Division 1
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canterbury – RS | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 234 | 138 | +94 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 35 |
| 2 | Auckland | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 290 | 219 | +71 | 32 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 33 |
| 3 | North Harbour | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 280 | 158 | +122 | 34 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 32 |
| 4 | Otago | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 218 | 145 | +73 | 24 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 28 |
| 5 | Wellington | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 268 | 204 | +64 | 32 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 26 |
| 6 | Southland | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 200 | 256 | –56 | 20 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| 7 | Waikato | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 203 | 199 | +4 | 23 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 8 | Bay of Plenty | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 188 | 241 | −53 | 23 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| 9 | Taranaki | 9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 164 | 215 | −51 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
| 10 | Northland | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 97 | 367 | −270 | 11 | 52 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Results
Round 1
| 12 August |
| Waikato | 30–6 | Taranaki |
| Try: Mark Ranby, Isaac Boss, Richard Kahui Con: David Hill (3) Pen: David Hill (3) | Pen: Todd Feather (2) |
| Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Lyndon Bray |
| 13 August |
| Southland | 16–42 | Canterbury |
| Try: Jimmy Cowan Con: Matt Petre Pen: Matt Petre (3) | Try: Scott Hamilton (3), Jamie Nutbrown, Mose Tuiali'i Con: Ben Blair (4) Pen: Ben Blair (3) |
| Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
| 13 August |
| Northland | 27–43 | Wellington |
| Try: Mike Rowe, Tim Dow, David Holwell Con: David Holwell (3) Pen: David Holwell (2) | Try: Ma'a Nonu (3), Jimmy Gopperth (2), Lome Fa'atau, Roy Kinikinilau Con: Jimmy Gopperth (4) |
| Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Gary Wise |
| 13 August |
| North Harbour | 10–27 | Auckland |
| Try: Brent Wilson Con: Andrew Whiteman Pen: Andrew Whiteman | Try: Tony Koonwaiyou, Brad Mika, Isa Nacewa Con: Brent Ward (3) Pen: Brent Ward (2) |
| North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Kelvin Deaker |
| 14 August |
| Otago | 29–6 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Chris King, Neil Brew, Hayden Pedersen, Josh Blackie Con: Nick Evans (3) Pen: Nick Evans | Pen: Murray Williams (2) |
| Carisbrook, Dunedin Referee: J. M. White |
Round 2
| 19 August |
| Wellington | 16–29 | North Harbour |
| Try: Jimmy Gopperth Con: Jimmy Gopperth Pen: Jimmy Gopperth (3) | Try: Vili Waqaseduadua (2), Junior Poluleuligaga, Zar Lawrence Con: Luke McAlister (3) Pen: Luke McAlister |
| Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 16,936 Referee: Paul Honiss |
| 20 August |
Canterbury  | 40–13 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Casey Laulala, Scott Hamilton, Greg Somerville, Cameron McIntyre Con: Ben Blair (3), Leon MacDonald Pen: Ben Blair (4) | Try: Anthony Tahana Con: Murray Williams Pen: Murray Williams (2) |
| Lancaster Park, Christchurch Attendance: 19,000 Referee: Lyndon Bray |
| 20 August |
| Taranaki | 32–8 | Northland |
| Try: Joe Lawn, James Hilgendorf, Andrew Hore, Sisa Koyamaibole Con: Todd Feather (3) Pen: Todd Feather (2) | Try: Tim Dow Pen: David Holwell |
| Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Chris Pollock |
| 20 August |
