Southland Stags

38 - 55

Full Time

Tasman Mako

Southland Stags vs Tasman Mako

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

79'

Try

Southland are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Michael Manson picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Manson bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

78'

Dan Hollinshead curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

What a kick! Michael Manson takes full advantage to score for Southland.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Michael Manson took full advantage.

73'

Isaac Te Tamaki played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Faletoi Peni took full advantage.

73'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Lopeti Faifua getting some game time.

72'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Sione Havili Talitui being replaced.

72'

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'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Hunter Fahey getting some game time.

70'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Sexton being replaced.

70'

Conversion

William Havili has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Macca Springer leads to a try for Tasman

69'

That's a great try assist by Eli Oudenryn.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Eli Oudenryn took full advantage.

69'

Southland make a substitution with Shaun Kempton coming on.

65'

Southland make a substitution with Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa coming off.

65'

Southland make a substitution with Jackson Hughan coming on.

65'

Southland make a substitution with Nic Shearer coming off.

65'

Tasman sub Will Thornalley comes onto the field.

64'

Jay Renton departs for Tasman.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Tone Ng Shiu goes through the gap.

63'

Southland sub Nathan Va'atausili comes onto the field.

61'

Caleb Karangaroa departs for Southland.

61'

Conversion

The Southland supporters go wild as Dan Hollinshead successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Southland are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Caleb Karangaroa touching down.

60'

Spellbinding play by Nic Shearer is finished off with a try.

60'

Eli Oudenryn comes on for Tasman.

58'

Tomasi Maka leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Ryan Coxon from scoring as they record the try for Tasman.

57'

Quinn Harrison-Jones comes on for Tasman.

56'

Sam Matenga leaves the field.

56'

Cooper Grant comes on.

53'

Levi Aumua comes off.

53'

What a run here by Nic Shearer as they get over the gainline!

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Dan Hollinshead kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

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

49'

Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Dan Hollinshead getting some game time.

47'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Mika Muliaina being replaced.

47'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Jack Taylor getting some game time.

47'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Nic Souchon being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Mika Muliaina adds the two points for Southland.

47'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Michael Manson from scoring that try!

46'

Michael Manson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Faletoi Peni is finished off with a try.

46'

Southland make a substitution with Paula Latu coming on.

43'

Southland make a substitution with Morgan Mitchell coming off.

43'

Michael Manson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Michael Manson being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Tasman make a substitution with Jack Gray coming on.

40'

Tasman make a substitution with David Havili coming off.

40'

Southland make a substitution with Scott Gregory coming on.

40'

Southland make a substitution with Brad Kooman coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

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

41'

Try

Incisive passing by Tasman is finished off by Kyren Taumoefolau, as they goes over for the try.

40'

William Havili played a key part in that try.

40'

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

37'

Try

What an effort there by Kyren Taumoefolau as they score the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by William Havili.

36'

Trouble here as Faletoi Peni breaches the defence.

32'

Conversion

William Havili makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

David Havili goes on their own for a try.

24'

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

24'

Conversion

William Havili makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

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

20'

That's a great try assist by David Havili.

20'

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

20'

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

17'

Try

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

16'

Jay Renton sets up the try.

16'

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

16'

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

15'

Conversion

Mika Muliaina converts the try.

13'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa leads to a try for Southland

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa took full advantage.

12'

Tasman sub Antonio Shalfoon comes onto the field.

10'

Hunter Leppien departs for Tasman.

10'

Conversion

William Havili has kicked a conversion.

Try

Tasman are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tomasi Maka touching down.

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

Try

Great hands by Tasman leads to a try for Tomasi Maka

Levi Aumua sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Levi Aumua goes through the gap.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Southland Stags v Tasman Mako 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Fri 26th September 2025, 12:10am PDT 
  
 Invercargill Rugby Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Fraser Hannon

Points Flow Chart

Tasman Mako win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

68%

Possession Last 10 min

32%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Manson

38 - 55

78'

Manson

33 - 55

73'

Havili

70'

28 - 55

Springer

69'

28 - 53

Hollinshead

28 - 48

61'

Karangaroa

26 - 48

60'

Havili

58'

21 - 48

Coxon

57'

21 - 46

Hollinshead

21 - 41

50'

Latu

19 - 41

49'

Muliaina

14 - 41

47'

Manson

12 - 41

46'

Half Time

Taumoefolau

40'

7 - 41

Taumoefolau

36'

7 - 36

Havili

25'

7 - 31

Havili

24'

7 - 29

Havili

21'

7 - 24

Taumoefolau

20'

7 - 22

Havili

16'

7 - 17

Muliaina

7 - 12

13'

Tupou Ta'eiloa

5 - 12

12'

Havili

0 - 12

Maka

0 - 10

Maka

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Southland Stags

14%

Draw

Tasman Mako

85%

Ruck-Won by Jack Gray

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Southland Stags

Tasman Mako

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Defence Profile

Southland Stags

Tasman Mako

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

67%

3-6 secs

32%

22%

6+ secs

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

41'

49'

55'

56'

64'

Southland Stags

Tasman Mako

Southland Stags vs Tasman Mako Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Southland Stags face off against Tasman Mako in Bunnings NPC Round 9 on Fri 26th September 2025 at Invercargill Rugby Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:10 and is broadcast on Sky Sports. In South Africa it’s at 09:10 SAST on SuperSport, 19:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 17:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 00:10 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Tasman Mako in 6th and Southland Stags in 13th as such Tasman Mako are favourites on paper.

Southland Stags vs Tasman Mako Squads

The official squads for Southland Stags 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.