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4 Mako named for All Blacks June series

Sunday May 20, 2018 10:19 AM 0 comments

Debutantes Jordan Taufua & Shannon Frizell join current All Blacks Liam Squire (# 1151) & Tim Perry (# 1162) in the 33 man squad named to play France.

Strong chance for local coach to replace Leon MacDonald

Friday May 18, 2018 12:41 PM 0 comments

A replacement for departing Tasman Mako head coach Leon MacDonald could be confirmed by the end of next week – and the union believes they have a good man for the job.

Shane Christie brings curtain down on one career, starts another

Monday May 14, 2018 04:14 PM 0 comments

Former Tasman Mako, Highlander and Maori All Black Shane Christie is set to kick-start his coaching career as he draws a close to his playing career. Christie has been side-lined since having concussion issues during 2016 and officially retired after receiving a medical report last week.

Mako Crusaders visit Blenheim schools

Thursday May 10, 2018 02:51 PM 0 comments

Crusaders flags were flying high at two Marlborough schools today as Quinten Strange and Andrew Makalio, along with Matt Todd, visited the top of the south as part of the Crusaders’ regional partnership with Christchurch-based civil construction company Isaac Construction.

Mako staff share HP advice with Melbourne's sporting giants

Monday April 9, 2018 09:52 AM 0 comments

Head coach Leon MacDonald, assistant coach Shane Christie, chief executive Tony Lewis and commercial manager Les Edwards spent five days in Melbourne last week to gain insights into the commercial, administrative and high-performance coaching operations from three of the city's big sporting brands.