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Keane in a buzz over prospects [Nelson Mail]

KIERAN KEANE: There’s a good feel around the place, the boys have got a spring in their steps, the gym trainers have done a wonderful job

Betham eyes Makos return after breakout year [Stuff]

Peter Betham is hoping to return to play the ITM Cup with Tasman, the team responsible for reinvigorating his Super Rugby career among a Wallabies-laden back division at the Waratahs. "I'm still in negotiations. Hopefully I get a chance to go back," said Betham, of a return to Tasman before the squad crossed the ditch.

Squire comes back from the brink [Nelson Mail]

Tasman flanker's injury nightmare almost over . Squire credits a phone call from Tasman coach Kieran Keane for reigniting the spark. "I got a call from KK and he just said to me, ‘you've had a bit of bad luck but we're here to support you'. He's been really good. "He probably doesn't realise it, but his phone call was probably the thing that got me back up again and going to the gym and still training."

Malneek back in Makos jersey [Nelson Mail]

Robbie Malneek is expected back in Nelson within the next week after he officially agreed to terms with the Tasman union on Friday. According to Tasman chief executive Andrew Flexman, the union was delighted to have the 73-game veteran back on board.

Injury opens door for MacDonald [Stuff]

All of a sudden, Tasman hooker Quentin MacDonald is a key figure for the Blues in Super Rugby. With James Parson's neck complaint keeping him out for the next two weeks and All Blacks veteran Keven Mealamu causing concern after limping off early in the gritty 18-17 win over the Stormers last Friday, MacDonald may be last man standing in the Blues' hooking stocks.

George Stowers signs with Makos [Nelson Mail]

Tasman Rugby Union chief executive Andrew Flexman confirmed the signing of Samoan international No 8 George Stowers yesterday for the upcoming season. Capped 23 times for Samoa and once for the Pacific Islanders, 34-year-old Stowers is with leading Welsh club Ospreys and previously turned out for London Irish.

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  Makos vs. Southland Invercargill 17 August 2013


 
Makos vs. Canterbury Lansdowne Park, Blenheim 24 August 2013
 


 
  Makos vs. Counties Manukau Pukekohe 30 August 2013


 
Makos vs. Otago Trafalgar Park, Nelson 06 September 2013  


 
 
Makos vs. North Harbour North Harbour 13 September 2013  


 

Makos vs. Hawke's Bay Trafalgar Park, Nelson 22 September 2013  


 
 
Makos vs. Northland Whangarei 26 September 2013  


 
Makos vs. Waikato
Trafalgar Park, Nelson 02 October 2013


 
  Makos vs. Taranaki New Plymouth 06 October 2013
 
Makos vs. Manawatu Lansdowne Park, Blenheim 13 October 2013    
               

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16
  Canterbury 10 39
  Auckland 10 37
  Taranaki 10 33
  Waikato 10 29
  Hawkes Bay 10 14
  Wellington 10 39

ITM Championship

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  Manawatu 10  16
  Otago 10  26
  Northland 10 17
  Counties Manukau 10 34
  North Harbour 10 9
  Tasman Makos 10 24
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