2012 ITM Cup

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2012 ITM Cup season
Countries Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
Date23 August – 27 October
Champions Canterbury
Runners-up Auckland
Promoted Counties Manukau
Relegated Hawke's Bay
Matches played76
Tries scored448
(average 5.9 per match)
Top point scorer Gareth Anscombe (Auckland)
191 points
Top try scorer Johnny McNicholl (Canterbury)
10 tries
Official website
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The 2012 ITM Cup season was the seventh season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on 23 August, when Hawke's Bay hosted Auckland. It involved the top fourteen rugby unions of New Zealand. For sponsorship reasons, the competition was known as the ITM Cup and it was the third season under the lead sponsor. The winner of the Championship, Counties Manukau was promoted to the Premiership, the seventh placed Premiership team, Hawke's Bay was relegated to the Championship.

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Format

The ITM 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: ITM Cup standings 2012 [5]

Standings progression

Premiership
TeamW1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8
Auckland 4
(4th)		9
(4th)		14
(3rd)		14
(4th)		24
(1st)		28
(3rd)		33
(3rd)		37
(3rd)
Bay of Plenty 0
(7th)		4
(7th)		4
(7th)		9
(6th)		11
(5th)		16
(5th)		16
(6th)		16
(6th)
Canterbury 1
(5th)		10
(2nd)		14
(1st)		14
(3rd)		19
(4th)		24
(4th)		29
(4th)		39
(1st)
Hawke's Bay 1
(6th)		5
(6th)		5
(6th)		5
(7th)		10
(7th)		14
(7th)		14
(7th)		14
(7th)
Taranaki 5
(2nd)		10
(3rd)		14
(2nd)		18
(2nd)		23
(2nd)		28
(2nd)		33
(2nd)		33
(4th)
Waikato 5
(1st)		6
(5th)		6
(5th)		10
(5th)		10
(6th)		14
(6th)		24
(5th)		28
(5th)
Wellington 4
(3rd)		14
(1st)		14
(4th)		19
(1st)		20
(3rd)		29
(1st)		34
(1st)		39
(2nd)
Championship
TeamW1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8
Counties Manukau 5
(1st)		6
(1st)		16
(1st)		21
(1st)		26
(1st)		27
(1st)		29
(1st)		34
(1st)
Manawatu 0
(5th)		0
(7th)		5
(5th)		9
(5th)		10
(6th)		10
(6th)		15
(5th)		16
(6th)
North Harbour 0
(6th)		0
(5th)		1
(7th)		2
(7th)		2
(7th)		4
(7th)		4
(7th)		9
(7th)
Northland 1
(4th)		5
(4th)		9
(4th)		13
(3rd)		15
(4th)		16
(4th)		16
(4th)		17
(5th)
Otago 5
(2nd)		5
(3rd)		9
(3rd)		9
(4th)		19
(2nd)		20
(2nd)		25
(2nd)		26
(2nd)
Southland 0
(7th)		0
(6th)		1
(6th)		7
(6th)		11
(5th)		15
(5th)		15
(6th)		19
(4th)
Tasman 4
(3rd)		5
(2nd)		10
(2nd)		15
(2nd)		15
(3rd)		16
(3rd)		20
(3rd)		24
(3rd)

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

Regular season

The 2012 ITM Cup was played across eight weeks with every team playing two Tuesday or Wednesday night fixtures in a double-up round where they played twice that week. The competition started on Thursday, 23 August, with Hawke's Bay taking on Auckland at McLean Park. [6]

Week 1

23 August 2012
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay 29–36 Southland
Try: Andrew Horrell 42'
Star Timu 52'
Con: Daniel Waenga (2/2) 43', 53'
Pen: Daniel Waenga (5/7) 17', 23', 28', 46', 58'		 Report Try: Charlie Faumuina 20'
Ben Lam 33'
Alby Mathewson 72'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (3/3) 21', 34', 73'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (5/8) 2', 4', 31', 36', 60'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Garratt Williamson
24 August 2012
18:05 NZST
Manawatu 11–30 Wellington
Try: David Te Moana 76'
Con: Nathan George (0/1)
Pen: Nathan George (2/3) 8', 31'		 Report Try: Ardie Savea 25'
Shaun Treeby 33'
Jeremy Thrush 48'
Con: Jason Woodward (3/3) 26', 34', 49'
Pen: Jason Woodward (3/5) 18', 44', 65'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
24 August 2012
20:05 NZST
Tasman 25–22 Canterbury
Try: Shane Christie 24'
Robbie Malneek 51'
Kieron Fonotia 78'
Con: Andrew Goodman (2/3) 52', 79'
Pen: Andrew Goodman (1/3) 29'
Drop: Hayden Cripps 39'		 Report Try: Johnny McNicholl 76'
Con: Tyler Bleyendaal (1/1) 77'
Pen: Tom Taylor (4/4) 3', 26', 39', 48'
Tyler Bleyendaal (1/2) 62'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Richard Kelly
25 August 2012
14:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty 22–37 Taranaki
Try: Lelia Masaga 23'
Culum Retallick 64'
Lance MacDonald 75'
Con: Kendrick Lynn (0/1)
Nick McCashin (2/2) 65', 76'
Pen: Kendrick Lynn (1/3) 4'		 Report Try: James Broadhurst 28'
Waisake Naholo 36'
Beauden Barrett 49'
Jason Eaton 79'
Con: Beauden Barrett (4/4) 29', 37', 50', 79'
Pen: Beauden Barrett (3/3) 8', 17', 71'
Cards: Willie Rickards Yellow card.svg 39'
Baypark Stadium, Tauranga
Referee: Kane McBride
25 August 2012
16:35 NZST
Otago 46–34 Northland
Try: Jayden Spence 9'
Tamati Ellison 19'
Tony Ensor 55'
Buxton Popoali'i 68'
Con: Hayden Parker (4/4) 10', 20', 55', 69'
Pen: Hayden Parker (6/7) 3', 14', 27', 44', 51', 65'		 Report Try: Matt Wallis 22'
Jack Whetton 42'
Samisoni Fisilau 47'
Eddie Paea 72'
Con: Ash Moeke (4/4) 23', 42', 48', 73'
Pen: Ash Moeke (2/2) 12', 35'
Cards: Samisoni Fisilau Yellow card.svg 31'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Jonathon White
26 August 2012
14:35 NZST
North Harbour 22–42 Waikato
Try: Nafi Tuitavake 7'
James Parsons 47'
Brenton Helleur 74'
Con: Michael Hobbs (1/2) 9'
Codey Rei (1/1) 75'
Pen: Michael Hobbs (0/1)
Luke Devcich (1/1) 58'		 Report Try: Tim Mikkelson 16'
Toby Smith 54'
Tawera Kerr-Barlow 55'
Alex Bradley 64'
Brendon Leonard 67'
Kalem Chan Boon 77'
Con: Trent Renata (3/6) 54', 56', 68'
Pen: Trent Renata (2/2) 3', 22'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Vinny Munro
26 August 2012
16:35 NZST
Counties Manukau 30–9 Southland
Try: Fritz Lee (2) 7', 39'
Simon Lemalu 46'
Bundee Aki 79'
Con: Baden Kerr (2/3) 10', 47'
Tim Nanai-Williams (0/1)
Pen: Baden Kerr (2/5) 6', 29'		 Report Pen: Scott Eade (3/3) 13', 32', 42'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Nick Briant

