Counties Manukau

35 - 50

Full Time

Tasman Mako

Counties Manukau vs Tasman Mako

Events

Commentary

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

79'

Penalty Goal

William Havili kicks the penalty.

77'

A gap opened in the defence and Josh Gray took full advantage.

69'

Conversion

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as AJ Alatimu successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

A series of passes by Counties Manukau results in a try for Adam Morrison

66'

A gap opened in the defence and Adam Morrison took full advantage.

66'

Tevita Ofa sets up the try.

66'

Conversion

The Counties Manukau supporters go wild as AJ Alatimu successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Josh Gray intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Counties Manukau

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Gray goes through the gap.

62'

Counties Manukau sub Sione Molia comes onto the field.

61'

Blake Makiri departs for Counties Manukau.

61'

Tasman sub Jake Pacey comes onto the field.

61'

David Havili departs for Tasman.

61'

Tasman sub Dylan Irvine comes onto the field.

61'

Richie Asiata departs for Tasman.

61'

Counties Manukau sub Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes onto the field.

61'

Jarred Adams departs for Counties Manukau.

61'

Counties Manukau sub Atu Moli comes onto the field.

61'

Tom Polo departs for Counties Manukau.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Tuna Tuitama goes through the gap.

60'

Sione Mafi comes on for Tasman.

59'

Kershawl Sykes-Martin leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as William Havili kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Timoci Sauira scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

58'

What a run here by Timoci Sauira as they get over the gainline!

58'

William Havili played a key part in that try.

58'

Veikoso Poloniati comes on for Counties Manukau.

57'

Leo Ngatai-Tafau leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as AJ Alatimu kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Ioane Moananu from scoring as they record the try for Counties Manukau.

54'

Lopeti Faifua comes on.

52'

Antonio Shalfoon comes off.

52'

Wil Thornalley comes on.

52'

Noah Hotham comes off.

52'

Ioane Moananu comes on.

52'

Ian West-Stevens comes off.

52'

Melani Matavao comes on.

50'

Jonathan Taumateine comes off.

50'

AJ Alatimu comes on.

50'

Jackson Rainsford comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as William Havili kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Tasman leads to a try for Kyren Taumoefolau.

49'

Kyren Taumoefolau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

David Havili sets up the try.

49'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Alamanda Motuga getting some game time.

47'

Counties Manukau decide to make a substitution, with Jonty Short being replaced.

47'

Conversion

William Havili adds the two points for Tasman.

45'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Kyren Taumoefolau from scoring that try!

44'

Kyren Taumoefolau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

William Havili adds the two points for Tasman.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Richie Asiata dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Tasman sub Cooper Grant comes onto the field.

40'

Fletcher Hewitt-Smart departs for Tasman.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Tevita Ofa does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Counties Manukau as Tuna Tuitama goes over.

37'

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

32'

Try

Silky skills by Tasman ends with a try for Kyren Taumoefolau.

31'

Trouble here as Kyren Taumoefolau breaches the defence.

31'

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

31'

Jackson Rainsford takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

28'

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

24'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Matt Lowe being replaced.

24'

Conversion

William Havili makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Tasman is finished off by Kyren Taumoefolau

23'

That's a great try assist by Timoci Sauira.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Timoci Sauira bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

23'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Tom Heywood getting some game time.

21'

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

21'

Conversion

William Havili converts the try.

19'

Try

Kyren Taumoefolau goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyren Taumoefolau bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

18'

Fletcher Hewitt-Smart sets up the try.

18'

Conversion

Jackson Rainsford converts the try.

17'

Try

Cameron Church scores the try from close range.

16'

The defensive line has been broken as Fletcher Hewitt-Smart goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Nick Hogan blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Counties Manukau v Tasman Mako 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 15th August 2026, 10:05pm PDT 
  
 Navigation Homes Stadium 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Nick Hogan

Points Flow Chart

Tasman Mako win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

73%

58%

Possession Last 10 min

42%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Havili

77'

35 - 50

Alatimu

35 - 47

67'

Morrison

33 - 47

66'

Alatimu

28 - 47

63'

Gray

26 - 47

63'

Havili

59'

21 - 47

Sauira

58'

21 - 45

Alatimu

21 - 40

55'

Moananu

19 - 40

54'

Havili

50'

14 - 40

Taumoefolau

49'

14 - 38

Havili

45'

14 - 33

Taumoefolau

44'

14 - 31

Havili

43'

14 - 26

Asiata

42'

14 - 24

Half Time

Ofa

14 - 19

38'

Tuitama

12 - 19

37'

Taumoefolau

31'

7 - 19

Havili

24'

7 - 14

Taumoefolau

23'

7 - 12

Havili

19'

7 - 7

Taumoefolau

18'

7 - 5

Rainsford

7 - 0

17'

Church

5 - 0

16'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Counties Manukau

Tasman Mako

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Defence Profile

Counties Manukau

Tasman Mako

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

3-6 secs

34%

26%

6+ secs

15%

103

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

71'

74'

75'

76'

79'

Counties Manukau

Tasman Mako

Counties Manukau vs Tasman Mako Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Counties Manukau face off against Tasman Mako in Hilux NPC Round 3 on Sat 15th August 2026 at Navigation Homes Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 07:05 SAST on SuperSport, 17:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 15:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 22:05 EST on RugbyPass TV in the US.

Tasman Mako 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 5 places in the league table with Tasman Mako in 7th and Counties Manukau in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Counties Manukau vs Tasman Mako Squads

The official squads for Counties Manukau 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.