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2017 Mitre 10 Cup

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2017 Mitre 10 Cup season
CountriesNew Zealand New Zealand
Date17 August – 28 October
ChampionsCanterbury
Runners-upTasman
PromotedWellington
RelegatedWaikato
Matches played76
Tries scored589
(average 7.8 per match)
Top point scorerRichie Mo'unga (Canterbury)
160 points
Top try scorerTevita Li (North Harbour)
11 tries
Official website
www.provincial.rugby
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The 2017 Mitre 10 Cup season was the twelfth season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on August 17, when North Harbour hosted Otago. 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 second season under the lead sponsor. The winner of the Championship, Wellington was promoted to the Premiership, while the seventh-placed Premiership team, Waikato was relegated to the Championship.

Format

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Waikato vs Bay of Plenty in Week 9

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, while 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

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Source: Mitre 10 Cup standings 2017[5]

Standings progression

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Premiership
Team W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9
Auckland 1
(6th)
5
(5th)
5
(7th)
6
(6th)
11
(6th)
12
(7th)
17
(5th)
17
(6th)
18
(6th)
Canterbury 5
(1st)
10
(1st)
15
(1st)
20
(1st)
25
(1st)
30
(1st)
35
(1st)
36
(2nd)
41
(2nd)
Counties Manukau 4
(4th)
4
(6th)
5
(5th)
5
(7th)
10
(7th)
13
(6th)
17
(6th)
22
(5th)
27
(5th)
North Harbour 4
(3rd)
9
(2nd)
14
(2nd)
18
(2nd)
22
(2nd)
23
(3rd)
27
(3rd)
32
(3rd)
37
(3rd)
Taranaki 5
(2nd)
6
(4th)
11
(4th)
16
(3rd)
21
(3rd)
26
(2nd)
31
(2nd)
36
(1st)
42
(1st)
Tasman 0
(7th)
0
(7th)
5
(6th)
10
(5th)
15
(4th)
20
(4th)
21
(4th)
30
(4th)
31
(4th)
Waikato 2
(5th)
7
(3rd)
14
(3rd)
14
(4th)
14
(5th)
14
(5th)
14
(7th)
15
(7th)
17
(7th)
Championship
Team W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9
Bay of Plenty 1
(5th)
6
(2nd)
6
(4th)
10
(4th)
10
(5th)
18
(3rd)
18
(5th)
23
(3rd)
28
(2nd)
Hawke's Bay 4
(3rd)
4
(5th)
4
(6th)
5
(6th)
5
(6th)
5
(6th)
6
(6th)
6
(6th)
11
(6th)
Manawatu 1
(6th)
6
(3rd)
6
(5th)
7
(5th)
11
(4th)
16
(5th)
21
(3rd)
22
(4th)
24
(5th)
Northland 5
(2nd)
6
(4th)
11
(2nd)
16
(2nd)
16
(2nd)
16
(4th)
20
(4th)
25
(2nd)
25
(4th)
Otago 1
(4th)
3
(6th)
8
(3rd)
13
(3rd)
14
(3rd)
19
(2nd)
21
(2nd)
21
(5th)
26
(3rd)
Southland 0
(7th)
0
(7th)
0
(7th)
0
(7th)
0
(7th)
0
(7th)
1
(7th)
1
(7th)
1
(7th)
Wellington 5
(1st)
10
(1st)
15
(1st)
22
(1st)
27
(1st)
32
(1st)
37
(1st)
42
(1st)
47
(1st)

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

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The 2017 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 17, with North Harbour taking on Otago at QBE Stadium, in a repeat of the previous seasons Championship Division final. The opening round saw a repeat of the Premiership final with Tasman against the then current champions Canterbury.[6]

Week 1

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17 August 2017
19:35 NZST
North Harbour19–17Otago
Try: Shaun Stevenson 29'
Con: Bryn Gatland (1/1) 30'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (4/6) 14', 17', 26', 44'
ReportTry: Jonathan Ruru 60'
Mitchell Scott 66'
Con: Josh Ioane (2/2) 61', 67'
Pen: Josh Ioane (1/1) 55'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Glen Jackson
18 August 2017
19:35 NZST
Tasman0–39Canterbury
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (0/2)ReportTry: George Bridge 8'
Dominic Bird 36'
Luke Whitelock 67'
Rob Thompson 75'
Mitchell Dunshea 79'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (3/3) 9', 37', 68'
Brett Cameron (1/2) 80'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 14', 33'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
19 August 2017
14:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay24–16Southland
Try: To'o Junior Vaega 48'
Tiaan Falcon 57'
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u 68'
Con: Ihaia West (3/3) 49', 58', 69'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) 28'
Cards: Geoffrey Cridge Yellow card 59'
ReportTry: Matthew Johnson 38'
Con: Scott Eade (1/1) 39'
Pen: Scott Eade (3/5) 6', 25', 53'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Angus Mabey
19 August 2017
17:05 NZST
Taranaki34–29Waikato
Try: Leighton Price 20'
Charlie Ngatai 32'
Stephen Perofeta 34'
Sean Wainui 44'
Seta Tamanivalu 59'
Beaudein Waaka 61'
Con: Marty McKenzie (2/6) 21', 33'
ReportTry: Mitch Jacobson 6'
Jordan Manihera (3) 54', 64', 73'
Con: Dwayne Sweeney (3/4) 7', 66', 73'
Pen: Dwayne Sweeney (1/1) 25'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Nick Briant
19 August 2017
19:35 NZST
Counties Manukau16–14Auckland
Try: Fotu Lokotui 13'
Con: Baden Kerr (1/1) 14'
Pen: Baden Kerr (3/4) 32', 57', 75'
Cards: Sam Henwood Yellow card 17'
ReportTry: Jono Hickey 20'
Malakai Fekitoa 45'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/2) 21', 46'
Pen: Jono Hickey (0/1)
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Cameron Stone
20 August 2017
14:35 NZST
Northland28–23Bay of Plenty
Try: Howard Sililoto 36'
Jack Ram 52'
Mathew Wright 58'
Jone Macilai-Tori 67'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 37', 53'
Peter Breen (2/2) 59', 68'
ReportTry: Tom Franklin 4'
Monty Ioane 31'
Con: Mike Delany (2/2) 5', 32'
Pen: Mike Delany (3/3) 29', 39', 40'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Brendon Pickerill