Week 2

28 August 2012
19:35 NZST
Wellington 30–15 Hawke's Bay
Try: Victor Vito 48'
Dane Coles 65'
Arden David-Perrot 69'
Jason Woodward 74'
Con: Jason Woodward (2/4) 49', 65'
Pen: Jason Woodward (2/2) 4', 19'		 Report Try: Hika Elliot 16'
Daniel Waenga 33'
Con: Daniel Waenga (1/2) 33'
Pen: Daniel Waenga (1/2) 27'
Andrew Horrell (0/1)
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Glen Jackson
29 August 2012
19:35 NZST
Canterbury 33–11 Auckland
Try: Andy Ellis (2) 10', 29'
Willi Heinz 79'
Con: Tom Taylor (2/2) 11', 29'
Tyler Bleyendaal (1/1) 80'
Pen: Tom Taylor (4/4) 16', 24', 47', 71'		 Report Try: Ben Lam 3'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (0/1)
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (2/2) 18', 34'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Mike Fraser
30 August 2012
19:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty 31–19 Otago
Try: Tristan Moran (2) 54', 67'
Luke Braid 57'
Con: Nick McCashin (2/3) 55', 59'
Pen: Nick McCashin (4/5) 8', 22', 25', 38'
Cards: Kendrick Lynn Yellow card.svg 77'		 Report Try: Tony Ensor 77'
Con: Hayden Parker (1/1) 77'
Pen: Hayden Parker (4/5) 6', 20', 31', 40'
Cards: TJ Ioane Yellow card.svg 53'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Shaun Elliott
31 August 2012
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay 37–30 Counties Manukau
Try: Hika Elliot 38'
Tua Saseve 60'
Daniel Waenga 71'
Con: Daniel Waenga (2/3) 39', 71'
Pen: Daniel Waenga (6/6) 10', 16', 23', 26', 34', 52'		 Report Try: Tim Nanai-Williams 13'
Augustine Pulu 19'
Sherwin Stowers 48'
Con: Baden Kerr (3/3) 13', 20', 49'
Pen: Baden Kerr (3/3) 5', 8', 29'
Cards: Simon Lemalu Yellow card.svg 33'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Richard Kelly
1 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Canterbury 36–3 North Harbour
Try: Robbie Fruean 15'
Johnny McNicholl (2) 45', 63'
Nasi Manu 62'
Andy Ellis 71'
Con: Tom Taylor (4/5) 15', 46', 63', 72'
Pen: Tom Taylor (1/2) 25'		 Report Pen: Bryn Hall (1/1) 32'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Keith Brown
1 September 2012
17:35 NZST
Waikato 27–29 Northland
Try: Matt Vant Leven 7'
Marcel Cummings-Toone 28'
Declan O'Donnell 73'
Con: Trent Renata (3/3) 8', 28', 73'
Pen: Trent Renata (2/4) 37', 50'
Cards: Sam Christie Yellow card.svg 56'		 Report Try: Fa'atoina Autagavaia 9'
Mateo Malupo 42'
Dan Pryor 77'
Con: Ash Moeke (1/3) 78'
Pen: Ash Moeke (4/5) 3', 19', 32', 47'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri
1 September 2012
19:34 NZST
RS – Taranaki 49–40 Tasman
Try: Blade Thomson 1'
Kurt Baker (2) 8', 25'
Waisake Naholo 18'
Beauden Barrett 79'
Con: Beauden Barrett (3/5) 2', 9', 18'
Pen: Beauden Barrett (6/7) 7', 37', 44', 46', 49', 57'		 Report Try: James Lowe 5'
Campbell Johnstone 22'
Tim Perry 32'
Quentin MacDonald 41'
Robbie Malneek 60'
Con: Andrew Goodman (3/5) 5', 23', 32'
Pen: Andrew Goodman (3/3) 11', 30', 38'
Cards: Vernon Fredericks Yellow card.svg 56'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Glen Jackson
2 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Auckland 59–16 Manawatu
Try: George Moala 9'
Charles Piutau (3) 18', 51', 69'
Hadleigh Parkes 27'
Nepia Fox-Matamua 40'
Gareth Anscombe 46'
George Moala 74'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (6/6) 9', 18', 28', 41', 46', 51'
Simon Hickey (2/2) 70', 74'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (1/1) 4'		 Report Try: Callum Gibbins 23'
Con: Craig Clare (1/1) 24'
Pen: Craig Clare (3/3) 7', 15', 44'
Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Nick Briant
2 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Wellington 40–8 Southland
Try: Alapati Leiua (2) 16', 67'
Ardie Savea (2) 33', 63'
Dane Coles 71'
Con: Jason Woodward (3/5) 16', 32', 64'
Pen: Jason Woodward (3/3) 5', 12', 25'		 Report Try: Cardiff Vaega 59'
Con: Marty McKenzie (0/1)
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/2) 14'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Matthew Muir

