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
Official website
www.provincial.rugby

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.

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 deferential 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]

Standings progression

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

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 Auckalnd versed Canterbury, in two repeat matchups of last year's finalists.[6]

Week 1

18 August 2016 North Harbour 20–17 Counties Manukau QBE Stadium, Albany  
19:35 NZST Try: Afa Fa'atau rugby ball 3'
Michael Little rugby ball 56'
Con: Matt Vaega (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 4'
Bryn Gatland (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 57'
Pen: Matt Vaega (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 38'
Bryn Gatland (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 54'
Report Try: Jordan Taufua rugby ball 26'
Sione Faletau rugby ball 73'
Con: Piers Francis (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 26', 74'
Pen: Joe Reynolds (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 12'
Piers Francis (0/1)
Cards: Sam Vaka yellow card 33' to 43'
Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
19 August 2016 Northland 27–34 Manawatu Toll Stadium, Whangārei  
19:35 NZST Try: Michael Faleafa rugby ball 27', 35'
Warren Dunn rugby ball 32'
Jack Ram rugby ball 59'
Con: Peter Breen (2/4) rugby goalposts icon 28', 36'
Pen: Peter Breen (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 66'
Report Try: Ngani Laumape rugby ball 10'
Heiden Bedwell-Curtis rugby ball 21'
Ambrose Curtis rugby ball 70'
Jason Emery rugby ball 76'
Con: Sam Malcolm (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 11', 22'
Otere Black (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 71', 77'
Pen: Sam Malcolm (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 17', 41'
Cards: Hamish Northcott yellow card 27' to 37'
Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
20 August 2016 Bay of Plenty 22–30 Taranaki Tauranga Domain, Tauranga  
14:35 NZST Try: Lalakai Foketi rugby ball 56'
Te Rangi Fraser rugby ball 61'
Joe Tupe rugby ball 70'
Con: Kelly Haimona (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 62', 71'
Pen: Luke Campbell (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 73'
Kelly Haimona (0/1)
Report Try: Johnny Fa'auli rugby ball 11'
Bernie Hall rugby ball 32'
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi rugby ball 52'
Con: Marty McKenzie (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 12', 33', 53'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 59', 65', 75'
Referee: Michael Lash (New Zealand)
20 August 2016 Hawke's Bay 26–36 Wellington McLean Park, Napier  
17:35 NZST Try: Billy Ropiha rugby ball 19'
Fa’alemiga Selesele rugby ball 37'
Geoffrey Cridge rugby ball 71'
Ryan Tongia rugby ball 75'
Con: Ihaia West (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 38', 72', 76'
Pen: Ihaia West (0/1)
Report Try: Alex Fidow rugby ball 33'
Jackson Garden-Bachop rugby ball 46'
Galu Taufale rugby ball 62'
Joe Hill rugby ball 66'
Greg Foe rugby ball 73'
Con: Jason Woodward (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 34'
Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 63', 67', 74'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 41'
Jason Woodward (0/1)
Referee: Brett Johnson (New Zealand)
20 August 2016 Canterbury 43–3 Auckland AMI Stadium, Christchurch  
19:35 NZST Try: Richie Mo'unga rugby ball 8'
Ben Funnell rugby ball 28'
Johnny McNicholl rugby ball 32', 42'
Reed Prinsep rugby ball 38'
Nathan Vella rugby ball 57'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 9', 29', 33', 43'
Ben Volavola (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 58'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 21'
Report Pen: Simon Hickey (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 35'
Cards: Melani Nanai yellow card 32' to 42'
Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
21 August 2016 Southland 17–40 Otago Rugby Park, Invercargill  
14:35 NZST Try: Jaye Thompson-Te Muunu rugby ball 50'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (0/1)
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 12', 22', 28', 31'
Report Try: Dillon Hunt rugby ball 38'
Teihorangi Walden rugby ball 45', 61'
Michael Collins rugby ball 53'
Josh Walden rugby ball 77'
Con: Fletcher Smith (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 54', 62', 78'
Scott Eade (0/1)
Pen: Fletcher Smith (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 67', 69', 71'
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown (New Zealand)
21 August 2016 Tasman 24–19 Waikato Lansdowne Park, Blenheim  
16:35 NZST Try: Finlay Christie rugby ball 47'
Alex Ainley rugby ball 75'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 48'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 7', 35', 40', 80'
Report Try: Jordan Trainor rugby ball 32'
Con: Damian McKenzie (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 33'
Pen: Damian McKenzie (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 28', 51', 62', 71'
Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)

