2016 Mitre 10 Cup

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The 2016 Mitre 10 Cup season was the eleventh season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on August 18, when North Harbour hosted Counties Manukau. It involved the top fourteen rugby unions of New Zealand. For sponsorship reasons, the competition was known as the Mitre 10 Cup and it was the first season under the lead sponsor. The winner of the Championship, North Harbour was promoted to the Premiership, the seventh placed Premiership team, Hawke's Bay was relegated to the Championship.

CountriesNew Zealand New Zealand
Date18 August – 29 October
ChampionsCanterbury
Runners-upTasman
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2016 Mitre 10 Cup season
CountriesNew Zealand New Zealand
Date18 August – 29 October
ChampionsCanterbury
Runners-upTasman
PromotedNorth Harbour
RelegatedHawke's Bay
Matches played76
Tries scored497
(average 6.5 per match)
Top point scorerMarty Banks (Tasman)
161 points
Top try scorerRieko Ioane (Auckland)
10 tries
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Format

The Mitre 10 Cup standings were sorted by a competition points system. Four points were awarded to the winning team, a draw equaled two points, whilst a loss amounted to zero points. Unions could also win their side a respectable bonus point. To receive a bonus point, they must have scored four tries or more or lose by seven or fewer points or less.[1] Each team was placed on their total points received. If necessary of a tiebreaker, when two or more teams finish on equal points, the union who defeated the other in a head-to-head got placed higher. In case of a draw between them, the side with the biggest points differential margin got rights to be ranked above. If they were tied on points difference, it was then decided by a highest scored try count or a coin toss.[2] This seeding format was implemented since the beginning of the 2006 competition.

The competition included a promotion-relegation process with the winner of the Championship receiving automatic promotion to the Premiership, replacing the seventh-placed team in the Premiership which was relegated to the Championship for the following year. The regular season consisted of two types of matches. The internal division matches were when each team played the other six unions in their division once, home or away. The cross-division matches were when each team played four teams from the other division, thus missing out on three teams, each from the opposite division. Each union played home or away games against teams from the other division, making a total of ten competition games for each union.[3] The finals format allowed the top four teams from each division move on to the semi-finals. The top two division winners, based on table points, received a home semi-final. In the first round of the finals, the semi-finals, the second division winner hosted the third division winner, and the first division winner hosted the fourth division winner. The final was hosted by the top remaining seed.[4]

Standings

Source: Mitre 10 Cup standings 2016[5]

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Standings progression

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Premiership
Team W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9
Auckland 0
(7th)		 5
(5th)		 10
(4th)		 16
(2nd)		 17
(5th)		 22
(4th)		 27
(3rd)		 28
(4th)		 30
(6th)
Canterbury 5
(1st)		 10
(1st)		 15
(1st)		 20
(1st)		 21
(1st)		 26
(1st)		 35
(1st)		 40
(1st)		 40
(1st)
Counties Manukau 1
(4th)		 6
(4th)		 11
(2nd)		 12
(5th)		 19
(3rd)		 24
(3rd)		 25
(4th)		 29
(3rd)		 34
(4th)
Hawke's Bay 1
(6th)		 2
(7th)		 2
(7th)		 3
(7th)		 8
(7th)		 10
(7th)		 14
(7th)		 14
(7th)		 15
(7th)
Taranaki 4
(2nd)		 9
(2nd)		 10
(3rd)		 14
(4th)		 20
(2nd)		 25
(2nd)		 27
(2nd)		 32
(2nd)		 37
(2nd)
Tasman 4
(3rd)		 4
(6th)		 8
(6th)		 9
(6th)		 13
(6th)		 18
(6th)		 22
(5th)		 27
(5th)		 34
(3rd)
Waikato 1
(5th)		 6
(3rd)		 10
(5th)		 15
(3rd)		 17
(4th)		 18
(5th)		 20
(6th)		 25
(6th)		 30
(5th)
Championship
Team W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9
Bay of Plenty 0
(6th)		 2
(5th)		 4
(5th)		 9
(4th)		 9
(4th)		 12
(5th)		 13
(5th)		 18
(5th)		 23
(4th)
Manawatu 5
(3rd)		 10
(2nd)		 10
(2nd)		 11
(3rd)		 15
(3rd)		 15
(3rd)		 15
(4th)		 22
(3rd)		 23
(5th)
North Harbour 4
(4th)		 4
(4th)		 5
(4th)		 9
(5th)		 9
(5th)		 14
(4th)		 19
(3rd)		 19
(4th)		 26
(3rd)
Northland 2
(5th)		 2
(7th)		 4
(6th)		 4
(6th)		 4
(6th)		 4
(7th)		 9
(6th)		 10
(7th)		 11
(6th)
Otago 5
(1st)		 10
(1st)		 20
(1st)		 24
(1st)		 28
(1st)		 29
(1st)		 29
(1st)		 30
(1st)		 34
(1st)
Southland 0
(7th)		 2
(6th)		 2
(7th)		 2
(7th)		 2
(7th)		 6
(6th)		 6
(7th)		 11
(6th)		 11
(7th)
Wellington 5
(2nd)		 5
(3rd)		 9
(3rd)		 13
(2nd)		 18
(2nd)		 23
(2nd)		 28
(2nd)		 30
(2nd)		 32
(2nd)

The table above shows a team's progression throughout the season.
For each week, their cumulative points total is shown with the overall division log position in brackets.
Key: Win Draw Loss Bye
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Regular season

The 2016 Mitre 10 Cup played across nine weeks with every team playing one Wednesday night fixture in a double-up round where they played twice that week. The competition started on Thursday, August 18, with North Harbour taking on Counties Manukau at QBE Stadium. Hawke's Bay hosted Wellington and Auckland versus Canterbury, in two repeat matchups of last year's finalists.[6]