Week 3

4 September 2012
19:35 NZST
North Harbour 15–27 Counties Manukau
Try: Cory Aporo (2) 39', 60'
Con: James Semple (1/1) 61'
Bryn Hall (0/1)
Pen: Bryn Hall (1/2) 8'		 Report Try: Simon Lemalu 20'
Tim Nanai-Williams 31'
Frank Halai 39'
Maka Tatafu 65'
Con: Baden Kerr (2/3) 20', 39'
Tim Nanai-Williams (0/1)
Pen: Baden Kerr (1/2) 42'
Cards: Bundee Aki Yellow card.svg 72'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Glen Jackson
5 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Northland 20–33 Manawatu
Try: Daniel Faleafa 74'
Rene Ranger 78'
Con: Ash Moeke (2/2) 74', 79'
Pen: Ash Moeke (2/2) 13', 27'
Cards: Justin Davies Yellow card.svg 44'
Bryce Williams Yellow card.svg 57'		 Report Try: Grant Polson 15'
Jason Emery 24'
Craig Clare 38'
George Tilsley 66'
Con: Craig Clare (2/4) 15', 39'
Pen: Craig Clare (3/4) 11', 44', 62'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Garratt Williamson
6 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Southland 10–15 Otago
Try: Nathan Hohaia 39'
Con: Marty McKenzie (1/1) 39'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/3) 66'		 Report Pen: Hayden Parker (4/5) 17', 23', 38', 49'
Peter Breen (1/1) 78'
Glenn Dickson (0/1)
Cards: Rob Verbakel Yellow card.svg 27'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
7 September 2012
18:05 NZST
RS – Taranaki 22–6 Hawke's Bay
Try: Kurt Baker 42'
Jayden Hayward 67'
Scott Waldrom 78'
Con: James Marshall (0/1)
Jack Cameron (2/2) 68', 79'
Pen: James Marshall (0/1)
Jack Cameron (1/1) 63'		 Report Pen: Daniel Waenga (2/5) 44', 58'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Keith Brown
7 September 2012
20:05 NZST
Counties Manukau 47–13 Bay of Plenty
Try: Adam Cathcart 9'
Rey Lee-Lo 23'
Baden Kerr 27'
Mark Selwyn 37'
Maama Vaipulu 78'
Con: Baden Kerr (4/4) 10', 24', 27', 38'
Rayhan Laulala (1/1) 78'
Pen: Baden Kerr (3/4) 29', 33', 49'
Rayhan Laulala (1/1) 74'		 Report Try: Phil Burleigh 11'
Daniel Goodwin 64'
Con: Nick McCashin (0/2)
Pen: Nick McCashin (1/2) 16'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Mike Fraser
8 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Auckland 32–22 Waikato
Try: Charles Piutau 7'
Malakai Fekitoa 27'
Pauliasi Manu 50'
George Moala 52'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (3/4) 8', 51', 55'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (2/2) 17', 39'		 Report Try: Zak Hohneck 21'
Alex Bradley (2) 37', 62'
Con: Trent Renata (2/3) 38', 62'
Pen: Trent Renata (1/1) 44'
Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Richard Kelly
8 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Canterbury 20–12 Wellington
Try: Luke Katene 29'
Telusa Veainu (2) 59', 62'
Con: Tom Taylor (1/3) 29'
Pen: Tom Taylor (1/1) 16'		 Report Try: Matt Proctor 39'
Scott Fuglistaller 71'
Con: Jason Woodward (1/2) 72'
Pen: Jason Woodward (0/1)
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Jonathon White
9 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Manawatu 3–27 Tasman
Pen: Craig Clare (1/4) 33' Report Try: Peter Betham 2'
Robbie Malneek 45'
James Lowe 72'
Jordan Taufua 77'
Con: Andrew Goodman (2/4) 73', 78'
Pen: Andrew Goodman (1/1) 24'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Kane McBride
9 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Northland 18–17 North Harbour
Pen: Ash Moeke (6/6) 4', 26', 42', 51', 60', 72'
Cards: Fa'atoina Autagavaia Yellow card.svg 73'		 Report Try: Nafi Tuitavake 20'
Luke Devcich 39'
Con: Luke Devcich (2/2) 20', 40'
Pen: Luke Devcich (1/3) 39'
James Semple (0/1)
Cards: Filo Paulo Yellow card.svg 32'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Nick Briant

Week 4

11 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Waikato 15–6 Bay of Plenty
Pen: Trent Renata (5/7) 10', 24', 54', 61', 73'
Cards: Piers Francis Yellow card.svg 36'		 Report Pen: Nick McCashin (2/5) 6', 23'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
12 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Tasman 13–10 Southland
Try: Peter Betham 28'
Robbie Malneek 48'
Con: Andrew Goodman (0/2)
Pen: Andrew Goodman (0/2)
Hayden Cripps (1/2) 69'		 Report Try: Alex Ryan 63'
Con: Scott Eade (1/1) 63'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/3) 4'
Scott Eade (0/1)
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Grant Stuart
13 September 2012
19:35 NZST
North Harbour 20–23 Manawatu
Try: Sam Hayes-Stevenson 15'
Api Ratuniyarawa 22'
Manu Leiataua 67'
Con: Luke Devcich (1/3) 22'
Pen: Luke Devcich (1/1) 37'
Bryn Hall (0/1)		 Report Try: Jason Emery 56'
Papa Wharewera 79'
Con: Craig Clare (2/2) 56', 79'
Pen: Craig Clare (3/5) 18', 33', 52'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Richard Kelly
14 September 2012
18:05 NZST
Bay of Plenty 37–16 Auckland
Try: Lance MacDonald (2) 18', 28'
Phil Burleigh 68'
Nick McCashin 79'
Con: Nick McCashin (1/4) 19'
Pen: Nick McCashin (5/6) 4', 15', 33', 39', 65'		 Report Try: Gareth Anscombe 47'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (1/1) 48'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (3/3) 12', 22', 45'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Keith Brown
14 September 2012
20:05 NZST
Counties Manukau 43–12 Otago
Try: Sherwin Stowers (2) 4', 69'
David Bason 45'
Frank Halai 69'
Adam Cathcart 78'
Con: Baden Kerr (3/5) 5', 70', 79'
Pen: Baden Kerr (4/4) 11', 22', 43', 49'		 Report Pen: Hayden Parker (4/4) 8', 24', 34', 39'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Akihisa Aso (Japan)
15 September 2012
14:35 NZST
RS – Taranaki 18–9 Canterbury
Try: James Marshall 33'
Scott Waldrom 76'
Con: Frazier Climo (1/1) 34'
Jack Cameron (0/1)
Pen: Frazier Climo (1/5) 6'
Jack Cameron (1/1) 68'		 Report Pen: Tyler Bleyendaal (3/6) 14', 39', 47'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Garratt Williamson
15 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Wellington 29–13 Waikato
Try: Eric Sione 24'
Ardie Savea 39'
Shaun Treeby 60'
Jason Woodward 78'
Con: Jason Woodward (3/4) 25', 39', 61'
Pen: Jason Woodward (1/3) 53'		 Report Try: Ted Tauroa 49'
Con: Trent Renata (1/1) 49'
Pen: Trent Renata (2/6) 11', 37'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Nick Briant
16 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Tasman 17–20 Northland
Try: Filipo Levi 58'
Con: Hayden Cripps (0/1)
Pen: Hayden Cripps (3/4) 14', 47', 52'
Andrew Goodman (1/1) 59'		 Report Try: Derek Carpenter 31'
Mateo Malupo 70'
Con: Ash Moeke (2/2) 31', 71'
Pen: Ash Moeke (2/4) 5', 79'
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Mike Fraser
16 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Southland 35–7 Hawke's Bay
Try: Jamie Mackintosh 52'
Jason Rutledge 61'
Tim Cornforth 69'
Dion Bates 75'
Con: Scott Eade (1/1) 52'
Marty McKenzie (2/3) 62', 75'
Pen: Scott Eade (3/3) 21', 27', 35'		 Report Try: Adrian Barone 9'
Con: Daniel Waenga (1/1) 10'
Pen: Daniel Waenga (0/1)
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri

Week 5

18 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Otago 54–25 North Harbour
Try: Gareth Evans (2) 7', 49'
Ben Smith 12'
Buxton Popoali'i 30'
Marshall Suckling 33'
Rob Verbakel 61'
Glenn Dickson 78'
Con: Hayden Parker (2/4) 12', 31'
Glenn Dickson (3/3) 50', 62', 78'
Pen: Hayden Parker (1/1) 25'
Glenn Dickson (2/3) 56', 65'		 Report Try: Bryn Hall 39'
Viliami Fihaki 60'
Manu Leiataua 68'
Con: Bryn Hall (2/2) 39', 61'
Luke Devcich (0/1)
Pen: Bryn Hall (2/3) 16', 53'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Shane McDermott
19 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Auckland 43–32 Taranaki
Try: Charles Piutau 3'
Alby Mathewson 29'
Steven Luatua 59'
Nathan Hughes 62'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (4/4) 3', 29', 60', 63'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (4/4) 7', 48', 53', 57'
Simon Hickey (1/1) 66'		 Report Try: Jason Eaton (2) 18', 54'
Jack Cameron 69'
Jamison Gibson-Park 74'
Jackson Ormond 77'
Con: Jack Cameron (2/5) 70', 75'
Pen: Jack Cameron (1/2) 34'
Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Glen Jackson
20 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Manawatu 28–31 Counties Manukau
Try: Willie Paia'aua 6'
Nehe Milner-Skudder 59'
Lewis Marshall 78'
Con: Craig Clare (2/3) 7', 60'
Pen: Craig Clare (3/3) 4', 23', 39'		 Report Try: Bundee Aki (2) 50', 76'
Sherwin Stowers 61'
Baden Kerr 65'
Con: Baden Kerr (4/4) 50', 61', 66', 76'
Pen: Baden Kerr (1/4) 28'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Garratt Williamson
21 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay 42–41 Bay of Plenty
Try: Gillies Kaka (3) 25', 45', 59'
Penalty try 39'
Tevita Fomai 53'
Ihaia West 79'
Con: Daniel Waenga (1/3) 39'
Ihaia West (2/3) 54', 79'
Pen: Daniel Waenga (2/3) 5', 17'		 Report Try: Sam Cane 10'
Nick McCashin 32'
Maru Henry 35'
Lelia Masaga 42'
Phil Burleigh 48'
Con: Nick McCashin (5/5) 10', 33', 36', 42', 49'
Pen: Nick McCashin (1/2) 20'
Chris Noakes (1/1) 73'
Cards: Tanerau Latimer Yellow card.svg 39'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Mike Fraser
22 September 2012
14:35 NZST
North Harbour 17–27 Southland
Try: Pita Ahki 4'
Bryn Hall 68'
Con: Luke Devcich (2/2) 5', 68'
Pen: Luke Devcich (1/3) 25'		 Report Try: Tim Boys 10'
Jimmy Cowan 60'
Con: Scott Eade (1/2) 61'
Pen: Scott Eade (5/5) 3', 46', 53', 64', 79'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Akihisa Aso (Japan)
22 September 2012
17:35 NZST
Auckland 43–30 Wellington
Try: Gareth Anscombe 22'
Penalty try 28'
Liaki Moli 36'
Ben Lam 66'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (4/4) 22', 29', 37', 66'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (5/7) 7', 13', 46', 50', 78'		 Report Try: Jeffery Toomaga-Allen 3'
Charlie Ngatai 40'
Alapati Leiua (2) 42', 70'
Con: Jason Woodward (2/4) 4', 71'
Pen: Jason Woodward (2/2) 16', 34'
Cards: Eric Sione Yellow card.svg 27'
Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
22 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Northland 31–32 Taranaki
Try: Sonatane Takulua 28'
Rene Ranger 55'
Daniel Caprice 75'
Derek Carpenter 78'
Con: Mathew Wright (3/3) 28', 75', 79'
Orene Ai'i (1/1) 56'
Pen: Orene Ai'i (1/3) 52'		 Report Try: Kurt Baker 38'
Frazier Climo 60'
Con: Frazier Climo (2/2) 38', 61'
Pen: Frazier Climo (6/6) 5', 24', 31', 50', 55', 76'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Ben Skeen
23 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Waikato 27–52 Canterbury
Try: Toby Smith 23'
Ben May 33'
Brendon Leonard 39'
Con: Trent Renata (3/3) 23', 34', 40'
Pen: Trent Renata (2/4) 9', 47'		 Report Try: Nasi Manu 2'
Robbie Fruean (2) 6', 79'
Johnny McNicholl 12'
George Whitelock 25'
Paea Faʻanunu 66'
Con: Tom Taylor (5/6) 7', 12', 26', 66', 80'
Pen: Tom Taylor (4/5) 22', 54', 61', 69'
Cards: Johnny McNicholl Yellow card.svg 18'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Jonathon White
23 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Otago 39–13 Tasman
Try: Jayden Spence 33'
Marshall Suckling (2) 41', 48'
Tony Ensor 77'
Peter Breen 79'
Con: Hayden Parker (4/5) 33', 42', 48', 79'
Pen: Hayden Parker (2/4) 16', 57'		 Report Try: Andrew Goodman 2'
Hayden Cripps 28'
Con: Hayden Cripps (0/1)
Andrew Goodman (0/1)
Pen: Hayden Cripps (1/1) 25'
Andrew Goodman (0/1)
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Glen Jackson

