2016 Mitre 10 Cup

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2016 Mitre 10 Cup season
Countries Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
Date18 August – 29 October
Champions Canterbury
Runners-up Tasman
Promoted North Harbour
Relegated Hawke's Bay
Matches played76
Tries scored497
(average 6.5 per match)
Top point scorer Marty Banks (Tasman)
161 points
Top try scorer Rieko Ioane (Auckland)
10 tries
Official website
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The 2016 Mitre 10 Cup season was the eleventh season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on August 18, when North Harbour hosted Counties Manukau. It involved the top fourteen rugby unions of New Zealand. For sponsorship reasons, the competition was known as the Mitre 10 Cup and it was the first season under the lead sponsor. The winner of the Championship, North Harbour was promoted to the Premiership, the seventh placed Premiership team, Hawke's Bay was relegated to the Championship.

Contents

Format

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

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

Standings

Source: Mitre 10 Cup standings 2016 [5]

Standings progression

Premiership
TeamW1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8W9
Auckland 0
(7th)		5
(5th)		10
(4th)		16
(2nd)		17
(5th)		22
(4th)		27
(3rd)		28
(4th)		30
(6th)
Canterbury 5
(1st)		10
(1st)		15
(1st)		20
(1st)		21
(1st)		26
(1st)		35
(1st)		40
(1st)		40
(1st)
Counties Manukau 1
(4th)		6
(4th)		11
(2nd)		12
(5th)		19
(3rd)		24
(3rd)		25
(4th)		29
(3rd)		34
(4th)
Hawke's Bay 1
(6th)		2
(7th)		2
(7th)		3
(7th)		8
(7th)		10
(7th)		14
(7th)		14
(7th)		15
(7th)
Taranaki 4
(2nd)		9
(2nd)		10
(3rd)		14
(4th)		20
(2nd)		25
(2nd)		27
(2nd)		32
(2nd)		37
(2nd)
Tasman 4
(3rd)		4
(6th)		8
(6th)		9
(6th)		13
(6th)		18
(6th)		22
(5th)		27
(5th)		34
(3rd)
Waikato 1
(5th)		6
(3rd)		10
(5th)		15
(3rd)		17
(4th)		18
(5th)		20
(6th)		25
(6th)		30
(5th)
Championship
TeamW1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8W9
Bay of Plenty 0
(6th)		2
(5th)		4
(5th)		9
(4th)		9
(4th)		12
(5th)		13
(5th)		18
(5th)		23
(4th)
Manawatu 5
(3rd)		10
(2nd)		10
(2nd)		11
(3rd)		15
(3rd)		15
(3rd)		15
(4th)		22
(3rd)		23
(5th)
North Harbour 4
(4th)		4
(4th)		5
(4th)		9
(5th)		9
(5th)		14
(4th)		19
(3rd)		19
(4th)		26
(3rd)
Northland 2
(5th)		2
(7th)		4
(6th)		4
(6th)		4
(6th)		4
(7th)		9
(6th)		10
(7th)		11
(6th)
Otago 5
(1st)		10
(1st)		20
(1st)		24
(1st)		28
(1st)		29
(1st)		29
(1st)		30
(1st)		34
(1st)
Southland 0
(7th)		2
(6th)		2
(7th)		2
(7th)		2
(7th)		6
(6th)		6
(7th)		11
(6th)		11
(7th)
Wellington 5
(2nd)		5
(3rd)		9
(3rd)		13
(2nd)		18
(2nd)		23
(2nd)		28
(2nd)		30
(2nd)		32
(2nd)

