And there goes the final whistle, as in the end Tasman run out winners by 18 points to nine. Despite the scoreline this was as tight a contest as they come, with Tasman only really getting out in front with 10 minutes remaining on the clock. They come out of this titanic struggle as the new league leaders, leapfrogging their opponents who slip into second. Thanks for following the action here on Ultimate Rugby, check back soon for match highlights!

Just over five minutes to go here, and barring a miracle for the visitors, Tasman have this game sealed and with it top spot in the championship standings. Hawkes Bay currently in possession on half way.

TRY TASMAN! The pressure finally tells for the home side, as number 8 Squire crashes over after what must have been 5 minutes of attack from Tasman. Guyton adds the extras, and that could well be the score that settles this one.

In the final quarter of this game, and it could still go either way. One point splits the sides, and although Tasman have more of the ball, the Hawkes Bay defence is looking very solid.

Good period of pressure from the visitors leads to another ruck infringment from Tasman. West slots the easy penalty, reclaiming the lead for his side. Low scoring as it might be, this is an immensly hard fought battle.

Great start to the second half for the home side, as Marshall knocks over another penalty to give his side the lead for the first time in the game. With the strong breeze at their backs they will be difficult to catch.

TRY TASMAN! And what a time to score, on the stroke of half time. The Makos captain crashes over after a swift move downfield from the home side, finishing in the corner. Marshall cant convert from out wide, with the half time whistle about to go.

Coming up to half time, and its hard to see which way this one will go. Hawkes bay have undoubtedly enjoyed a better half but will find the going alot tougher with this wind against them in the second.

The TMO deems punches from both Eaton and Ainsley were worthy of yellows, so both players are in the bin for 10 minutes. As a result Haekes Bay get another penalty and West makes no mistake this time, putting his side six points up.

Things kicking off now at Trafalgar Park, punches thrown from both sides and were upstairs to the TMO to check it