Week 6

25 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty 26–36 Wellington
Try: Mafileo Kefu 3'
Lelia Masaga 54'
Con: Chris Noakes (2/2) 4', 55'
Pen: Chris Noakes (4/6) 7', 36', 39', 59'
Nick McCashin (0/1)		 Report Try: Ross Filipo 9'
Alapati Leiua 23'
Shaun Treeby 50'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (3/3) 10', 24', 51'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (5/5) 2', 18', 39', 62', 78'
Cards: Jeremy Thrush Yellow card.svg 79'
Baypark Stadium, Tauranga
Referee: Keith Brown
26 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Southland 16–12 Northland
Try: Josh Bekhuis 22'
Con: Scott Eade (1/1) 23'
Pen: Scott Eade (3/5) 10', 14', 62'		 Report Try: Ash Moeke 50'
Tone Kopelani 69'
Con: Ash Moeke (1/2) 51'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Richard Kelly
27 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Waikato 20–19 Tasman
Try: Brendon Leonard 38'
Savenaca Tokula 52'
Con: Piers Francis (2/2) 39', 53'
Pen: Piers Francis (2/4) 4', 20'		 Report Try: Peter Betham 39'
Con: Tom Marshall (1/1) 39'
Pen: Tom Marshall (4/4) 7', 26', 31', 44'
Andrew Goodman (0/1)
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Garratt Williamson
28 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Auckland 22–18 Counties Manukau
Try: Sean Polwart 11'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (1/1) 11'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (5/6) 32', 37', 39', 44', 67'
Cards: Sean Brookman Yellow card.svg 79'		 Report Pen: Baden Kerr (6/6) 7', 13', 24', 27', 35', 63'
Cards: Mahonri Schwalger Yellow card.svg 43'
Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Nick Briant
29 September 2012
14:35 NZST
RS – Taranaki 59–18 Manawatu
Try: Andre Taylor 11'
Kurt Baker (3) 21', 47', 57'
Frazier Climo (2) 67', 69'
Jackson Ormond 74'
Willie Rickards 78'
Con: Frazier Climo (4/6) 12', 22', 48', 58'
Andre Taylor (1/2) 78'
Pen: Frazier Climo (3/4) 7', 27', 36'		 Report Try: Craig Clare 23'
Reece Robinson 53'
Con: Craig Clare (1/2) 24'
Pen: Craig Clare (2/2) 10', 43'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Mike Fraser
29 September 2012
17:35 NZST
Wellington 34–28 North Harbour
Try: Ardie Savea 14'
Ross Filipo 30'
Lima Sopoaga 33'
Kaipati Gaualofa 53'
Shaun Treeby 61'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (3/5) 15', 54', 62'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (1/2) 11'		 Report Try: Codey Rei 25'
Jimmy Tuivaiti 38'
Manu Leiataua 64'
Nafi Tuitavake 79'
Con: Bryn Hall (2/2) 26', 39'
Codey Rei (2/2) 65', 79'
Pen: Bryn Hall (0/1)
Codey Rei (0/1)
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Jonathon White
29 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay 21–15 Otago
Pen: Andrew Horrell (4/5) 3', 12', 23', 37'
Ihaia West (3/3) 67', 73', 75'		 Report Pen: Hayden Parker (5/6) 14', 26', 30', 52', 63'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Garratt Williamson
30 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Canterbury 84–0 Southland
Try: Willi Heinz 11'
Telusa Veainu (2) 15', 18'
Paea Faʻanunu (2) 25', 75'
Robbie Fruean 28'
Johnny McNicholl (3) 38', 63', 71'
Adam Whitelock 39'
Nasi Manu 67'
George Whitelock 79'
Con: Tom Taylor (12/12) 12', 16', 19', 25', 29', 39', 40', 64', 68', 71', 76', 79'		 Report
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
30 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty 31–19 Northland
Try: Daniel Goodwin (2) 8', 54'
Carl Axtens 62'
Greg Pleasants-Tate 64'
Con: Chris Noakes (4/4) 8', 55', 63', 65'
Pen: Chris Noakes (1/4) 3'		 Report Try: Mathew Wright (2) 36', 77'
Fa'atoina Autagavaia 70'
Con: Ash Moeke (2/3) 37', 71'
Pen: Ash Moeke (0/1)
Cards: Jack Ram Yellow card.svg 62'
Baypark Stadium, Tauranga
Referee: Richard Kelly