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

Regular season

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

Week 1

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

Week 2

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

Week 3

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

Week 4

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

Week 5

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

Week 6

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

Week 7

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

Week 8

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

Week 9

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

Play-offs

Semi-finals

Championship

21 October 2016
19:35 NZST
Otago 27–20 Bay of Plenty
Try: Franklin 6' c
Dawai 21' c
Lentjes 41' c
Con: Smith (3/3) 7', 22', 42'
Pen: Smith (1/2) 57'
Eade (1/1) 71'
Cards: Franklin Yellow card.svg 62'		 Report Try: Foketi 46' c
Hepetema 76' c
Con: Hollinshead (1/1) 46'
Toma (1/1) 77'
Pen: Hollinshead (1/1) 4', 19'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
22 October 2016
14:35 NZST
Wellington 37–40 North Harbour
Try: Apisai 11' c
Goosen 25' m
Hill 58' m
Aumua 66' c
Rangihuna 80' c
Con: Garden-Bachop (3/5) 12', 68', 80'
Pen: Garden-Bachop (2/2) 19', 22'		 Report Try: Li 4' c
Preston 40' c
Mayhew 41' c
Hilton-Jones 70' c
Con: Gatland (4/4) 5', 40', 42', 71'
Pen: Gatland (4/5) 3', 14', 50', 76'
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 2,528
Referee: Paul Williams

Premiership

23 October 2016
14:05 NZST
Canterbury 22–7 Counties Manukau
Try: Funnell 22' c
Barrett 37' c
Stratton 68' m
Con: Barrett (2/3) 23', 38'
Pen: Barrett (1/1) 1'		 Report Try: Taufua 61' c
Con: Laulala (1/1) 62'
Pen: Laulala (0/1)
AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
23 October 2016
16:35 NZST
Taranaki 29–41 Tasman
Try: Tamanivalu 3' m
Fa'auli 31' c
Tahuriorangi 50' c
O'Donnell 64' m
Crosswell 71' m
Con: McKenzie (2/5) 32', 51'		 Report Try: Geldenhuys 19' c
Nankivell 35' c
Hunt 37' c
Guyton 46' c
Banks 79' c
Con: Banks (5/5) 20', 36', 38', 47', 80'
Pen: Banks (2/2) 14', 54'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Mike Fraser

Finals

Championship

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

Premiership

29 October 2016
19:35 NZST
Canterbury 43–27 Tasman
Try: McDuling 1' m
Earle 5' c
Mo'unga (2) 24' c, 59' c
Thompson 45' c
Harmon 68' c
Con: Barrett (5/6) 6', 25', 46', 60', 69'
Pen: Barrett (1/3) 30'		 Report Try: Frizell 19' c
Guyton 55' c
MacDonald 62' c
Con: Banks (3/3) 20', 56', 63'
Pen: Banks (2/2) 9', 17'
AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Referee: Glen Jackson
FB15 Johnny McNicholl
RW14 Nathan Earle Yellow card.svg 10'Sub off.svg 74'
OC13 Jordie Barrett
IC12 Rob Thompson Sub off.svg 70'
LW11 George Bridge
FH10 Richie Mo'unga
SH9 Ere Enari Sub off.svg 61'
N88 Luke Whitelock (c)
OF7 Tom Sanders Sub off.svg 74'
BF6 Reed Prinsep Sub off.svg 60'Sub on.svg 76'
RL5 Dominic Bird
LL4 David McDuling
TP3 Siate Tokolahi Sub off.svg 71'
HK2 Ben Funnell Sub off.svg 63'Sub on.svg 74'
LP1 Daniel Lienert-Brown Sub off.svg 49'
Replacements:
HK16 Nathan Vella Sub on.svg 63'Sub off.svg 74'
PR17 Alex Hodgman Sub on.svg 49'
PR18 Oliver Jager Sub on.svg 71'
FL19 Jed Brown Sub on.svg 74'
FL20 Billy Harmon Sub on.svg 60'Sub off.svg 76'
SH21 Jack Stratton Sub on.svg 61'
CE22 Inga Finau Sub on.svg 70'
FB23 Ben Volavola Sub on.svg 74'
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FB15 Mitchell Hunt
RW14 Viliami Lolohea
OC13 Kieron Fonotia Sub off.svg 42'
IC12 Alex Nankivell
LW11 James Lowe
FH10 Marty Banks Sub off.svg 69'
SH9 Billy Guyton Sub off.svg 63'
N88 Pete Samu Sub off.svg 71'
OF7 Shane Christie (c)
BF6 Shannon Frizell
RL5 Quinten Strange Sub off.svg 57'
LL4 Alex Ainley Yellow card.svg 40'
TP3 Ross Geldenhuys Sub off.svg 47'
HK2 Andrew Makalio Sub off.svg 61'
LP1 Tim Perry Sub off.svg 47'
Replacements:
HK16 Jesse MacDonald Sub on.svg 61'
PR17 Kane Hames Sub on.svg 47'
PR18 Siosiua Halanukonuka Sub on.svg 47'
LK19 Pari Pari Parkinson Sub on.svg 57'
FL20 Ethan Blackadder Sub on.svg 71'
SH21 Finlay Christie Sub on.svg 63'
CE22 David Havili Sub on.svg 42'
FB23 Caleb Makene Sub on.svg 69'

