Tasman Mako

53 - 17

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Taranaki Bulls

Taranaki Bulls vs Tasman Mako

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

80'

A gap opened in the defence and Logan Crowley took full advantage.

80'

Tom Florence has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

78'

Tasman have won 100 rucks so far this game.

76'

Conversion

Tim O'Malley has kicked a conversion.

74'

Jack Grooby sets up the try.

73'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Solomon Alaimalo leads to a try for Tasman.

73'

The defensive line has been broken as Solomon Alaimalo goes through the gap.

73'

What a run here by Tima Faingaanuku as they gets over the gainline!.

72'

Tim O'Malley has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

71'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Will Jordan scores from close range.

70'

Tasman have won 80 rucks so far this game.

69'

Pita Sowakula has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

69'

Mitchell Crosswell has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

69'

Tasman sub Taina Fox-Matamua comes onto the field.

68'

Jed Brown departs for Tasman.

68'

Brayton Northcott-Hill comes on for Taranaki.

67'

Teihorangi Walden leaves the field.

67'

Scott Mellow comes on.

67'

Ricky Riccitelli comes off.

67'

Conversion

The Taranaki supporters go wild as Beaudein Waaka successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

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

66'

Pita Sowakula makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

66'

Fabulous play by Taranaki has led to Seta Tamanivalu being able to wriggle through a gap.

66'

Mike Curry comes on.

62'

Quinten Strange comes off.

62'

Blair Prinsep comes on.

62'

Tyrel Lomax comes off.

62'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Tim O'Malley getting some game time.

62'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Mitch Hunt being replaced.

62'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Mitch Hunt kicks the conversion.

62'

Taranaki make a substitution with Avon Lewis coming on.

61'

Taranaki make a substitution with Latu Vaeno coming off.

61'

Spellbinding play by Levi Aumua is finished off with a try.

61'

Tasman sub Sione Havili Talitui comes onto the field.

60'

Taina Fox-Matamua departs for Tasman.

60'

Alex Nankivell comes on for Tasman.

60'

David Havili leaves the field.

60'

Try

A series of passes by Tasman results in a try for Mitch Hunt.

60'

Trouble here as Mitch Hunt breaches the defence.

60'

Jack Grooby comes on.

60'

Finlay Christie comes off.

60'

Ryan Coxon comes on.

60'

Wyatt Crockett comes off.

60'

Ray Niuia comes on.

60'

Andrew Makalio comes off.

60'

Conversion

Beaudein Waaka adds the two points for Taranaki.

59'

Logan Crowley played a key part in that try.

58'

Try

Great hands by Taranaki leads to a try for Ciarahn Matoe.

58'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ciarahn Matoe bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

58'

Taranaki have won 60 rucks so far this game.

58'

Jed Brown has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

57'

Taranaki have won 40 rucks so far this game.

56'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Kane Thompson getting some game time.

55'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Jarrad Hoeata being replaced.

55'

Conversion

Mitch Hunt does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

52'

Taranaki make a substitution with Jarrod Firth coming on.

52'

Taranaki make a substitution with Reuben O'Neill coming off.

52'

Try

David Havili intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Tasman.

50'

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

50'

The defensive line has been broken as Finlay Christie goes through the gap.

49'

Tasman have won 60 rucks so far this game.

48'

Taranaki sub Logan Crowley comes onto the field.

48'

Brendon Leonard departs for Taranaki.

48'

What a run here by Jarrad Hoeata as they gets over the gainline!.

46'

Taranaki have won 20 rucks so far this game.

46'

Penalty Goal

Mitch Hunt makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

42'

Tima Faingaanuku makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

40'

Tom Florence comes on for Taranaki.

40'

Toa Halafihi leaves the field.

40'

Chris Gawler comes on.

40'

Jared Proffit comes off.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Mitch Hunt makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

38'

That's a great try assist by Finlay Christie.

37'

Try

A stunning solo try from Andrew Makalio.

37'

Fabulous play by Tasman has led to Andrew Makalio being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Ricky Riccitelli has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

37'

Trouble here as Taina Fox-Matamua breaches the defence.

36'

Conversion

Mitch Hunt converts the try.

34'

Finlay Christie sets up the try.

33'

Try

Andrew Makalio scores the try from close range.

33'

Toa Halafihi has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

33'

This is dangerous for the defence as Will Jordan bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

31'

Tasman have won 40 rucks so far this game.

31'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Mitch Hunt as he hooks it left.

30'

Penalty Goal

Beaudein Waaka kicks the penalty.

22'

Conversion

Mitch Hunt has kicked a conversion.

19'

Try

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

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Mitch Hunt took full advantage.

17'

Mitch Hunt steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

16'

The defensive line has been broken as Ethan Blackadder goes through the gap.

14'

Tasman have won 20 rucks so far this game.

14'

Penalty Goal

Mitch Hunt has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Tasman Mako v Taranaki Bulls

Fri 14th September 2018, 12:45am PDT

Points Flow Chart

Tasman Mako win +36

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

O'Malley

53 - 17

74'

Alaimalo

51 - 17

73'

Jordan

46 - 17

70'

Waaka

67'

41 - 17

Thompson

66'

41 - 15

Hunt

41 - 10

62'

Hunt

39 - 10

60'

Waaka

59'

34 - 10

Matoe

58'

34 - 8

Hunt

34 - 3

52'

Havili

32 - 3

50'

Hunt

27 - 3

42'

Half Time

Hunt

24 - 3

38'

Makalio

22 - 3

37'

Hunt

17 - 3

34'

Makalio

15 - 3

33'

Waaka

22'

10 - 3

Hunt

10 - 0

19'

Lomax

8 - 0

18'

Hunt

3 - 0

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Tasman Mako vs Taranaki Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Tasman Mako face off against Taranaki Bulls in Bunnings NPC on Fri 14th September 2018 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:45. In South Africa it’s at 09:45 SAST, 19:45 NZST in New Zealand, 17:45 AEST in Australia and 00:45 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 5 places in the league table with Taranaki Bulls in 2nd and Tasman Mako in 7th 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.