Hawkes Bay

50 - 19

Full Time

Tasman Mako

Hawkes Bay vs Tasman Mako

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

81'

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

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Hawke's Bay is finished off by Neria Fomai

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Neria Fomai bursts through to advance the Hawke's Bay attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Will Cole is finished off with a try.

79'

Hunter Morrison comes on.

78'

Sam Smith comes off.

78'

Conversion

William Havili has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Tasman is finished off by Maloni Kunawave

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Maloni Kunawave bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

77'

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

77'

Harry Godfrey takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

75'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Kianu Kereru-Symes places the ball down for the try.

73'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Will Cole coming on.

67'

Hawke's Bay make a substitution with Lukas Ripley coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Hawke's Bay supporters go wild as Harry Godfrey successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

Great hands by Hawke's Bay leads to a try for Kade Manuel

63'

Spellbinding play by Zarn Sullivan is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Zarn Sullivan goes through the gap.

63'

Hawke's Bay sub Manahi Goulton comes onto the field.

60'

Joe Apikotoa departs for Hawke's Bay.

60'

Hawke's Bay sub Kade Manuel comes onto the field.

60'

Folau Fakatava departs for Hawke's Bay.

60'

Hawke's Bay sub Zarn Sullivan comes onto the field.

60'

Will Cole departs for Hawke's Bay.

60'

Matt Lowe comes on for Tasman.

58'

Tayne Hemopo leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

58'

Try

The forward pack of Tasman will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

57'

Geoff Cridge comes on for Hawke's Bay.

56'

Hunter Morrison leaves the field.

56'

Mason Lund comes on for Tasman.

56'

Noah Hotham leaves the field.

56'

Kianu Kereru-Symes comes on for Hawke's Bay.

56'

Tyrone Thompson leaves the field.

56'

Nic Benn comes on for Hawke's Bay.

56'

Jonah Lowe leaves the field.

56'

Sione Mafi comes on.

53'

Vea Taumoefolau comes off.

53'

Hadlee Hay-Horton comes on.

51'

Clement Castets comes off.

51'

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

49'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Leo Marfell being replaced.

49'

Noah Hotham makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Tasman make a substitution with Tom Heywood coming on.

40'

Tasman make a substitution with Ryan Coxon coming off.

40'

Tasman make a substitution with Hunter Leppien coming on.

40'

Tasman make a substitution with Lopeti Faifua coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Hawke's Bay as Sam Smith goes over.

35'

Tyrone Thompson sets up the try.

35'

Dylan Irvine comes on.

29'

Eli Oudenryn comes off.

29'

Trouble here as Cooper Flanders breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Bailyn Sullivan scores from close range.

26'

Folau Fakatava played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Bailyn Sullivan breaches the defence.

26'

Nic Sauira comes on.

25'

Cooper Roberts comes off.

25'

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

23'

Try

Great forward play by Tasman allows Eli Oudenryn to score the try.

22'

Harry Godfrey hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

16'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Tyrone Thompson places the ball down for the try.

15'

Hawke's Bay sub Sam Smith comes onto the field.

13'

Hugh Renton departs for Hawke's Bay.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Jonah Lowe took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Hawke's Bay leads to a try for Lukas Ripley

That's a great try assist by Will Cole.

The defensive line has been broken as Harry Godfrey goes through the gap.

Conversion

Harry Godfrey has kicked a conversion.

Try

Hawke's Bay are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Hunter Morrison touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Ryan Coxon goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Michael Winter blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Hawkes Bay v Tasman Mako 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 8th August 2026, 12:10am PDT 
  
 McLean Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV

Points Flow Chart

Hawkes Bay win +31

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

72%

Possession Last 10 min

28%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fomai

50 - 19

79'

Havili

77'

45 - 19

Kunawave

77'

45 - 17

Kereru-Symes

45 - 12

73'

Godfrey

40 - 12

64'

Manuel

38 - 12

63'

Havili

58'

33 - 12

Irvine

57'

33 - 10

Half Time

Godfrey

33 - 5

36'

Smith

31 - 5

35'

Godfrey

26 - 5

27'

Sullivan

24 - 5

26'

Oudenryn

22'

19 - 5

Thompson

19 - 0

15'

Godfrey

14 - 0

Ripley

12 - 0

Godfrey

7 - 0

Morrison

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Hawkes Bay

Tasman Mako

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Defence Profile

Hawkes Bay

Tasman Mako

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

63%

3-6 secs

22%

31%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

49'

56'

59'

66'

79'

Hawkes Bay

Tasman Mako

Hawkes Bay vs Tasman Mako Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Hawkes Bay face off against Tasman Mako in Hilux NPC Round 2 on Sat 8th August 2026 at McLean 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.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Tasman Mako in 1st and Hawkes Bay in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Hawkes Bay vs Tasman Mako Squads

The official squads for Hawkes Bay 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.