Week 7

2 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Manawatu 35–51 Otago
Try: Lewis Marshall 12'
Antonio Kiri Kiri 59'
Callum Gibbins (2) 63', 69'
Con: Nathan George (3/4) 13', 60', 64'
Pen: Nathan George (3/4) 27', 32', 34'		 Report Try: Aki Seiuli 2'
Tony Ensor (2) 14', 71'
TJ Ioane (2) 36', 77'
Glenn Dickson 45'
Con: Hayden Parker (4/4) 3', 17', 37', 46'
Glenn Dickson (2/2) 72', 77'
Pen: Hayden Parker (1/3) 10'
Glenn Dickson (2/2) 68', 79'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Nick Briant
3 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Taranaki 10–46 Waiakto – RS
Try: Jamison Gibson-Park 60'
Con: Frazier Climo (1/1) 61'
Pen: Frazier Climo (1/2) 8'		 Report Try: Marcel Cummings-Toone 3'
Trent Renata 11'
Sam Christie 18'
Alex Bradley 36'
Tim Mikkelson (3) 44', 49', 79'
Con: Trent Renata (4/7) 12', 19', 50', 79'
Pen: Trent Renata (1/2) 26'
Cards: Tawera Kerr-Barlow Yellow card.svg 58'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
4 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Tasman 17–3 Bay of Plenty
Try: Tom Marshall 11'
Quentin MacDonald 28'
Con: Tom Marshall (2/2) 12', 29'
Pen: Tom Marshall (1/4) 16'		 Report Pen: Nick McCashin (1/1) 23'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Richard Kelly
5 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Northland 11–56 Canterbury
Try: Rene Ranger 42'
Con: Ash Moeke (0/1)
Pen: Ash Moeke (2/3) 9', 26'		 Report Try: Telusa Veainu 6'
George Whitelock 22'
Johnny McNicholl 36'
Wyatt Crockett 73'
Adam Whitelock 74'
Willi Heinz 77'
Codie Taylor 80'
Con: Tom Taylor (5/6) 7', 23', 73', 75', 78'
Tyler Bleyendaal (1/1) 80'
Pen: Tom Taylor (3/3) 14', 45', 56'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri
6 October 2012
14:35 NZST
Manawatu 20–7 Hawke's Bay
Try: Shaun Curry 42'
David Te Moana 68'
Con: Nathan George (2/2) 43', 69'
Pen: Nathan George (2/3) 36', 47'		 Report Try: Andrew Horrell 20'
Con: Andrew Horrell (1/1) 22'
Pen: Andrew Horrell (0/2)
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Garratt Williamson
6 October 2012
17:35 NZST
Counties Manukau 28–32 Waikato
Try: Sherwin Stowers 27'
Tim Nanai-Williams 48'
Bundee Aki (2) 53', 57'
Con: Tim Nanai-Williams (1/4) 49'
Pen: Tim Nanai-Williams (1/2) 18'
Rayhan Laulala (1/1) 69'		 Report Try: Joe Webber 37'
Savenaca Tokula (2) 65', 73'
Anthony Wise 77'
Con: Trent Renata (3/4) 38', 74', 77'
Pen: Trent Renata (2/2) 32', 63'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Mike Fraser
6 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Otago 22–49 Wellington
Try: Tom Franklin 27'
TJ Ioane 53'
Shota Horie 71'
Con: Hayden Parker (2/3) 29', 72'
Pen: Hayden Parker (1/1) 18'		 Report Try: Matt Proctor (3) 4', 39', 49'
Ardie Savea 11'
Jeremy Thrush 15'
Frae Wilson 21'
Jason Woodward 60'
Con: Jason Woodward (7/7) 5', 13', 16', 22', 39', 50', 61'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Keith Brown
7 October 2012
14:35 NZST
Southland 18–47 Taranaki
Try: Matt Saunders 24'
Tayler Adams 34'
Con: Scott Eade (1/2) 35'
Pen: Scott Eade (2/3) 4', 55'		 Report Try: Frazier Climo 45'
Jayden Hayward 58'
James Marshall (2) 67', 76'
Jackson Ormond 79'
Con: Frazier Climo (5/5) 46', 59', 68', 76', 80'
Pen: Frazier Climo (4/4) 22', 30', 42', 64'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Nick Briant
7 October 2012
16:35 NZST
North Harbour 16–36 Auckland
Try: James Parsons 15'
Con: Codey Rei (1/1) 15'
Pen: Codey Rei (3/4) 5', 24', 36'		 Report Try: Charles Piutau 11'
Gareth Anscombe 17'
Angus Ta'avao 38'
Daniel Braid 62'
Dave Thomas 73'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (4/4) 12', 18', 39', 63'
Simon Hickey (0/1)
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (1/2) 32'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Shane McDermott

Week 8

9 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Counites Manukau 19–28 Tasman
Try: Jimmy Tupou 66'
Con: Tim Nanai-Williams (1/1) 67'
Pen: Tim Nanai-Williams (4/4) 8', 36', 38', 42'		 Report Try: Robbie Malneek 15'
Peter Betham (2) 20', 53'
Con: Tom Marshall (2/3) 16', 54'
Pen: Tom Marshall (3/3) 33', 49', 57'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Garratt Williamson
10 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay 3–44 Canterbury
Pen: Andrew Horrell (1/1) 5' Report Try: George Whitelock 24'
Codie Taylor 36'
Johnny McNicholl 39'
Nasi Manu 51'
Luke Whitelock 74'
Matt Todd 79'
Con: Tom Taylor (4/6) 25', 40', 75', 80'
Pen: Tom Taylor (2/2) 7', 17'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Nick Briant
11 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Otago 19–24 Auckland
Try: Sam Anderson-Heather 19'
Con: Hayden Parker (1/1) 20'
Pen: Hayden Parker (3/3) 6', 15', 58'
Glenn Dickson (1/2) 79'
Cards: Hugh Blake Yellow card.svg 53'		 Report Try: Dave Thomas 10'
Charles Piutau 68'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (1/2) 69'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (4/4) 3', 31', 39', 53'
Cards: Liaki Moli Yellow card.svg 60'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Richard Kelly
12 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Southland 17–11 Manawatu
Try: Cardiff Vaega 21'
Marty McKenzie 79'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) 22', 80'
Pen: Scott Eade (1/1) 43'		 Report Try: Ma'afu Fia 28'
Con: Nathan George (0/1)
Pen: Nathan George (1/2) 4'
Craig Clare (1/1) 47'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Kane McBride
13 October 2012
14:35 NZST
Northland 31–44 Counties Manukau
Try: Mateo Malupo (2) 26', 32'
Derek Carpenter 65'
Dan Pryor 70'
Mathew Wright 77'
Con: Mathew Wright (2/2) 71', 78'
Ash Moeke (1/3) 66'		 Report Try: Rey Lee-Lo 13'
Tim Nanai-Williams (2) 38', 58'
Matt Talaese 44'
Sikeli Nabou 49'
Sherwin Stowers 68'
Con: Tim Nanai-Williams (3/5) 14', 38', 59'
Rayhan Laulala (1/1) 69'
Pen: Tim Nanai-Williams (2/2) 8', 18'
Cards: Maama Vaipulu Yellow card.svg 24'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Glen Jackson
13 October 2012
17:35 NZST
RS – Waikato 28–3 Hawke's Bay
Try: Alex Bradley 30'
Declan O'Donnell 50'
Savenaca Tokula 61'
Con: Trent Renata (2/3) 31', 51'
Pen: Trent Renata (3/4) 18', 25', 39'		 Report Pen: Andrew Horrell (1/1) 29'
Cards: Maselino Paulino Yellow card.svg 46'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Jonathon White
13 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Tasman 10–42 North Harbour
Try: Hayden Cripps 53'
Con: Tom Marshall (1/1) 54'
Pen: Tom Marshall (1/2) 9'		 Report Try: Nafi Tuitavake 23'
Filo Paulo 28'
Bryn Hall 57'
Rudi Wulf 67'
Viliami Fihaki 71'
Con: Codey Rei (4/5) 24', 29', 68', 72'
Pen: Codey Rei (3/3) 6', 21', 45'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Mike Fraser
14 October 2012
14:35 NZST
Wellington 33–17 Taranaki
Try: Tim Bateman 18'
Scott Fuglistaller 30'
Jason Woodward (2) 50', 58'
Con: Jason Woodward (2/4) 19', 31'
Pen: Jason Woodward (3/3) 13', 42', 46'		 Report Try: Jason Eaton 61'
James Broadhurst 74'
James Marshall 78'
Con: Beauden Barrett (1/3) 76'
Cards: Jarrad Hoeata Yellow card.svg 44'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
14 October 2012
16:35 NZST
Canterbury 63–22 Bay of Plenty
Try: Robbie Fruean (2) 20', 79'
Johnny McNicholl 50'
Adam Whitelock 53'
Joe Moody 57'
Telusa Veainu 66'
George Whitelock 74'
Ryan Crotty 80'
Con: Tom Taylor (5/5) 21', 51', 54', 58', 67'
Tyler Bleyendaal (2/3) 75', 80'
Pen: Tom Taylor (3/3) 14', 33', 38'		 Report Try: Leon Power 34'
Maru Henry 62'
Tristan Moran 76'
Con: Nick McCashin (2/3) 63', 77'
Pen: Nick McCashin (1/3) 28'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Keith Brown

