Canterbury

31 - 25

Full Time

Tasman Mako

Canterbury vs Tasman Mako

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

84'

Conversion

Andrew Knewstubb converts the try.

84'

Try

Canterbury are stopped just a few metres from the try line but George Bell picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chay Fihaki bursts through to advance the Canterbury attack.

77'

Tasman decided to go for goal with David Havili taking the drop goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Kurtis MacDonald getting some game time.

74'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with James White being replaced.

74'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Tayne Hemopo getting some game time.

74'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Lopeti Faifua being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Kyren Taumoefolau took full advantage.

73'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Maloni Kunawave getting some game time.

71'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Macca Springer being replaced.

71'

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

70'

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

70'

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

70'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Quinten Strange being replaced.

70'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Liam Jack getting some game time.

70'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Jamie Hannah being replaced.

70'

James White curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Canterbury results in a try for Sam Darry

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Sam Darry took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Jamie Hannah.

68'

Canterbury make a substitution with Gus Brown coming on.

65'

Canterbury make a substitution with Seb Calder coming off.

65'

William Havili curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

60'

Try

Great hands by Tasman leads to a try for Tomasi Maka

59'

Leicester Fainga'anuku played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Leicester Fainga'anuku goes through the gap.

59'

Daniel Lienert-Brown comes on for Canterbury.

58'

Finlay Brewis leaves the field.

58'

James White comes on for Canterbury.

58'

Kurtis MacDonald leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by David Havili as they get over the gainline!

57'

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

55'

Try

Kyren Taumoefolau scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

55'

What a run here by Kyren Taumoefolau as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Lopeti Faifua as they get over the gainline!

52'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Kurtis MacDonald getting some game time.

49'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with James White being replaced.

49'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with George Reeves getting some game time.

47'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Torian Barnes being replaced.

47'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with George Bell getting some game time.

47'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Manumaua Letiu being replaced.

47'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, James White will have to re-adjust the radar.

39'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Chay Fihaki to score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Chay Fihaki being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Louie Chapman.

38'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Ngantungane Punivai being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Conversion

James White does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Canterbury is finished off by Louie Chapman, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Jone Rova sets up the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Canterbury has led to Jone Rova being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Penalty Goal

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

31'

Jay Renton comes on.

25'

Mitchell Drummond comes off.

25'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Jone Rova getting some game time.

22'

Canterbury decide to make a substitution, with Dallas McLeod being replaced.

22'

William Havili curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

20'

Try

David Havili gathers the kick to score the try for Tasman.

20'

Macca Springer sets up the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Macca Springer bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Macca Springer took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Leicester Fainga'anuku took full advantage.

11'

Conversion

James White has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Louie Chapman

Conversion

William Havili has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Tasman leads to a try for Mitchell Drummond

Leicester Fainga'anuku sets up the try.

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

James White steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Canterbury v Tasman Mako 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 13th September 2025, 07:05pm PDT 
  
 Apollo Projects Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Canterbury win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

21%

% Of Game In Lead

62%

86%

Possession Last 10 min

14%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Knewstubb

31 - 25

84'

Bell

29 - 25

83'

Darry

24 - 25

68'

Maka

59'

19 - 25

Taumoefolau

55'

19 - 20

Half Time

Fihaki

19 - 15

38'

White

14 - 15

34'

Chapman

12 - 15

33'

Havili

31'

7 - 15

Havili

20'

7 - 12

White

7 - 7

Chapman

5 - 7

Havili

0 - 7

Drummond

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Canterbury

68%

Draw

Tasman Mako

31%

Conversion by Andrew Knewstubb

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Canterbury

Tasman Mako

More Less

Defence Profile

Canterbury

Tasman Mako

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

59%

3-6 secs

34%

25%

6+ secs

14%

16%

130

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

46'

48'

50'

57'

Canterbury

Tasman Mako

Canterbury vs Tasman Mako Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Canterbury face off against Tasman Mako in Bunnings NPC Round 7 on Sat 13th September 2025 at Apollo Projects Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:05. In South Africa it’s at 04:05 SAST on SuperSport, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 19:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Canterbury won the last encounter but Canterbury are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Tasman Mako in 1st and Canterbury in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Canterbury vs Tasman Mako Squads

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