Week 2

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

Week 3

31 August 2016 Otago 33–28 Northland Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
19:35 NZST Try: Naulia Dawai rugby ball 6'
Jack Wilson rugby ball 39', 46'
Matt Faddes rugby ball 72'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/3) rugby goalposts icon 47'
Scott Eade (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 73'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 15', 26', 34'
Report Try: Matthew Matich rugby ball 27'
Shane Neville rugby ball 43'
Jone Macilai-Tori rugby ball 78'
Con: Peter Breen (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 44', 79'
Pen: Peter Breen (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 12', 19', 65'
Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
1 September 2016 Hawke's Bay 20–48 Counties Manukau McLean Park, Napier  
19:35 NZST Try: Robbie Fruean rugby ball 19'
Ryan Tongia rugby ball 66'
Con: Ihaia West (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 20', 67'
Pen: Ihaia West (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 15', 37'
Report Try: Luteru Laulala rugby ball 7'
Sam Vaka rugby ball 23'
Jordan Taufua rugby ball 28', 70'
Sione Fifita rugby ball 75'
Con: Piers Francis (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 8', 29', 71', 76'
Pen: Piers Francis (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 42', 48', 51', 63'
Drop: Piers Francis (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 3'
Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
2 September 2016 Southland 16–51 Auckland Rugby Park, Invercargill  
19:35 NZST Try: Jimmy Cowan rugby ball 64'
Con: Jaye Thompson-Te Muunu (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 65'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 7', 36', 47'
Cards: Kieran Moffat yellow card 55' to 65'
Lima Sopoaga yellow card 59' to 69'
Report Try: Rieko Ioane rugby ball 41', 75'
Joe Ravouvou rugby ball 60'
Patrick Tuipulotu rugby ball 70'
Pryor Collier rugby ball 72'
Kurt Eklund rugby ball 79'
Con: Simon Hickey (5/5) rugby goalposts icon 42', 61', 71', 73', 76'
Jono Hickey (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 80'
Pen: Simon Hickey (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 17', 24', 30'
Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
3 September 2016 Tasman 25–20 Taranaki Trafalgar Park, Nelson  
14:35 NZST Try: Kieron Fonotia rugby ball 57'
Con: Marty Banks (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 58'
Pen: Marty Banks (6/6) rugby goalposts icon 9', 26', 44', 52', 67', 74'
Report Try: Seta Tamanivalu rugby ball 34'
Beaudein Waaka rugby ball 49'
Con: Marty McKenzie (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 35', 50'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 11', 23'
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
3 September 2016 Wellington 21–17 North Harbour Westpac Stadium, Wellington  
17:35 NZST Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (7/7) rugby goalposts icon 22', 31', 40', 44', 53', 59', 64' Report Try: Matt McGahan rugby ball 17'
Brandon Nansen rugby ball 49'
Con: Matt Vaega (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 18', 50'
Pen: Matt Vaega (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 2'
Attendance: 3,696
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown (New Zealand)
3 September 2016 Northland 34–52 Canterbury Toll Stadium, Whangārei  
19:35 NZST Try: Josh Goodhue rugby ball 25', 48', 52'
Howard Sililoto rugby ball 67'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 26', 49', 53', 68'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 10', 31'
Report Try: Marshall Suckling rugby ball 2', 22'
George Bridge rugby ball 4', 34'
Johnny McNicholl rugby ball 8'
Jack Goodhue rugby ball 39'
Matt Todd rugby ball 50'
Jordie Barrett rugby ball 60'
Con: Ben Volavola (2/7) rugby goalposts icon 23', 51'
Richie Mo'unga (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 61'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 73'
Jordie Barrett (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 76'
Cards: Lee Roy Atalifo Yellow card 74'
Referee: Brett Johnson (New Zealand)
4 September 2016 Bay of Plenty 32–33 Otago Tauranga Domain, Tauranga  
14:35 NZST Try: Lalakai Foketi rugby ball 8', 20', 66'
Siegfried Fisiihoi rugby ball 34'
Con: Kelly Haimona (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 9', 21', 35'
Pen: Kelly Haimona (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 12', 60'
Report Try: Michael Collins rugby ball 5'
Mitchell Scott rugby ball 15'
Naulia Dawai rugby ball 31'
Lee Allan rugby ball 56'
Con: Scott Eade (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 6', 32'
Fletcher Smith (0/1)
Pen: Scott Eade (0/1)
Fletcher Smith (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 52', 71'
Drop: Scott Eade (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 46'
Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand)
4 September 2016 RS – Waikato 19–10 Manawatu FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton  
16:35 NZST Try: Willis Halaholo rugby ball 55'
Con: Damian McKenzie (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 56'
Pen: Damian McKenzie (4/7) rugby goalposts icon 14', 35', 40', 60'
Report Try: Ambrose Curtis rugby ball 24'
Con: Otere Black (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 25'
Pen: Otere Black (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 39'
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)

