Taranaki Bulls

34 - 18

Full Time

Tasman Mako

Taranaki Bulls vs Tasman Mako

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Michael Curry bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Setaleki Baker bursts through to advance the Tasman attack.

79'

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

78'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Bradley Slater getting some game time.

73'

Taranaki decide to make a substitution, with Pita Gus Sowakula being replaced.

73'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Setaleki Baker getting some game time.

73'

Tasman decide to make a substitution, with Max Hicks being replaced.

73'

Taine Robinson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

70'

Try

Max Hicks scores the try from close range.

70'

That's a great try assist by Louie Chapman.

70'

Tasman make a substitution with Michael Curry coming on.

68'

Tasman make a substitution with Quinten Strange coming off.

68'

Taranaki sub Fiti Sa comes onto the field.

64'

Tom Franklin departs for Taranaki.

64'

Taranaki sub Donald Brighouse comes onto the field.

64'

Jared Proffit departs for Taranaki.

64'

Taranaki sub Liam Blyde comes onto the field.

64'

Adam Lennox departs for Taranaki.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Taine Robinson goes through the gap.

62'

Tasman sub Louie Chapman comes onto the field.

60'

Noah Hotham departs for Tasman.

60'

Quentin MacDonald comes on for Tasman.

57'

Feleti Kaitu'u leaves the field.

57'

Ryan Coxon comes on for Tasman.

57'

Kershawl Sykes-Martin leaves the field.

57'

Michael Bent comes on for Taranaki.

55'

Reuben O'Neill leaves the field.

55'

Heiden Bedwell-Curtis comes on for Taranaki.

55'

Josh Lord leaves the field.

55'

Ricky Riccitelli comes on for Taranaki.

55'

Bradley Slater leaves the field.

55'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Taranaki.

54'

Yellow Card

Alex Nankivell (Tasman) is shown a yellow card

54'

What a run here by Daniel Rona as they get over the gainline!

54'

Tomasi Alosio comes on.

54'

Macca Springer comes off.

54'

Luca Inch comes on.

52'

Samuel Matenga comes off.

52'

Conversion

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

52'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Tom Florence from scoring as they record the try for Taranaki.

51'

Daniel Rona makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Taine Robinson steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

45'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb adds the two points for Taranaki.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens from scoring that try!

42'

Fabulous play by Tasman has led to Alex Nankivell being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Tasman make a substitution with Colm Hogan coming on.

40'

Tasman make a substitution with Levi Aumua coming off.

40'

Taranaki sub Jayson Potroz comes onto the field.

40'

Matt McKenzie departs for Taranaki.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'

Penalty Goal

Josh Jacomb has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Penalty Goal

The Tasman supporters go wild as Taine Robinson successfully kicks the penalty goal.

33'

Josh Jacomb has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

32'

Daniel Rona comes on.

29'

Kini Naholo comes off.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Taine Robinson kicks the penalty goal.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Jacomb bursts through to advance the Taranaki attack.

24'

Penalty Goal

Josh Jacomb does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

Conversion

Taine Robinson converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by Tasman results in a try for Timoci Tavatavanawai

14'

Spellbinding play by Mitch Hunt is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Macca Springer took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Josh Jacomb converts the try.

11'

Try

Vereniki Tikoisolomone scores an interception try.

10'

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

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Anton Segner goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Taranaki Bulls v Tasman Mako 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Fri 6th October 2023, 11:05pm PDT 
  
 Yarrow Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Taranaki Bulls win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

69%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

93%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Hicks

70'

34 - 18

Penalty Try

34 - 13

54'

Nankivell

54'

27 - 13

Jacomb

27 - 13

52'

Florence

25 - 13

51'

Jacomb

20 - 13

43'

Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens

18 - 13

42'

Half Time

Jacomb

13 - 13

39'

Robinson

33'

10 - 13

Robinson

29'

10 - 10

Jacomb

10 - 7

19'

Robinson

16'

7 - 7

Tavatavanawai

14'

7 - 5

Jacomb

7 - 0

11'

Tikoisolomone

5 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Taranaki Bulls

Tasman Mako

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Defence Profile

Taranaki Bulls

Tasman Mako

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

65%

3-6 secs

42%

25%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

114

Taranaki Bulls vs Tasman Mako Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Taranaki Bulls face off against Tasman Mako in Bunnings NPC Quarter Final on Fri 6th October 2023 at Yarrow Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 07:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 23:05 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 5 places in the league table with Tasman Mako in 2nd and Taranaki Bulls in 7th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Taranaki Bulls vs Tasman Mako Squads

The official squads for Taranaki Bulls 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.