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Mako finally get job done against Taniwha

Tuesday October 8, 2019 08:12 a.m. 0 comments

Tasman 52 (Te Ahiwaru Crikidaveta, Will Jordan 2, Sione Havili, Jamie Spowart, Wyatt Crockett, Tim O'Malley tries, Mitch Hunt 6 cons) defeated Northland 6 (Jack Debreczeni 2 pens). HT: 19-6

Tasman women move to quarterfinals

Tuesday October 8, 2019 07:30 a.m. 0 comments

Northland 35 defeated Tasman 29 (Rebecca Kersten 2, Hayley Hutana 2, Wai Greig tries, Hutana 2 con). HT: 13-5.

Mitch Hunt and Will Jordan shine in big win over Northland

Monday October 7, 2019 05:10 p.m. 0 comments

Tasman have continued their superb season with a 52-6 demolition of Northland at Trafalgar Park. After a slow start the Mako exploded to life in the 26th minute when Will Jordan finished off a classy break by Highlanders-bound Mitch Hunt – and it wasn't the last time those two names were mentioned.

Opinion: Defensive effort has Mako bound for Blenheim

Sunday September 29, 2019 05:13 p.m. 2 comments

After struggling over the past fortnight to recapture the attacking rhythm and defensive energy they brought to their first five games it was refreshing to see a resurgence in both areas, but particularly without the ball in hand. The in-your-face, energised defensive attitude that set the likes of Canterbury, Wellington, Taranaki and Counties Manukau on their heels was back last night … with a vengeance.

Tasman make it eight from eight

Saturday September 28, 2019 06:52 a.m. 0 comments

Tasman 40 (Andrew Makalio, Ethan Blackadder 2, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Finlay Christie, Hugh Roach tries, Mitch Hunt 5 con) defeated Auckland 0. HT: 19-0

Tui too strong for Tasman Mako women

Saturday September 28, 2019 05:30 a.m. 1 comment

Hawke’s Bay Tui 55 defeated Tasman Mako 5 (Sydnee Wilkins). HT: 27-5.

Opinion: Tasman’s ‘sparkies’ ignite second half revival

Monday September 23, 2019 09:13 a.m. 0 comments

They call them the “Sparkies”. These are the Tasman bench players whose role it is to come onto the paddock, usually around the 60-minute mark, and add spark to the Mako’s game.

Mako remain unbeaten after holding off a gallant Waikato.

Sunday September 22, 2019 08:35 a.m. 0 comments

Tasman 35 (Hugh Roach, David Havili, Ethan Blackadder, Wyatt Crockett tries, Tim O’Malley 1 cons, 1 pen; D. Havili 2 cons, 1 pen) defeated Waikato 26 (Sullivan 2, O’Donnell tries; Sweeney cons, Smith 3 pens). HT: 23-15

Tasman women well beaten by Otago

Saturday September 21, 2019 05:00 p.m. 0 comments

A final quarter meltdown dented a strong performance from the Tasman women’s rugby team who were beaten 58-15 by Otago Spirit in their Farah Palmer Cup match in Oamaru on Saturday.

Quin Strange relishes Mako momentum

Thursday September 19, 2019 03:40 p.m. 0 comments

Despite Tasman reeling off six straight wins to open their 2019 Mitre 10 Cup season, Mako vice-captain Quinten Strange says there is no problem keeping the players’ feet firmly on the ground. The Nelson College product, a Mako since 2016 and a Crusader since 2017, said while expectation and hype surrounding the team had increased as the wins stacked up, the feeling in camp was no different.