Play-offs

Semi-finals

Championship

19 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Otago 41–34 Tasman
Try: Hemopo 5' c
Thomson 36' m
Tanaka 60' c
Ensor 66' c
Con: Dickson (3/4) 6', 61', 67'
Pen: Dickson (5/5) 14', 51', 63', 74', 78'		 Report Try: Goodman 20' c
Betham 45' c
Nikoro 57' m
Con: Goodman (2/3) 21', 46'
Pen: Goodman (3/5) 9', 11', 71'
Nikoro (2/3) 30', 34'
Cards: Levi Yellow card.svg 56'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Glen Jackson
20 October 2012
14:05 NZST
Counties Manukau 48–23 Southland
Try: Stowers 36' m
Aki 43' m
Lee-Lo (2) 69' m, 80' c
T. Pulu 74' c
Forbes 77' c
Con: Kerr (3/6) 75', 78', 80'
Pen: Kerr (4/5) 2', 9', 47', 62'		 Report Try: Adams 11' c
McKenzie 33' c
Con: Eade (2/2) 12', 34'
Pen: Eade (3/5) 17', 31', 56'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Nick Briant

Premiership

20 October 2012
16:35 NZST
Canterbury 51–27
(a.e.t)		 Taranaki
Try: Crockett (2) 16' c, 88' c
Todd 19' m
G. Whitelock 92' c
Taufua 97' c
Con: T. Taylor (1/2) 17'
Bleyendaal (3/3) 89', 93', 98'
Pen: T. Taylor (5/5) 30', 33', 43', 52', 56'
Bleyendaal (1/1) 95'		 Report Try: Marshall 6' c
Eaton 38' c
Walker 63' m
Tamanivalu 73' m
Con: Barrett (2/4) 7', 39'
Pen: Barrett (1/1) 24'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Mike Fraser
20 October 2012
19:05 NZST
Wellington 22–33 Auckland
Try: Filipo 36' m
Reddish 42' c
Savea 56' c
Con: Woodward (2/3) 43', 57'
Pen: Woodward (1/2) 25'		 Report Try: Manu 49' m
Fekitoa (2) 58' c, 70' m
Parkes 73' c
Con: Anscombe (2/4) 59', 74'
Pen: Anscombe (3/4) 7', 27', 30'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Bryce Lawrence

Finals

Championship

26 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Counties Manukau 41–16 Otago
Try: A. Pulu (2) 3' c, 59' c
Selwyn 28' c
Nanai-Williams 72' c
Bason 77' c
Con: Kerr (4/4) 4', 29', 60', 73'
Stowers (1/1) 78'
Pen: Kerr (2/4) 17', 36'		 Report Try: Thomson 20' c
Con: Dickson (1/1) 21'
Pen: Dickson (3/3) 10', 26', 53'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Keith Brown

Premiership

27 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Canterbury 31–18 Auckland
Try: T. Taylor (2) 10' c, 38' m
Veainu 60' c
Con: T. Taylor (2/3) 11', 61'
Pen: T. Taylor (3/3) 32', 42', 48'
Drop: Bleyendaal (1/1) 56'		 Report Try: Parkes 2' c
Visinia 79' m
Con: Anscombe (1/2) 3'
Pen: Anscombe (2/3) 14', 28'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Glen Jackson
FB15 Tom Taylor
RW14 Telusa Veainu Yellow card.svg 32'Sub off.svg 76'
OC13 Robbie Fruean Sub off.svg 18'Sub on.svg 21'
IC12 Ryan Crotty Sub off.svg 77'
LW11 Johnny McNicholl
FH10 Tyler Bleyendaal
SH9 Andy Ellis Sub off.svg 75'
N88 Luke Whitelock
OF7 Matt Todd Sub off.svg 75'
BF6 George Whitelock (c)
RL5 Dominic Bird Sub off.svg 51'Sub on.svg 59'
LL4 Joel Everson Sub off.svg 59'
TP3 Ben Franks Sub off.svg 66'Sub on.svg 71'Sub off.svg 73'
HK2 Ben Funnell Sub off.svg 52'
LP1 Wyatt Crockett
Replacements:
HK16 Codie Taylor Sub on.svg 52'
PR17 Joe Moody Sub on.svg 66'Sub off.svg 71'Sub on.svg 73'
LK18 Nasi Manu Sub on.svg 51'
FL19 Jordan Taufua Sub on.svg 75'
SH20 Willi Heinz Sub on.svg 75'
CE21 Kolio Hifo Sub on.svg 77'
WG22 Stephen Gee Sub on.svg 18'Sub off.svg 21'Sub on.svg 76'
 Canterbury vs Auckland 27-10-2012.png
FB15 Charles Piutau
RW14 Ben Lam
OC13 Malakai Fekitoa
IC12 Hadleigh Parkes
LW11 Dave Thomas Sub off.svg 58'
FH10 Gareth Anscombe
SH9 Alby Mathewson Sub off.svg 66'
N88 Joe Edwards Sub off.svg 42'
OF7 Daniel Braid (c)
BF6 Steven Luatua
RL5 Ali Williams Sub off.svg 67'
LL4 Liaki Moli Sub off.svg 63'
TP3 Angus Ta'avao Sub off.svg 40'Sub on.svg 65'
HK2 Tom McCartney Sub off.svg 74'
LP1 Pauliasi Manu Sub off.svg 65'
Replacements:
HK16 Nathan Vella Sub on.svg 74'
PR17 Charlie Faumuina Sub on.svg 40'
LK18 Andrew van der Heijden Sub on.svg 67'
FL19 Sean Polwart Sub on.svg 42'
FL20 Nathan Hughes Sub on.svg 63'
FH21 Simon Hickey Sub on.svg 66'
WG22 Lolagi Visinia Sub on.svg 58'