| Otago | 16–31 | Auckland |
| Try: Alando Soakai Con: Nick Evans Pen: Nick Evans (3) | Try: Sam Tuitupou, Doug Howlett, Jerome Kaino, Brent Ward Con: Brent Ward (4) Pen: Brent Ward |
| Carisbrook, Dunedin Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
| 21 August |
| Southland | 12–14 | Waikato |
| Pen: Matt Petre (4) | Try: Sione Lauaki, Marty Holah Con: David Hill (2) |
| Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Gary Wise |
Round 3
| 26 August |
| Wellington | 10–26 | Otago |
| Try: Shannon Paku Con: Jimmy Gopperth Pen: Jimmy Gopperth | Try: Chris Smylie, Matt Saunders Con: Nick Evans (2) Pen: Nick Evans (4) |
| Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 16,723 Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
| 27 August |
| Northland | 7–38 | Waikato |
| Try: Aaron Wright Con: David Holwell | Try: Stephen Donald, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Brendon Leonard, Keith Lowen, Derek Maisey Con: Stephen Donald (5) Pen: Stephen Donald |
| Okara Park, Whangārei Attendance: 4,000 Referee: J.M. White |
| 27 August |
| North Harbour | 23–23 | Canterbury |
| Try: Anthony Tuitavake (2), Tom Harding Con: Tusi Pisi Pen: Tusi Pisi (2) | Try: Kevin O'Neill, Casey Laulala Con: Ben Blair (2) Pen: Ben Blair (3) |
| North Harbour Stadium, Albany Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Gary Wise |
| 28 August |
| Bay of Plenty | 18–17 | Taranaki |
| Try: Wayne Ormond, Grant McQuoid Con: Murray Williams Pen: Murray Williams (2) | Try: Andrew Suniula, Chris Masoe Con: Todd Feather, Sam Young Pen: Sam Young |
| Blue Chip Stadium, Tauranga Attendance: 4,800 Referee: Chris Rooney |
| 28 August |
| Auckland | 38–37 | Southland |
| Try: Isa Nacewa, Justin Collins, Angus MacDonald, James Somerset Con: Brent Ward (3) Pen: Brent Ward (4) | Try: Watisoni Lotawa (2), Paul Miller (2), Pehi Te Whare Con: Richard Apanui (3) Pen: Richard Apanui (2) |
| Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 10,500 Referee: Chris Pollock |
Round 4
| 2 September |
| Waikato | 17–41 | Wellington |
| Try: David Hill (2) Con: David Hill (2) Pen: David Hill | Try: Ross Filipo (2), Ma'a Nonu, Thomas Waldrom, Ross Kennedy Con: Jimmy Gopperth (5) Pen: Jimmy Gopperth (2) |
| Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Gary Wise |
| 3 September |
| Canterbury | 13–11 | Taranaki |
| Try: Scott Hamilton Con: Ben Blair Pen: Ben Blair (2) | Try: Tony Penn Pen: Sam Young (2) |
| Lancaster Park, Christchurch Referee: Steve Walsh |
| 3 September |
| Southland | 28–22 | Otago |
| Try: Hoani MacDonald, Kane Thompson, Pehi Te Whare Con: Richard Apanui (2) Pen: Richard Apanui (3) | Try: Matt Saunders, Seilala Mapusua, Tom Donnelly Con: Nick Evans (2) Pen: Nick Evans |
| Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Chris Pollock |
| 4 September |
| North Harbour | 56–17 | Northland |
| Try: Nick Williams (3), Anthony Tuitavake, Zar Lawrence, Tony Coughlan, George Pisi, Joe Ward, Tom Harding Con: Jon Elrick (3), Joel Nasmith Pen: Jon Elrick | Try: Allen Tubbs, Manu Burkhardt-McRae Con: David Holwell (2) Pen: David Holwell |
| North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
| 4 September |
| Bay of Plenty | 30–41 | Auckland |
| Try: Wayne Ormond, Adrian Cashmore, Aleki Lutui, Anthony Tahana Con: Murray Williams (2) Pen: Murray Williams (2) | Try: Isa Nacewa (2), Daniel Braid, Tony Koonwaiyou, Jerome Kaino Con: Brent Ward (2) Pen: Brent Ward (4) |
| Blue Chip Stadium, Tauranga Referee: Lyndon Bray |
Round 5
| 9 September |
| Otago | 21–13 | North Harbour |
| Try: Chris King, Jason MacDonald Con: Nick Evans Pen: Nick Evans (3) | Try: Brent Wilson Con: Luke McAlister Pen: Luke McAlister (2) |
| Carisbrook, Dunedin Referee: Paul Honiss |
| 10 September |