Week 2

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24 August 2017
19:35 NZST
Southland20–45North Harbour
Try: Matthew Johnson 6'
Liam Howley 38'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) 7', 39'
Pen: Ryan Tongia (1/2) 17'
Scott Eade (1/2) 53'
ReportTry: Matt Vaega (2) 21', 63'
Tevita Li (2) 35', 80'
Chris Eves 45'
Shaun Stevenson 54'
Con: Bryn Gatland (2/5) 22', 46'
Ben Volavola (1/1) 80'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (2/2) 13', 50'
Ben Volavola (1/1) 69'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
25 August 2017
17:45 NZST
Bay of Plenty46–17Hawke's Bay
Try: Siegfried Fisiihoi 12'
Lalakai Foketi 29'
Joe Webber (2) 60', 77'
Jesse Parete (2) 71', 80'
Con: Mike Delany (4/5) 13', 30', 61', 72'
Luke Campbell (1/1) 80'
Pen: Mike Delany (2/2) 35', 38'
ReportTry: Marino Mikaele-Tu'u 47'
Ihaia West 68'
Con: Ihaia West (2/2) 48', 69'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/2) 20'
Cards: Pouri Rakete-Stones Yellow card 10'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: James Doleman
25 August 2017
19:45 NZST
Waikato33–21Counties Manukau
Try: Jordan Manihera (2) 4', 43'
Bailyn Sullivan 24'
James Tucker 31'
Samisoni Taukei'aho 64'
Con: Dwayne Sweeney (3/4) 5', 25', 32'
Sam Christie (1/1) 65'
Pen: Dwayne Sweeney (0/1)
ReportTry: Stephen Donald 48'
Augustine Pulu 60'
Jonathan Taumateine 70'
Con: Baden Kerr (3/3) 49', 61', 71'
Cards: Sam Henwood Yellow card 22'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Mike Fraser
26 August 2017
14:35 NZST
Wellington42–26Taranaki
Try: Asafo Aumua (2) 8', 65'
Ben Lam 15'
Julian Savea 18'
Regan Verney 62'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/4) 9', 16', 19'
Daniel Kirkpatrick (1/1) 66'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/4) 13', 40', 44'
ReportTry: Charlie Ngatai 32'
Sean Wainui 36'
Lachlan Boshier 60'
Waisake Naholo 70'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (3/4) 33', 37', 71'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 3,085
Referee: Michael Lash
26 August 2017
16:35 NZST
Auckland10–8Northland
Try: Kurt Eklund 34'
Con: Jono Hickey (1/1) 35'
Pen: Jono Hickey (1/2) 21'
Cards: Jordan Trainor Yellow card 10'
ReportTry: Jone Macilai-Tori 53'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (0/1)
Pen: Peter Breen (1/1) 11'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 11,100
Referee: Shuhei Kubo (Japan)
27 August 2017
14:35 NZST
Manawatu35–20Tasman
Try: Nick Crosswell 21'
Kurt Baker 29'
Hunter Prescott 49'
Hamish Northcott 80'
Con: Otere Black (3/4) 22', 50', 80'
Pen: Otere Black (3/3) 40', 70', 74'
ReportTry: Alex Ainley 43'
Michael Green 65'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (2/2) 44', 66'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (2/2) 5', 54'
Cards: Tima Fainga'anuku Yellow card 64'
Jordan Taufua Yellow card 73'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Richard Kelly
27 August 2017
16:35 NZST
RS – Canterbury30–24Otago
Try: Ben Funnell 18'
Mitchell Dunshea 44'
Tim Bateman 50'
Jed Brown 76'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (2/4) 51', 77'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/4) 8', 79'
ReportTry: Josh Ioane 14'
Mitchell Scott 54'
Sam Anderson-Heather 65'
Jona Nareki 68'
Con: Fletcher Smith (2/3) 55', 66'
Josh Ioane (0/1)
Pen: Josh Ioane (0/2)
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Paul Williams

Week 3

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30 August 2017
19:35 NZST
Auckland27–35Waikato
Try: Patrick Tuipulotu 8'
Marcel Renata 26'
Sione Havili 73'
Con: Jordan Trainor (3/3) 9', 26', 74'
Pen: Jordan Trainor (2/3) 35', 47'
Cards: Marcel Renata Yellow card 54'
ReportTry: Tyler Campbell 2'
Jordan Manihera 10'
Penalty try 54'
Sevu Reece 59'
Con: Matthew Lansdown (1/2) 11'
Sam Christie (1/1) 60'
Pen: Matthew Lansdown (3/3) 23', 32', 80'
Sam Christie (0/1)
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 2,300
Referee: Richard Kelly
1 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay10–53Canterbury
Try: Hugh Renton 35'
Con: Ihaia West (1/1) 35'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) 5'
ReportTry: Brett Cameron 10'
Marshall Suckling (2) 41', 50'
Braydon Ennor (2) 63', 66'
Josh McKay 75'
Inga Finau 79'
Con: Brett Cameron (6/7) 11', 42', 51', 64', 75', 80'
Pen: Brett Cameron (2/2) 23', 39'
Cards: Nick Werahiko Yellow card 67'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Cameron Stone
2 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Otago40–30Manawatu
Try: Jonathan Ruru 19'
Jona Nareki (3) 30', 65', 67'
Mitchell Scott 52'
Sam Anderson-Heather 57'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/3) 58', 67'
Josh Ioane (0/3)
Pen: Josh Ioane (1/2) 8'
Fletcher Smith (1/1) 72'
ReportTry: Ngani Laumape 23'
Jackson Hemopo 40'
Jamie Booth 61'
Con: Otere Black (3/3) 23', 40', 61'
Pen: Otere Black (2/2) 2', 37'
Jade Te Rure (1/1) 70'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: James Munro
2 September 2017
17:05 NZST
Southland13–44Northland
Try: Aleki Morris-Lome 70'
Con: Greg Dyer (1/1) 71'
Pen: Scott Eade (2/3) 13', 25'
ReportTry: Jack Goodhue 19'
Jordan Hyland 36'
Sam Nock 39'
Jone Macilai-Tori 59'
Solomon Alaimalo 65'
Jordan Olsen 75'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (4/5) 20', 40', 60', 66'
Tim Blundell (0/1)
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 4', 53'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Paul Williams
2 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Taranaki30–27Counties Manukau
Try: Waisake Naholo (2) 36', 68'
Charlie Ngatai 56'
Ricky Riccitelli 78'
Con: Marty McKenzie (2/4) 57', 79'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/2) 16', 25'
ReportTry: Tevita Nabura 20'
Jonathan Taumateine 46'
Joe Royal 54'
Con: Baden Kerr (3/3) 20', 47', 54'
Pen: Baden Kerr (2/3) 6', 63'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Angus Mabey
3 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Waikato29–31Tasman
Try: Loni Uhila 8'
Sevu Reece 25'
Samisoni Taukei'aho 67'
Zac Guilford 74'
Tawera Kerr-Barlow 84'
Con: Matthew Lansdown (2/4) 26', 68'
Sam Christie (0/1)
ReportTry: Billy Guyton 14'
Vernon Fredericks 22'
Will Jordan 43'
Jordan Taufua 48'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (4/4) 15', 23', 44', 49'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (1/1) 62'
Cards: James Lowe Yellow card 65'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: James Doleman
3 September 2017
16:35 NZST
North Harbour57–10Auckland
Try: Shaun Stevenson (2) 1', 46'
Matt Duffie 27'
Tevita Li (2) 63', 74'
James Parsons 67'
Ben Volavola 78'
Con: Bryn Gatland (5/7) 28', 47', 68', 75', 79'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (4/5) 18', 23', 45', 55'
ReportTry: George Moala 50'
Con: Jono Hickey (1/1) 51'
Pen: Jono Hickey (1/1) 20'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Glen Jackson

