The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Hawke's Bay at 1.02 — an implied 91% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Draw: opened 50.00, closed 60.00 (2%)
• Hawke's Bay: opened 1.03, closed 1.02 (91%)
• Manawatu: opened 11.00, closed 12.00 (8%)

Half-time: Hawke's Bay 17 - 12 Manawatu.

Manawatu — recent form

• 2026-08-15Manawatu 27-29 Otago
• 2026-08-09Manawatu 36-35 Southland

Hawke's Bay — recent form

• 2026-08-15Auckland 31-41 Hawke's Bay