Week 1

18 August 2016
19:35 NZST
North Harbour20–17Counties Manukau
Try: Afa Fa'atau 3'
Michael Little 56'
Con: Matt Vaega (1/1) 4'
Bryn Gatland (1/1) 57'
Pen: Matt Vaega (1/1) 38'
Bryn Gatland (1/1) 54'		ReportTry: Jordan Taufua 26'
Sione Faletau 73'
Con: Piers Francis (2/2) 26', 74'
Pen: Joe Reynolds (1/2) 12'
Piers Francis (0/1)
Cards: Sam Vaka Yellow card 33'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Shane McDermott
19 August 2016
19:35 NZST
Northland27–34Manawatu
Try: Michael Faleafa (2) 27', 35'
Warren Dunn 32'
Jack Ram 59'
Con: Peter Breen (2/4) 28', 36'
Pen: Peter Breen (1/1) 66'		ReportTry: Ngani Laumape 10'
Heiden Bedwell-Curtis 21'
Ambrose Curtis 70'
Jason Emery 76'
Con: Sam Malcolm (2/2) 11', 22'
Otere Black (2/2) 71', 77'
Pen: Sam Malcolm (2/3) 17', 41'
Cards: Hamish Northcott Yellow card 27'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Angus Mabey
20 August 2016
14:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty22–30Taranaki
Try: Lalakai Foketi 56'
Te Rangi Fraser 61'
Joe Tupe 70'
Con: Kelly Haimona (2/3) 62', 71'
Pen: Luke Campbell (1/1) 73'
Kelly Haimona (0/1)		ReportTry: Johnny Fa'auli 11'
Bernie Hall 32'
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi 52'
Con: Marty McKenzie (3/3) 12', 33', 53'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (3/3) 59', 65', 75'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Michael Lash
20 August 2016
17:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay26–36Wellington
Try: Billy Ropiha 19'
Fa'alemiga Selesele 37'
Geoffrey Cridge 71'
Ryan Tongia 75'
Con: Ihaia West (3/4) 38', 72', 76'
Pen: Ihaia West (0/1)		ReportTry: Alex Fidow 33'
Jackson Garden-Bachop 46'
Galu Taufale 62'
Joe Hill 66'
Greg Foe 73'
Con: Jason Woodward (1/1) 34'
Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/4) 63', 67', 74'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/2) 41'
Jason Woodward (0/1)
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Brett Johnson
20 August 2016
19:35 NZST
Canterbury43–3Auckland
Try: Richie Mo'unga 8'
Ben Funnell 28'
Johnny McNicholl (2) 32', 42'
Reed Prinsep 38'
Nathan Vella 57'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (4/5) 9', 29', 33', 43'
Ben Volavola (1/1) 58'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (1/2) 21'		ReportPen: Simon Hickey (1/1) 35'
Cards: Melani Nanai Yellow card 32'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Mike Fraser
21 August 2016
14:35 NZST
Southland17–40Otago
Try: Jaye Thompson-Te Muunu 50'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (0/1)
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (4/4) 12', 22', 28', 31'		ReportTry: Dillon Hunt 38'
Teihorangi Walden (2) 45', 61'
Michael Collins 53'
Josh Walden 77'
Con: Fletcher Smith (3/4) 54', 62', 78'
Scott Eade (0/1)
Pen: Fletcher Smith (3/3) 67', 69', 71'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
21 August 2016
16:35 NZST
Tasman24–19Waikato
Try: Finlay Christie 47'
Alex Ainley 75'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (1/2) 48'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (4/5) 7', 35', 40', 80'		ReportTry: Jordan Trainor 32'
Con: Damian McKenzie (1/1) 33'
Pen: Damian McKenzie (4/4) 28', 51', 62', 71'
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Kane McBride

Week 2

25 August 2016
19:35 NZST
Otago44–21Wellington
Try: Matt Faddes 9'
Tom Franklin 18'
Sam Anderson-Heather 23'
Jack Wilson 32'
Michael Collins 48'
Con: Fletcher Smith (5/5) 10', 19', 24', 33', 49'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (2/4) 71', 76'
Scott Eade (1/1) 78'		ReportTry: Wes Goosen 43'
Shaun Treeby 59'
Matt Proctor 65'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/3) 44', 60', 66'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Nick Briant
26 August 2016
17:45 NZST
Manawatu34–31Southland
Try: Callum Gibbins 5'
Ngani Laumape (3) 19', 28', 48'
Con: Otere Black (4/4) 6', 20', 29', 49'
Pen: Otere Black (2/2) 13', 81'		ReportTry: Mikaele Mafi 43'
Junior Ngaluafe 45'
Wharenui Hawera 55'
Bill Fukofuka 77'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (4/4) 44', 46', 56', 78'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (1/1) 62'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Cameron Stone
26 August 2016
19:45 NZST
Auckland37–15Northland
Try: Pryor Collier 13'
Kurt Eklund 26'
Steven Luatua (2) 58', 62'
Vince Aso 74'
Con: Simon Hickey (3/5) 14', 63', 75'
Pen: Simon Hickey (2/3) 5', 46'		ReportTry: Josh Larsen 37'
Jone Macilai-Tori 69'
Con: Peter Breen (1/2) 70'
Pen: Peter Breen (1/1) 3'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 2,400
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
27 August 2016
14:35 NZST
RS – Waikato26–15North Harbour
Try: Isaac Boss 1'
Loni Uhila 4'
Nathaniel Apa 18'
Epalahame Faiva 66'
Con: Jordan Trainor (3/4) 2', 19', 67'		ReportTry: Michael Little 29'
Bryn Hall 45'
Con: Bryn Gatland (1/2) 30'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (1/3) 33'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Mike Fraser
27 August 2016
16:35 NZST
Taranaki55–28Hawke's Bay
Try: Mitchell Crosswell 39'
Iopu Iopu-Aso 47'
Rhys Marshall 51'
Manasa Mataele 56'
Marty McKenzie 64'
Declan O'Donnell 75'
Trinity Spooner-Neera 80'
Con: Marty McKenzie (7/7) 40', 48', 52', 57', 65', 76', 80'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/3) 32', 69'		ReportTry: Jonah Lowe 6'
Ash Dixon 18'
Ihaia West 61'
Geoffrey Cridge 71'
Con: Ihaia West (4/4) 7', 19', 62', 72'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
28 August 2016
14:35 NZST
Canterbury45–14Tasman
Try: Jordie Barrett 17'
Dominic Bird 60'
Nathan Vella 67'
Jack Goodhue 70'
Inga Finau 80'
Con: Jordie Barrett (4/5) 18', 68', 71', 80'
Pen: Jordie Barrett (4/4) 8', 23', 34', 50'		ReportTry: Tima Fainga'anuku 52'
Con: Marty Banks (0/1)
Pen: Marty Banks (3/3) 11', 13', 29'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Shane McDermott
28 August 2016
16:35 NZST
Counties Manukau39–34Bay of Plenty
Try: Jordan Taufua 32'
Viliame Rarasea 45'
Penalty try 51'
Sione Molia 55'
Sherwin Stowers 58'
Con: Piers Francis (4/5) 46', 52', 56', 59'
Pen: Piers Francis (2/2) 10', 16'		ReportTry: Monty Ioane (2) 6', 78'
Hugh Blake 19'
James O'Reilly 67'
Regan Ware 74'
Con: Kelly Haimona (1/2) 20'
Te Aihe Toma (2/3) 68', 75'
Pen: Kelly Haimona (1/1) 2'
Cards: Monty Ioane Yellow card 51'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Paul Williams

