Counties Manukau's late season surge has been halted by Canterbury in their NPC quarter-final in Christchurch
	Counties Manukau's late season surge has been halted by Canterbury in their NPC quarter-final in Christchurch
    
	
    
	
	12 October 2025 
		
		
        
	
The Steelers have been pipped 23-15 in an extra-time thriller, ending their run of five games unbeaten to finish the season.
The scores were locked at 15-all after 80 minutes before Canterbury took control.
Counties Manukau flanker Adam Brash is gutted.
Canterbury now host Hawke's Bay in their semi-final, with Otago to play Bay of Plenty at home.
	
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