Established in 2006, they play in the National Provincial Championship.

The team is affiliated with the Crusaders Super Rugby franchise.

Their home playing colours are red and blue.

The Tasman Mako squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is:[2][3] Props Hookers Locks Loose forwards Halfbacks (scrum-halves) First five-eighths (fly-halves) Midfielders (centres) Outside backs Tasman have been overall Champions twice, winning the title in 2019 and 2020.

Their full list of honours include:[11][12] Players named in the 2024 Tasman Mako squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad for any side participating in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.