Week 4

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

Week 5

14 September 2016 Counties Manukau 29–30 Taranaki ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe  
19:35 NZST Try: Sione Molia rugby ball 8'
Jordan Taufua rugby ball 42'
Sherwin Stowers rugby ball 45'
Richard Judd rugby ball 67'
Con: Piers Francis (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 9'
Joe Reynolds (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 43', 68'
Pen: Joe Reynolds (1/3) rugby goalposts icon 74'
Report Try: Sean Wainui rugby ball 2'
Stephen Perofeta rugby ball 38'
Mitchell Crosswell rugby ball 71'
Con: Marty McKenzie (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 3', 39', 72'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 22', 30', 76'
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown (New Zealand)
15 September 2016 Southland 29–43 Hawke's Bay Rugby Park, Invercargill  
19:35 NZST Try: Peni Ravai rugby ball 58'
Tauasosi Tuimavave rugby ball 75'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 59'
Tauasosi Tuimavave (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 76'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (5/5) rugby goalposts icon 3', 22', 36', 40', 49'
Cards: Mikaele Mafi yellow card 38' to 48'
Report Try: Brad Weber rugby ball 12'
Ash Dixon rugby ball 41'
Mathew Skipwith-Garland rugby ball 44'
Mason Emerson rugby ball 64'
Tony Lamborn rugby ball 69'
Ihaia West rugby ball 72'
Con: Ihaia West (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 13', 65', 70', 73'
Tiaan Falcon (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 45'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/3) rugby goalposts icon 39'
Cards: Ihaia West yellow card 40' to 50'
Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
16 September 2016 Tasman 33–23 Northland Trafalgar Park, Nelson  
17:45 NZST Try: Tevita Koloamatangi rugby ball 23'
Quinten Strange rugby ball 33'
Shannon Frizell rugby ball 62'
Con: Marty Banks (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 24', 34', 63'
Pen: Marty Banks (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 26', 28', 74', 79'
Report Try: Matthew Matich rugby ball 38'
Kara Pryor rugby ball 65'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 39', 66'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 44', 47', 52'
Cards: Howard Sililoto Yellow card 79'
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
16 September 2016 Wellington 24–10 Bay of Plenty Westpac Stadium, Wellington  
19:35 NZST Try: Reggie Goodes rugby ball 14', 44'
Peter Umaga-Jensen rugby ball 17'
Wes Goosen rugby ball 23'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/4) rugby goalposts icon 18', 45'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (0/1)
Report Try: Terrence Hepetema rugby ball 54'
Con: Daniel Hollinshead (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 55'
Pen: Luke Campbell (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 21'
Attendance: 1,713
Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)
17 September 2016 Otago 24–13 North Harbour Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
14:35 NZST Try: Craig Millar rugby ball 12'
Sam Anderson-Heather rugby ball 45'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 46'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 4', 10', 21', 55'
Report Try: Matt Vaega rugby ball 28'
Con: Bryn Gatland (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 29'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 8', 36'
Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
17 September 2016 Manawatu 19–13 Canterbury Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
16:35 NZST Try: Jackson Hemopo rugby ball 77'
Con: Otere Black (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 78'
Pen: Otere Black (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 9', 31', 39', 65'
Report Try: George Bridge rugby ball 60'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 61'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 17', 28'
Cards: Luke Whitelock yellow card 47' to 57'
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
18 September 2016 Auckland 26–30 Counties Manukau Eden Park, Auckland  
14:35 NZST Try: Greg Pleasants-Tate rugby ball 59'
Latiume Fosita rugby ball 74'
Con: Simon Hickey (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 60', 75'
Pen: Simon Hickey (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 37', 40', 48', 66'
Report Try: Viliame Rarasea rugby ball 17'
Gafatasi Su'a rugby ball 27'
Sione Fifita rugby ball 52'
Augustine Pulu rugby ball 78'
Con: Piers Francis (2/4) rugby goalposts icon 18', 79'
Pen: Piers Francis (2/4) rugby goalposts icon 6', 69'
Attendance: 3,400
Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
18 September 2016 RS – Waikato 20–20 Taranaki FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton  
16:35 NZST Try: Sevu Reece rugby ball 39', 42'
Tyler Campbell rugby ball 65'
Con: Sam Christie (1/3) rugby goalposts icon 43'
Pen: Sam Christie (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 73'
Cards: Tawera Kerr-Barlow yellow card 7' to 17'
Report Try: Johnny Fa'auli rugby ball 28'
Toa Halafihi rugby ball 45', 58'
Con: Marty McKenzie (1/3) rugby goalposts icon 45'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 11'
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)