Statistics

Leading point scorers

No.PlayerTeamPointsAverageDetails
1 Marty Banks Tasman 16116.102 T, 26 C, 33 P, 0 D
2 Marty McKenzie Taranaki 14513.182 T, 30 C, 25 P, 0 D
3 Simon Hickey Auckland 14314.302 T, 29 C, 25 P, 0 D
4 Bryn Gatland North Harbour 12310.250 T, 21 C, 26 P, 1 D
5 Jordie Barrett Canterbury 12310.255 T, 22 C, 18 P, 0 D
6 Jackson Garden-Bachop Wellington 12212.202 T, 32 C, 16 P, 0 D
7 Ihaia West Hawke's Bay 10910.903 T, 23 C, 16 P, 0 D
8 Fletcher Smith Otago 1068.830 T, 20 C, 22 P, 0 D
9 Otere Black Manawatu 898.900 T, 22 C, 15 P, 0 D
10 Richie Mo'unga Canterbury 888.005 T, 18 C, 9 P, 0 D

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

Leading try scorers

No.PlayerTeamTriesAverage
1 Rieko Ioane Auckland 101.00
2 Joe Tupe Bay of Plenty 70.64
3 Tevita Li North Harbour 70.58
4 Ngani Laumape Manawatu 70.70
5 Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara Waikato 70.70
6 Asafo Aumua Wellington 60.55
7 Naulia Dawai Otago 60.50
8 Jordan Taufua Countis Manukau 60.55
9 Lalakai Foketi Bay of Plenty 60.55
10 Jonah Lowe Hawke's Bay 50.50

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

Points by week

Team123456789TotalAverage
Auckland 3433715511657592630443854173149323533530233.5030.20
Bay of Plenty 22303439323352251024546434443833262430231630.2031.60
Canterbury 433451452346371319453468574718213339721939.7021.90
Counties Manukau 17203934482027285956352610151614332128423428.4023.40
Hawke's Bay 26362855204831884329293630212246242625338525.3038.50
Manawatu 34273431101925291913193021308366142125926625.9026.60
North Harbour 20171526172129251324351444341847715526226326.2026.30
Northland 27341537628525522333212948273139284428038028.0038.00
Otago 40174421666030272413344517541416211429026729.0026.70
Southland 1740313416511430294334512160393105620139620.1039.60
Taranaki 30225528202530145049301934395431353233825933.8025.90
Tasman 24191445252027303323362915104931832730623430.6023.40
Waikato 19242615191035322020263550774622282426925926.9025.90
Wellington 362621442117282724102921602159104242830229830.2029.80

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

Tries by week

Team123456789TotalAverage
Auckland 06526167246672444540374.003.70
Bay of Plenty 33554483148856554343414.304.10
Canterbury 60518481117477622550255.002.50
Counties Manukau 22555233855410125235253.502.50
Hawe's Bay 454725310624523363431473.104.70
Manwatu 444411331114321392332313.203.10
North Harbour 22242033124165269731303.103.00
Northland 442571238233454554635513.505.10
Otago 51538733214727213234323.403.20
Southland 15441613263639550820522.005.20
Taranaki 33742131674145745441304.103.00
Tasman 211512333254014411330253.002.50
Waikato 12421154334577634435313.503.10
Wellington 543502334143938154440404.004.00
ForAgainst