Week 4

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6 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Wellington40–27Hawke's Bay
Try: Julian Savea 12'
Sitiveni Paongo 20'
Alex Fidow (2) 26', 43'
Wes Goosen 48'
Malo Tuitama 71'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (5/6) 13', 26', 44', 49', 71'
ReportTry: Cardiff Vaega 39'
Jason Long 65'
Sam McNicol 73'
Jorian Tangaere 78'
Con: Tiaan Falcon (2/4) 74', 79'
Pen: Tiaan Falcon (1/1) 7'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 2,189
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
7 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Counties Manukau18–27North Harbour
Try: Luteru Laulala 40'
Tim Nanai-Williams 47'
Con: Luteru Laulala (1/2) 48'
Pen: Luteru Laulala (2/3) 8', 16'
ReportTry: Sione Mafileo 2'
Tevita Li 73'
Con: Bryn Gatland (1/1) 3'
Ben Volavola (0/1)
Pen: Bryn Gatland (1/1) 12'
Ben Volavola (4/5) 22', 29', 54', 58'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: James Doleman
8 September 2017
17:45 NZST
RS – Canterbury78–20Southland
Try: Richie Mo'unga (2) 10', 22'
Braydon Ennor (4) 41', 44', 65', 70'
George Bridge (3) 52', 58', 73'
Josh McKay 62'
Tim Bateman 76'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (5/6) 11', 23', 45', 53', 59'
Brett Cameron (5/5) 63', 66', 71', 74', 77'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (1/2) 3'
ReportTry: Junior Ngaluafe 34'
Neria Fomai 38'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) 35', 39'
Pen: Scott Eade (2/2) 20', 47'
Cards: Ryan Tongia Yellow card 54'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Nick Briant
8 September 2017
19:45 NZST
Manawatu17–20Bay of Plenty
Try: Otere Black 8'
Lewis Marshall 19'
Con: Otere Black (2/2) 8', 20'
Pen: Otere Black (1/1) 57'
Cards: Heiden Bedwell-Curtis Yellow card 72'
ReportTry: Joe Webber 34'
Penalty try 75'
Con: Kelly Haimona (1/1) 35'
Pen: Kelly Haimona (2/2) 5', 14'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
9 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Auckland38–49Taranaki
Try: Vince Aso (3) 10', 71', 80'
Marcel Renata 19'
Taleni Seu 39'
Con: Jono Hickey (1/2) 20'
Tyrone Elkington-MacDonald (1/1) 40'
Jordan Trainor (0/2)
Pen: Jono Hickey (3/3) 14', 22', 45'
ReportTry: Declan O'Donnell 2'
Toa Halafihi 7'
Stephen Perofeta 33'
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi 51'
Lachlan Boshier 58'
Kylem O'Donnell 66'
Con: Marty McKenzie (5/6) 8', 34', 52', 59', 67'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/2) 44', 74'
Stephen Perofeta (1/1) 57'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 5,200
Referee: Mike Fraser
9 September 2017
16:35 NZST
Northland37–7Waikato
Try: Solomon Alaimalo 10'
Ross Wright 19'
Jack Ram 58'
Jack Goodhue 73'
Jone Macilai-Tori 80'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/3) 20', 59'
Tim Blundell (1/2) 74'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/4) 28', 40'
ReportTry: Adam Burn 76'
Con: Matthew Lansdown (1/1) 77'
Cards: James Tucker Yellow card 27'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Michael Lash
10 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Tasman37–35Wellington
Try: Tim Perry 34'
Will Jordan 51'
James Lowe 60'
Mitchell Hunt 70'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (4/4) 35', 52', 61', 71'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (3/3) 4', 15', 68'
ReportTry: Alex Fidow 12'
Ben Lam 26'
Sam Lousi 39'
James Blackwell 45'
Losi Filipo 75'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (5/5) 13', 27', 40', 46', 76'
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
10 September 2017
16:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay21–64Otago
Try: Jonah Lowe 29'
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u 54'
Ellery Wilson 72'
Con: Daniel Snee (3/3) 30', 55', 73'
ReportTry: Joshua Furno (2) 8', 43'
Dillon Hunt 11'
Sio Tomkinson 19'
Fletcher Smith (3) 25', 62', 80'
Sekonaia Pole 58'
Aki Seiuli 70'
Con: Fletcher Smith (8/9) 9', 12', 20', 26', 44', 59', 63', 80'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (1/1) 15'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Shane McDermott

Week 5

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13 September 2017
19:35 NZST
RS – Canterbury78–5Counties Manukau
Try: Mitchell Drummond (4) 4', 9', 31', 38'
Braydon Ennor 19'
Tim Bateman (3) 25', 44', 64'
Rob Thompson 57'
Poasa Waqanibau 61'
Josh McKay 75'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (10/11) 5', 10', 26', 32', 39', 45', 58', 62', 65', 76'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 2'
ReportTry: Nigel Ah Wong 47'
Con: Luteru Laulala (0/1)
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
14 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Northland22–31North Harbour
Try: Jordan Hyland 58'
Con: Peter Breen (1/1) 59'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (3/3) 21', 28', 34'
Peter Breen (2/2) 71', 73'
ReportTry: Tevita Li 66'
Ben Volavola 75'
Matt Vaega 78'
Con: Bryn Gatland (2/3) 76', 79'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (4/4) 11', 31', 36', 61'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Michael Winter
15 September 2017
17:45 NZST
Southland17–27Auckland
Try: Brayden Mitchell 3'
Liam Howley 34'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) 4', 35'
Pen: Scott Eade (1/1) 65'
ReportTry: Jerome Kaino 25'
Vince Aso 30'
Greg Pleasants-Tate 46'
Taleni Seu 68'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/3) 26', 47'
Jordan Trainor (0/1)
Pen: Jono Hickey (1/1) 39'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: James Munro
15 September 2017
19:45 NZST
Taranaki29–7Bay of Plenty
Try: Declan O'Donnell 37'
Mitchell Graham 43'
Manasa Mataele 74'
Sione Lea 78'
Con: Marty McKenzie (3/4) 44', 75', 79'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/2) 28'
Cards: Lachlan Boshier Yellow card 77'
ReportTry: Elijah Nicholas 80'
Con: Mike Delany (1/1) 80'
Pen: Kelly Haimona (0/1)
Cards: Henry Stowers Yellow card 34'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
16 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Waikato10–23Manawatu
Try: Pita Ahki 4'
Samisoni Taukei'aho 43'
Con: Sam Christie (0/2)
ReportTry: Jamie Booth 57'
Harrison Brewer 64'
Con: Jade Te Rure (2/2) 58', 65'
Pen: Jade Te Rure (3/3) 38', 68', 72'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Nick Briant
16 September 2017
16:35 NZST
Otago27–29Tasman
Try: Teihorangi Walden 16'
Sio Tomkinson 69'
Sione Teu 75'
Con: Fletcher Smith (3/3) 17', 70', 76'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (2/2) 9', 27'
Cards: Josh Ioane Yellow card 47'
ReportTry: Will Jordan 11'
James Lowe 14'
Levi Aumua 30'
Penalty try 46'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (2/3) 12', 31'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (1/1) 4'
Drop: Alex Ainley Yellow card 53'
Levi Aumua Red card 55'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Mike Fraser
17 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Counties Manukau33–14Hawke's Bay
Try: Tim Nanai-Williams (2) 20', 60'
Fotu Lokotui 42'
Jonathan Kawau 52'
Kalolo Tuiloma 76'
Con: Baden Kerr (3/4) 21', 43', 61'
Luteru Laulala (1/1) 77'
ReportTry: Ash Dixon 25'
Pasqualle Dunn 78'
Con: Ihaia West (2/2) 26', 79'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Michael Lash
17 September 2017
16:35 NZST
Wellington60–14Canterbury
Try: Julian Savea 6'
Asafo Aumua 10'
Isaia Walker-Leawere 40'
Du'Plessis Kirifi 48'
Malo Tuitama (2) 66', 73'
Ben Lam 68'
Regan Verney 78'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (7/8) 7', 11', 42', 49', 67', 69', 74'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/2) 35', 58'
ReportTry: Josh McKay 19'
George Bridge 55'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 20', 56'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 2,948
Referee: Richard Kelly