Week 6

21 September 2016 Southland 20–16 Bay of Plenty Rugby Park, Invercargill  
19:35 NZST Try: James Schrader rugby ball 48'
Jimmy Cowan rugby ball 55'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 49', 56'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 3', 71'
Report Try: Aidan Ross rugby ball 17'
Joe Tupe rugby ball 35'
Con: Kelly Haimona (0/1)
Daniel Hollinshead (0/1)
Pen: Kelly Haimona (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 1'
Daniel Hollinshead (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 60'
Cards: Solomona Sakalia yellow card 70' to 80'
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
22 September 2016 Northland 21–29 Wellington Toll Stadium, Whangārei  
19:35 NZST Try: Solomon Alaimalo rugby ball 24'
Matthew Matich rugby ball 59'
Shane Neville rugby ball 69'
Con: Peter Breen (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 25', 60', 70'
Pen: Peter Breen (0/1)
Cards: Kara Pryor yellow card 42' to 52'
Report Try: Hoani Matenga rugby ball 3'
Asafo Aumua rugby ball 13', 46', 51'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 4', 14', 52'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 8'
Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
23 September 2016 Counties Manukau 35–26 Waikato ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe  
19:35 NZST Try: Kalolo Tuiloma rugby ball 3', 11', 17'
Gafatasi Su'a rugby ball 43'
Sione Fifita rugby ball 63'
Con: Piers Francis (2/5) rugby goalposts icon 4', 18'
Pen: Piers Francis (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 34', 61'
Report Try: Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara rugby ball 25'
Brad Tucker rugby ball 54'
Steven Misa rugby ball 68'
Jason Robertson rugby ball 75'
Con: Sam Christie (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 55'
Jason Robertson (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 69', 76'
Pen: Sam Christie (0/1)
Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand)
24 September 2016 Canterbury 45–34 Otago AMI Stadium, Christchurch  
14:35 NZST Try: Alex Hodgman rugby ball 10'
Rob Thompson rugby ball 25'
Nathan Earle rugby ball 30'
Billy Harmon rugby ball 34'
Johnny McNicholl rugby ball 42'
David McDuling rugby ball 47'
Nathan Vella rugby ball 75'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (5/7) rugby goalposts icon 11', 26', 43', 48', 76'
Report Try: Fa'asiu Fuatai rugby ball 40'
Teihorangi Walden rugby ball 60'
Paul Grant rugby ball 72'
Naulia Dawai rugby ball 80'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 40'
Scott Eade (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 61', 73', 80'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 14', 28'
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
24 September 2016 Taranaki 30–19 Manawatu Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
17:35 NZST Try: Reuben O'Neill rugby ball 13'
Kylem O'Donnell rugby ball 25'
Latu Vaeno rugby ball 67'
Rhys Marshall rugby ball 74'
Con: Marty McKenzie (2/4) rugby goalposts icon 14', 75'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/4) rugby goalposts icon 36', 78'
Report Try: Ambrose Curtis rugby ball 34'
Con: Otere Black (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 35'
Pen: Otere Black (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 2', 9', 40', 68'
Referee: Brett Johnson (New Zealand)
24 September 2016 Hawke's Bay 29–36 Tasman McLean Park, Napier  
19:35 NZST Try: Trent Boswell-Wakefield rugby ball 15'
Tony Lamborn rugby ball 65'
Jason Long rugby ball 70'
Jonah Lowe rugby ball 77'
Con: Ihaia West (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 66', 71'
Jonah Lowe (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 78'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 26'
Cards: Ash Dixon yellow card 60' to 70'
Report Try: Tima Fainga'anuku rugby ball 9'
Pete Samu rugby ball 20'
Kieron Fonotia rugby ball 31'
Marty Banks rugby ball 54'
Caleb Makene rugby ball 75'
Con: Marty Banks (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 10', 21', 32', 55'
Pen: Marty Banks (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 6'
Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
25 September 2016 North Harbour 35–14 Southland QBE Stadium, Albany  
14:35 NZST Try: Tevita Li rugby ball 33', 80'
Gerard Cowley-Tuioti rugby ball 54'
Chris Vui rugby ball 75'
Con: Bryn Gatland (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 34', 55'
Matt McGahan (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 76'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 10', 20', 25'
Report Try: Peni Ravai rugby ball 72'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (0/1)
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 6', 28', 36'
Cards: Jimmy Cowan yellow card 14' to 24'
Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
25 September 2016 Bay of Plenty 38–44 Auckland Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua  
16:35 NZST Try: Shahn Eru rugby ball 3'
Teddy Stanaway rugby ball 11', 76'
Joe Tupe rugby ball 29', 57', 69'
Con: Kelly Haimona (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 4', 30'
Daniel Hollinshead (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 58', 70'
Pen: Kelly Haimona (0/2)
Report Try: Rieko Ioane rugby ball 22', 40', 53'
Lolagi Visinia rugby ball 34'
Simon Hickey rugby ball 48'
Melani Nanai rugby ball 71'
Con: Simon Hickey (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 23', 40', 49', 54'
Latiume Fosita (0/1)
Pen: Simon Hickey (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 5', 20'
Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)