Week 3

31 August 2016
19:35 NZST
Otago33–28Northland
Try: Naulia Dawai 6'
Jack Wilson (2) 39', 46'
Matt Faddes 72'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/3) 47'
Scott Eade (1/1) 73'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (3/3) 15', 26', 34'		ReportTry: Matthew Matich 27'
Shane Neville 43'
Jone Macilai-Tori 78'
Con: Peter Breen (2/3) 44', 79'
Pen: Peter Breen (3/4) 12', 19', 65'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Richard Kelly
1 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay20–48Counties Manukau
Try: Robbie Fruean 19'
Ryan Tongia 66'
Con: Ihaia West (2/2) 20', 67'
Pen: Ihaia West (2/3) 15', 37'		ReportTry: Luteru Laulala 7'
Sam Vaka 23'
Jordan Taufua (2) 28', 70'
Sione Fifita 75'
Con: Piers Francis (4/5) 8', 29', 71', 76'
Pen: Piers Francis (4/4) 42', 48', 51', 63'
Drop: Piers Francis (1/1) 3'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Nick Briant
2 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Southland16–51Auckland
Try: Jimmy Cowan 64'
Con: Jaye Thompson-Te Muunu (1/1) 65'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (3/3) 7', 36', 47'
Cards: Kieran Moffat Yellow card 55'
Lima Sopoaga Yellow card 59'		ReportTry: Rieko Ioane (2) 41', 75'
Joe Ravouvou 60'
Patrick Tuipulotu 70'
Pryor Collier 72'
Kurt Eklund 79'
Con: Simon Hickey (5/5) 42', 61', 71', 73', 76'
Jono Hickey (1/1) 80'
Pen: Simon Hickey (3/4) 17', 24', 30'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Kane McBride
3 September 2016
14:35 NZST
Tasman25–20Taranaki
Try: Kieron Fonotia 57'
Con: Marty Banks (1/1) 58'
Pen: Marty Banks (6/6) 9', 26', 44', 52', 67', 74'		ReportTry: Seta Tamanivalu 34'
Beaudein Waaka 49'
Con: Marty McKenzie (2/2) 35', 50'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/3) 11', 23'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
3 September 2016
17:35 NZST
Wellington21–17North Harbour
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (7/7) 22', 31', 40', 44', 53', 59', 64'ReportTry: Matt McGahan 17'
Brandon Nansen 49'
Con: Matt Vaega (2/2) 18', 50'
Pen: Matt Vaega (1/2) 2'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 3,696
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
3 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Northland34–52Canterbury
Try: Josh Goodhue (3) 25', 48', 52'
Howard Sililoto 67'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (4/4) 26', 49', 53', 68'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 10', 31'		ReportTry: Marshall Suckling (2) 2', 22'
George Bridge (2) 4', 34'
Johnny McNicholl 8'
Jack Goodhue 39'
Matt Todd 50'
Jordie Barrett 60'
Con: Ben Volavola (2/7) 23', 51'
Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 61'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 73'
Jordie Barrett (1/1) 76'
Cards: Lee Roy Atalifo Yellow card 74'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Brett Johnson
4 September 2016
14:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty32–33Otago
Try: Lalakai Foketi (3) 8', 20', 66'
Siegfried Fisiihoi 34'
Con: Kelly Haimona (3/4) 9', 21', 35'
Pen: Kelly Haimona (2/3) 12', 60'		ReportTry: Michael Collins 5'
Mitchell Scott 15'
Naulia Dawai 31'
Lee Allan 56'
Con: Scott Eade (2/3) 6', 32'
Fletcher Smith (0/1)
Pen: Scott Eade (0/1)
Fletcher Smith (2/2) 52', 71'
Drop: Scott Eade (1/1) 46'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Cameron Stone
4 September 2016
16:35 NZST
RS – Waikato19–10Manawatu
Try: Willis Halaholo 55'
Con: Damian McKenzie (1/1) 56'
Pen: Damian McKenzie (4/7) 14', 35', 40', 60'		ReportTry: Ambrose Curtis 24'
Con: Otere Black (1/1) 25'
Pen: Otere Black (1/2) 39'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Paul Williams

Week 4

7 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay24–25Auckland
Try: Ihaia West 13'
Mark Abbott 58'
Con: Ihaia West (1/2) 59'
Pen: Ihaia West (4/5) 8', 38', 71', 77'		ReportTry: Greg Pleasants-Tate 69'
Vince Aso 74'
Con: Simon Hickey (0/2)
Pen: Simon Hickey (5/6) 25', 43', 54', 62', 78'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Paul Williams
8 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Taranaki30–14Southland
Try: Sean Wainui 7'
Ben Matwijow 44'
Lachlan Boshier 66'
Con: Marty McKenzie (3/3) 8', 45', 67'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (3/3) 30', 38', 54'		ReportTry: Jason Rutledge 72'
Con: Greg Dyer (0/1)
Pen: Greg Dyer (3/4) 9', 15', 40'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Brett Johnson
9 September 2016
17:45 NZST
Bay of Plenty52–25Northland
Try: Jesse Parete (2) 6', 35'
Terrence Hepetema 30'
Joe Tupe (2) 41', 58'
Penalty try 44'
Isaac Te Aute 68'
Te Rangi Fraser 71'
Con: Kelly Haimona (5/7) 7', 31', 42', 45', 59'
Te Aihe Toma (1/1) 72'		ReportTry: Waisea Lawebuka (2) 21', 50'
Matt Talaese 77'
Con: Peter Breen (1/2) 51'
Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 78'
Pen: Peter Breen (2/2) 9', 28'
Cards: Tom Robinson Yellow card 33'
Shane Neville Yellow card 46'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Angus Mabey
9 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Counties Manukau27–28Wellington
Try: Luteru Laulala (2) 29', 37'
Kalolo Tuiloma 56'
Con: Piers Francis (3/3) 30', 38', 57'
Pen: Piers Francis (2/3) 13', 49'		ReportTry: Leni Apisai (2) 10', 51'
Jackson Garden-Bachop 66'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/3) 52', 67'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/5) 22', 35', 80'
Cards: Isaia Walker-Leawere Yellow card 28'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Michael Lash
10 September 2016
14:35 NZST
North Harbour29–25Manawatu
Try: Matt Duffie 2'
Tevita Li 17'
Michael Little 33'
Con: Bryn Gatland (1/3) 34'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (4/4) 43', 55', 63', 66'		ReportTry: Ngani Laumape (2) 4', 27'
Chris Eves 49'
Con: Otere Black (2/3) 28', 50'
Pen: Otere Black (2/3) 59', 74'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: James Doleman
10 September 2016
16:35 NZST
Otago30–27Tasman
Try: Paul Grant 4'
Craig Millar 12'
Naulia Dawai 37'
Con: Fletcher Smith (3/3) 5', 13', 38'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (3/3) 47', 63', 72'
Cards: Jonathan Ruru Yellow card 30'		ReportTry: Alex Nankivell 22'
David Havili 28'
Shane Christie 40'
Con: Marty Banks (3/3) 23', 29', 40'
Pen: Marty Banks (2/3) 16', 34'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Mike Fraser
11 September 2016
14:35 NZST
Canterbury63–7Hawke's Bay
Try: George Bridge 5'
Scott Barrett 39'
Dominic Bird 44'
Ben Funnell 53'
Nathan Earle 66'
Rob Thompson (2) 68', 76'
Jordie Barrett 72'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (4/4) 6', 40', 45', 54'
Ben Volavola (0/1)
Jordie Barrett (3/3) 69', 73', 77'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (3/3) 2', 21', 27'		ReportTry: Jonah Lowe 24'
Con: Ihaia West (1/1) 25'
Cards: Jonah Lowe Yellow card 30'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Richard Kelly
11 September 2016
16:35 NZST
Auckland32–35Waikato
Try: Blake Gibson (2) 31', 74'
Greg Pleasants-Tate 35'
Patrick Tuipulotu 77'
Con: Simon Hickey (3/4) 32', 75', 77'
Pen: Simon Hickey (2/2) 40', 50'		ReportTry: Loni Uhila 4'
Sevu Reece 15'
Epalahame Faiva 55'
Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara (2) 65', 71'
Con: Damian McKenzie (2/5) 5', 66'
Pen: Damian McKenzie (2/3) 13', 53'
Cards: Loni Uhila Yellow card 28'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe

Week 5

14 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Counties Manukau29–30Taranaki
Try: Sione Molia 8'
Jordan Taufua 42'
Sherwin Stowers 45'
Richard Judd 67'
Con: Piers Francis (1/1) 9'
Joe Reynolds (2/3) 43', 68'
Pen: Joe Reynolds (1/3) 74'		ReportTry: Sean Wainui 2'
Stephen Perofeta 38'
Mitchell Crosswell 71'
Con: Marty McKenzie (3/3) 3', 39', 72'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (3/4) 22', 30', 76'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
15 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Southland29–43Hawke's Bay
Try: Peni Ravai 58'
Tauasosi Tuimavave 75'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (1/1) 59'
Tauasosi Tuimavave (1/1) 76'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (5/5) 3', 22', 36', 40', 49'
Cards: Mikaele Mafi Yellow card 38'		ReportTry: Brad Weber 12'
Ash Dixon 41'
Mathew Skipwith-Garland 44'
Mason Emerson 64'
Tony Lamborn 69'
Ihaia West 72'
Con: Ihaia West (4/4) 13', 65', 70', 73'
Tiaan Falcon (1/2) 45'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/3) 39'
Cards: Ihaia West Yellow card 40'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Glen Jackson
16 September 2016
17:45 NZST
Tasman33–23Northland
Try: Tevita Koloamatangi 23'
Quinten Strange 33'
Shannon Frizell 62'
Con: Marty Banks (3/3) 24', 34', 63'
Pen: Marty Banks (4/4) 26', 28', 74', 79'		ReportTry: Matthew Matich 38'
Kara Pryor 65'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 39', 66'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (3/3) 44', 47', 52'
Cards: Howard Sililoto Yellow card 79'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
16 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Wellington24–10Bay of Plenty
Try: Reggie Goodes (2) 14', 44'
Peter Umaga-Jensen 17'
Wes Goosen 23'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/4) 18', 45'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (0/1)		ReportTry: Terrence Hepetema 54'
Con: Daniel Hollinshead (1/1) 55'
Pen: Luke Campbell (1/1) 21'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 1,713
Referee: James Doleman
17 September 2016
14:35 NZST
Otago24–13North Harbour
Try: Craig Millar 12'
Sam Anderson-Heather 45'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/2) 46'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (4/4) 4', 10', 21', 55'		ReportTry: Matt Vaega 28'
Con: Bryn Gatland (1/1) 29'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (2/3) 8', 36'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Kane McBride
17 September 2016
16:35 NZST
Manawatu19–13Canterbury
Try: Jackson Hemopo 77'
Con: Otere Black (1/1) 78'
Pen: Otere Black (4/4) 9', 31', 39', 65'		ReportTry: George Bridge 60'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 61'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/3) 17', 28'
Cards: Luke Whitelock Yellow card 47'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Paul Williams
18 September 2016
14:35 NZST
Auckland26–30Counties Manukau
Try: Greg Pleasants-Tate 59'
Latiume Fosita 74'
Con: Simon Hickey (2/2) 60', 75'
Pen: Simon Hickey (4/4) 37', 40', 48', 66'		ReportTry: Viliame Rarasea 17'
Gafatasi Su'a 27'
Sione Fifita 52'
Augustine Pulu 78'
Con: Piers Francis (2/4) 18', 79'
Pen: Piers Francis (2/4) 6', 69'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 3,400
Referee: Shane McDermott
18 September 2016
16:35 NZST
RS – Waikato20–20Taranaki
Try: Sevu Reece (2) 39', 42'
Tyler Campbell 65'
Con: Sam Christie (1/3) 43'
Pen: Sam Christie (1/1) 73'
Cards: Tawera Kerr-Barlow Yellow card 7'		ReportTry: Johnny Fa'auli 28'
Toa Halafihi (2) 45', 58'
Con: Marty McKenzie (1/3) 45'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/1) 11'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe

Week 6

21 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Southland20–16Bay of Plenty
Try: James Schrader 48'
Jimmy Cowan 55'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (2/2) 49', 56'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (2/3) 3', 71'		ReportTry: Aidan Ross 17'
Joe Tupe 35'
Con: Kelly Haimona (0/1)
Daniel Hollinshead (0/1)
Pen: Kelly Haimona (1/2) 1'
Daniel Hollinshead (1/2) 60'
Cards: Solomona Sakalia Yellow card 70'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
22 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Northland21–29Wellington
Try: Solomon Alaimalo 24'
Matthew Matich 59'
Shane Neville 69'
Con: Peter Breen (3/3) 25', 60', 70'
Pen: Peter Breen (0/1)
Cards: Kara Pryor Yellow card 42'		ReportTry: Hoani Matenga 3'
Asafo Aumua (3) 13', 46', 51'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/4) 4', 14', 52'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/1) 8'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Mike Fraser
23 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Counties Manukau35–26Waikato
Try: Kalolo Tuiloma (3) 3', 11', 17'
Gafatasi Su'a 43'
Sione Fifita 63'
Con: Piers Francis (2/5) 4', 18'
Pen: Piers Francis (2/2) 34', 61'		ReportTry: Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara 25'
Brad Tucker 54'
Steven Misa 68'
Jason Robertson 75'
Con: Sam Christie (1/2) 55'
Jason Robertson (2/2) 69', 76'
Pen: Sam Christie (0/1)
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Cameron Stone
24 September 2016
14:35 NZST
Canterbury45–34Otago
Try: Alex Hodgman 10'
Rob Thompson 25'
Nathan Earle 30'
Billy Harmon 34'
Johnny McNicholl 42'
David McDuling 47'
Nathan Vella 75'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (5/7) 11', 26', 43', 48', 76'		ReportTry: Fa'asiu Fuatai 40'
Teihorangi Walden 60'
Paul Grant 72'
Naulia Dawai 80'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/1) 40'
Scott Eade (3/3) 61', 73', 80'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (2/2) 14', 28'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
24 September 2016
17:35 NZST
Taranaki30–19Manawatu
Try: Reuben O'Neill 13'
Kylem O'Donnell 25'
Latu Vaeno 67'
Rhys Marshall 74'
Con: Marty McKenzie (2/4) 14', 75'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/4) 36', 78'		ReportTry: Ambrose Curtis 34'
Con: Otere Black (1/1) 35'
Pen: Otere Black (4/4) 2', 9', 40', 68'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Brett Johnson
24 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay29–36Tasman
Try: Trent Boswell-Wakefield 15'
Tony Lamborn 65'
Jason Long 70'
Jonah Lowe 77'
Con: Ihaia West (2/3) 66', 71'
Jonah Lowe (1/1) 78'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) 26'
Cards: Ash Dixon Yellow card 60'		ReportTry: Tima Fainga'anuku 9'
Pete Samu 20'
Kieron Fonotia 31'
Marty Banks 54'
Caleb Makene 75'
Con: Marty Banks (4/5) 10', 21', 32', 55'
Pen: Marty Banks (1/2) 6'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Angus Mabey
25 September 2016
14:35 NZST
North Harbour35–14Southland
Try: Tevita Li (2) 33', 80'
Gerard Cowley-Tuioti 54'
Chris Vui 75'
Con: Bryn Gatland (2/2) 34', 55'
Matt McGahan (1/2) 76'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (3/3) 10', 20', 25'		ReportTry: Peni Ravai 72'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (0/1)
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (3/4) 6', 28', 36'
Cards: Jimmy Cowan Yellow card 14'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Richard Kelly
25 September 2016
16:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty38–44Auckland
Try: Shahn Eru 3'
Teddy Stanaway (2) 11', 76'
Joe Tupe (3) 29', 57', 69'
Con: Kelly Haimona (2/3) 4', 30'
Daniel Hollinshead (2/3) 58', 70'
Pen: Kelly Haimona (0/2)		ReportTry: Rieko Ioane (3) 22', 40', 53'
Lolagi Visinia 34'
Simon Hickey 48'
Melani Nanai 71'
Con: Simon Hickey (4/5) 23', 40', 49', 54'
Latiume Fosita (0/1)
Pen: Simon Hickey (2/2) 5', 20'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Kane McBride

