Tasman secured a 50-35 victory over Counties Manukau in their Bunnings NPC clash on 16 August 2026, extending their historical dominance in this fixture.
The result aligned with both teams’ recent trajectories heading into the match. Tasman arrived with two wins from their last three matches, demonstrating the fluctuating form that has characterized their campaign. Their victory continued their strong record against Counties Manukau, improving their head-to-head advantage to five wins from six meetings between the sides.
Counties Manukau’s defeat represented their fourth consecutive loss, a concerning run that leaves them searching for answers. The 15-point margin highlighted the gap between the teams on the day, with Tasman’s attacking output of 50 points proving decisive despite Counties Manukau managing a respectable 35 points of their own.
The win reinforced Tasman’s historical superiority in this matchup, with Counties Manukau having secured just one victory across their six encounters. For the home side, breaking their losing streak will require significant improvement as the NPC season progresses.