Week 7

28 September 2016 Waikato 23–29 Canterbury – RS FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton  
19:35 NZST Try: Jordan Manihera rugby ball 13'
Whetu Douglas rugby ball 28'
Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara rugby ball 66'
Con: Jordan Trainor (1/3) rugby goalposts icon 29'
Pen: Jordan Trainor (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 44', 51'
Report Try: Ben Funnell rugby ball 22'
Johnny McNicholl rugby ball 31'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 23', 32'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 10', 18'
Jordie Barrett (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 62', 70', 76'
Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
29 September 2016 Tasman 15–10 Counties Manukau Lansdowne Park, Blenheim  
19:35 NZST Pen: Marty Banks (5/8) rugby goalposts icon 14', 18', 25', 37', 71' Report Try: Jimmy Tupou rugby ball 28'
Con: Piers Francis (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 29'
Pen: Piers Francis (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 40'
Luteru Laulala (0/1)
Cards: Augustine Pulu yellow card 31' to 41'
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown (New Zealand)
30 September 2016 Wellington 60–21 Southland Westpac Stadium, Wellington  
19:35 NZST Try: Vaea Fifita rugby ball 16'
Greg Foe rugby ball 22'
Matt Proctor rugby ball 31'
Wes Goosen rugby ball 33'
Jason Woodward rugby ball 38'
Malo Tuitama rugby ball 51', 70'
Asafo Aumua rugby ball 61'
Galu Taufale rugby ball 64'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (6/9) rugby goalposts icon 17', 23', 32', 34', 39', 65'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 14'
Report Try: Jahvis Wallace rugby ball 9'
Wharenui Hawera rugby ball 28'
Keanu Kahukura rugby ball 80'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 10', 29'
Greg Dyer (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 80'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (0/1)
Attendance: 2,243
Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
1 October 2016 North Harbour 44–34 Bay of Plenty QBE Stadium, Albany  
14:35 NZST Try: Chris Vui rugby ball 30'
Tevita Li rugby ball 36', 43'
Matt Vaega rugby ball 49'
Nic Mayhew rugby ball 55'
Matt Duffie rugby ball 63'
Con: Bryn Gatland (4/6) rugby goalposts icon 31', 37', 56', 64'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 4', 14'
Report Try: Teddy Stanaway rugby ball 18'
Montanna Ioane rugby ball 45'
Henry Stowers rugby ball 59'
Joe Royal rugby ball 68'
Jesse Parete rugby ball 75'
Con: Daniel Hollinshead (3/5) rugby goalposts icon 19', 46', 76'
Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 9'
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
1 October 2016 Manawatu 21–30 Hawke's Bay Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
17:35 NZST Try: Travis Taylor rugby ball 27', 54'
Timothy Cadwallader rugby ball 69'
Con: Otere Black (0/3)
Pen: Otere Black (2/4) rugby goalposts icon 9', 13'
Report Try: Mark Abbott rugby ball 51'
Robbie Fruean rugby ball 66'
Con: Ihaia West (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 52'
Pen: Ihaia West (6/6) rugby goalposts icon 39', 44', 48', 58', 64', 77'
Referee: Michael Lash (New Zealand)
1 October 2016 Auckland 54–17 Otago Eden Park, Auckland  
19:35 NZST Try: Rieko Ioane rugby ball 9', 46', 74'
Taleni Seu rugby ball 22'
Lolagi Visinia rugby ball 30'
Melani Nanai rugby ball 36'
Simon Hickey rugby ball 42'
Con: Simon Hickey (5/7) rugby goalposts icon 10', 23', 43', 47', 75'
Pen: Simon Hickey (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 28', 49', 60'
Report Try: Donald Brighouse rugby ball 39'
Jonah Aoina rugby ball 79'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 40'
Scott Eade (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 80'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 13'
Attendance: 3,700
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
2 October 2016 Taranaki 34–39 Canterbury Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
14:35 NZST Try: Rhys Marshall rugby ball 26'
Iopu Iopu-Aso rugby ball 38'
Stephen Perofeta rugby ball 73'
Toa Halafihi rugby ball 79'
Con: Marty McKenzie (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 27'
Stephen Perofeta (0/2)
Pen: Marty McKenzie (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 4', 12', 57', 60'
Cards: Mitchell Brown yellow card 37' to 47'
Report Try: Jack Stratton rugby ball 17'
Luke Whitelock rugby ball 30', 66'
Jordie Barrett rugby ball 46'
Richie Mo'unga rugby ball 69'
Con: Jordie Barrett (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 18', 31', 47', 67'
Pen: Jordie Barrett (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 22', 77'
Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
2 October 2016 Northland 48–27 Waikato Toll Stadium, Whangārei  
16:35 NZST Try: Jordan Hyland rugby ball 6'
Phil Kite rugby ball 17'
Matthew Matich rugby ball 30'
Jone Macilai-Tori rugby ball 39'
Daniel Hawkins rugby ball 77'
Con: Peter Breen (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 18', 31', 40', 78'
Pen: Peter Breen (5/5) rugby goalposts icon 11', 21', 56', 65', 69'
Report Try: Jordan Trainor rugby ball 35'
Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara rugby ball 42'
Sefo Kautai rugby ball 51'
Whetu Douglas rugby ball 73'
Con: Jordan Trainor (2/4) rugby goalposts icon 43', 52'
Pen: Jordan Trainor (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 15'
Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)

