Tasman Mako

22 - 24

Full Time

Auckland

Auckland vs Tasman Mako

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

It's all over! The referee James Doleman has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Penalty Goal

Alex Harford kicks the penalty.

76'

Auckland make a substitution with Liam Hallam-Eames coming on.

67'

Auckland make a substitution with Harvey Cordukes coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Auckland supporters go wild as Alex Harford successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Great hands by Auckland leads to a try for Payton Spencer

66'

Alex Harford sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Xavier Tito-Harris goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Macca Springer goes through the gap.

63'

Auckland sub Payton Spencer comes onto the field.

60'

Harlyn Saunoa departs for Auckland.

60'

Auckland sub Ben Ake comes onto the field.

60'

Josh Fusitu'a departs for Auckland.

60'

Tasman sub Cooper Grant comes onto the field.

60'

David Havili departs for Tasman.

60'

Tasman sub Rory Scott comes onto the field.

60'

Shannon Frizell departs for Tasman.

60'

Conversion

The Tasman supporters go wild as William Havili successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

Tasman are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Kyren Taumoefolau touching down.

59'

Shannon Frizell played a key part in that try.

59'

Nic Sauira comes on for Tasman.

55'

Cooper Roberts leaves the field.

55'

Richie Asiata comes on.

55'

Eli Oudenryn comes off.

55'

James Arscott comes on.

53'

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes off.

53'

Titi Nofoagatotoa comes on.

53'

Randall Baker comes off.

53'

Ofa Tu'ungafasi comes on.

53'

Angus Ta'avao comes off.

53'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Sione Mafi getting some game time.

48'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Coxon being replaced.

48'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Hunter Leppien getting some game time.

45'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Jake Frost being replaced.

45'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Monu Moli getting some game time.

45'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Tom Heywood being replaced.

45'

Tasman make a substitution with Mason Lund coming on.

44'

Tasman make a substitution with Mitchell Drummond coming off.

44'

Auckland make a substitution with Garouw Basson coming on.

40'

Auckland make a substitution with Nikolai Foliaki coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Fabulous play by Auckland has led to Rico Simpson being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Penalty Goal

William Havili has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Alex Harford has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

34'

Conversion

William Havili does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Lopeti Faifua as they go over the white wash for a try.

30'

Trouble here as Lopeti Faifua breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by William Havili is finished off with a try.

30'

Conversion

Alex Harford makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Auckland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Issak Fines-Leleiwasa picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Xavier Tito-Harris bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nikolai Foliaki bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shannon Frizell bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Xavier Tito-Harris bursts through to advance the Auckland attack.

18'

Conversion

Alex Harford converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Auckland results in a try for Harlyn Saunoa

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Harlyn Saunoa took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Rico Simpson is finished off with a try.

14'

Auckland sub Nathaniel Pole comes onto the field.

12'

Soane Vikena departs for Auckland.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Macca Springer goes through the gap.

William Havili has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Tasman leads to a try for Macca Springer

Kyren Taumoefolau sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Kyren Taumoefolau goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee James Doleman blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Tasman Mako v Auckland 
  
 Round 8 
  
 Fri 18th September 2026, 02:10am CDT 
  
 Lansdowne Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 James Doleman

Points Flow Chart

Auckland win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

62%

% Of Game In Lead

36%

28%

Possession Last 10 min

72%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Harford

76'

22 - 24

Harford

67'

22 - 21

Spencer

66'

22 - 19

Havili

22 - 14

60'

Taumoefolau

20 - 14

59'

Half Time

Havili

15 - 14

39'

Havili

12 - 14

31'

Faifua

10 - 14

30'

Harford

25'

5 - 14

Fines-Leleiwasa

24'

5 - 12

Harford

15'

5 - 7

Saunoa

14'

5 - 5

Springer

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Tasman Mako

Auckland

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Defence Profile

Tasman Mako

Auckland

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

69%

55%

3-6 secs

26%

36%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

68'

73'

75'

79'

Tasman Mako

Auckland

Tasman Mako vs Auckland Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Tasman Mako face off against Auckland in Hilux NPC Round 8 on Fri 18th September 2026 at Lansdowne Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:10. In South Africa it’s at 09:10 SAST, 19:10 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:10 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Auckland won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Auckland in 7th and Tasman Mako in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Tasman Mako vs Auckland Squads

The official squads for Tasman Mako vs Auckland will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.