Week 6

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20 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty57–0Southland
Try: Penalty try 7'
Hugh Blake 15'
Monty Ioane (2) 21', 61'
Richard Judd 31'
Lalakai Foketi (2) 53', 78'
Terrence Hepetema 67'
Jesse Parete 71'
Con: Mike Delany (3/5) 16', 54', 62'
Luke Campbell (2/3) 62', 72', 79'
ReportPen: Scott Eade (0/1)
Cards: Elliot Dixon Yellow card 7' Red card 44'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Paul Williams
21 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Otago34–26Auckland
Try: Sio Tomkinson (2) 2', 78'
Jona Nareki (2) 15', 50'
Joshua Furno 37'
Con: Fletcher Smith (3/5) 3', 15', 38'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (1/1) 8'
ReportTry: George Moala (2) 13', 76'
Vince Aso 31'
Penalty try 80'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/2) 13', 32'
Lisati Milo-Harris (0/1)
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Glen Jackson
22 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Manawatu39–25Northland
Try: Newton Tudreu (2) 32', 68'
Ambrose Curtis 45'
Hamish Northcott 72'
Con: Jade Te Rure (2/3) 33', 46'
Otere Black (0/1)
Pen: Jade Te Rure (5/5) 17', 40', 56', 67', 76'
ReportTry: Dan Pryor 23'
Jack Ram (2) 51', 62'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/3) 52', 63'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 19', 54'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
23 September 2017
14:35 NZST
North Harbour28–41Canterbury
Try: Matt Duffie 3'
Gerard Cowley-Tuioti 14'
Harrison Groundwater 32'
Shaun Stevenson 72'
Con: Bryn Gatland (4/4) 4', 15', 33', 73'
ReportTry: Richie Mo'unga 11'
Tim Bateman 43'
Mitchell Drummond (2) 45', 67'
Josh McKay 58'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (5/5) 12', 43', 46', 59', 68'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 30', 80'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Angus Mabey
23 September 2017
17:05 NZST
Waikato10–34Wellington
Try: Bailyn Sullivan 38'
Con: Sevu Reece (1/1) 39'
Pen: Sevu Reece (1/1) 20'
ReportTry: Sam Lousi 35'
Daniel Kirkpatrick 46'
Mateaki Kafatolu 61'
Thomas Umaga-Jensen 64'
Alex Fidow 68'
Con: Daniel Kirkpatrick (1/2) 36'
Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/3) 42', 69'
Pen: Daniel Kirkpatrick (1/1) 3'
Cards: Asafo Aumua Yellow card 10'
Regan Verney Yellow card 55'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Cameron Stone
24 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty31–31Counties Manukau
Try: Solomona Sakalia 11'
Terrence Hepetema 24'
Lalakai Foketi 54'
Jesse Parete 65'
Con: Mike Delany (4/4) 12', 25', 55', 66'
Pen: Mike Delany (1/3) 39'
ReportTry: Fotu Lokotui 27'
Augustine Pulu 34'
Albert Nikoro 43'
Nigel Ah Wong 48'
Liam Daniela 76'
Con: Baden Kerr (2/4) 28', 35'
Luteru Laulala (1/1) 77'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Michael Lash
24 September 2017
16:35 NZST
Tasman50–17Southland
Try: Pete Samu 1'
Viliami Lolohea (2) 3', 25'
James Lowe 12'
Ethan Blackadder 38'
Jordan Taufua 63'
Alex Nankivell 70'
Mitchell Hunt 80'
Con: Tim O'Malley (4/5) 2', 4', 13', 26'
Mitchell Hunt (1/3) 71'
ReportTry: Michael Molloy 15'
Aleki Morris-Lome 52'
Elliot Dixon 58'
Con: Scott Eade (1/3) 59'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: James Doleman

Week 7

[edit]
27 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Northland32–30Otago
Try: Solomon Alaimalo 28'
Jone Macilai-Tori 43'
Con: Peter Breen (2/2) 29', 44'
Pen: Peter Breen (6/6) 8', 27', 34', 40', 51', 76'
Cards: Kara Pryor Yellow card 69'
ReportTry: Fletcher Smith 49'
Vilimoni Koroi 62'
Jona Nareki 80'
Con: Fletcher Smith (3/3) 50', 63', 80'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (3/3) 12', 39', 71'
Cards: James Lentjes Yellow card 31'
Slade McDowall Yellow card 50'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Nick Briant
28 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Taranaki40–26Tasman
Try: Sean Wainui (2) 5', 56'
Johnny Fa'auli 17'
Lachlan Boshier 28'
Pita Gus Sowakula 32'
Toa Halafihi 43'
Con: Marty McKenzie (5/6) 6', 18', 29', 33', 57'
ReportTry: Andrew Makalio 10'
Alex Nankivell 40'
Alex Ainley 46'
Mitchell Hunt 73'
Con: Billy Guyton (2/3) 40', 46'
Tim O'Malley (1/1) 74'
Cards: Viliami Lolohea Yellow card 4' Red card 25'
Will Jordan Yellow card 52'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Angus Mabey
29 September 2017
19:35 NZST
North Harbour33–30Hawke's Bay
Try: Penalty try 18'
Shaun Stevenson 43'
Matt Duffie 62'
Con: Bryn Gatland (2/2) 44', 63'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (4/4) 5', 23', 72', 78'
Cards: Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a Yellow card 60'
ReportTry: Ash Dixon 8'
Cardiff Vaega 26'
Jason Long 55'
Con: Ihaia West (3/3) 9', 27', 56'
Pen: Ihaia West (3/3) 20', 61', 75'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Richard Kelly
30 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Southland20–25Manawatu
Try: Manaaki Selby-Rickit 27'
Bill Fukofuka 62'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) 28', 63'
Pen: Scott Eade (2/3) 44', 70'
ReportTry: Tom Crozier 1'
Newton Tudreu 3'
Kayne Hammington 55'
Jason Emery 73'
Con: Otere Black (1/2) 56'
Jade Te Rure (0/2)
Pen: Jade Te Rure (1/1) 46'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Shane McDermott
30 September 2017
17:05 NZST
Auckland38–19Bay of Plenty
Try: Joseva Ravouvou (2) 6', 10'
Vince Aso 43'
Melani Nanai 53'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/3) 7', 11'
Tyrone Elkington-MacDonald (1/1) 44'
Pen: Jono Hickey (4/4) 2', 26', 39', 63'
Cards: Marcel Renata Yellow card 18'
ReportTry: Henry Stowers 68'
Tom Franklin 72'
Jesse Parete 78'
Con: Luke Campbell (2/3) 69', 73'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 2,600
Referee: Cameron Stone
30 September 2017
19:35 NZST
RS – Canterbury37–17Waikato
Try: Braydon Ennor 21'
Rob Thompson 32'
Josh McKay 35'
Tom Sanders 45'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (4/4) 22', 33', 36', 46'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (3/3) 6', 28', 30'
ReportTry: Pita Ahki 38'
Sevu Reece (2) 56', 79'
Con: Sevu Reece (1/2) 79'
Matthew Lansdown (0/1)
Pen: Sevu Reece (0/1)
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Glen Jackson
1 October 2017
14:35 NZST
Wellington27–24Otago
Try: Alex Fidow 5'
Ben Lam (2) 27', 51'
Julian Savea 54'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/4) 52', 55'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/1) 76'
Cards: Billy Proctor Yellow card 66'
ReportTry: Jonathan Ruru 33'
Vilimoni Koroi 67'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/2) 68'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (4/4) 2', 13', 44', 47'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 3,830
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
1 October 2017
16:35 NZST
Counties Manukau25–16Northland
Try: Albert Nikoro 2'
Tim Nanai-Williams 33'
Stephen Donald 66'
Con: Baden Kerr (1/2) 34'
Luteru Laulala (1/1) 67'
Pen: Baden Kerr (1/1) 51'
Luteru Laulala (1/1) 76'
ReportTry: Blake Hohaia 48'
Con: Peter Breen (1/1) 49'
Pen: Peter Breen (3/3) 6', 40', 55'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Mike Fraser

