Tasman Mako

49 - 17

Full Time

Manawatu

Manawatu 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 Jai Tamati bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

80'

Mason Lund leaves the field.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mosese Bason bursts through to advance the Manawatū attack.

77'

Conversion

William Havili has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Tasman is finished off by William Havili

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as William Havili bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

75'

Mason Lund played a key part in that try.

75'

Conversion

William Havili has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Fletcher Anderson leads to a try for Tasman

72'

Mason Lund played a key part in that try.

72'

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

71'

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

71'

Tasman make a substitution with Mason Lund coming on.

69'

Tasman make a substitution with Mitchell Drummond coming off.

69'

Tasman make a substitution with Tomasi Maka coming on.

69'

Tasman make a substitution with Eli Oudenryn coming off.

69'

Brett Cameron curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Manawatū results in a try for Kyle Brown

68'

That's a great try assist by Brayden Iose.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Brayden Iose took full advantage.

68'

Tasman make a substitution with Tayne Hemopo coming on.

68'

Tasman make a substitution with Johnny Lee coming off.

68'

Conversion

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

67'

Try

Tasman are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tone Ng Shiu touching down.

66'

Mitchell Drummond sets up the try.

66'

Tasman make a substitution with Sam Matenga coming on.

66'

Tasman make a substitution with Kershawl Sykes-Martin coming off.

66'

Manawatū sub Tofuka Paongo comes onto the field.

64'

James Tofa departs for Manawatū.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Taniela Filimone goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Hayata Tsujino goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Johnny Lee goes through the gap.

63'

Manawatū sub Reuben Allen comes onto the field.

61'

Rob Harley departs for Manawatū.

61'

Ryan Coxon comes on for Tasman.

59'

Tom Heywood leaves the field.

59'

Sam Coles comes on for Manawatū.

57'

Drew Wild leaves the field.

57'

Jai Tamati comes on for Manawatū.

57'

Jordi Viljoen leaves the field.

57'

Brett Cameron has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Taine Roiri from scoring as they record the try for Manawatū.

57'

Mosese Bason comes on for Manawatū.

55'

Rowan Slater leaves the field.

55'

Hunter Leppien comes on for Tasman.

55'

Lopeti Faifua leaves the field.

55'

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

49'

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

49'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Flyn Yates getting some game time.

49'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou being replaced.

49'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Vernon Bason getting some game time.

49'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Raymond Tuputupu being replaced.

49'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Malakai Hala-Ngatai getting some game time.

49'

Manawatū decide to make a substitution, with Joe Gavigan being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Brett Cameron adds the two points for Manawatū.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Manawatū leads to a try for James Tofa.

48'

Taniela Filimone sets up the try.

48'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Tone Ng Shiu getting some game time.

46'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Ethan Blackadder being replaced.

46'

Manawatū make a substitution with Rowan Slater coming on.

40'

Manawatū make a substitution with Mosese Bason coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Tasman sub Kyren Taumoefolau comes onto the field.

36'

David Havili departs for Tasman.

36'

Fabulous play by Manawatū has led to James Tofa being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

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

30'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Leicester Fainga'anuku as they go over the white wash for a try.

29'

Trouble here as Leicester Fainga'anuku breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as James Tofa breaches the defence.

28'

Mosese Bason comes on.

27'

Rowan Slater comes off.

27'

Conversion

William Havili makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Leicester Fainga'anuku scores from close range.

26'

Trouble here as Leicester Fainga'anuku breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Macca Springer breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

William Havili makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Tasman are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Lopeti Faifua picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lopeti Faifua bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

22'

That's a great try assist by Mitchell Drummond.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Levi Aumua bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Hayata Tsujino took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Levi Aumua took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Fletcher Anderson took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

William Havili has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Tasman pack has powered over for Eli Oudenryn to score the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Rowan Slater goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Tasman Mako v Manawatu 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 8th August 2025, 09:35pm PDT 
  
 Trafalgar Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Jackson Henshaw

Points Flow Chart

Tasman Mako win +32

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Havili

49 - 17

76'

Havili

47 - 17

75'

Havili

42 - 17

73'

Anderson

40 - 17

72'

Brown

68'

35 - 17

Havili

35 - 12

67'

Ng Shiu

33 - 12

66'

Roiri

57'

28 - 12

Cameron

49'

28 - 7

Tofa

48'

28 - 5

Half Time

Havili

28 - 0

30'

Fainga'anuku

26 - 0

29'

Havili

21 - 0

27'

Fainga'anuku

19 - 0

26'

Havili

14 - 0

22'

Faifua

12 - 0

22'

Havili

7 - 0

Oudenryn

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Tasman Mako

86%

Draw

Manawatu

13%

Line Break by Jai Tamati

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Tasman Mako

Manawatu

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Defence Profile

Tasman Mako

Manawatu

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

56%

3-6 secs

22%

35%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

61'

65'

79'

Tasman Mako

Manawatu

Tasman Mako vs Manawatu Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Tasman Mako face off against Manawatu in Bunnings NPC Round 2 on Fri 8th August 2025 at Trafalgar Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 05:35. In South Africa it’s at 06:35 SAST, 16:35 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 14:35 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 21:35 EST on Flo Rugby 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 Manawatu in 6th and Tasman Mako in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Tasman Mako vs Manawatu Squads

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