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)
Sam Vaka Counties Manukau 01vs North Harbour
Hamish Northcott Manawatu 01vs Northland
Melani Nanai Auckland 01vs Canterbury
Monty Ioane Bay of Plenty 01vs Counties Manukau
Kieran Moffat Southland 01vs Auckland
Lima Sopoaga Southland 01vs Auckland
Lee Roy Atalifo Canterbury 01vs Northland
Shane Neville Northland 01vs Bay of Plenty
Tom Robinson Northland 01vs Bay of Plenty
Isaia Walker-Leawere Wellington 01vs Counties Manukau
Jonathan Ruru Otago 01vs Tasman
Jonah Lowe Hawke's Bay 01vs Canterbury
Loni Uhila Waikato 01vs Auckland
Mikaele Mafi Southland 01vs Hawke's Bay
Ihaia West Hawke's Bay 01vs Southland
Howard Sililoto Northland 01vs Tasman
Luke Whitelock Canterbury 01vs Manawatu
Tawera Kerr-Barlow Waikato 01vs Taranaki
Solomona Sakalia Bay of Plenty 01vs Southland
Kara Pryor Northland 01vs Wellington
Ash Dixon Hawke's Bay 01vs Tasman
Jimmy Cowan Southland 01vs North Harbour
Augustine Pulu Counties Manukau 01vs Tasman
Mitchell Brown Taranaki 01vs Canterbury
Sam Lousi Wellington 01vs Manawatu
Tevita Taufuʻi Waikato 01vs Hawke's Bay
Jared Proffit Taranaki 01vs Wellington
Culum Retallick Bay of Plenty 01vs Manawatu
Ethan Blackadder Tasman 01vs North Harbour
Kieron Fonotia Tasman 01vs North Harbour
Kylem O'Donnell Taranaki 01vs Auckland
Scott Scrafton Auckland 01vs Taranaki
Joshua Dickson Otago 01vs Manawatu
Sione Fifita Counties Manukau 01vs Canterbury
Ben Funnell Canterbury 01vs Counties Manukau
Henry Stowers Bay of Plenty 01vs Hawke's Bay
Tomasi Palu Wellington 01vs Waikato
Daniel Hawkins Northland 01vs North Harbour
Afa Fa'atau North Harbour 01vs Northland
Tom Franklin Otago 01vs Bay of Plenty
Glenn Preston North Harbour 01vs Otago
Nathan Earle Canterbury 01vs Tasman
Alex Ainley Tasman 01vs Canterbury

Ranfurly Shield

Pre-season challenges

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

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

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

6 June 2016
14:35 NZST
Waikato 83–13 Thames Valley
Try: Talakai 5' m
Ratuva (3) 17' c, 33' m, 70' c
Moli (2) 22' m, 72' m
Douglas (2) 26' c, 68' c
Ale 29' c
Robertson 35' c
Reece 41' c
Faiva 56' c
Iti 78' c
Con: Robertson (6/9) 18', 28', 30', 36', 42', 57'
Lansdown (3/4) 69', 71', 79'
Pen: Robertson (0/1)		 Preview
Report 		Try: Ranga 44' m
Koroinsagana 61' m
Con: O'Flaherty (0/2)
Pen: O'Flaherty (1/1) 12'
Paeroa Domain, Paeroa
Attendance: 2,500
Referee: Brett Johnson
30 June 2016
14:35 NZST
Waikato 55–0 King Country
Try: Alainu'uese 12' c
Faiva (2) 32' m, 40' c
Trainor 33' c
Iti 47' c
Reece 74' m
Lansdown 77' c
Taufuʻi 80' c
Con: Trainor (6/8) 13', 34', 40', 48', 78', 80'
Pen: Trainor (1/1) 21'		 Preview
Report
Bedford Park, Matamata
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Angus Mabey
6 August 2016
14:35 NZST
Waikato 32–12 Wanganui
Try: Ratuva 2' m
Taufuʻi 22' m
Trainor (2) 49' m, 68' m
Douglas 55' c
Misa 80' m
Con: Trainor (1/6) 56'		 Preview
Report 		Try: Thornbury 69' c
Hughes 75' m
Con: Whale (1/2) 70'
Memorial Park, Cambridge
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Michael Lash

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