Week 8

[edit]
4 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Tasman21–14North Harbour
Try: Penalty try 5'
Will Jordan 14'
Shannon Frizell 18'
Con: Billy Guyton (2/2) 15', 19'
Pen: Tim O'Malley (0/1)
Cards: Trael Joass Yellow card 23'
ReportTry: Matt Duffie 41'
Matt Vaega 72'
Con: Ben Volavola (1/1) 42'
Bryn Gatland (1/1) 73'
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
5 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Manawatu24–29Counties Manukau
Try: Michael Alaalatoa 9'
Newton Tudreu 35'
Ambrose Curtis 50'
Con: Otere Black (3/3) 10', 36', 51'
Pen: Otere Black (1/2) 17'
Cards: Antonio Kiri Kiri Yellow card 19'
ReportTry: Ronald Raaymakers 21'
Stephen Donald 25'
Orbyn Leger 39'
Nigel Ah Wong 62'
Con: Stephen Donald (3/4) 26', 40', 63'
Pen: Stephen Donald (1/2) 13'
Cards: Tim Nanai-Williams Yellow card 8'
Tevita Nabura Yellow card 52'
Augustine Pulu Red card 75'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Glen Jackson
6 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Canterbury43–55Taranaki – RS
Try: Rob Thompson (2) 9', 78'
Tom Sanders 11'
Tim Bateman 20'
George Bridge 27'
Braydon Ennor 45'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (5/6) 10', 12', 21', 28', 46'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 16'
ReportTry: Seta Tamanivalu 22'
Stephen Perofeta 34'
Pita Gus Sowakula 37'
Ricky Riccitelli 50'
Lachlan Boshier (2) 53', 68'
Manasa Mataele 71'
Con: Marty McKenzie (7/7) 23', 35', 38', 51', 54', 69', 72'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/1) 57'
Drop: Stephen Perofeta (1/1) 76'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Mike Fraser
7 October 2017
14:35 NZST
Otago28–36Bay of Plenty
Try: Fletcher Smith 7'
Jona Nareki 26'
Matt Faddes 74'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/2) 8'
Josh Ioane (1/1) 75'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (1/1) 33'
Josh Ioane (2/2) 52', 67'
ReportTry: Hugh Blake 10'
Terrence Hepetema 18'
Joe Webber 64'
Chase Tiatia 69'
Luke Campbell 78'
Con: Mike Delany (1/5) 79'
Pen: Mike Delany (3/3) 16', 49', 54'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
7 October 2017
17:05 NZST
Northland34–7Hawke's Bay
Try: Dan Pryor (2) 4', 37'
Rene Ranger 54'
Tim Bond 79'
Con: Peter Breen (2/2) 5', 38'
Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 55', 80'
Pen: Peter Breen (1/3) 27'
Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 65'
Cards: Sam Nock Yellow card 14'
ReportTry: Cardiff Vaega 16'
Con: Ihaia West (1/1) 17'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Paul Williams
8 October 2017
14:35 NZST
Tasman31–18Auckland
Try: Vernon Fredericks 16'
Billy Guyton 26'
Ethan Blackadder 33'
Will Jordan 47'
Shannon Frizell 62'
Con: Billy Guyton (3/5) 27', 34', 48'
ReportTry: Taleni Seu 55'
Ben Nee-Nee 78'
Con: Harry Plummer (1/1) 79'
Jono Hickey (0/1)
Pen: Jono Hickey (2/2) 3', 8'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
8 October 2017
16:35 NZST
Waikato11–13North Harbour
Try: Matthew Lansdown 60'
Con: Matthew Lansdown (0/1)
Pen: Matthew Lansdown (2/3) 24', 30'
Sevu Reece (0/1)
Cards: Sevu Reece Yellow card 61'
James Tucker Yellow card 65'
ReportTry: Matt Duffie 66'
Con: Ben Volavola (1/1) 67'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (1/2) 13'
Ben Volavola (1/3) 80'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Shane McDermott