| Wellington | 38–32 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Shannon Paku, Ma'a Nonu, Roy Kinikinilau, Thomas Waldrom Con: Jimmy Gopperth (3) Pen: Jimmy Gopperth (4) | Try: Grant McQuoid, Mark Sorenson, Kevin Senio, Anthony Tahana Con: Murray Williams (3) Pen: Murray Williams (2) |
| Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 19,554 Referee: Steve Walsh |
| 10 September |
| Northland | 10–32 | Canterbury |
| Try: Jake Paringatai Con: David Holwell Pen: David Holwell | Try: Ben Blair, Cameron McIntyre, Steven Yates, Jamie Nutbrown Con: Ben Blair (3) Pen: Ben Blair (2) |
| Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: J.M. White |
| 10 September |
| Auckland | 40–30 | Waikato |
| Try: Derren Witcombe (2), Tony Koonwaiyou, Ben Atiga, Sam Tuitupou Con: Brent Ward (3) Pen: Brent Ward (3) | Try: Steven Bates, Liam Messam, Stephen Donald Con: David Hill (3) Pen: David Hill (3) |
| Eden Park, Auckland Referee: Gary Wise |
| 11 September |
| Taranaki | 28–33 | Southland |
| Try: Scott Breman, Matt Harvey, Scott Ireland Con: Sam Young (2) Pen: Sam Young (3) | Try: Ben Smith (2), Watisoni Lotawa Con: Richard Apanui (3) Pen: Richard Apanui (4) |
| Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
Round 6
| 16 September |
| Bay of Plenty | 8–41 | North Harbour |
| Try: David Johnston Pen: Mike Delany | Try: Zar Lawrence, Tom Harding, Adrian Donald, Joel Nasmith Con: Luke McAlister (2), Joel Nasmith Pen: Luke McAlister (5) |
| Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua Referee: J.M. White |
| 17 September |
| Taranaki | 40–19 | Auckland |
| Try: James Hilgendorf, Andrew Hore, Paul Tito, Sam Young, Chris Masoe, Jason Eaton Con: Sam Young (5) | Try: Brad Mika Con: Brent Ward Pen: Brent Ward (4) |
| Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Steve Walsh |
| 17 September |
| Wellington | 53–12 | Southland |
| Try: Roy Kinikinilau (3), Shannon Paku (2), Thomas Waldrom, Conrad Smith Con: Jimmy Gopperth (6) Pen: Jimmy Gopperth (2) | Try: Watisoni Lotawa, Mana Harrison Con: Richard Apanui |
| Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 15,035 Referee: Paul Honiss |
| 17 September |
| Canterbury | 23–15 | Waikato |
| Try: Caleb Ralph, Vilimone Delasau Con: Ben Blair (2) Pen: Ben Blair (3) | Try: Byron Kelleher, Keith Lowen Con: David Hill Pen: David Hill |
| Lancaster Park, Christchurch Referee: Lyndon Bray |
| 18 September |
| Northland | 3–41 | Otago |
| Pen: David Holwell | Try: Nick Evans, Jason MacDonald, Matt Saunders, Craig Clare, Seilala Mapusua Con: Nick Evans (4), Callum Bruce Pen: Nick Evans, Callum Bruce |
| Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Kelvin Deaker |
Round 7
| 23 September |
| Canterbury | 15–14 | Wellington |
| Pen: Ben Blair (5) | Try: Lome Fa'atau Pen: Jimmy Gopperth (3) |
| Lancaster Park, Christchurch Attendance: 18,500 Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
| 24 September |
| Auckland | 53–7 | Northland |
| Try: Tony Koonwaiyou (2), Isaia Toeava (2), Angus MacDonald, Tasesa Lavea, Saimone Taumoepeau, Isa Nacewa Con: Isa Nacewa (4), Brad Mika Pen: Isa Nacewa | Try: Tim Dow Con: Josh Levi |
| Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 10,112 Referee: Kelvin Deaker |
| 24 September |
| Otago | 26–10 | Taranaki |
| Try: Anton Oliver (2) Con: Nick Evans (2) Pen: Nick Evans (4) | Try: Craig Fevre Con: Todd Feather Pen: Sam Young |
| Carisbrook, Dunedin Attendance: 6,500 Referee: Gary Wise |
| 24 September |
| Southland | 19–13 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Watisoni Lotawa Con: Richard Apanui Pen: Richard Apanui (3) Drop: Jimmy Cowan | Try: Adrian Cashmore Con: Mike Delany Pen: Mike Delany (2) |
| Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Attendance: 8,500 Referee: Steve Walsh |
| 25 September |
| North Harbour | 40–21 | Waikato |
