Tasman Mako

41 - 49

Full Time

Counties Manukau

Counties Manukau vs Tasman Mako

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zuriel Togiatama bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

76'

Simon-Peter Toleafoa comes on.

76'

Josh Gray comes off.

76'

Tasman go for goal with Cooper Grant taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Tone Ng Shiu leads to a try for Tasman

74'

Fletcher Anderson played a key part in that try.

74'

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

72'

Penalty Goal

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

68'

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

65'

Try

Great hands by Tasman leads to a try for Macca Springer

65'

William Havili sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as William Havili goes through the gap.

64'

Counties Manukau sub Sione Molia comes onto the field.

62'

Peniasi Malimali departs for Counties Manukau.

62'

Tasman sub Lopeti Faifua comes onto the field.

62'

Quinten Strange departs for Tasman.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as William Havili goes through the gap.

60'

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

59'

Jonty Short comes on for Counties Manukau.

59'

Cameron Church leaves the field.

59'

Ezekiel Lindenmuth comes on for Counties Manukau.

59'

Thomas Polo leaves the field.

59'

Tone Ng Shiu comes on for Tasman.

57'

Sione Havili Talitui leaves the field.

57'

Tomasi Maka comes on for Tasman.

57'

Eli Oudenryn leaves the field.

57'

Quinn Harrison-Jones comes on for Tasman.

55'

Sam Matenga leaves the field.

55'

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

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Tasman results in a try for Will Thornalley.

54'

What a run here by Will Thornalley as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Eli Oudenryn.

54'

Will Thornalley comes on.

53'

Jay Renton comes off.

53'

Cooper Grant comes on.

53'

Cooper Roberts comes off.

53'

Conversion

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

52'

Try

A penetrating move by Counties Manukau results in a try for Etene Nanai-Seturo.

52'

What a run here by Etene Nanai-Seturo as they get over the gainline!

52'

AJ Alatimu sets up the try.

51'

Sam Wye comes on.

50'

Cohen Brady-Leathem comes off.

50'

Leo Ngatai-Tafau comes on.

50'

William Furniss comes off.

50'

Zuriel Togiatama comes on.

50'

Ioane Moananu comes off.

50'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Eli Oudenryn getting some game time.

48'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Tomasi Maka being replaced.

48'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Ryan Coxon getting some game time.

48'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Lavengamonu Moli being replaced.

48'

AJ Alatimu has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Etene Nanai-Seturo dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Etene Nanai-Seturo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Tayne Hemopo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu adds the two points for Counties Manukau.

44'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Adam Brash from scoring that try!

43'

Conversion

William Havili adds the two points for Tasman.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Cooper Roberts as they score the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Tasman has led to Cooper Roberts being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Sam Matenga played a key part in that try.

41'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Siate Taupaki coming on.

40'

Counties Manukau make a substitution with Keran van Staden coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Counties Manukau is finished off by Adam Brash, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Counties Manukau has led to Adam Brash being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Josh Gray.

37'

Conversion

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

33'

Try

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

32'

Trouble here as Kyren Taumoefolau breaches the defence.

32'

Cooper Roberts sets up the try.

32'

Levi Aumua comes on.

29'

Taine Robinson comes off.

29'

Penalty Goal

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

28'

Trouble here as Fletcher Anderson breaches the defence.

26'

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

25'

Try

An interception by Quinten Strange allows them to race away to score.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Quinten Strange bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

24'

Conversion

AJ Alatimu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Counties Manukau are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Adam Brash picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

20'

That's a great try assist by Cohen Brady-Leathem.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tevita Ofa bursts through to advance the Counties Manukau attack.

20'

Conversion

William Havili converts the try.

16'

Try

Cooper Roberts scores an interception try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Cooper Roberts took full advantage.

15'

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

15'

AJ Alatimu has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

14'

Try

Cohen Brady-Leathem scores the try from close range.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Cameron Church took full advantage.

13'

AJ Alatimu will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

Try

The Counties Manukau pack has powered over for Keran van Staden to score the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Etene Nanai-Seturo goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Tasman Mako v Counties Manukau 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Sat 4th October 2025, 06:05pm PDT 
  
 Trafalgar Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Paul Williams

Points Flow Chart

Counties Manukau win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

93%

84%

Possession Last 10 min

16%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ng Shiu

41 - 49

74'

Alatimu

68'

36 - 49

Springer

36 - 46

65'

Thornalley

31 - 46

54'

Alatimu

52'

26 - 46

Nanai-Seturo

52'

26 - 44

Nanai-Seturo

46'

26 - 39

Alatimu

44'

26 - 34

Brash

43'

26 - 32

Havili

26 - 27

42'

Roberts

24 - 27

41'

Half Time

Alatimu

38'

19 - 27

Brash

37'

19 - 25

Havili

19 - 20

33'

Taumoefolau

17 - 20

32'

Alatimu

28'

12 - 20

Strange

12 - 17

24'

Alatimu

21'

7 - 17

Brash

20'

7 - 15

Havili

7 - 10

16'

Roberts

5 - 10

15'

Brady-Leathem

13'

0 - 10

van Staden

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Tasman Mako

70%

Draw

Counties Manukau

28%

Start of Possession Passages by Adam Brash

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Tasman Mako

Counties Manukau

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Defence Profile

Tasman Mako

Counties Manukau

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

70%

74%

3-6 secs

24%

21%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

67'

73'

77'

79'

Tasman Mako

Counties Manukau

Tasman Mako vs Counties Manukau Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Tasman Mako face off against Counties Manukau in Bunnings NPC Round 10 on Sat 4th October 2025 at Trafalgar Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:05. In South Africa it’s at 03:05 SAST, 14:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 12:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 18:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Counties Manukau in 6th and Tasman Mako in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Tasman Mako vs Counties Manukau Squads

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