Tasman Mako

29 - 42

Full Time

Taranaki Bulls

Taranaki Bulls vs Tasman Mako

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Ethan Reti comes on.

76'

Daniel Rona comes off.

76'

Campbell Parata comes on.

76'

William Havili comes off.

76'

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

72'

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

72'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Taranaki results in a try for Adam Lennox

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Adam Lennox took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Daniel Rona.

71'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Jayden Sa getting some game time.

70'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Arese Poliko being replaced.

70'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Jackson Morgan getting some game time.

70'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Jesse Parete being replaced.

70'

Conversion

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

69'

Try

David Havili scores an interception try.

69'

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

69'

Taranaki sub Adam Lennox comes onto the field.

64'

Vereniki Tikoisolomone departs for Taranaki.

64'

Tasman sub Hunter Leppien comes onto the field.

61'

Tim Sail departs for Tasman.

61'

Taranaki sub Meihana Grindlay comes onto the field.

61'

Ethan Reti departs for Taranaki.

61'

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

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Stephen Perofeta goes through the gap.

59'

Lavengamonu Moli comes on for Tasman.

58'

Ryan Coxon leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

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

56'

Ricky Riccitelli comes on.

54'

Bradley Slater comes off.

54'

Logan Crowley comes on.

54'

Adam Lennox comes off.

54'

Jonathan Lee comes on.

54'

Fletcher Anderson comes off.

54'

JJ Pokai comes on.

54'

Mitch O'Neill comes off.

54'

Michael Bent comes on.

54'

Reuben O'Neill comes off.

54'

Nic Sauira comes on.

53'

Jack Gray comes off.

53'

Jone Tiko comes on.

52'

Sam Matenga comes off.

52'

Vereniki Tikoisolomone comes on.

51'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens comes off.

51'

Josh Jacomb has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Taranaki results in a try for Daniel Rona.

50'

Kini Naholo sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Kaylum Boshier as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb adds the two points for Taranaki.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Taranaki leads to a try for Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.

48'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Josh Jacomb sets up the try.

48'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Noah Hotham getting some game time.

46'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Christie being replaced.

46'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens getting some game time.

45'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Vereniki Tikoisolomone being replaced.

45'

Conversion

William Havili adds the two points for Tasman.

44'

Try

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

43'

Fabulous play by Tasman has led to Kyren Taumoefolau being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Taranaki sub Stephen Perofeta comes onto the field.

40'

Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens departs for Taranaki.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Josh Jacomb kicks the penalty.

40'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Josh Jacomb being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by William Havili as it drops short of the posts.

37'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Jack Gray to score the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Tasman has led to Jack Gray being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by William Havili.

36'

Trouble here as Fletcher Anderson breaches the defence.

28'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Josh Jacomb kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb converts the try.

19'

Try

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

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Loft bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Vereniki Tikoisolomone took full advantage.

15'

Penalty Goal

Josh Jacomb makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

Penalty Goal

William Havili makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Taranaki leads to a try for Daniel Rona

The defensive line has been broken as Daniel Rona goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Ethan Reti.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Tasman Mako v Taranaki Bulls 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 5th October 2024, 08:05pm CDT 
  
 Trafalgar Park

Points Flow Chart

Taranaki Bulls win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

96%

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jacomb

72'

29 - 42

Lennox

71'

29 - 40

Havili

29 - 35

69'

Havili

27 - 35

69'

Havili

22 - 35

57'

Coxon

20 - 35

56'

Rona

50'

15 - 35

Jacomb

49'

15 - 30

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

48'

15 - 28

Havili

15 - 23

44'

Sail

13 - 23

43'

Half Time

Jacomb

40'

8 - 23

Gray

8 - 20

36'

Jacomb

27'

3 - 20

Jacomb

19'

3 - 17

Loft

18'

3 - 15

Jacomb

14'

3 - 10

Havili

3 - 7

10'

Jacomb

0 - 7

Rona

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Tasman Mako

65%

Draw

Taranaki Bulls

34%

Ruck-Won by Stephen Perofeta

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Tasman Mako

Taranaki Bulls

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Defence Profile

Tasman Mako

Taranaki Bulls

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

75%

59%

3-6 secs

19%

27%

6+ secs

14%

107

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

46'

54'

60'

62'

66'

Tasman Mako

Taranaki Bulls

Tasman Mako vs Taranaki Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Tasman Mako face off against Taranaki Bulls in Hilux NPC Round 9 on Sat 5th October 2024 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 in the US.

Taranaki Bulls won the last encounter but Taranaki Bulls are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Taranaki Bulls in 2nd and Tasman Mako in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Tasman Mako vs Taranaki Bulls Squads

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