Week 9

[edit]
11 October 2017
19:35 NZST
RS – Taranaki46–25Manawatu
Try: Waisake Naholo (2) 21', 40'
Seta Tamanivalu (2) 32', 36'
Charlie Ngatai 56'
Kylem O'Donnell 75'
Adrian Wyrill 78'
Con: Marty McKenzie (4/7) 37', 40', 57', 79'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/1) 12'
Cards: Declan O'Donnell Yellow card 70'
ReportTry: Jamie Booth 51'
Ambrose Curtis 60'
Jade Te Rure 73'
Con: Jade Te Rure (2/3) 61', 74'
Pen: Otere Black (2/2) 16', 25'
Cards: Michael Alaalatoa Yellow card 29'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
12 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Wellington36–18Northland
Try: Thomas Umaga-Jensen 24'
Jackson Garden-Bachop 29'
Asafo Aumua (2) 48', 76'
Alex Fidow 60'
Julian Savea 68'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/6) 30', 49', 61'
ReportTry: Jordan Hyland 17'
Jack Goodhue 74'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 18'
Peter Breen (0/1)
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 36', 46'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 2,589
Referee: Richard Kelly
13 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Auckland27–32Canterbury
Try: Vince Aso 11'
Joseva Ravouvou 53'
TJ Faiane 74'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/2) 12', 54'
Harry Plummer (1/1) 75'
Pen: Jono Hickey (2/2) 35', 40'
Cards: Ben Nee-Nee Yellow card 21'
ReportTry: Braydon Ennor 8'
Caleb Makene 23'
Jack Stratton (2) 50', 61'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (3/4) 9', 51', 62'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 57', 73'
Cards: Inga Finau Yellow card 68'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
14 October 2017
14:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty36–32Waikato
Try: Chase Tiatia 11'
Lalakai Foketi (2) 22', 62'
Terrence Hepetema 34'
Luke Campbell 69'
Con: Mike Delany (4/5) 23', 35', 63', 70'
Pen: Mike Delany (1/1) 67'
Cards: Lalakai Foketi Yellow card 40'
ReportTry: Atunaisa Moli 15'
Sevu Reece 40'
Pita Ahki 42'
Laghlan McWhannell 72'
Loni Uhila 78'
Con: Sevu Reece (1/1) 40'
Pita Ahki (1/1) 43'
Sam Christie (0/3)
Pen: Pita Ahki (1/1) 46'
Sam Christie (0/1)
Cards: Pita Ahki Yellow card 57'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: James Doleman
14 October 2017
17:05 NZST
Otago43–19Southland
Try: Mitchell Scott 16'
Sio Tomkinson 35'
Jona Nareki 40'
Teihorangi Walden 48'
Latu Vaeno 57'
Jonah Aiona 71'
Con: Josh Ioane (5/6) 17', 36', 49', 58', 72'
Pen: Josh Ioane (1/1) 28'
ReportTry: Lewis Ormond (2) 33', 51'
James Schrader 67'
Con: Scott Eade (1/2) 52'
Greg Dyer (1/1) 68'
Cards: Phil Halder Yellow card 55'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Angus Mabey
14 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Counties Manukau52–30Tasman
Try: Joe Royal 12'
Nigel Ah Wong (2) 18', 40'
Orbyn Leger 47'
Penalty try 62'
Tim Nanai-Williams 70'
Sam Henwood 74'
Baden Kerr 79'
Con: Stephen Donald (2/4) 13', 40'
Luteru Laulala (2/2) 71', 75'
Jimmy Tupou (1/1) 80'
Cards: Baden Kerr Yellow card 65'
Albert Nikoro Red card 65'
ReportTry: Tim O'Malley 2'
Ethan Blackadder 7'
Levi Aumua 29'
Alex Nankivell 42'
Con: Tim O'Malley (2/4) 3', 8'
Pen: Tim O'Malley (2/2) 24', 56'
Cards: Sam Moli Yellow card 63'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Paul Williams
15 October 2017
14:35 NZST
North Harbour64–33Taranaki
Try: Bryn Hall 6'
Tevita Li (2) 11', 24', 32', 60', 79'
Shaun Stevenson 20'
Matt Duffie 49'
James Parsons 66'
Matt Vaega 73'
Con: Ben Volavola (5/7) 12', 21', 25', 33', 61'
Todd Doolan (2/3) 74', 80'
Pen: Ben Volavola (0/1)
ReportTry: Declan O'Donnell 26'
Jared Proffit 35'
Ciarahn Matoe (2) 38', 71'
Adrian Wyrill 59'
Con: Ciarahn Matoe (4/5) 27', 36', 60', 72'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Shane McDermott
15 October 2017
16:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay36–31Manawatu
Try: Gareth Evans 44'
Brad Weber 47'
Mason Emerson (2) 50', 66'
Richard Buckman 52'
Jonah Lowe 56'
Con: Ihaia West (3/6) 45', 48', 57'
Cards: Tony Lamborn Red card 34'
ReportTry: Lewis Marshall 16'
Timothy Cadwallader 37'
Jason Emery 70'
Jade Te Rure 79'
Con: Jade Te Rure (3/3) 17', 38', 79'
Jason Emery (1/1) 70'
Pen: Jade Te Rure (1/1) 20'
Cards: Newton Tudreu Red card 34'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Cameron Stone

Play-offs

[edit]

Semi-finals

[edit]

Championship

[edit]
20 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Wellington49–21Northland
Try: Umaga-Jensen 37' c
Goosen (2) 42' c, 79' c
Renata 48' c
Fahamokioa 58' m
Verney 66' c
Con: Garden-Bachop (5/6) 38', 44', 49', 67', 80'
Pen: Garden-Bachop (3/3) 4', 9', 27'
ReportTry: Hyland 10' c
Alaimalo 16' c
Nock 73' c
Con: Hawkins (2/2) 11', 17'
Nock (1/1) 74'
Cards: Pryor Yellow card 34'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 4,952
Referee: Glen Jackson
21 October 2017
14:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty48–32Otago
Try: Webber (2) 16' m, 49' c
Foketi (2) 24' c, 39' c
Stowers 59' m
Hepetema 70' c
Penalty try 81' m
Con: Delany (4/6) 25', 40', 50', 71'
Pen: Delany (1/1) 11'
Cards: Blake Yellow card 45'
ReportTry: Anderson-Heather 28' m
Teu 46' c
Koroi 63' c
Walden 76' c
Con: Smith (3/4) 47', 64', 77'
Pen: Ioane (2/2) 2', 35'
Cards: Vaeno Yellow card 80'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Brendon Pickerill

Premiership

[edit]
21 October 2017
17:05 NZST
Canterbury35–24North Harbour
Try: Drummond 18' c
Bridge 28' c
Harmon 43' m
Bateman 74' c
Con: Cameron (3/4) 19', 29', 75'
Pen: Cameron (3/4) 27', 66', 79'
ReportTry: Volavola 10' c
Eves 41' c
Taramai 68' c
Con: Volavola (3/3) 11', 42', 69'
Pen: Volavola (1/1) 6'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
21 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Taranaki29–30Tasman
Try: O'Donnell 25' c
Ngatai 33' c
Tahuriorangi 52' c
Tamanivalu 55' m
Con: McKenzie (3/4) 26', 34', 53'
Pen: McKenzie (1/2) 13'
Cards: Tamanivalu Yellow card 73'
ReportTry: Fainga'anuku 28' m
Hunt 43' c
Con: Hunt (1/2) 44'
Pen: Hunt (6/8) 4', 10', 16', 36', 47', 64'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Nick Briant

Finals

[edit]

Championship

[edit]
27 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Wellington59–45
(a.e.t)
Bay of Plenty
Try: Umaga-Jensen 13' m
Lousi 32' c
Fahamokioa (2) 36' m, 58' m
Shields 41' m
Fidow 72' c
Goosen 84' c
Paongo 86' m
Savea 93' c
Con: Garden-Bachop (4/9) 33', 73', 85', 94'
Pen: Garden-Bachop (2/3) 27', 46'
ReportTry: Campbell 3' c
Webber (2) 22' c, 52' c
Ardron 48' c
Parete 61' m
Hepetema 77' c
Karpik 100' m
Con: Delany (5/6) 4', 23', 49', 53', 78'
Tiatia (0/1)
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 7,908
Referee: Paul Williams