Statistics

Leading point scorers

No.PlayerTeamPointsAverageDetails
1 Gareth Anscombe Auckland 19115.924 T, 30 C, 37 P, 0 D
2 Tom Taylor Canterbury 18215.172 T, 41 C, 30 P, 0 D
3 Baden Kerr Counties Manukau 13813.802 T, 25 C, 26 P, 0 D
4 Hayden Parker Otago 12910.750 T, 18 C, 31 P, 0 D
5 Jason Woodward Wellington 12012.005 T, 25 C, 15 P, 0 D
6 Trent Renata Waikato 10710.701 T, 21 C, 20 P, 0 D
7 Frazier Climo Taranaki 9111.384 T, 13 C, 15 P, 0 D
8 Ash Moeke Northland 859.441 T, 13 C, 18 P, 0 D
9 Nick McCashin Bay of Plenty 797.902 T, 12 C, 15 P, 0 D
10 Scott Eade Southland 788.670 T, 9 C, 20 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
1 Johnny McNicholl Canterbury 100.91
2 Ardie Savea Wellington 70.70
3 Kurt Baker Taranaki 70.64
4 Charles Piutau Auckland 70.58
5 Sherwin Stowers Counties Manukau 70.58
6 Telusa Veainu Canterbury 70.58
7 Peter Betham Tasman 60.55
8 Tim Nanai-Williams Counties Manukau 60.55
9 Bundee Aki Counties Manukau 60.50
10 Tony Ensor Otago 60.50

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

Points by week

Team12345678TotalAverage
Auckland 3629704932221637866222183616241932225232.2025.20
Bay of Plenty 223731191347433141425755317226323231123.2031.10
Canterbury 222569142012918522784056111072541913241.9013.20
Counties Manukau 309303774284312312818222832635931722731.7022.70
Hawke's Bay 293652606227354241211572067217030121.7030.10
Manawatu 1130165936472320283118595558111719833419.8033.40
North Harbour 224233632452023428128341636421020530720.5030.70
Northland 3446292738502017313231471156314422531922.5031.90
Otago 4634193115101243933815217384192429228529.2028.50
Southland 93084010154520271716961847171115027615.0027.60
Taranaki 37224940226189647459185764173332326632.3026.60
Tasman 25224049273303013391920173386120922720.9022.70
Waikato 422227292232283527522019783828327223027.2023.00
Wellington 3011702312202913304370544922331732320332.3020.30

Source: ITM Cup Fixtures and Results 2012 [7]

Tries by week

Team12345678TotalAverage
Auckland 329443148910512133243.302.40
Bay of Plenty 343125415566023826322.603.20
Canterbury 13813202631207114351155.101.50
Counties Manukau 403394504301447836233.602.30
Hawke's Bay 235703145500120914331.403.30
Manawatu 131846233428671220412.004.10
North Harbour 360544325845155125362.503.60
Northland 443326214255175626342.603.40
Otago 44130105115009111226312.603.10
Southland 0415105322114252114341.403.40
Taranaki 435530207882693438313.803.10
Tasman 315540332512204624222.402.20
Waikato 6333341436211153032263.202.60
Wellington 319323414486734341244.102.40
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Source: The weekly reviews of the matches published on provincial.rugby (see "Report" in the individual match scoring stats).

Sanctions

PlayerTeam Red card.svg Red Yellow card.svg YellowSent off match(es):
Willie Rickards Taranaki 01vs Bay of Plenty
Samisoni Fisilau Northland 01vs Otago
TJ Ioane Otago 01vs Bay of Plenty
Kendrick Lynn Bay of Plenty 01vs Otago
Simon Lemalu Counties Manukau 01vs Hawke's Bay
Sam Christie Waikato 01vs Northland
Vernon Fredericks Tasman 01vs Taranaki
Bundee Aki Counties Manukau 01vs North Harbour
Justin Davies Northland 01vs Manawatu
Bryce Williams Northland 01vs Manawatu
Rob Verbakel Otago 01vs Southland
Filo Paulo North Harbour 01vs Northland
Piers Francis Waikato 01vs Bay of Plenty
Tanerau Latimer Bay of Plenty 01vs Hawke's Bay
Eric Sione Wellington 01vs Auckland
Johnny McNicholl Canterbury 01vs Waikato
Jeremy Thrush Wellington 01vs Bay of Plenty
Mahonri Schwalger Counties Manukau 01vs Auckland
Sean Brookman Auckland 01vs Counties Manukau
Jack Ram Northland 01vs Bay of Plenty
Tawera Kerr-Barlow Waikato 01vs Taranaki
Hugh Blake Otago 01vs Auckland
Liaki Moli Auckland 01vs Otago
Maama Vaipulu Counties Manukau 01vs Northland
Maselino Paulino Hawke's Bay 01vs Waikato
Jarrad Hoeata Taranaki 01vs Wellington
Filipo Levi Tasman 01vs Otago
Telusa Veainu Canterbury 01vs Wellington

Ranfurly Shield

Pre-season challenges

27 July 2012
14:05 NZST
Taranaki 67–16 King Country
Try: Naholo (2) 2' c, 28' c
Cameron (2) 17' c, 44' c
Hayward 39' c
Rickards 55' c
Lewis 62' m
Baker (2) 65' c, 80' m
Hall 77' m
Con: Cameron (7/8) 4', 18', 29', 40', 45', 57', 65'
Marshall (0/2)
Pen: Cameron (1/1) 10'		 Preview
Report 		Try: Olsen 66' c
Con: Strachan (1/1) 66'
Pen: Strachan (3/3) 24', 34', 48'
TET Stadium & Events Centre, Inglewood
Attendance: 6,500
Referee: Ben Skeen
5 August 2012
NZST
Taranaki 51–7 Wanganui
Try: Climo (2) 18' m, 68' c
Gibson-Park (2) 42' c, 53' c
Naholo 49' c
Hoeata 65' c
Barrett 75' m
Con: Climo (4/5) 43', 51', 53', 66'
Cameron (1/2) 69'
Pen: Climo (2/4) 27', 35'		 Preview
Report 		Try: Baldwin 60' c
Con: Davis (1/1) 62'
Cards: Smyth Yellow card.svg 31'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Attendance: 8,000
Referee: Nick Briant

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