Tasman (National Provincial Championship)
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For the Tasman Rugby governing body and more information about rugby in the Tasman region, see Tasman Rugby Union.
Tasman (often known as the Tasman Mako and formerly Tasman Makos) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, New Zealand. Established in 2006, they play in the National Provincial Championship. They play their home games at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim or Trafalgar Park in Nelson, both in the Tasman region. The team is affiliated with the Crusaders Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are red and blue.
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Union | Tasman Rugby Union | |
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Nickname(s) | Mako | |
Founded | 2006; 18 years ago (2006) | |
Location | Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, New Zealand | |
Ground(s) | Lansdowne Park (Capacity: 15,000) Trafalgar Park (Capacity: 18,000) | |
CEO | Lyndon Bray[1] | |
Coach(es) | Gray Cornelius | |
Captain(s) | Mitch Hunt and Quinten Strange | |
Most appearances | Quentin MacDonald (118) | |
Top scorer | Marty Banks (628) | |
Most tries | Robbie Malneek (25) | |
League(s) | Bunnings NPC | |
2023 | 7th Quarterfinalist | |
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