| Try: Anthony Tuitavake (2), Luke McAlister, Sam Harding Con: Luke McAlister (4) Pen: Luke McAlister (4) | Try: Liam Messam, Willie Ripia Con: David Hill Pen: David Hill (3) |
| North Harbour Stadium, Albany Attendance: 7,500 Referee: Lyndon Bray |
Round 8
| 30 September |
| Auckland | 29–22 | Wellington |
| Try: Daniel Braid, Brad Mika Con: Brent Ward (2) Pen: Brent Ward (5) | Try: Lome Fa'atau (2), Ma'a Nonu Con: Jimmy Gopperth (2) Pen: Jimmy Gopperth |
| Eden Park, Auckland Referee: Gary Wise |
| 1 October |
| Otago | 24–19 | Canterbury |
| Try: Neil Brew (2), Matt Saunders, Nick Evans Con: Nick Evans (2) | Try: Johnny Leo'o, Richie McCaw, Andy Ellis Con: Ben Blair (2) |
| Carisbrook, Dunedin Referee: Paul Honiss |
| 1 October |
| Waikato | 13–17 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Richard Kahui Con: David Hill Pen: David Hill (2) | Try: Nili Latu, Anthony Tahana Con: Mike Delany (2) Pen: Mike Delany |
| Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Steve Walsh |
| 1 October |
| North Harbour | 37–3 | Taranaki |
| Try: Junior Poluleuligaga, Joe Ward, Nick Williams, Vili Waqaseduadua Con: Luke McAlister (4) Pen: Luke McAlister | Pen: Sam Young |
| North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Lyndon Bray |
| 2 October |
| Northland | 15–21 | Southland |
| Try: Isoa Neivua, David Holwell Con: David Holwell Pen: David Holwell | Try: Watisoni Lotawa, Jason Rutledge Con: Richard Apanui Pen: Richard Apanui (3) |
| Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
Round 9
| 7 October |
| Taranaki | 17–31 | Wellington |
| Try: Hamish Mitchell, Sailosi Tagicakibau, Lifeimi Mafi Con: Todd Feather | Try: Jerry Collins, Tana Umaga, Ma'a Nonu Con: Jimmy Gopperth (2) Pen: Piri Weepu (3), Jimmy Gopperth |
| Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Steve Walsh |
| 8 October |
| Waikato | 25–13 | Otago |
| Try: Sosene Anesi, Stephen Donald, David Hill Con: Stephen Donald (2) Pen: Stephen Donald (2) | Try: Jason Shoemark Con: Nick Evans Pen: Nick Evans (2) |
| Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Kelvin Deaker |
| 8 October |
| Bay of Plenty | 51–3 | Northland |
| Try: Kevin Senio (2), Apoua Stewart (2), Simms Davison, Grant McQuoid, Paul Tupai, Tanerau Latimer Con: Mike Delany (3), Paul Tupai Pen: Mike Delany | Pen: David Holwell |
| Blue Chip Stadium, Tauranga Referee: Keith Brown (replaced by Ben Skeen) |
| 8 October |
| Canterbury | 27–12 | Auckland |
| Try: Ben Blair, Corey Flynn, Reuben Thorne, Scott Hamilton Con: Dan Carter (2) Pen: Dan Carter | Pen: Brent Ward (4) |
| Lancaster Park, Christchurch Referee: Paul Honiss |
| 9 October |
| Southland | 22–31 | North Harbour |
| Try: Ben Smith (2), Paul Miller Con: Richard Apanui (2) Pen: Richard Apanui | Try: Vili Waqaseduadua, Tom Harding, George Pisi, Craig McGrath Con: Luke McAlister (4) Pen: Luke McAlister |
| Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Chris Pollock |
Play-offs
Semi-finals
| 14 October |
| Canterbury | 22–37 | Otago |
| Try: Ben Blair, Richie McCaw, Scott Hamilton Con: Dan Carter (2) Pen: Dan Carter | Try: Chris Smylie (2), Craig Newby, Craig Clare, Josh Blackie Con: Nick Evans (3) Pen: Nick Evans (2) |
| Lancaster Park, Christchurch Referee: Steve Walsh |
| 15 October |
| Auckland | 38–24 | North Harbour |
| Try: Angus MacDonald (2), Keven Mealamu, Doug Howlett, Joe Rokocoko, Mils Muliaina Con: Brent Ward (4) | Try: Vili Waqaseduadua (2), George Pisi, Anthony Tuitavake Con: Luke McAlister (2) |
| Eden Park, Auckland Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
Grand Final
| 22 October |
| Auckland | 39–11 | Otago |
| Try: Keven Mealamu, Doug Howlett, Brad Mika, Ben Atiga, Mils Muliaina, Taniela Moa Con: Brent Ward (3) Pen: Brent Ward | Try: Josh Blackie Pen: Nick Evans (2) |
| Eden Park, Auckland Referee: Steve Walsh |