Week 7

28 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Waikato23–29Canterbury – RS
Try: Jordan Manihera 13'
Whetu Douglas 28'
Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara 66'
Con: Jordan Trainor (1/3) 29'
Pen: Jordan Trainor (2/2) 44', 51'		ReportTry: Ben Funnell 22'
Johnny McNicholl 31'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 23', 32'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 10', 18'
Jordie Barrett (3/3) 62', 70', 76'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Nick Briant
29 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Tasman15–10Counties Manukau
Pen: Marty Banks (5/8) 14', 18', 25', 37', 71'ReportTry: Jimmy Tupou 28'
Con: Piers Francis (1/1) 29'
Pen: Piers Francis (1/2) 40'
Luteru Laulala (0/1)
Cards: Augustine Pulu Yellow card 31'
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
30 September 2016
19:35 NZST
Wellington60–21Southland
Try: Vaea Fifita 16'
Greg Foe 22'
Matt Proctor 31'
Wes Goosen 33'
Jason Woodward 38'
Malo Tuitama (2) 51', 70'
Asafo Aumua 61'
Galu Taufale 64'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (6/9) 17', 23', 32', 34', 39', 65'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/1) 14'		ReportTry: Jahvis Wallace 9'
Wharenui Hawera 28'
Keanu Kahukura 80'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (2/2) 10', 29'
Greg Dyer (1/1) 80'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (0/1)
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 2,243
Referee: Kane McBride
1 October 2016
14:35 NZST
North Harbour44–34Bay of Plenty
Try: Chris Vui 30'
Tevita Li (2) 36', 43'
Matt Vaega 49'
Nic Mayhew 55'
Matt Duffie 63'
Con: Bryn Gatland (4/6) 31', 37', 56', 64'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (2/3) 4', 14'		ReportTry: Teddy Stanaway 18'
Monty Ioane 45'
Henry Stowers 59'
Joe Royal 68'
Jesse Parete 75'
Con: Daniel Hollinshead (3/5) 19', 46', 76'
Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (1/2) 9'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
1 October 2016
17:35 NZST
Manawatu21–30Hawke's Bay
Try: Travis Taylor (2) 27', 54'
Timothy Cadwallader 69'
Con: Otere Black (0/3)
Pen: Otere Black (2/4) 9', 13'		ReportTry: Mark Abbott 51'
Robbie Fruean 66'
Con: Ihaia West (1/2) 52'
Pen: Ihaia West (6/6) 39', 44', 48', 58', 64', 77'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Michael Lash
1 October 2016
19:35 NZST
Auckland54–17Otago
Try: Rieko Ioane (3) 9', 46', 74'
Taleni Seu 22'
Lolagi Visinia 30'
Melani Nanai 36'
Simon Hickey 42'
Con: Simon Hickey (5/7) 10', 23', 43', 47', 75'
Pen: Simon Hickey (3/3) 28', 49', 60'		ReportTry: Donald Brighouse 39'
Jonah Aoina 79'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/1) 40'
Scott Eade (1/1) 80'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (1/1) 13'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 3,700
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
2 October 2016
14:35 NZST
Taranaki34–39Canterbury
Try: Rhys Marshall 26'
Iopu Iopu-Aso 38'
Stephen Perofeta 73'
Toa Halafihi 79'
Con: Marty McKenzie (1/2) 27'
Stephen Perofeta (0/2)
Pen: Marty McKenzie (4/4) 4', 12', 57', 60'
Cards: Mitchell Brown Yellow card 37'		ReportTry: Jack Stratton 17'
Luke Whitelock (2) 30', 66'
Jordie Barrett 46'
Richie Mo'unga 69'
Con: Jordie Barrett (4/5) 18', 31', 47', 67'
Pen: Jordie Barrett (2/2) 22', 77'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Glen Jackson
2 October 2016
16:35 NZST
Northland48–27Waikato
Try: Jordan Hyland 6'
Phil Kite 17'
Matthew Matich 30'
Jone Macilai-Tori 39'
Daniel Hawkins 77'
Con: Peter Breen (4/5) 18', 31', 40', 78'
Pen: Peter Breen (5/5) 11', 21', 56', 65', 69'		ReportTry: Jordan Trainor 35'
Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara 42'
Sefo Kautai 51'
Whetu Douglas 73'
Con: Jordan Trainor (2/4) 43', 52'
Pen: Jordan Trainor (1/1) 15'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Shane McDermott

Week 8

5 October 2016
19:35 NZST
Manawatu50–28Wellington
Try: Jason Emery (2) 10', 55'
Antonio Kiri Kiri (4) 22', 35', 43', 73'
Chris Eves 46'
Callum Gibbins 65'
Con: Otere Black (5/8) 23', 44', 56', 66', 74'		ReportTry: Wes Goosen 17'
Hoani Matenga 52'
Jason Woodward 61'
Galu Taufale 77'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (4/4) 18', 53', 62', 78'
Cards: Sam Lousi Yellow card 71'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Richard Kelly
6 October 2016
19:35 NZST
Auckland31–49Tasman
Try: Scott Scrafton 18'
Pryor Collier 23'
Lolagi Visinia (2) 33', 50'
Con: Simon Hickey (4/4) 19', 23', 33', 51'
Pen: Simon Hickey (1/2) 39'		ReportTry: Pete Samu 9'
Tim Perry 31'
David Havili 43'
Quinten Strange 70'
Con: Marty Banks (4/4) 10', 32', 44', 71'
Pen: Marty Banks (6/6) 3', 28', 40', 52', 56', 80'
David Havili (1/1) 60'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 2,400
Referee: Glen Jackson
7 October 2016
19:35 NZST
RS – Canterbury47–18North Harbour
Try: Tom Sanders 10'
George Bridge 18'
Jack Goodhue 56'
Richie Mo'unga 66'
Nathan Vella 68'
Jack Stratton 80'
Con: Jordie Barrett (3/4) 19', 57', 67'
Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 69'
Johnny McNicholl (0/1)
Pen: Jordie Barrett (3/3) 4', 46', 50'		ReportTry: Matt Vaega 7'
Sione Mafileo 27'
Con: Bryn Gatland (1/2) 28'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (2/2) 32', 43'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
8 October 2016
14:35 NZST
Southland39–31Northland
Try: James Schrader (2) 5', 73'
Michael Molloy 22'
Phil Hadler 58'
Tauasosi Tuimavave 70'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (2/3) 6', 59'
Greg Dyer (2/2) 71', 74'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (1/2) 42'
Drop: Jimmy Cowan (1/1) 55'		Try: Phil Kite 12'
Peter Breen 27'
Shane Neville 53'
Aorangi Stokes 78'
Jone Macilai-Tori 80'
Con: Peter Breen (3/5) 28', 54', 79'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: James Doleman
8 October 2016
17:35 NZST
Otago14–16Counties Manukau
Try: Craig Millar 18'
Naulia Dawai 52'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) 19', 53'		ReportTry: Jimmy Tupou 12'
Con: Piers Francis (1/1) 13'
Pen: Piers Francis (1/4) 36'
Joe Reynolds (2/2) 67', 80'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Nick Briant
8 October 2016
19:35 NZST
Waikato46–22Hawke's Bay
Try: Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara (2) 6', 70'
Willis Halaholo 27'
Tau Koloamatangi 36'
Jordan Trainor 54'
Jason Robertson 77'
Con: Jordan Trainor (5/6) 7', 28', 37', 55', 78'
Pen: Jordan Trainor (2/2) 19', 40'
Cards: Tevita Taufuʻi Yellow card 44'		ReportTry: Penalty try 45'
Tony Lamborn 58'
Mason Emerson 63'
Con: Ihaia West (2/3) 46', 64'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) 23'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
9 October 2016
14:35 NZST
Wellington31–54Taranaki
Try: Alex Fidow 60'
Joe Hill 66'
James Blackwell 77'
Mark Reddish 80'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (4/4) 61', 67', 78', 80'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/1) 5'		ReportTry: Iopu Iopu-Aso 10'
Stephen Perofeta (3) 27', 57', 73'
Toa Halafihi 43'
Seta Tamanivalu 52'
Jackson Ormond 63'
Con: Marty McKenzie (4/5) 11', 28', 44', 58'
Stephen Perofeta (1/2) 74'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (3/3) 17', 36', 50'
Cards: Jared Proffit Yellow card 59'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 3,150
Referee: Angus Mabey
9 October 2016
16:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty38–33Manawatu
Try: Aidan Ross 13'
Jesse Parete 38'
Te Aihe Toma 54'
Henry Stowers 60'
Shahn Eru 67'
Con: Daniel Hollinshead (5/5) 14', 39', 55', 61', 68'
Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (1/1) 80'
Cards: Culum Retallick Yellow card 23'		ReportTry: Penalty try 22'
Jason Emery 27'
Jamie Booth 44'
Ambrose Curtis 65'
Heiden Bedwell-Curtis 76'
Con: Otere Black (4/5) 23', 28', 45', 66'
Pen: Otere Black (0/1)
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Cameron Stone