Week 8

5 October 2016 Manawatu 50–28 Wellington Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
19:35 NZST Try: Jason Emery rugby ball 10', 55'
Antonio Kiri Kiri rugby ball 22', 35', 43', 73'
Chris Eves rugby ball 46'
Callum Gibbins rugby ball 65'
Con: Otere Black (5/8) rugby goalposts icon 23', 44', 56', 66', 74'
Report Try: Wes Goosen rugby ball 17'
Hoani Matenga rugby ball 52'
Jason Woodward rugby ball 61'
Galu Taufale rugby ball 77'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 18', 53', 62', 78'
Cards: Sam Lousi yellow card 71' to 80'
Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
6 October 2016 Auckland 31–49 Tasman Eden Park, Auckland  
19:35 NZST Try: Scott Scrafton rugby ball 18'
Pryor Collier rugby ball 23'
Lolagi Visinia rugby ball 33', 50'
Con: Simon Hickey (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 19', 23', 33', 51'
Pen: Simon Hickey (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 39'
Report Try: Pete Samu rugby ball 9'
Tim Perry rugby ball 31'
David Havili rugby ball 43'
Quinten Strange rugby ball 70'
Con: Marty Banks (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 10', 32', 44', 71'
Pen: Marty Banks (6/6) rugby goalposts icon 3', 28', 40', 52', 56', 80'
David Havili (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 60'
Attendance: 2,400
Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
7 October 2016 RS – Canterbury 47–18 North Harbour AMI Stadium, Christchurch  
19:35 NZST Try: Tom Sanders rugby ball 10'
George Bridge rugby ball 18'
Jack Goodhue rugby ball 56'
Richie Mo'unga rugby ball 66'
Nathan Vella rugby ball 68'
Jack Stratton rugby ball 80'
Con: Jordie Barrett (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 19', 57', 67'
Richie Mo'unga (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 69'
Johnny McNicholl (0/1)
Pen: Jordie Barrett (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 4', 46', 50'
Report Try: Matt Vaega rugby ball 7'
Sione Mafileo rugby ball 27'
Con: Bryn Gatland (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 28'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 32', 43'
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
8 October 2016 Southland 39–31 Northland Rugby Park, Invercargill  
14:35 NZST Try: James Schrader rugby ball 5', 73'
Michael Molloy rugby ball 22'
Phil Hadler rugby ball 58'
Tauasosi Tuimavave rugby ball 70'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 6', 59'
Greg Dyer (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 71', 74'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 42'
Drop: Jimmy Cowan (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 55'
Try: Phil Kite rugby ball 12'
Peter Breen rugby ball 27'
Shane Neville rugby ball 53'
Aorangi Stokes rugby ball 78'
Jone Macilai-Tori rugby ball 80'
Con: Peter Breen (3/5) rugby goalposts icon 28', 54', 79'
Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)
8 October 2016 Otago 14–16 Counties Manukau Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
17:35 NZST Try: Craig Millar rugby ball 18'
Naulia Dawai rugby ball 52'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 19', 53'
Report Try: Jimmy Tupou rugby ball 12'
Con: Piers Francis (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 13'
Pen: Piers Francis (1/4) rugby goalposts icon 36'
Joe Reynolds (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 67', 80'
Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
8 October 2016 Waikato 46–22 Hawke's Bay FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton  
19:35 NZST Try: Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara rugby ball 6', 70'
Willis Halaholo rugby ball 27'
Tau Koloamatangi rugby ball 36'
Jordan Trainor rugby ball 54'
Jason Robertson rugby ball 77'
Con: Jordan Trainor (5/6) rugby goalposts icon 7', 28', 37', 55', 78'
Pen: Jordan Trainor (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 19', 40'
Cards: Tevita Taufu’i yellow card 44' to 54'
Report Try: Penalty try rugby ball 45'
Tony Lamborn rugby ball 58'
Mason Emerson rugby ball 63'
Con: Ihaia West (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 46', 64'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 23'
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
9 October 2016 Wellington 31–54 Taranaki Westpac Stadium, Wellington  
14:35 NZST Try: Alex Fidow rugby ball 60'
Joe Hill rugby ball 66'
James Blackwell rugby ball 77'
Mark Reddish rugby ball 80'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 61', 67', 78', 80'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 5'
Report Try: Iopu Iopu-Aso rugby ball 10'
Stephen Perofeta rugby ball 27', 57', 73'
Toa Halafihi rugby ball 43'
Seta Tamanivalu rugby ball 52'
Jackson Ormond rugby ball 63'
Con: Marty McKenzie (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 11', 28', 44', 58'
Stephen Perofeta (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 74'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 17', 36', 50'
Cards: Jared Proffit yellow card 59' to 69'
Attendance: 3,150
Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
9 October 2016 Bay of Plenty 38–33 Manawatu Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua  
16:35 NZST Try: Aidan Ross rugby ball 13'
Jesse Parete rugby ball 38'
Te Aihe Toma rugby ball 54'
Henry Stowers rugby ball 60'
Shahn Eru rugby ball 67'
Con: Daniel Hollinshead (5/5) rugby goalposts icon 14', 39', 55', 61', 68'
Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 80'
Cards: Culum Retallick yellow card 23' to 33'
Report Try: Penalty try rugby ball 22'
Jason Emery rugby ball 27'
Jamie Booth rugby ball 44'
Ambrose Curtis rugby ball 65'
Heiden Bedwell-Curtis rugby ball 76'
Con: Otere Black (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 23', 28', 45', 66'
Pen: Otere Black (0/1)
Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand)

Week 9

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

Play-offs

Semi-finals


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' to 72'
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 (New Zealand)
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 (New Zealand)
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 (New Zealand)
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 (New Zealand)

Finals


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' to 24'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
29 October 2016
19:35 NZST
Canterbury43–27Tasman
Try: McDuling 0' 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 (New Zealand)
FB15Johnny McNicholl
RW14Nathan Earleyellow card 10' to 20'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' to 50'
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