Premiership

[edit]
28 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Canterbury35–13Tasman
Try: Mo'unga (2) 19' m, 25' c
Bateman 39' c
Stratton 74' c
Con: Mo'unga (3/4) 26', 40', 75'
Pen: Mo'unga (3/4) 42', 55', 64'
ReportTry: Aumua 7' c
Con: Hunt (1/1) 8'
Pen: Hunt (1/1) 14'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Attendance: 9,500
Referee: Mike Fraser
FB 15 George Bridge downward-facing red arrow 76'
RW 14 Josh McKay
OC 13 Tim Bateman
IC 12 Rob Thompson downward-facing red arrow 76'
LW 11 Braydon Ennor
FH 10 Richie Mo'unga
SH 9 Mitchell Drummond downward-facing red arrow 56'
N8 8 Luke Whitelock (c)
OF 7 Billy Harmon downward-facing red arrow 27'
BF 6 Tom Sanders downward-facing red arrow 76'
RL 5 Dominic Bird
LL 4 Hamish Dalzell
TP 3 Siate Tokolahi downward-facing red arrow 65'
HK 2 Ben Funnell downward-facing red arrow 65'
LP 1 Alex Hodgman downward-facing red arrow 76'
Replacements:
HK 16 Nathan Vella upward-facing green arrow 65'
PR 17 Chris Gawler upward-facing green arrow 76'
PR 18 Oliver Jager upward-facing green arrow 65'
LK 19 Reed Prinsep upward-facing green arrow 27'
FL 20 Tom Christie upward-facing green arrow 76'
SH 21 Jack Stratton upward-facing green arrow 56'
FH 22 Brett Cameron upward-facing green arrow 76'
WG 23 Inga Finau upward-facing green arrow 76'
FB 15 Will Jordan
RW 14 Tomas Aoake downward-facing red arrow 66'
OC 13 Levi Aumua downward-facing red arrow 77'
IC 12 Alex Nankivell
LW 11 James Lowe
FH 10 Mitchell Hunt
SH 9 Finlay Christie downward-facing red arrow 65'
N8 8 Jordan Taufua downward-facing red arrow 41'
OF 7 Vernon Fredericks
BF 6 Ethan Blackadder
RL 5 Shannon Frizell
LL 4 Alex Ainley (c) downward-facing red arrow 48'
TP 3 Tyrel Lomax downward-facing red arrow 65'
HK 2 Andrew Makalio downward-facing red arrow 65'
LP 1 Siua Halanukonuka downward-facing red arrow 34' upward-facing green arrow 65'
Replacements:
HK 16 Ti'i Paulo upward-facing green arrow 65'
PR 17 Tom Hill upward-facing green arrow 34' downward-facing red arrow 41'
PR 18 Ryan Coxon upward-facing green arrow 41'
LK 19 Pari Pari Parkinson upward-facing green arrow 48'
FL 20 Pete Samu upward-facing green arrow 41'
SH 21 Billy Guyton upward-facing green arrow 65'
FH 22 Tim O'Malley upward-facing green arrow 77'
CE 23 Trael Joass upward-facing green arrow 66'

Statistics

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Leading point scorers

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No. Player Team Points Average Details
1 Richie Mo'unga Canterbury 160 16.00 5 T, 42 C, 17 P, 0 D
2 Jackson Garden-Bachop Wellington 142 12.90 3 T, 47 C, 11 P, 0 D
3 Fletcher Smith Otago 116 10.54 5 T, 26 C, 13 P, 0 D
4 Marty McKenzie Taranaki 100 11.11 1 T, 34 C, 9 P, 0 D
5 Bryn Gatland North Harbour 96 10.67 0 T, 18 C, 20 P, 0 D
6 Mike Delany Bay of Plenty 94 9.40 0 T, 29 C, 12 P, 0 D
7 Mitchell Hunt Tasman 94 8.55 4 T, 16 C, 14 P, 0 D
8 Jono Hickey Auckland 75 7.50 1 T, 14 C, 14 P, 0 D
9 Daniel Hawkins Northland 66 7.33 0 T, 15 C, 12 P, 0 D
10 Jade Te Rure Manawatu 66 6.60 3 T, 9 C, 11 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

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No. Player Team Tries Average
1 Tevita Li North Harbour 11 1.22
2 Braydon Ennor Canterbury 10 1.11
3 Jona Nareki Otago 9 1.00
4 Tim Bateman Canterbury 9 0.81
5 Joe Webber Bay of Plenty 8 0.73
6 Alex Fidow Wellington 8 0.73
7 Lalakai Foketi Bay of Plenty 8 0.67
8 Asafo Aumua Wellington 7 0.70
9 Vince Aso Auckland 7 0.70
10 George Bridge Canterbury 7 0.58

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

Points by week

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Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Average
Auckland 14 16 10 8 37 92 38 49 27 17 26 34 38 19 18 31 27 32 235 298 23.50 29.80
Bay of Plenty 23 28 46 17 10 31 20 17 7 29 88 31 19 38 36 28 36 32 285 251 28.50 25.10
Canterbury 39 0 30 24 53 10 78 20 92 65 41 28 37 17 43 55 32 27 445 246 44.50 24.60
Counties Manukau 16 14 21 33 27 30 18 27 38 92 31 31 25 16 29 24 52 30 257 297 25.70 29.70
Hawke's Bay 24 16 17 46 10 53 48 104 14 33 17 48 30 33 7 34 36 31 203 398 20.30 39.80
Manawatu 29 41 35 20 30 40 17 20 23 10 39 25 25 20 24 29 56 82 278 287 27.80 28.70
North Harbour 19 17 45 20 57 10 27 18 31 22 28 41 33 30 27 32 64 33 331 223 33.10 22.30
Northland 28 23 8 10 44 13 37 7 22 31 25 39 48 55 34 7 18 36 264 221 26.40 22.10
Otago 17 19 24 30 40 30 64 21 27 29 34 26 54 59 28 36 43 19 331 269 33.10 26.90
Southland 16 24 20 45 13 44 20 78 17 27 17 107 20 25 12 61 19 43 154 454 15.40 45.40
Taranaki 34 29 26 42 30 27 49 38 29 7 48 17 40 26 55 43 79 89 390 318 39.00 31.80
Tasman 0 39 20 35 31 29 37 35 29 27 50 17 26 40 52 32 30 52 275 306 27.50 30.60
Waikato 29 34 33 21 64 58 7 37 10 23 10 34 17 37 11 13 32 36 213 293 21.30 29.30
Wellington 41 29 42 26 31 10 75 64 60 14 34 10 27 24 61 12 36 18 407 207 40.70 20.70

Source: Mitre 10 Cup Fixtures and Results 2017[7]

Tries by week

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Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Average
Auckland 2 1 1 1 4 11 5 6 4 2 4 5 4 3 2 5 3 4 29 38 2.90 3.80
Bay of Plenty 2 4 6 2 1 5 2 2 1 4 13 5 3 4 5 3 5 5 38 34 3.80 3.40
Canterbury 5 0 4 4 7 1 11 2 13 9 5 4 4 3 6 7 4 3 59 33 5.90 3.30
Counties Manukau 1 2 3 5 3 4 2 2 6 13 5 4 3 1 4 3 8 4 35 38 3.50 3.80
Hawke's Bay 3 1 2 6 1 7 7 15 2 5 3 7 3 3 1 4 6 4 28 52 2.80 5.20
Manawatu 5 6 4 2 3 6 2 2 2 2 4 3 4 2 3 4 7 13 34 40 3.40 4.00
North Harbour 1 2 6 2 7 1 2 2 3 1 4 5 3 3 3 4 10 5 39 25 3.90 2.50
Northland 4 2 1 1 6 1 5 1 1 3 3 4 3 6 4 1 2 6 29 25 2.90 2.50
Otago 2 1 4 4 6 3 9 3 3 4 5 4 5 6 3 5 6 3 43 33 4.30 3.30
Southland 1 3 2 6 1 6 2 11 2 4 3 17 2 4 2 9 3 6 18 66 1.80 6.60
Taranaki 6 4 4 5 4 3 6 5 4 1 7 3 6 4 7 6 12 13 56 44 5.60 4.49
Tasman 0 5 2 4 4 5 4 5 4 3 8 3 4 6 8 4 4 8 38 43 3.80 4.30
Waikato 4 6 5 3 9 7 1 5 2 2 1 5 3 4 1 1 5 5 31 38 3.10 3.80
Wellington 6 5 5 4 5 1 11 8 8 2 5 1 4 2 9 2 6 2 59 27 5.90 2.70
For Against