Week 9

12 October 2016
19:35 NZST
North Harbour27–27Tasman
Try: Matt McGahan 17'
Matt Vaega 54'
Adrian Smith 69'
Con: Bryn Gatland (3/3) 18', 55', 70'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (2/3) 7', 39'		ReportTry: David Havili 13'
Andrew Makalio 63'
Shannon Frizell 75'
Con: Marty Banks (3/3) 14', 64', 76'
Pen: Marty Banks (2/3) 33', 40'
Cards: Kieron Fonotia Yellow card 53'
Ethan Blackadder Yellow card 68'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Kane McBride
13 October 2016
19:35 NZST
Taranaki35–32Auckland
Try: Marty McKenzie 18'
Seta Tamanivalu 36'
Rhys Marshall 52'
Ben Matwijow 68'
Toa Halafihi 79'
Con: Marty McKenzie (2/5) 69', 80'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/2) 26', 61'
Cards: Kylem O'Donnell Yellow card 71'		ReportTry: Melani Nanai 4'
Rieko Ioane (2) 12', 39'
Penalty try 72'
Con: Simon Hickey (3/4) 13', 40', 73'
Pen: Simon Hickey (2/2) 48', 67'
Cards: Scott Scrafton Yellow card 57'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Shane McDermott
14 October 2016
19:35 NZST
Manawatu14–21Otago
Try: Ngani Laumape 26'
Jamie Booth 71'
Con: Otere Black (2/2) 27', 72'		ReportTry: Tony Ensor 9'
Matt Faddes 12'
Adam Knight 35'
Con: Scott Eade (0/3)
Pen: Scott Eade (1/2) 30'
Fletcher Smith (1/1) 62'
Cards: Joshua Dickson Yellow card 23'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Glen Jackson
15 October 2016
14:35 NZST
Counties Manukau33–21Canterbury
Try: Toni Pulu (2) 31', 62'
Pauliasi Manu 48'
Cardiff Vaega 65'
Richard Judd 72'
Con: Piers Francis (1/1) 32'
Luteru Laulala (3/4) 49', 63'
Cards: Sione Fifita Yellow card 44'		ReportTry: Daniel Lienert-Brown 52'
Nathan Earle 79'
Con: Jordie Barrett (1/2) 53'
Pen: Jordie Barrett (3/3) 25', 24', 46'
Cards: Ben Funnell Yellow card 30'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Mike Fraser
15 October 2016
17:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay24–26Bay of Plenty
Try: Brad Weber 30'
Jonah Lowe (2) 77', 79'
Con: Ihaia West (3/3) 31', 78', 79'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) 35'		ReportTry: Te Aihe Toma 25'
Lalakai Foketi 43'
Solomona Sakalia 51'
Penalty try 72'
Con: Daniel Hollinshead (3/4) 26', 52', 73'
Cards: Henry Stowers Yellow card 76'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Paul Williams
15 October 2016
19:35 NZST
Wellington24–28Waikato
Try: Vaea Fifita 15'
Hoani Matenga 19'
Reggie Goodes 28'
Asafo Aumua 62'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/4) 20', 63'
Cards: Tomasi Palu Yellow card 56'		ReportTry: Adam Burn 9'
Jordan Manihera 39'
Sevu Reece 71'
Stephen Donald 76'
Con: Damian McKenzie (4/4) 10', 40', 72', 77'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 1,980
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
16 October 2016
14:35 NZST
Tasman56–0Southland
Try: Pete Samu 8'
Andrew Makalio 14'
James Lowe 25'
Viliami Lolohea 47'
Jesse MacDonald 56'
Alex Nankivell 60'
Alex Ainley 66'
Caleb Makene 80'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (5/5) 9', 15', 26', 48', 57'
Tim O'Malley (3/3) 61', 67', 80'		Report
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Angus Mabey
16 October 2016
16:35 NZST
Northland28–44North Harbour
Try: Epineri Uluiviti 2'
Ross Wright 61'
Solomon Alaimalo 70'
Waisea Lawebuka 78'
Con: Peter Breen (4/4) 3', 62', 71', 79'
Cards: Daniel Hawkins Yellow card 26'		ReportTry: Matt Duffie (2) 10', 33'
Tevita Li 27'
Michael Little 36'
Connor Collett 52'
Karl Tu'inukuafe 72'
Con: Bryn Gatland (3/5) 11', 34', 37'
Matt McGahan (1/1) 73'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (2/3) 8', 12'
Cards: Afa Fa'atau Yellow card 70'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Nick Briant

Play-offs

Semi-finals

Championship

21 October 2016
19:35 NZST
Otago27–20Bay of Plenty
Try: Franklin 6' c
Dawai 21' c
Lentjes 41' c
Con: Smith (3/3) 7', 22', 42'
Pen: Smith (1/2) 57'
Eade (1/1) 71'
Cards: Franklin Yellow card 62'		ReportTry: Foketi 46' c
Hepetema 76' c
Con: Hollinshead (1/1) 46'
Toma (1/1) 77'
Pen: Hollinshead (1/1) 4', 19'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
22 October 2016
14:35 NZST
Wellington37–40North Harbour
Try: Apisai 11' c
Goosen 25' m
Hill 58' m
Aumua 66' c
Rangihuna 80' c
Con: Garden-Bachop (3/5) 12', 68', 80'
Pen: Garden-Bachop (2/2) 19', 22'		ReportTry: Li 4' c
Preston 40' c
Mayhew 41' c
Hilton-Jones 70' c
Con: Gatland (4/4) 5', 40', 42', 71'
Pen: Gatland (4/5) 3', 14', 50', 76'
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 2,528
Referee: Paul Williams

