Another penalty to Taranaki, this one is on the 22m. Rei looks to add another three.

Ngatai gains great ground as he drove through the Tasman defence.

Another penalty to Taranaki. They will look to find touch up the field.

Penalty against Tasman, as the chaser was taken out off the ball. Taranaki look to get the first points of the day. Codey Rei lines it up.

Some early handbags in the game. The intensity is there.

Tasman with a penalty on their own 10m line. Touch found just in front of the Taranaki 10m line.

Early line out for Taranaki. They attempt an interesting variation, but the attempted grubber finds touch.

Taranaki get the game going.

Time to mark the occasion of the Premiership Final with the national anthem, God Defend New Zealand, then it is time to get started.

ITM Premiership Final. Taranaki vs Tasman. Both teams feature in the final for the first time today. This is especially impressive for Tasman, as it is their first season in the Premiership. Taranaki snatched a last grasp victory against Tasman on the league. Tasman looked to have it in the bag, but they decided to search for a bonus point, but Naholo made a 60m break to grab a 31-30 victory. Expect another close encounter. Kick off is just moments away. Follow all the thrills and spills on Ultimate Rugby. Enjoy the game.