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

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

Leading try scorers

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

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

Points by week

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Average
Auckland 3 43 37 15 51 16 57 59 26 30 44 38 54 17 31 49 32 35 335 302 33.50 30.20
Bay of Plenty 22 30 34 39 32 33 52 25 10 24 54 64 34 44 38 33 26 24 302 316 30.20 31.60
Canterbury 43 3 45 14 52 34 63 7 13 19 45 34 68 57 47 18 21 33 397 219 39.70 21.90
Counties Manukau 17 20 39 34 48 20 27 28 59 56 35 26 10 15 16 14 33 21 284 234 28.40 23.40
Hawke's Bay 26 36 28 55 20 48 31 88 43 29 29 36 30 21 22 46 24 26 253 385 25.30 38.50
Manawatu 34 27 34 31 10 19 25 29 19 13 19 30 21 30 83 66 14 21 259 266 25.90 26.60
North Harbour 20 17 15 26 17 21 29 25 13 24 35 14 44 34 18 47 71 55 262 263 26.20 26.30
Northland 27 34 15 37 62 85 25 52 23 33 21 29 48 27 31 39 28 44 280 380 28.00 38.00
Otago 40 17 44 21 66 60 30 27 24 13 34 45 17 54 14 16 21 14 290 267 29.00 26.70
Southland 17 40 31 34 16 51 14 30 29 43 34 51 21 60 39 31 0 56 201 396 20.10 39.60
Taranaki 30 22 55 28 20 25 30 14 50 49 30 19 34 39 54 31 35 32 338 259 33.80 25.90
Tasman 24 19 14 45 25 20 27 30 33 23 36 29 15 10 49 31 83 27 306 234 30.60 23.40
Waikato 19 24 26 15 19 10 35 32 20 20 26 35 50 77 46 22 28 24 269 259 26.90 25.90
Wellington 36 26 21 44 21 17 28 27 24 10 29 21 60 21 59 104 24 28 302 298 30.20 29.80

Source: Mitre 10 Cup Fixtures and Results 2016[7]

Tries by week

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Average
Auckland 0 6 5 2 6 1 6 7 2 4 6 6 7 2 4 4 4 5 40 37 4.00 3.70
Bay of Plenty 3 3 5 5 4 4 8 3 1 4 8 8 5 6 5 5 4 3 43 41 4.30 4.10
Canterbury 6 0 5 1 8 4 8 1 1 1 7 4 7 7 6 2 2 5 50 25 5.00 2.50
Counties Manukau 2 2 5 5 5 2 3 3 8 5 5 4 1 0 1 2 5 2 35 25 3.50 2.50
Hawe's Bay 4 5 4 7 2 5 3 10 6 2 4 5 2 3 3 6 3 4 31 47 3.10 4.70
Manwatu 4 4 4 4 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 4 3 2 13 9 2 3 32 31 3.20 3.10
North Harbour 2 2 2 4 2 0 3 3 1 2 4 1 6 5 2 6 9 7 31 30 3.10 3.00
Northland 4 4 2 5 7 12 3 8 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 5 4 6 35 51 3.50 5.10
Otago 5 1 5 3 8 7 3 3 2 1 4 7 2 7 2 1 3 2 34 32 3.40 3.20
Southland 1 5 4 4 1 6 1 3 2 6 3 6 3 9 5 5 0 8 20 52 2.00 5.20
Taranaki 3 3 7 4 2 1 3 1 6 7 4 1 4 5 7 4 5 4 41 30 4.10 3.00
Tasman 2 1 1 5 1 2 3 3 3 2 5 4 0 1 4 4 11 3 30 25 3.00 2.50
Waikato 1 2 4 2 1 1 5 4 3 3 4 5 7 7 6 3 4 4 35 31 3.50 3.10
Wellington 5 4 3 5 0 2 3 3 4 1 4 3 9 3 8 15 4 4 40 40 4.00 4.00
For Against

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

Sanctions

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
Montanna 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 Taufu’i 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

Ranfurly Shield

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 Taufu’i, 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 (New Zealand)
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
Taufu'i 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 (New Zealand)
6 August 2016
14:35 NZST
Waikato32–12Wanganui
Try: Ratuva 2' m
Taufu'i 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 (New Zealand)

References

  1. "Adjustment to Mitre 10 Heartland Championship bonus points system". Rugby Heartland. 2 September 2016.
  2. "New Zealand Rugby Union Competition Regulations Handbook 2016" (PDF). New Zealand Rugby. Archived from the original (pdf) on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  3. "2010 ITM Cup Competition Structures". Manawatu Rugby Union. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
  4. "ITM Cup Finals schedule". All Blacks. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  5. "Historical Standings". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  6. "Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2016 draws released". Rugby Heartland. 10 March 2016.
  7. "Historical Fixtures and Results". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  8. "Waikato confirm pre-season Ranfurly Shield challenges". Stuff. 17 March 2016.
  9. "Waikato beat Thames Valley to keep Shield". Newshub. 6 June 2016. Archived from the original on 17 October 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
  10. "Waikato ease past King Country in the wet to hold on to the Ranfurly Shield". Stuff. 30 July 2016.
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