Premiership

23 October 2016
14:05 NZST
Canterbury22–7Counties Manukau
Try: Funnell 22' c
Barrett 37' c
Stratton 68' m
Con: Barrett (2/3) 23', 38'
Pen: Barrett (1/1) 1'		ReportTry: Taufua 61' c
Con: Laulala (1/1) 62'
Pen: Laulala (0/1)
AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
23 October 2016
16:35 NZST
Taranaki29–41Tasman
Try: Tamanivalu 3' m
Fa'auli 31' c
Tahuriorangi 50' c
O'Donnell 64' m
Crosswell 71' m
Con: McKenzie (2/5) 32', 51'		ReportTry: Geldenhuys 19' c
Nankivell 35' c
Hunt 37' c
Guyton 46' c
Banks 79' c
Con: Banks (5/5) 20', 36', 38', 47', 80'
Pen: Banks (2/2) 14', 54'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Mike Fraser

Finals

Championship

28 October 2016
19:35 NZST
Otago14–17North Harbour
Try: Fuatai 1' c
Franklin 47' c
Con: Smith (2/2) 2', 49'
Pen: Eade (0/2)		ReportTry: Little 17' m
Con: Gatland (0/1)
Pen: Gatland (3/4) 28', 42', 40'
Drop: Gatland (1/1) 79'
Cards: Preston Yellow card 14'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Nick Briant

Premiership

29 October 2016
19:35 NZST
Canterbury43–27Tasman
Try: McDuling 1' m
Earle 5' c
Mo'unga (2) 24' c, 59' c
Thompson 45' c
Harmon 68' c
Con: Barrett (5/6) 6', 25', 46', 60', 69'
Pen: Barrett (1/3) 30'		ReportTry: Frizell 19' c
Guyton 55' c
MacDonald 62' c
Con: Banks (3/3) 20', 56', 63'
Pen: Banks (2/2) 9', 17'
AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Referee: Glen Jackson
FB15Johnny McNicholl
RW14Nathan EarleYellow card 10'downward-facing red arrow 74'
OC13Jordie Barrett
IC12Rob Thompsondownward-facing red arrow 70'
LW11George Bridge
FH10Richie Mo'unga
SH9Ere Enaridownward-facing red arrow 61'
N88Luke Whitelock (c)
OF7Tom Sandersdownward-facing red arrow 74'
BF6Reed Prinsepdownward-facing red arrow 60'upward-facing green arrow 76'
RL5Dominic Bird
LL4David McDuling
TP3Siate Tokolahidownward-facing red arrow 71'
HK2Ben Funnelldownward-facing red arrow 63'upward-facing green arrow 74'
LP1Daniel Lienert-Browndownward-facing red arrow 49'
Replacements:
HK16Nathan Vellaupward-facing green arrow 63'downward-facing red arrow 74'
PR17Alex Hodgmanupward-facing green arrow 49'
PR18Oliver Jagerupward-facing green arrow 71'
FL19Jed Brownupward-facing green arrow 74'
FL20Billy Harmonupward-facing green arrow 60'downward-facing red arrow 76'
SH21Jack Strattonupward-facing green arrow 61'
CE22Inga Finauupward-facing green arrow 70'
FB23Ben Volavolaupward-facing green arrow 74'
FB15Mitchell Hunt
RW14Viliami Lolohea
OC13Kieron Fonotiadownward-facing red arrow 42'
IC12Alex Nankivell
LW11James Lowe
FH10Marty Banksdownward-facing red arrow 69'
SH9Billy Guytondownward-facing red arrow 63'
N88Pete Samudownward-facing red arrow 71'
OF7Shane Christie (c)
BF6Shannon Frizell
RL5Quinten Strangedownward-facing red arrow 57'
LL4Alex AinleyYellow card 40'
TP3Ross Geldenhuysdownward-facing red arrow 47'
HK2Andrew Makaliodownward-facing red arrow 61'
LP1Tim Perrydownward-facing red arrow 47'
Replacements:
HK16Jesse MacDonaldupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR17Kane Hamesupward-facing green arrow 47'
PR18Siosiua Halanukonukaupward-facing green arrow 47'
LK19Pari Pari Parkinsonupward-facing green arrow 57'
FL20Ethan Blackadderupward-facing green arrow 71'
SH21Finlay Christieupward-facing green arrow 63'
CE22David Haviliupward-facing green arrow 42'
FB23Caleb Makeneupward-facing green arrow 69'

Statistics

Leading point scorers

More information No., Player ...
No.PlayerTeamPointsAverageDetails
1Marty BanksTasman16116.102 T, 26 C, 33 P, 0 D
2Marty McKenzieTaranaki14513.182 T, 30 C, 25 P, 0 D
3Simon HickeyAuckland14314.302 T, 29 C, 25 P, 0 D
4Bryn GatlandNorth Harbour12310.250 T, 21 C, 26 P, 1 D
5Jordie BarrettCanterbury12310.255 T, 22 C, 18 P, 0 D
6Jackson Garden-BachopWellington12212.202 T, 32 C, 16 P, 0 D
7Ihaia WestHawke's Bay10910.903 T, 23 C, 16 P, 0 D
8Fletcher SmithOtago1068.830 T, 20 C, 22 P, 0 D
9Otere BlackManawatu898.900 T, 22 C, 15 P, 0 D
10Richie Mo'ungaCanterbury888.005 T, 18 C, 9 P, 0 D
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Source: The weekly reviews of the matches published on provincial.rugby (see "Report" in the individual match scoring stats).

Leading try scorers

More information No., Player ...
No.PlayerTeamTriesAverage
1Rieko IoaneAuckland101.00
2Joe TupeBay of Plenty70.64
3Tevita LiNorth Harbour70.58
4Ngani LaumapeManawatu70.70
5Iliesa Ratuva TavuyaraWaikato70.70
6Asafo AumuaWellington60.55
7Naulia DawaiOtago60.50
8Jordan TaufuaCountis Manukau60.55
9Lalakai FoketiBay of Plenty60.55
10Jonah LoweHawke's Bay50.50
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Source: The weekly reviews of the matches published on provincial.rugby (see "Report" in the individual match scoring stats).

Points by week

More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Average
Auckland 343 3715 5116 5759 2630 4438 5417 3149 3235 335302 33.5030.20
Bay of Plenty 2230 3439 3233 5225 1024 5464 3444 3833 2624 302316 30.2031.60
Canterbury 433 4514 5234 637 1319 4534 6857 4718 2133 397219 39.7021.90
Counties Manukau 1720 3934 4820 2728 5956 3526 1015 1614 3321 284234 28.4023.40
Hawke's Bay 2636 2855 2048 3188 4329 2936 3021 2246 2426 253385 25.3038.50
Manawatu 3427 3431 1019 2529 1913 1930 2130 8366 1421 259266 25.9026.60
North Harbour 2017 1526 1721 2925 1324 3514 4434 1847 7155 262263 26.2026.30
Northland 2734 1537 6285 2552 2333 2129 4827 3139 2844 280380 28.0038.00
Otago 4017 4421 6660 3027 2413 3445 1754 1416 2114 290267 29.0026.70
Southland 1740 3134 1651 1430 2943 3451 2160 3931 056 201396 20.1039.60
Taranaki 3022 5528 2025 3014 5049 3019 3439 5431 3532 338259 33.8025.90
Tasman 2419 1445 2520 2730 3323 3629 1510 4931 8327 306234 30.6023.40
Waikato 1924 2615 1910 3532 2020 2635 5077 4622 2824 269259 26.9025.90
Wellington 3626 2144 2117 2827 2410 2921 6021 59104 2428 302298 30.2029.80
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Source: Mitre 10 Cup Fixtures and Results 2016[7]

Tries by week

More information Team, Total ...
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Average
Auckland 06 52 61 67 24 66 72 44 45 4037 4.003.70
Bay of Plenty 33 55 44 83 14 88 56 55 43 4341 4.304.10
Canterbury 60 51 84 81 11 74 77 62 25 5025 5.002.50
Counties Manukau 22 55 52 33 85 54 10 12 52 3525 3.502.50
Hawe's Bay 45 47 25 310 62 45 23 36 34 3147 3.104.70
Manwatu 44 44 11 33 11 14 32 139 23 3231 3.203.10
North Harbour 22 24 20 33 12 41 65 26 97 3130 3.103.00
Northland 44 25 712 38 23 34 54 55 46 3551 3.505.10
Otago 51 53 87 33 21 47 27 21 32 3432 3.403.20
Southland 15 44 16 13 26 36 39 55 08 2052 2.005.20
Taranaki 33 74 21 31 67 41 45 74 54 4130 4.103.00
Tasman 21 15 12 33 32 54 01 44 113 3025 3.002.50
Waikato 12 42 11 54 33 45 77 63 44 3531 3.503.10
Wellington 54 35 02 33 41 43 93 815 44 4040 4.004.00
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For Against

Source: The weekly reviews of the matches published on provincial.rugby (see "Report" in the individual match scoring stats).

Sanctions

More information Player, Team ...
Player Team Red Yellow Sent off match(es)
Sam Vaka Counties Manukau01 vs North Harbour
Hamish Northcott Manawatu01 vs Northland
Melani Nanai Auckland01 vs Canterbury
Monty Ioane Bay of Plenty01 vs Counties Manukau
Kieran Moffat Southland01 vs Auckland
Lima Sopoaga Southland01 vs Auckland
Lee Roy Atalifo Canterbury01 vs Northland
Shane Neville Northland01 vs Bay of Plenty
Tom Robinson Northland01 vs Bay of Plenty
Isaia Walker-Leawere Wellington01 vs Counties Manukau
Jonathan Ruru Otago01 vs Tasman
Jonah Lowe Hawke's Bay01 vs Canterbury
Loni Uhila Waikato01 vs Auckland
Mikaele Mafi Southland01 vs Hawke's Bay
Ihaia West Hawke's Bay01 vs Southland
Howard Sililoto Northland01 vs Tasman
Luke Whitelock Canterbury01 vs Manawatu
Tawera Kerr-Barlow Waikato01 vs Taranaki
Solomona Sakalia Bay of Plenty01 vs Southland
Kara Pryor Northland01 vs Wellington
Ash Dixon Hawke's Bay01 vs Tasman
Jimmy Cowan Southland01 vs North Harbour
Augustine Pulu Counties Manukau01 vs Tasman
Mitchell Brown Taranaki01 vs Canterbury
Sam Lousi Wellington01 vs Manawatu
Tevita Taufuʻi Waikato01 vs Hawke's Bay
Jared Proffit Taranaki01 vs Wellington
Culum Retallick Bay of Plenty01 vs Manawatu
Ethan Blackadder Tasman01 vs North Harbour
Kieron Fonotia Tasman01 vs North Harbour
Kylem O'Donnell Taranaki01 vs Auckland
Scott Scrafton Auckland01 vs Taranaki
Joshua Dickson Otago01 vs Manawatu
Sione Fifita Counties Manukau01 vs Canterbury
Ben Funnell Canterbury01 vs Counties Manukau
Henry Stowers Bay of Plenty01 vs Hawke's Bay
Tomasi Palu Wellington01 vs Waikato
Daniel Hawkins Northland01 vs North Harbour
Afa Fa'atau North Harbour01 vs Northland
Tom Franklin Otago01 vs Bay of Plenty
Glenn Preston North Harbour01 vs Otago
Nathan Earle Canterbury01 vs Tasman
Alex Ainley Tasman01 vs Canterbury
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Ranfurly Shield

See also: Ranfurly Shield 2010–19

Pre-season challenges

After winning the Ranfurly Shield off Hawke's Bay in their final game of 2015, Waikato confirmed their pre-season defences against Thames Valley, King Country and Wanganui. The Thames Valley and King Country unions would take on Waikato for the fifth time, while Wanganui gained a mandatory shield challenge as the current holders of the Meads Cup. The first challenge for 2016 was against Thames Valley at the Paeroa Domain. King Country's challenge was played at Bedford Park in Matamata with Wanganui being the last pre-season challenge.[8]

Waikato had little trouble getting a victory in their first shield defense of the season, winning 83–13 in Paeroa. They ran in thirteen tries in front of a 2,500 capacity crowd. Winger Iliesa Ratuva scored a hat-trick on debut for his province, while number 8 Whetu Douglas and prop Atunaisa Moli both got a brace. Thames Valley managed two second-half tries, the first after Waikato had reached fifty points to veteran Brett Ranga. Their second came when centre Jone Koroinsagana scored an intercept. The match also featured a return for former Ireland half-back Isaac Boss, who first played for the province in 1999 before heading to Ulster in 2005.[9]

In their second defense, Waikato got past King Country 55–0 in Matamata. First scoring was lock Brian Alainu'uese, getting over after a series of pick and goes. Jordan Trainor then soon after added a penalty. Flanker Murray Iti scored his side's fifth, but there was no further scoring action until the 74th minute, when Sevu Reece, on as a substitute, crossed over in the far left corner. Matthew Lansdown, another substitute, then added Waikato's seventh with two minutes to play, and he was followed in the final minute by Tevita Taufuʻi, who got their eighth.[10]

6 June 2016
14:35 NZST
Waikato83–13Thames Valley
Try: Talakai 5' m
Ratuva (3) 17' c, 33' m, 70' c
Moli (2) 22' m, 72' m
Douglas (2) 26' c, 68' c
Ale 29' c
Robertson 35' c
Reece 41' c
Faiva 56' c
Iti 78' c
Con: Robertson (6/9) 18', 28', 30', 36', 42', 57'
Lansdown (3/4) 69', 71', 79'
Pen: Robertson (0/1)		Preview
Report		Try: Ranga 44' m
Koroinsagana 61' m
Con: O'Flaherty (0/2)
Pen: O'Flaherty (1/1) 12'
Paeroa Domain, Paeroa
Attendance: 2,500
Referee: Brett Johnson
30 June 2016
14:35 NZST
Waikato55–0King Country
Try: Alainu'uese 12' c
Faiva (2) 32' m, 40' c
Trainor 33' c
Iti 47' c
Reece 74' m
Lansdown 77' c
Taufuʻi 80' c
Con: Trainor (6/8) 13', 34', 40', 48', 78', 80'
Pen: Trainor (1/1) 21'		Preview
Report
Bedford Park, Matamata
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Angus Mabey
6 August 2016
14:35 NZST
Waikato32–12Wanganui
Try: Ratuva 2' m
Taufuʻi 22' m
Trainor (2) 49' m, 68' m
Douglas 55' c
Misa 80' m
Con: Trainor (1/6) 56'		Preview
Report		Try: Thornbury 69' c
Hughes 75' m
Con: Whale (1/2) 70'
Memorial Park, Cambridge
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Michael Lash

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