Tasman Mako

46 - 17

Full Time

Southland Stags

Southland Stags vs Tasman Mako

Events

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It's all over! The referee Ben O'Keeffe has blown their whistle to end the game.

82'

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

82'

Try

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

81'

Maloni Kunawave sets up the try.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taine Robinson bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kasaloma Ahokovi bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

79'

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

72'

Try

A series of passes by Tasman results in a try for Taine Robinson

71'

That's a great try assist by Maloni Kunawave.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and David Havili took full advantage.

71'

Southland make a substitution with Jackson Hughan coming on.

67'

Southland make a substitution with Nic Shearer coming off.

67'

Southland make a substitution with Josh Jennings coming on.

67'

Southland make a substitution with Mika Muliaina coming off.

67'

Tasman make a substitution with Isaiah Malaulau coming on.

67'

Tasman make a substitution with Tom Heywood coming off.

67'

Conversion

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

67'

Try

Great hands by Tasman leads to a try for David Havili

66'

Kyren Taumoefolau sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Kyren Taumoefolau goes through the gap.

66'

Tasman sub David Havili comes onto the field.

64'

Cooper Grant departs for Tasman.

64'

Southland sub Hayata Taniyama comes onto the field.

64'

Willi Gualter departs for Southland.

64'

Tasman sub Tayne Hemopo comes onto the field.

64'

Johnny Lee departs for Tasman.

64'

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

64'

Try

Great hands by Tasman leads to a try for Maloni Kunawave

63'

Spellbinding play by Kyren Taumoefolau is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Kyren Taumoefolau goes through the gap.

62'

Tasman sub Sione Mafi comes onto the field.

60'

Kershawl Sykes-Martin departs for Tasman.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Glen Vaihu goes through the gap.

60'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

A penetrating move by Tasman results in a try for Lopeti Faifua.

58'

William Havili played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by William Havili as they get over the gainline!

58'

Mika Muliaina has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

57'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Fletcher Morgan to score the try.

56'

Nic Shearer played a key part in that try.

56'

Jake Frost comes on.

54'

Hunter Leppien comes off.

54'

Clem Halaholo comes on.

53'

Sam Fischli comes off.

53'

Kasaloma Ahokovi comes on.

53'

Ale Aho comes off.

53'

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

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Wil Thornalley from scoring as they record the try for Tasman.

52'

What a run here by Taine Robinson as they get over the gainline!

51'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Taine Robinson getting some game time.

49'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Timoci Sauira being replaced.

49'

Jay Reihana makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Sef Fa'agase getting some game time.

48'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Paula Latu being replaced.

48'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Shaun Kempton getting some game time.

48'

Southland decide to make a substitution, with Jayden Henderson being replaced.

48'

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

48'

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

48'

Tasman make a substitution with Eli Oudenryn coming on.

42'

Tasman make a substitution with Richie Asiata coming off.

42'

Tasman make a substitution with Wil Thornalley coming on.

40'

Tasman make a substitution with Mason Lund coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Southland has led to Josh Augustine being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

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

34'

Try

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

33'

Maloni Kunawave sets up the try.

33'

Trouble here as Maloni Kunawave breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Timoci Sauira breaches the defence.

25'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with William Havili getting some game time.

22'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Taine Robinson being replaced.

22'

Mika Muliaina takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

22'

Try

Sam Fischli goes on their own for a try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nic Shearer bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jayden Henderson bursts through to advance the Southland attack.

20'

Conversion

Taine Robinson converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Tasman is finished off by Johnny Lee

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Johnny Lee bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

18'

Antonio Shalfoon sets up the try.

18'

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

17'

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

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Nic Shearer took full advantage.

16'

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

14'

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

12'

Taine Robinson comes on for Tasman.

10'

William Havili leaves the field.

10'

Conversion

Mika Muliaina has kicked a conversion.

Try

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

We are underway as the referee Ben O'Keeffe blows their whistle.

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Match Details

  
 Tasman Mako v Southland Stags 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Fri 21st August 2026, 06:05pm PDT 
  
 Trafalgar Park 
  
 RugbyPass TV 
  
 Ben O'Keeffe

Points Flow Chart

Tasman Mako win +29

Time in lead

Mins in lead

33%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Taumoefolau

46 - 17

81'

Robinson

41 - 17

71'

Havili

36 - 17

67'

Havili

34 - 17

66'

Kunawave

29 - 17

63'

Havili

24 - 17

59'

Faifua

22 - 17

58'

Morgan

56'

17 - 17

Thornalley

17 - 12

52'

Half Time

Taumoefolau

12 - 12

33'

Fischli

21'

7 - 12

Robinson

7 - 7

19'

Lee

5 - 7

18'

Muliaina

0 - 7

Shearer

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Tasman Mako

Southland Stags

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Defence Profile

Tasman Mako

Southland Stags

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

39%

47%

3-6 secs

51%

42%

6+ secs

10%

11%

Rucks Won

110

Last 5 Penalties

41'

54'

68'

73'

Tasman Mako

Southland Stags

Tasman Mako vs Southland Stags Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Tasman Mako face off against Southland Stags in Hilux NPC Round 4 on Fri 21st August 2026 at Trafalgar Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 02:05. In South Africa it’s at 03:05 SAST, 13:05 NZST on TVNZ+ in New Zealand, 11:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 18:05 EST on RugbyPass TV 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 8 places in the league table with Southland Stags in 5th and Tasman Mako in 13th as such Southland Stags are favourites on paper.

Tasman Mako vs Southland Stags Squads

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