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Tasman's second half surge too much for Stags [Peter Jones]

Tuesday October 27, 2020 09:33 AM 0 comments

On Sunday, the Mako needed to get their campaign back on track after being dominated by Auckland the previous week, but found the early going tough against a Stags side intent on mounting punishing defence and breakdown pressure. Consequently the home side, who had the wind at their backs in the first half, led only 7-3 at the break, before romping away after oranges to win 47-10.

Tasman captain Havili shines as Mako thrash Southland 47-10

Monday October 26, 2020 08:36 AM 0 comments

Tasman 47 (Taina Fox-Matamua, David Havili 2, Fetuli Paea 2, Mitch Hunt, Sione Havili tries; Mitch Hunt 4 con, Tim O’Malley 2 con) def Southland 10 (Tony Lamborn try; Greg Dyer pen, con). HT: 7-3

Nelson to host Black Ferns v Barbarians game

Tuesday October 20, 2020 08:43 AM 0 comments

An afternoon match on Saturday November 21 has been scheduled between the Black Ferns and a NZ Barbarians side at Trafalgar Park– the final fixture in a series that has ensured some game time for the defending world champions ahead of their title defence next year.

Auckland is a bridge too far for Mako [Peter Jones]

Tuesday October 20, 2020 08:30 AM 0 comments

"It’s not just the fact they have lost a couple of games up north, it’s the fashion in which they have been beaten that will have the team’s brains trust scratching their collective heads." - Peter Jones

Mako suffer second loss of the season against a rampant Auckland

Monday October 19, 2020 01:37 PM 0 comments

Auckland 31 (Adrian Chote, Marcel Renata, AJ Lam, Tumua Manu, Salesi Rayasi tries, Harry Plummer 2 cons) defeated Tasman 10 (Alex Nankivell, Quentin MacDonald tries)

Auckland crush Tasman to surge to top of Premiership table

Sunday October 18, 2020 09:24 AM 0 comments

Auckland 31 (Adrian Choat, Marcel Renata, AJ Lam, Tumua Manu, Salesi Rayasi tries; Harry Plummer 3 con) defeated Tasman 10 (Alex Nankivell, Quentin MacDonald tries.). HT: 24-0.

Mako quickly return to winner’s circle [Peter Jones]

Tuesday October 13, 2020 08:50 AM 0 comments

Seven days are a long time in sport, especially in a weekly rugby competition. Going from an error-ridden, ill-disciplined performance against Harbour last Sunday to a clinical effort against Bay of Plenty a week later, Tasman underlined how quickly fortunes in our national provincial rugby showpiece can change.

Mako bounce back against Bay of Plenty

Monday October 12, 2020 02:21 PM 0 comments

Tasman 33 (Leicester Faingaanuku 2, Mark Talea, Sione Havili, Blair Prinsep tries, Mitch Hunt 4 cons) def Bay of Plenty 7 (Regan Ware try, Otere Black 1 con)

Reigning champs bounce back to top table after beating BOP

Sunday October 11, 2020 07:42 PM 0 comments

Tasman 33 (Leicester Fainga’anuku 2, Mark Telea, Sione Havili, Blair Prinsep tries; Mitch Hunt 4 con) defeated Bay of Plenty 7 (Regan Ware try; Otere Black con). HT: 12-7

Mako lock in former All Black Isaac Ross

Tuesday October 6, 2020 03:17 PM 0 comments

With 2020 All Black Quinten Strange and last year’s standout Pari Pari Parkinson ruled out of contention through injury, plus local back-up options Antonio Shalfoon and Max Hicks also struggling to shake off injuries, Ross was seen as a handy addition to the squad at a crucial time of the season.