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

Sanctions

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Player Team Red Yellow Sent off match(es)
Elliot Dixon Southland 1 2 vs Bay of Plenty
Viliami Lolohea Tasman 1 2 vs Taranaki
Levi Aumua Tasman 1 0 vs Otago
Augustine Pulu Counties Manukau 1 0 vs Manawatu
Albert Nikoro Counties Manukau 1 0 vs Tasman
Tony Lamborn Hawke's Bay 1 0 vs Manawatu
Newton Tudreu Manawatu 1 0 vs Hawke's Bay
Sam Henwood Counties Manukau 0 2 vs Auckland and Waikato
Pouri Rakete-Stones Hawke's Bay 0 2 vs Bay of Plenty and Taranaki
Marcel Renata Auckland 0 2 vs Waikato and Bay of Plenty
Ryan Tongia Southland 0 2 vs Canterbury and Wellington
James Tucker Waikato 0 2 vs Northland and North Harbour
Geoffrey Cridge Hawke's Bay 0 1 vs Southland
Jordan Trainor Auckland 0 1 vs Northland
Tima Fainga'anuku Tasman 0 1 vs Manawatu
Jordan Taufua Tasman 0 1 vs Manawatu
Nick Werahiko Canterbury 0 1 vs Hawke's Bay
James Lowe Tasman 0 1 vs Waikato
Heiden Bedwell-Curtis Manawatu 0 1 vs Bay of Plenty
Henry Stowers Bay of Plenty 0 1 vs Taranaki
Lachlan Boshier Taranaki 0 1 vs Bay of Plenty
Josh Ioane Otago 0 1 vs Tasman
Alex Ainley Tasman 0 1 vs Otago
Asafo Aumua Wellington 0 1 vs Waikato
Regan Verney Wellington 0 1 vs Waikato
Kara Pryor Northland 0 1 vs Otago
James Lentjes Otago 0 1 vs Northland
Slade McDowall Otago 0 1 vs Northland
Will Jordan Tasman 0 1 vs Taranaki
Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a North Harbour 0 1 vs Hawke's Bay
Billy Proctor Wellington 0 1 vs Otago
Trael Joass Tasman 0 1 vs North Harbour
Antonio Kiri Kiri Manawatu 0 1 vs Counties Manukau
Tevita Nabura Counties Manukau 0 1 vs Manawatu
Tim Nanai-Williams Counties Manukau 0 1 vs Manawatu
Sam Nock Northland 0 1 vs Hawke's Bay
Sevu Reece Waikato 0 1 vs North Harbour
Michael Alaalatoa Manawatu 0 1 vs Taranaki
Declan O'Donnell Taranaki 0 1 vs Manawatu
Ben Nee-Nee Auckland 0 1 vs Canterbury
Inga Finau Canterbury 0 1 vs Auckland
Lalakai Foketi Bay of Plenty 0 1 vs Waikato
Pita Ahki Waikato 0 1 vs Bay of Plenty
Phil Halder Southland 0 1 vs Otago
Baden Kerr Counties Manukau 0 1 vs Tasman
Sam Moli Tasman 0 1 vs Counties Manukau
Dan Pryor Northland 0 1 vs Wellington
Hugh Blake Bay of Plenty 0 1 vs Otago
Latu Vaeno Otago 0 1 vs Bay of Plenty
Seta Tamanivalu Taranaki 0 1 vs Tasman

Ranfurly Shield

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Pre-season challenges

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In December 2016, Canterbury accepted Ranfurly Shield challenges from both Wanganui and Mid Canterbury after it was confirmed that several offers were received from Mitre 10 Cup and Heartland Championship unions. Wanganui travelled to Christchurch to play at AMI Stadium, while the Shield went on the road for a challenge against Mid-Canterbury at the Ashburton Showgrounds.[8]

In the first challenge, Canterbury beat Wanganui 71−5 in Christchurch, after running in 10 tries with 10 uncapped players.[9] Canterbury's win ensured them their 133rd successful Shield defence. Captain and halfback Jack Stratton scored the opening try in the 10th minute, before four more first-half tries resulted in the lead out to 36−5 at the break. Also early in the half, a yellow card was awarded to Wanganui prop Viki Tofa, for a high tackle on flanker Billy Harmon. Debutant first-five eighth Brett Cameron kicked 17 points in the match, while hooker Nick Werahiko scored a double. Wing Ngane Punivai impressed with his power and speed. Midfielder Timoci Seruwalu scored the visitors' only try late in the first half, when he powered over the line on the back of a close scrum.[10] Wanganui veteran Peter Rowe retired after the loss with 112 games.

The late pre-season match saw the current holders take on Mid Canterbury, with the opposition losing all 13 of their Ranfurly Shield challenges, with eight of the defeats against Canterbury. Canterbury went on to win another successful defence 69–7. Having led 33–0 at halftime, the defending Mitre 10 Cup champions went on to run in eleven tries to one and beat the Heartland Championship side at the Ashburton Showgrounds.[11] Former New Zealand under-20s World Cup winner Josh McKay was one of four Canterbury players to make their debut in the match, with himself and outside back Nigel Gibb, who beat four defenders on his way to the line, scoring tries in the blowout win. Wing Marshall Suckling and hooker Nathan Vella scored doubles in the win also.[12]

21 June 2017
19:35 NZST
Canterbury71–5Wanganui
Try: Stratton 10' c
Maitland 15' c
Nel 25' c
Werahiko (2) 28' c, 56' c
Suckling 31' m
Dunshea 47' c
Waqanibau 66' c
Alfeld 70' c
Makene 75' c
Con: Cameron (7/8) 11', 16', 26', 29', 48', 57', 66'
Hart-Strawbridge (2/2) 70', 76'
Pen: Cameron (1/2) 2'
Preview
Report
Try: Seruwalu 39' m
Con: Whale (0/1)
Drop: Clare (0/1)
Cards: Tofa Yellow card 40'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Richard Kelly
4 August 2017
14:35 NZST
Canterbury69–7Mid Canterbury
Try: Brown 4' c
Sanders 11' c
Cameron 18' c
Suckling (2) 26' m, 40' c
Vella (2) 44' c, 55' c
McKay 52' c
Gibb 58' m
Waqanibau 61' m
Dalzell 75' m
Con: Cameron (4/5) 5', 12', 19', 40'
McKay (3/6) 45', 53', 56'
Preview
Report
Try: Sau 73' c
Con: Kjestrup (1/1) 74'
Ashburton Showgrounds, Ashburton
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: James Doleman

See also

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References

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  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. ^ "2017 draws released for Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship". Mitre 10 Cup. 7 March 2017.
  7. ^ "Historical Fixtures and Results". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Canterbury Confirm 2017 Ranfurly Shield Challenges". Mitre 10 Cup. 5 December 2016.
  9. ^ "Rugby: Canterbury crush Wanganui Ranfurly Shield challenge". New Zealand Herald. 22 June 2017.
  10. ^ "Canterbury defeat Wanganui 71-5 to defend Ranfurly Shield". Newshub. 22 June 2017. Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  11. ^ "Canterbury rout Mid Canterbury to retain Ranfurly Shield in Ashburton". Stuff. 4 August 2017.
  12. ^ "Canterbury defeat Mid-Canterbury 69-7 to retain Ranfurly Shield". Newshub. 4 August 2017. Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
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