scrum but its called back and the second scrum goes with no frills

Warriors 6-0

15

UNFORCED ERROR WARRIORS: Manu Vatuvei makes an unforced error.

The beast down the touch line and races away until he gets to David Nofoaluma and in the tackle Manu loses the ball

Warriors 6-0

14

UNFORCED ERROR WESTS TIGERS: Aaron Woods makes an unforced error.

Great work from the Tigers goes astray with Aaron Woods unluckily called for a knock on after showing some magic hands just seconds before

Warriors 6-0

12

Josh Addo-Carr throws a horrible pass to Joel Edwards but the Warriors were well infront of the referee and a penalty is blown

Warriors 6-0

12

Warriors finding big gaps down the middle of the Tigers defence as the crowd beg for a penalty that is not forthcoming

Warriors 6-0

11

Mitch Moses kicks from inside the 40 but finds Tui Lolohea on the full

Warriors 6-0

9

UNFORCED ERROR WESTS TIGERS: Luke Brooks makes an unforced error.

Blake Ayshford with 2 men on his outside chooses not to pass and blows an opportunity with Luke Brooks knocking the ball out

Warriors 6-0

9

SUCCESSFUL CONVERSION WARRIORS: Conversion attempt by Issac Luke successful.

Issac Luke from close range converts

Warriors 6-0

7

TRY WARRIORS: Scored by Bodene Thompson. Kick to come.

Straight from the scrum Bodene Thompson runs through the Tigers defence and scores untouched

Warriors 4-0

4

Both sides trying things but really aren't making the most of the opportunities that are coming

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3

Strong chase from the Warriors off the Leuluai kick and the Tigers make 10m in 4 tackles

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2

Good kick from the Tigers means nothing as they give away a penalty on tackle one right on the Warriors line

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1

35 seconds in and the opening penalty goes to the Tigers after the ball is forced out of Sauaso Sue's grip according to Gerard Sutton

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Gerard Sutton calls time on and play is underway in Auckland

Here come the Warriors to a loud cheer at Mt Smart Stadium

After the Titans loss yesterday the door is open for both the sides to get into the finals but ultimately it shuts for the loser here -

Referees & scorers:

Referee: Gerard Sutton, Alan Shortall

Touch Judges: Jeff Younis, Shane Rehm

Video Referee: Ashley Klein, Steve Chiddy, Luke Patten

WARRIORS (24)
Tries: Bodene Thompson, Solomone Kata, Simon Mannering, Tuimoala Lolohea
Field Goals:
Conversions: Issac Luke (3/3), Ata Hingano (1/1)
Penalty Goals:

WESTS TIGERS (36)
Tries: Sauaso Sue (2), Aaron Woods, Josh Addo-Carr, Mitchell Moses, Kevin Naiqama
Field Goals:
Conversions: Jordan Rankin (6/6)
Penalty Goals: