2017 Mitre 10 Cup

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2017 Mitre 10 Cup season
Countries Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
Date17 August – 28 October
Champions Canterbury
Runners-up Tasman
Promoted Wellington
Relegated Waikato
Matches played76
Tries scored589
(average 7.8 per match)
Top point scorer Richie Mo'unga (Canterbury)
160 points
Top try scorer Tevita Li (North Harbour)
11 tries
Official website
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The 2017 Mitre 10 Cup season was the twelfth season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on August 17, when North Harbour hosted Otago. It involved the top fourteen rugby unions of New Zealand. For sponsorship reasons, the competition was known as the Mitre 10 Cup and it was the second season under the lead sponsor. The winner of the Championship, Wellington was promoted to the Premiership, while the seventh-placed Premiership team, Waikato was relegated to the Championship.

Contents

Format

Waikato vs Bay of Plenty in Week 9 Bay of Plenty vs Waikato.jpg
Waikato vs Bay of Plenty in Week 9

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

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

Standings

Source: Mitre 10 Cup standings 2017 [5]

Standings progression

Premiership
TeamW1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8W9
Auckland 1
(6th)		5
(5th)		5
(7th)		6
(6th)		11
(6th)		12
(7th)		17
(5th)		17
(6th)		18
(6th)
Canterbury 5
(1st)		10
(1st)		15
(1st)		20
(1st)		25
(1st)		30
(1st)		35
(1st)		36
(2nd)		41
(2nd)
Counties Manukau 4
(4th)		4
(6th)		5
(5th)		5
(7th)		10
(7th)		13
(6th)		17
(6th)		22
(5th)		27
(5th)
North Harbour 4
(3rd)		9
(2nd)		14
(2nd)		18
(2nd)		22
(2nd)		23
(3rd)		27
(3rd)		32
(3rd)		37
(3rd)
Taranaki 5
(2nd)		6
(4th)		11
(4th)		16
(3rd)		21
(3rd)		26
(2nd)		31
(2nd)		36
(1st)		42
(1st)
Tasman 0
(7th)		0
(7th)		5
(6th)		10
(5th)		15
(4th)		20
(4th)		21
(4th)		30
(4th)		31
(4th)
Waikato 2
(5th)		7
(3rd)		14
(3rd)		14
(4th)		14
(5th)		14
(5th)		14
(7th)		15
(7th)		17
(7th)
Championship
TeamW1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8W9
Bay of Plenty 1
(5th)		6
(2nd)		6
(4th)		10
(4th)		10
(5th)		18
(3rd)		18
(5th)		23
(3rd)		28
(2nd)
Hawke's Bay 4
(3rd)		4
(5th)		4
(6th)		5
(6th)		5
(6th)		5
(6th)		6
(6th)		6
(6th)		11
(6th)
Manawatu 1
(6th)		6
(3rd)		6
(5th)		7
(5th)		11
(4th)		16
(5th)		21
(3rd)		22
(4th)		24
(5th)
Northland 5
(2nd)		6
(4th)		11
(2nd)		16
(2nd)		16
(2nd)		16
(4th)		20
(4th)		25
(2nd)		25
(4th)
Otago 1
(4th)		3
(6th)		8
(3rd)		13
(3rd)		14
(3rd)		19
(2nd)		21
(2nd)		21
(5th)		26
(3rd)
Southland 0
(7th)		0
(7th)		0
(7th)		0
(7th)		0
(7th)		0
(7th)		1
(7th)		1
(7th)		1
(7th)
Wellington 5
(1st)		10
(1st)		15
(1st)		22
(1st)		27
(1st)		32
(1st)		37
(1st)		42
(1st)		47
(1st)

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

Regular season

The 2017 Mitre 10 Cup played across nine weeks with every team playing one Wednesday night fixture in a double-up round where they played twice that week. The competition started on Thursday, August 17, with North Harbour taking on Otago at QBE Stadium, in a repeat of the previous seasons Championship Division final. The opening round saw a repeat of the Premiership final with Tasman against the then current champions Canterbury. [6]

Week 1

17 August 2017
19:35 NZST
North Harbour 19–17 Otago
Try: Shaun Stevenson 29'
Con: Bryn Gatland (1/1) 30'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (4/6) 14', 17', 26', 44'		 Report Try: Jonathan Ruru 60'
Mitchell Scott 66'
Con: Josh Ioane (2/2) 61', 67'
Pen: Josh Ioane (1/1) 55'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Glen Jackson
18 August 2017
19:35 NZST
Tasman 0–39 Canterbury
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (0/2) Report Try: George Bridge 8'
Dominic Bird 36'
Luke Whitelock 67'
Rob Thompson 75'
Mitchell Dunshea 79'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (3/3) 9', 37', 68'
Brett Cameron (1/2) 80'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 14', 33'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
19 August 2017
14:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay 24–16 Southland
Try: To'o Junior Vaega 48'
Tiaan Falcon 57'
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u 68'
Con: Ihaia West (3/3) 49', 58', 69'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) 28'
Cards: Geoffrey Cridge Yellow card.svg 59'		 Report Try: Matthew Johnson 38'
Con: Scott Eade (1/1) 39'
Pen: Scott Eade (3/5) 6', 25', 53'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Angus Mabey
19 August 2017
17:05 NZST
Taranaki 34–29 Waikato
Try: Leighton Price 20'
Charlie Ngatai 32'
Stephen Perofeta 34'
Sean Wainui 44'
Seta Tamanivalu 59'
Beaudein Waaka 61'
Con: Marty McKenzie (2/6) 21', 33'		 Report Try: Mitch Jacobson 6'
Jordan Manihera (3) 54', 64', 73'
Con: Dwayne Sweeney (3/4) 7', 66', 73'
Pen: Dwayne Sweeney (1/1) 25'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Nick Briant
19 August 2017
19:35 NZST
Counties Manukau 16–14 Auckland
Try: Fotu Lokotui 13'
Con: Baden Kerr (1/1) 14'
Pen: Baden Kerr (3/4) 32', 57', 75'
Cards: Sam Henwood Yellow card.svg 17'		 Report Try: Jono Hickey 20'
Malakai Fekitoa 45'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/2) 21', 46'
Pen: Jono Hickey (0/1)
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Cameron Stone
20 August 2017
14:35 NZST
Northland 28–23 Bay of Plenty
Try: Howard Sililoto 36'
Jack Ram 52'
Mathew Wright 58'
Jone Macilai-Tori 67'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 37', 53'
Peter Breen (2/2) 59', 68'		 Report Try: Tom Franklin 4'
Monty Ioane 31'
Con: Mike Delany (2/2) 5', 32'
Pen: Mike Delany (3/3) 29', 39', 40'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Brendon Pickerill

Week 2

24 August 2017
19:35 NZST
Southland 20–45 North Harbour
Try: Matthew Johnson 6'
Liam Howley 38'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) 7', 39'
Pen: Ryan Tongia (1/2) 17'
Scott Eade (1/2) 53'		 Report Try: Matt Vaega (2) 21', 63'
Tevita Li (2) 35', 80'
Chris Eves 45'
Shaun Stevenson 54'
Con: Bryn Gatland (2/5) 22', 46'
Ben Volavola (1/1) 80'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (2/2) 13', 50'
Ben Volavola (1/1) 69'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
25 August 2017
17:45 NZST
Bay of Plenty 46–17 Hawke's Bay
Try: Siegfried Fisiihoi 12'
Lalakai Foketi 29'
Joe Webber (2) 60', 77'
Jesse Parete (2) 71', 80'
Con: Mike Delany (4/5) 13', 30', 61', 72'
Luke Campbell (1/1) 80'
Pen: Mike Delany (2/2) 35', 38'		 Report Try: Marino Mikaele-Tu'u 47'
Ihaia West 68'
Con: Ihaia West (2/2) 48', 69'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/2) 20'
Cards: Pouri Rakete-Stones Yellow card.svg 10'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: James Doleman
25 August 2017
19:45 NZST
Waikato 33–21 Counties Manukau
Try: Jordan Manihera (2) 4', 43'
Bailyn Sullivan 24'
James Tucker 31'
Samisoni Taukei'aho 64'
Con: Dwayne Sweeney (3/4) 5', 25', 32'
Sam Christie (1/1) 65'
Pen: Dwayne Sweeney (0/1)		 Report Try: Stephen Donald 48'
Augustine Pulu 60'
Jonathan Taumateine 70'
Con: Baden Kerr (3/3) 49', 61', 71'
Cards: Sam Henwood Yellow card.svg 22'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Mike Fraser
26 August 2017
14:35 NZST
Wellington 42–26 Taranaki
Try: Asafo Aumua (2) 8', 65'
Ben Lam 15'
Julian Savea 18'
Regan Verney 62'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/4) 9', 16', 19'
Daniel Kirkpatrick (1/1) 66'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/4) 13', 40', 44'		 Report Try: Charlie Ngatai 32'
Sean Wainui 36'
Lachlan Boshier 60'
Waisake Naholo 70'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (3/4) 33', 37', 71'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 3,085
Referee: Michael Lash
26 August 2017
16:35 NZST
Auckland 10–8 Northland
Try: Kurt Eklund 34'
Con: Jono Hickey (1/1) 35'
Pen: Jono Hickey (1/2) 21'
Cards: Jordan Trainor Yellow card.svg 10'		 Report Try: Jone Macilai-Tori 53'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (0/1)
Pen: Peter Breen (1/1) 11'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 11,100
Referee: Shuhei Kubo (Japan)
27 August 2017
14:35 NZST
Manawatu 35–20 Tasman
Try: Nick Crosswell 21'
Kurt Baker 29'
Hunter Prescott 49'
Hamish Northcott 80'
Con: Otere Black (3/4) 22', 50', 80'
Pen: Otere Black (3/3) 40', 70', 74'		 Report Try: Alex Ainley 43'
Michael Green 65'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (2/2) 44', 66'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (2/2) 5', 54'
Cards: Tima Fainga'anuku Yellow card.svg 64'
Jordan Taufua Yellow card.svg 73'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Richard Kelly
27 August 2017
16:35 NZST
RS – Canterbury 30–24 Otago
Try: Ben Funnell 18'
Mitchell Dunshea 44'
Tim Bateman 50'
Jed Brown 76'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (2/4) 51', 77'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/4) 8', 79'		 Report Try: Josh Ioane 14'
Mitchell Scott 54'
Sam Anderson-Heather 65'
Jona Nareki 68'
Con: Fletcher Smith (2/3) 55', 66'
Josh Ioane (0/1)
Pen: Josh Ioane (0/2)
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Paul Williams

Week 3

30 August 2017
19:35 NZST
Auckland 27–35 Waikato
Try: Patrick Tuipulotu 8'
Marcel Renata 26'
Sione Havili 73'
Con: Jordan Trainor (3/3) 9', 26', 74'
Pen: Jordan Trainor (2/3) 35', 47'
Cards: Marcel Renata Yellow card.svg 54'		 Report Try: Tyler Campbell 2'
Jordan Manihera 10'
Penalty try 54'
Sevu Reece 59'
Con: Matthew Lansdown (1/2) 11'
Sam Christie (1/1) 60'
Pen: Matthew Lansdown (3/3) 23', 32', 80'
Sam Christie (0/1)
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 2,300
Referee: Richard Kelly
31 August 2017
19:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty 10–31 Wellington
Try: Terrence Hepetema 64'
Con: Mike Delany (1/1) 65'
Pen: Mike Delany (1/2) 49'		 Report Try: Malo Tuitama 7'
Isaia Walker-Leawere 34'
Ben Lam 51'
Wes Goosen 66'
Asafo Aumua 72'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/5) 8', 66', 73'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Michael Winter
1 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay 10–53 Canterbury
Try: Hugh Renton 35'
Con: Ihaia West (1/1) 35'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) 5'		 Report Try: Brett Cameron 10'
Marshall Suckling (2) 41', 50'
Braydon Ennor (2) 63', 66'
Josh McKay 75'
Inga Finau 79'
Con: Brett Cameron (6/7) 11', 42', 51', 64', 75', 80'
Pen: Brett Cameron (2/2) 23', 39'
Cards: Nick Werahiko Yellow card.svg 67'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Cameron Stone
2 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Otago 40–30 Manawatu
Try: Jonathan Ruru 19'
Jona Nareki (3) 30', 65', 67'
Mitchell Scott 52'
Sam Anderson-Heather 57'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/3) 58', 67'
Josh Ioane (0/3)
Pen: Josh Ioane (1/2) 8'
Fletcher Smith (1/1) 72'		 Report Try: Ngani Laumape 23'
Jackson Hemopo 40'
Jamie Booth 61'
Con: Otere Black (3/3) 23', 40', 61'
Pen: Otere Black (2/2) 2', 37'
Jade Te Rure (1/1) 70'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: James Munro
2 September 2017
17:05 NZST
Southland 13–44 Northland
Try: Aleki Morris-Lome 70'
Con: Greg Dyer (1/1) 71'
Pen: Scott Eade (2/3) 13', 25'		 Report Try: Jack Goodhue 19'
Jordan Hyland 36'
Sam Nock 39'
Jone Macilai-Tori 59'
Solomon Alaimalo 65'
Jordan Olsen 75'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (4/5) 20', 40', 60', 66'
Tim Blundell (0/1)
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 4', 53'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Paul Williams
2 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Taranaki 30–27 Counties Manukau
Try: Waisake Naholo (2) 36', 68'
Charlie Ngatai 56'
Ricky Riccitelli 78'
Con: Marty McKenzie (2/4) 57', 79'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/2) 16', 25'		 Report Try: Tevita Nabura 20'
Jonathan Taumateine 46'
Joe Royal 54'
Con: Baden Kerr (3/3) 20', 47', 54'
Pen: Baden Kerr (2/3) 6', 63'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Angus Mabey
3 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Waikato 29–31 Tasman
Try: Loni Uhila 8'
Sevu Reece 25'
Samisoni Taukei'aho 67'
Zac Guilford 74'
Tawera Kerr-Barlow 84'
Con: Matthew Lansdown (2/4) 26', 68'
Sam Christie (0/1)		 Report Try: Billy Guyton 14'
Vernon Fredericks 22'
Will Jordan 43'
Jordan Taufua 48'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (4/4) 15', 23', 44', 49'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (1/1) 62'
Cards: James Lowe Yellow card.svg 65'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: James Doleman
3 September 2017
16:35 NZST
North Harbour 57–10 Auckland
Try: Shaun Stevenson (2) 1', 46'
Matt Duffie 27'
Tevita Li (2) 63', 74'
James Parsons 67'
Ben Volavola 78'
Con: Bryn Gatland (5/7) 28', 47', 68', 75', 79'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (4/5) 18', 23', 45', 55'		 Report Try: George Moala 50'
Con: Jono Hickey (1/1) 51'
Pen: Jono Hickey (1/1) 20'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Glen Jackson

Week 4

6 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Wellington 40–27 Hawke's Bay
Try: Julian Savea 12'
Sitiveni Paongo 20'
Alex Fidow (2) 26', 43'
Wes Goosen 48'
Malo Tuitama 71'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (5/6) 13', 26', 44', 49', 71'		 Report Try: Cardiff Vaega 39'
Jason Long 65'
Sam McNicol 73'
Jorian Tangaere 78'
Con: Tiaan Falcon (2/4) 74', 79'
Pen: Tiaan Falcon (1/1) 7'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 2,189
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
7 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Counties Manukau 18–27 North Harbour
Try: Luteru Laulala 40'
Tim Nanai-Williams 47'
Con: Luteru Laulala (1/2) 48'
Pen: Luteru Laulala (2/3) 8', 16'		 Report Try: Sione Mafileo 2'
Tevita Li 73'
Con: Bryn Gatland (1/1) 3'
Ben Volavola (0/1)
Pen: Bryn Gatland (1/1) 12'
Ben Volavola (4/5) 22', 29', 54', 58'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: James Doleman
8 September 2017
17:45 NZST
RS – Canterbury 78–20 Southland
Try: Richie Mo'unga (2) 10', 22'
Braydon Ennor (4) 41', 44', 65', 70'
George Bridge (3) 52', 58', 73'
Josh McKay 62'
Tim Bateman 76'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (5/6) 11', 23', 45', 53', 59'
Brett Cameron (5/5) 63', 66', 71', 74', 77'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (1/2) 3'		 Report Try: Junior Ngaluafe 34'
Neria Fomai 38'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) 35', 39'
Pen: Scott Eade (2/2) 20', 47'
Cards: Ryan Tongia Yellow card.svg 54'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Nick Briant
8 September 2017
19:45 NZST
Manawatu 17–20 Bay of Plenty
Try: Otere Black 8'
Lewis Marshall 19'
Con: Otere Black (2/2) 8', 20'
Pen: Otere Black (1/1) 57'
Cards: Heiden Bedwell-Curtis Yellow card.svg 72'		 Report Try: Joe Webber 34'
Penalty try 75'
Con: Kelly Haimona (1/1) 35'
Pen: Kelly Haimona (2/2) 5', 14'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
9 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Auckland 38–49 Taranaki
Try: Vince Aso (3) 10', 71', 80'
Marcel Renata 19'
Taleni Seu 39'
Con: Jono Hickey (1/2) 20'
Tyrone Elkington-MacDonald (1/1) 40'
Jordan Trainor (0/2)
Pen: Jono Hickey (3/3) 14', 22', 45'		 Report Try: Declan O'Donnell 2'
Toa Halafihi 7'
Stephen Perofeta 33'
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi 51'
Lachlan Boshier 58'
Kylem O'Donnell 66'
Con: Marty McKenzie (5/6) 8', 34', 52', 59', 67'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/2) 44', 74'
Stephen Perofeta (1/1) 57'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 5,200
Referee: Mike Fraser
9 September 2017
16:35 NZST
Northland 37–7 Waikato
Try: Solomon Alaimalo 10'
Ross Wright 19'
Jack Ram 58'
Jack Goodhue 73'
Jone Macilai-Tori 80'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/3) 20', 59'
Tim Blundell (1/2) 74'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/4) 28', 40'		 Report Try: Adam Burn 76'
Con: Matthew Lansdown (1/1) 77'
Cards: James Tucker Yellow card.svg 27'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Michael Lash
10 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Tasman 37–35 Wellington
Try: Tim Perry 34'
Will Jordan 51'
James Lowe 60'
Mitchell Hunt 70'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (4/4) 35', 52', 61', 71'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (3/3) 4', 15', 68'		 Report Try: Alex Fidow 12'
Ben Lam 26'
Sam Lousi 39'
James Blackwell 45'
Losi Filipo 75'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (5/5) 13', 27', 40', 46', 76'
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
10 September 2017
16:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay 21–64 Otago
Try: Jonah Lowe 29'
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u 54'
Ellery Wilson 72'
Con: Daniel Snee (3/3) 30', 55', 73'		 Report Try: Joshua Furno (2) 8', 43'
Dillon Hunt 11'
Sio Tomkinson 19'
Fletcher Smith (3) 25', 62', 80'
Sekonaia Pole 58'
Aki Seiuli 70'
Con: Fletcher Smith (8/9) 9', 12', 20', 26', 44', 59', 63', 80'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (1/1) 15'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Shane McDermott

Week 5

13 September 2017
19:35 NZST
RS – Canterbury 78–5 Counties Manukau
Try: Mitchell Drummond (4) 4', 9', 31', 38'
Braydon Ennor 19'
Tim Bateman (3) 25', 44', 64'
Rob Thompson 57'
Poasa Waqanibau 61'
Josh McKay 75'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (10/11) 5', 10', 26', 32', 39', 45', 58', 62', 65', 76'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 2'		 Report Try: Nigel Ah Wong 47'
Con: Luteru Laulala (0/1)
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
14 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Northland 22–31 North Harbour
Try: Jordan Hyland 58'
Con: Peter Breen (1/1) 59'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (3/3) 21', 28', 34'
Peter Breen (2/2) 71', 73'		 Report Try: Tevita Li 66'
Ben Volavola 75'
Matt Vaega 78'
Con: Bryn Gatland (2/3) 76', 79'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (4/4) 11', 31', 36', 61'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Michael Winter
15 September 2017
17:45 NZST
Southland 17–27 Auckland
Try: Brayden Mitchell 3'
Liam Howley 34'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) 4', 35'
Pen: Scott Eade (1/1) 65'		 Report Try: Jerome Kaino 25'
Vince Aso 30'
Greg Pleasants-Tate 46'
Taleni Seu 68'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/3) 26', 47'
Jordan Trainor (0/1)
Pen: Jono Hickey (1/1) 39'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: James Munro
15 September 2017
19:45 NZST
Taranaki 29–7 Bay of Plenty
Try: Declan O'Donnell 37'
Mitchell Graham 43'
Manasa Mataele 74'
Sione Lea 78'
Con: Marty McKenzie (3/4) 44', 75', 79'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/2) 28'
Cards: Lachlan Boshier Yellow card.svg 77'		 Report Try: Elijah Nicholas 80'
Con: Mike Delany (1/1) 80'
Pen: Kelly Haimona (0/1)
Cards: Henry Stowers Yellow card.svg 34'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
16 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Waikato 10–23 Manawatu
Try: Pita Ahki 4'
Samisoni Taukei'aho 43'
Con: Sam Christie (0/2)		 Report Try: Jamie Booth 57'
Harrison Brewer 64'
Con: Jade Te Rure (2/2) 58', 65'
Pen: Jade Te Rure (3/3) 38', 68', 72'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Nick Briant
16 September 2017
16:35 NZST
Otago 27–29 Tasman
Try: Teihorangi Walden 16'
Sio Tomkinson 69'
Sione Teu 75'
Con: Fletcher Smith (3/3) 17', 70', 76'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (2/2) 9', 27'
Cards: Josh Ioane Yellow card.svg 47'		 Report Try: Will Jordan 11'
James Lowe 14'
Levi Aumua 30'
Penalty try 46'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (2/3) 12', 31'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (1/1) 4'
Drop: Alex Ainley Yellow card.svg 53'
Levi Aumua Red card.svg 55'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Mike Fraser
17 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Counties Manukau 33–14 Hawke's Bay
Try: Tim Nanai-Williams (2) 20', 60'
Fotu Lokotui 42'
Jonathan Kawau 52'
Kalolo Tuiloma 76'
Con: Baden Kerr (3/4) 21', 43', 61'
Luteru Laulala (1/1) 77'		 Report Try: Ash Dixon 25'
Pasqualle Dunn 78'
Con: Ihaia West (2/2) 26', 79'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Michael Lash
17 September 2017
16:35 NZST
Wellington 60–14 Canterbury
Try: Julian Savea 6'
Asafo Aumua 10'
Isaia Walker-Leawere 40'
Du'Plessis Kirifi 48'
Malo Tuitama (2) 66', 73'
Ben Lam 68'
Regan Verney 78'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (7/8) 7', 11', 42', 49', 67', 69', 74'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/2) 35', 58'		 Report Try: Josh McKay 19'
George Bridge 55'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 20', 56'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 2,948
Referee: Richard Kelly

Week 6

20 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty 57–0 Southland
Try: Penalty try 7'
Hugh Blake 15'
Monty Ioane (2) 21', 61'
Richard Judd 31'
Lalakai Foketi (2) 53', 78'
Terrence Hepetema 67'
Jesse Parete 71'
Con: Mike Delany (3/5) 16', 54', 62'
Luke Campbell (2/3) 62', 72', 79'		 Report Pen: Scott Eade (0/1)
Cards: Elliot Dixon Yellow card.svg 7' Red card.svg 44'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Paul Williams
21 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Otago 34–26 Auckland
Try: Sio Tomkinson (2) 2', 78'
Jona Nareki (2) 15', 50'
Joshua Furno 37'
Con: Fletcher Smith (3/5) 3', 15', 38'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (1/1) 8'		 Report Try: George Moala (2) 13', 76'
Vince Aso 31'
Penalty try 80'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/2) 13', 32'
Lisati Milo-Harris (0/1)
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Glen Jackson
22 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Manawatu 39–25 Northland
Try: Newton Tudreu (2) 32', 68'
Ambrose Curtis 45'
Hamish Northcott 72'
Con: Jade Te Rure (2/3) 33', 46'
Otere Black (0/1)
Pen: Jade Te Rure (5/5) 17', 40', 56', 67', 76'		 Report Try: Dan Pryor 23'
Jack Ram (2) 51', 62'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/3) 52', 63'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 19', 54'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
23 September 2017
14:35 NZST
North Harbour 28–41 Canterbury
Try: Matt Duffie 3'
Gerard Cowley-Tuioti 14'
Harrison Groundwater 32'
Shaun Stevenson 72'
Con: Bryn Gatland (4/4) 4', 15', 33', 73'		 Report Try: Richie Mo'unga 11'
Tim Bateman 43'
Mitchell Drummond (2) 45', 67'
Josh McKay 58'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (5/5) 12', 43', 46', 59', 68'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 30', 80'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Angus Mabey
23 September 2017
17:05 NZST
Waikato 10–34 Wellington
Try: Bailyn Sullivan 38'
Con: Sevu Reece (1/1) 39'
Pen: Sevu Reece (1/1) 20'		 Report Try: Sam Lousi 35'
Daniel Kirkpatrick 46'
Mateaki Kafatolu 61'
Thomas Umaga-Jensen 64'
Alex Fidow 68'
Con: Daniel Kirkpatrick (1/2) 36'
Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/3) 42', 69'
Pen: Daniel Kirkpatrick (1/1) 3'
Cards: Asafo Aumua Yellow card.svg 10'
Regan Verney Yellow card.svg 55'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Cameron Stone
23 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay 17–48 Taranaki
Try: Cardiff Vaega 35'
Ihaia West 37'
Jarvy Aoake 62'
Con: Daniel Snee (1/1) 63'
Ihaia West (0/2)
Cards: Pouri Rakete-Stones Yellow card.svg 22'		 Report Try: Toa Halafihi 24'
Marty McKenzie 27'
Ricky Riccitelli 47'
Penalty try 55'
Pita Gus Sowakula 58'
Sean Wainui 68'
Adrian Wyrill 80'
Con: Marty McKenzie (3/5) 25', 28', 69'
Ciarahn Matoe (1/1) 80'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/1) 44'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Shane McDermott
24 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty 31–31 Counties Manukau
Try: Solomona Sakalia 11'
Terrence Hepetema 24'
Lalakai Foketi 54'
Jesse Parete 65'
Con: Mike Delany (4/4) 12', 25', 55', 66'
Pen: Mike Delany (1/3) 39'		 Report Try: Fotu Lokotui 27'
Augustine Pulu 34'
Albert Nikoro 43'
Nigel Ah Wong 48'
Liam Daniela 76'
Con: Baden Kerr (2/4) 28', 35'
Luteru Laulala (1/1) 77'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Michael Lash
24 September 2017
16:35 NZST
Tasman 50–17 Southland
Try: Pete Samu 1'
Viliami Lolohea (2) 3', 25'
James Lowe 12'
Ethan Blackadder 38'
Jordan Taufua 63'
Alex Nankivell 70'
Mitchell Hunt 80'
Con: Tim O'Malley (4/5) 2', 4', 13', 26'
Mitchell Hunt (1/3) 71'		 Report Try: Michael Molloy 15'
Aleki Morris-Lome 52'
Elliot Dixon 58'
Con: Scott Eade (1/3) 59'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: James Doleman

Week 7

27 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Northland 32–30 Otago
Try: Solomon Alaimalo 28'
Jone Macilai-Tori 43'
Con: Peter Breen (2/2) 29', 44'
Pen: Peter Breen (6/6) 8', 27', 34', 40', 51', 76'
Cards: Kara Pryor Yellow card.svg 69'		 Report Try: Fletcher Smith 49'
Vilimoni Koroi 62'
Jona Nareki 80'
Con: Fletcher Smith (3/3) 50', 63', 80'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (3/3) 12', 39', 71'
Cards: James Lentjes Yellow card.svg 31'
Slade McDowall Yellow card.svg 50'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Nick Briant
28 September 2017
19:35 NZST
Taranaki 40–26 Tasman
Try: Sean Wainui (2) 5', 56'
Johnny Fa'auli 17'
Lachlan Boshier 28'
Pita Gus Sowakula 32'
Toa Halafihi 43'
Con: Marty McKenzie (5/6) 6', 18', 29', 33', 57'		 Report Try: Andrew Makalio 10'
Alex Nankivell 40'
Alex Ainley 46'
Mitchell Hunt 73'
Con: Billy Guyton (2/3) 40', 46'
Tim O'Malley (1/1) 74'
Cards: Viliami Lolohea Yellow card.svg 4' Red card.svg 25'
Will Jordan Yellow card.svg 52'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Angus Mabey
29 September 2017
19:35 NZST
North Harbour 33–30 Hawke's Bay
Try: Penalty try 18'
Shaun Stevenson 43'
Matt Duffie 62'
Con: Bryn Gatland (2/2) 44', 63'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (4/4) 5', 23', 72', 78'
Cards: Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a Yellow card.svg 60'		 Report Try: Ash Dixon 8'
Cardiff Vaega 26'
Jason Long 55'
Con: Ihaia West (3/3) 9', 27', 56'
Pen: Ihaia West (3/3) 20', 61', 75'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Richard Kelly
30 September 2017
14:35 NZST
Southland 20–25 Manawatu
Try: Manaaki Selby-Rickit 27'
Bill Fukofuka 62'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) 28', 63'
Pen: Scott Eade (2/3) 44', 70'		 Report Try: Tom Crozier 1'
Newton Tudreu 3'
Kayne Hammington 55'
Jason Emery 73'
Con: Otere Black (1/2) 56'
Jade Te Rure (0/2)
Pen: Jade Te Rure (1/1) 46'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Shane McDermott
30 September 2017
17:05 NZST
Auckland 38–19 Bay of Plenty
Try: Joseva Ravouvou (2) 6', 10'
Vince Aso 43'
Melani Nanai 53'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/3) 7', 11'
Tyrone Elkington-MacDonald (1/1) 44'
Pen: Jono Hickey (4/4) 2', 26', 39', 63'
Cards: Marcel Renata Yellow card.svg 18'		 Report Try: Henry Stowers 68'
Tom Franklin 72'
Jesse Parete 78'
Con: Luke Campbell (2/3) 69', 73'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 2,600
Referee: Cameron Stone
30 September 2017
19:35 NZST
RS – Canterbury 37–17 Waikato
Try: Braydon Ennor 21'
Rob Thompson 32'
Josh McKay 35'
Tom Sanders 45'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (4/4) 22', 33', 36', 46'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (3/3) 6', 28', 30'		 Report Try: Pita Ahki 38'
Sevu Reece (2) 56', 79'
Con: Sevu Reece (1/2) 79'
Matthew Lansdown (0/1)
Pen: Sevu Reece (0/1)
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Glen Jackson
1 October 2017
14:35 NZST
Wellington 27–24 Otago
Try: Alex Fidow 5'
Ben Lam (2) 27', 51'
Julian Savea 54'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/4) 52', 55'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/1) 76'
Cards: Billy Proctor Yellow card.svg 66'		 Report Try: Jonathan Ruru 33'
Vilimoni Koroi 67'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/2) 68'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (4/4) 2', 13', 44', 47'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 3,830
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
1 October 2017
16:35 NZST
Counties Manukau 25–16 Northland
Try: Albert Nikoro 2'
Tim Nanai-Williams 33'
Stephen Donald 66'
Con: Baden Kerr (1/2) 34'
Luteru Laulala (1/1) 67'
Pen: Baden Kerr (1/1) 51'
Luteru Laulala (1/1) 76'		 Report Try: Blake Hohaia 48'
Con: Peter Breen (1/1) 49'
Pen: Peter Breen (3/3) 6', 40', 55'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Mike Fraser

Week 8

4 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Tasman 21–14 North Harbour
Try: Penalty try 5'
Will Jordan 14'
Shannon Frizell 18'
Con: Billy Guyton (2/2) 15', 19'
Pen: Tim O'Malley (0/1)
Cards: Trael Joass Yellow card.svg 23'		 Report Try: Matt Duffie 41'
Matt Vaega 72'
Con: Ben Volavola (1/1) 42'
Bryn Gatland (1/1) 73'
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
5 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Manawatu 24–29 Counties Manukau
Try: Michael Alaalatoa 9'
Newton Tudreu 35'
Ambrose Curtis 50'
Con: Otere Black (3/3) 10', 36', 51'
Pen: Otere Black (1/2) 17'
Cards: Antonio Kiri Kiri Yellow card.svg 19'		 Report Try: Ronald Raaymakers 21'
Stephen Donald 25'
Orbyn Leger 39'
Nigel Ah Wong 62'
Con: Stephen Donald (3/4) 26', 40', 63'
Pen: Stephen Donald (1/2) 13'
Cards: Tim Nanai-Williams Yellow card.svg 8'
Tevita Nabura Yellow card.svg 52'
Augustine Pulu Red card.svg 75'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Glen Jackson
6 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Canterbury 43–55 Taranaki – RS
Try: Rob Thompson (2) 9', 78'
Tom Sanders 11'
Tim Bateman 20'
George Bridge 27'
Braydon Ennor 45'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (5/6) 10', 12', 21', 28', 46'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 16'		 Report Try: Seta Tamanivalu 22'
Stephen Perofeta 34'
Pita Gus Sowakula 37'
Ricky Riccitelli 50'
Lachlan Boshier (2) 53', 68'
Manasa Mataele 71'
Con: Marty McKenzie (7/7) 23', 35', 38', 51', 54', 69', 72'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/1) 57'
Drop: Stephen Perofeta (1/1) 76'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Mike Fraser
7 October 2017
14:35 NZST
Otago 28–36 Bay of Plenty
Try: Fletcher Smith 7'
Jona Nareki 26'
Matt Faddes 74'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/2) 8'
Josh Ioane (1/1) 75'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (1/1) 33'
Josh Ioane (2/2) 52', 67'		 Report Try: Hugh Blake 10'
Terrence Hepetema 18'
Joe Webber 64'
Chase Tiatia 69'
Luke Campbell 78'
Con: Mike Delany (1/5) 79'
Pen: Mike Delany (3/3) 16', 49', 54'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
7 October 2017
17:05 NZST
Northland 34–7 Hawke's Bay
Try: Dan Pryor (2) 4', 37'
Rene Ranger 54'
Tim Bond 79'
Con: Peter Breen (2/2) 5', 38'
Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 55', 80'
Pen: Peter Breen (1/3) 27'
Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 65'
Cards: Sam Nock Yellow card.svg 14'		 Report Try: Cardiff Vaega 16'
Con: Ihaia West (1/1) 17'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Paul Williams
7 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Southland 12–61 Wellington
Try: Tim Boys 62'
Michael McKee 80'
Con: Greg Dyer (1/2) 80'
Cards: Ryan Tongia Yellow card.svg 68'		 Report Try: Trent Renata 15'
William Mangos 19'
Jackson Garden-Bachop 24'
Asafo Aumua 36'
Thomas Umaga-Jensen 38'
Wes Goosen 47'
Regan Verney 68'
Sitiveni Paongo 68'
Kemara Hauiti-Parapara 71'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (5/5) 16', 20', 25', 37', 39'
Trent Renata (3/4) 48', 69', 72'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Michael Lash
8 October 2017
14:35 NZST
Tasman 31–18 Auckland
Try: Vernon Fredericks 16'
Billy Guyton 26'
Ethan Blackadder 33'
Will Jordan 47'
Shannon Frizell 62'
Con: Billy Guyton (3/5) 27', 34', 48'		 Report Try: Taleni Seu 55'
Ben Nee-Nee 78'
Con: Harry Plummer (1/1) 79'
Jono Hickey (0/1)
Pen: Jono Hickey (2/2) 3', 8'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
8 October 2017
16:35 NZST
Waikato 11–13 North Harbour
Try: Matthew Lansdown 60'
Con: Matthew Lansdown (0/1)
Pen: Matthew Lansdown (2/3) 24', 30'
Sevu Reece (0/1)
Cards: Sevu Reece Yellow card.svg 61'
James Tucker Yellow card.svg 65'		 Report Try: Matt Duffie 66'
Con: Ben Volavola (1/1) 67'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (1/2) 13'
Ben Volavola (1/3) 80'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Shane McDermott

Week 9

11 October 2017
19:35 NZST
RS – Taranaki 46–25 Manawatu
Try: Waisake Naholo (2) 21', 40'
Seta Tamanivalu (2) 32', 36'
Charlie Ngatai 56'
Kylem O'Donnell 75'
Adrian Wyrill 78'
Con: Marty McKenzie (4/7) 37', 40', 57', 79'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/1) 12'
Cards: Declan O'Donnell Yellow card.svg 70'		 Report Try: Jamie Booth 51'
Ambrose Curtis 60'
Jade Te Rure 73'
Con: Jade Te Rure (2/3) 61', 74'
Pen: Otere Black (2/2) 16', 25'
Cards: Michael Alaalatoa Yellow card.svg 29'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
12 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Wellington 36–18 Northland
Try: Thomas Umaga-Jensen 24'
Jackson Garden-Bachop 29'
Asafo Aumua (2) 48', 76'
Alex Fidow 60'
Julian Savea 68'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/6) 30', 49', 61'		 Report Try: Jordan Hyland 17'
Jack Goodhue 74'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 18'
Peter Breen (0/1)
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 36', 46'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 2,589
Referee: Richard Kelly
13 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Auckland 27–32 Canterbury
Try: Vince Aso 11'
Joseva Ravouvou 53'
TJ Faiane 74'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/2) 12', 54'
Harry Plummer (1/1) 75'
Pen: Jono Hickey (2/2) 35', 40'
Cards: Ben Nee-Nee Yellow card.svg 21'		 Report Try: Braydon Ennor 8'
Caleb Makene 23'
Jack Stratton (2) 50', 61'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (3/4) 9', 51', 62'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 57', 73'
Cards: Inga Finau Yellow card.svg 68'
Eden Park, Auckland
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
14 October 2017
14:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty 36–32 Waikato
Try: Chase Tiatia 11'
Lalakai Foketi (2) 22', 62'
Terrence Hepetema 34'
Luke Campbell 69'
Con: Mike Delany (4/5) 23', 35', 63', 70'
Pen: Mike Delany (1/1) 67'
Cards: Lalakai Foketi Yellow card.svg 40'		 Report Try: Atunaisa Moli 15'
Sevu Reece 40'
Pita Ahki 42'
Laghlan McWhannell 72'
Loni Uhila 78'
Con: Sevu Reece (1/1) 40'
Pita Ahki (1/1) 43'
Sam Christie (0/3)
Pen: Pita Ahki (1/1) 46'
Sam Christie (0/1)
Cards: Pita Ahki Yellow card.svg 57'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: James Doleman
14 October 2017
17:05 NZST
Otago 43–19 Southland
Try: Mitchell Scott 16'
Sio Tomkinson 35'
Jona Nareki 40'
Teihorangi Walden 48'
Latu Vaeno 57'
Jonah Aiona 71'
Con: Josh Ioane (5/6) 17', 36', 49', 58', 72'
Pen: Josh Ioane (1/1) 28'		 Report Try: Lewis Ormond (2) 33', 51'
James Schrader 67'
Con: Scott Eade (1/2) 52'
Greg Dyer (1/1) 68'
Cards: Phil Halder Yellow card.svg 55'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Angus Mabey
14 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Counties Manukau 52–30 Tasman
Try: Joe Royal 12'
Nigel Ah Wong (2) 18', 40'
Orbyn Leger 47'
Penalty try 62'
Tim Nanai-Williams 70'
Sam Henwood 74'
Baden Kerr 79'
Con: Stephen Donald (2/4) 13', 40'
Luteru Laulala (2/2) 71', 75'
Jimmy Tupou (1/1) 80'
Cards: Baden Kerr Yellow card.svg 65'
Albert Nikoro Red card.svg 65'		 Report Try: Tim O'Malley 2'
Ethan Blackadder 7'
Levi Aumua 29'
Alex Nankivell 42'
Con: Tim O'Malley (2/4) 3', 8'
Pen: Tim O'Malley (2/2) 24', 56'
Cards: Sam Moli Yellow card.svg 63'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Paul Williams
15 October 2017
14:35 NZST
North Harbour 64–33 Taranaki
Try: Bryn Hall 6'
Tevita Li (2) 11', 24', 32', 60', 79'
Shaun Stevenson 20'
Matt Duffie 49'
James Parsons 66'
Matt Vaega 73'
Con: Ben Volavola (5/7) 12', 21', 25', 33', 61'
Todd Doolan (2/3) 74', 80'
Pen: Ben Volavola (0/1)		 Report Try: Declan O'Donnell 26'
Jared Proffit 35'
Ciarahn Matoe (2) 38', 71'
Adrian Wyrill 59'
Con: Ciarahn Matoe (4/5) 27', 36', 60', 72'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Shane McDermott
15 October 2017
16:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay 36–31 Manawatu
Try: Gareth Evans 44'
Brad Weber 47'
Mason Emerson (2) 50', 66'
Richard Buckman 52'
Jonah Lowe 56'
Con: Ihaia West (3/6) 45', 48', 57'
Cards: Tony Lamborn Red card.svg 34'		 Report Try: Lewis Marshall 16'
Timothy Cadwallader 37'
Jason Emery 70'
Jade Te Rure 79'
Con: Jade Te Rure (3/3) 17', 38', 79'
Jason Emery (1/1) 70'
Pen: Jade Te Rure (1/1) 20'
Cards: Newton Tudreu Red card.svg 34'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Cameron Stone

Play-offs

Semi-finals

Championship

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

Premiership

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

Finals

Championship

27 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Wellington 59–45
(a.e.t)		 Bay of Plenty
Try: Umaga-Jensen 13' m
Lousi 32' c
Fahamokioa (2) 36' m, 58' m
Shields 41' m
Fidow 72' c
Goosen 84' c
Paongo 86' m
Savea 93' c
Con: Garden-Bachop (4/9) 33', 73', 85', 94'
Pen: Garden-Bachop (2/3) 27', 46'		 Report Try: Campbell 3' c
Webber (2) 22' c, 52' c
Ardron 48' c
Parete 61' m
Hepetema 77' c
Karpik 100' m
Con: Delany (5/6) 4', 23', 49', 53', 78'
Tiatia (0/1)
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 7,908
Referee: Paul Williams

Premiership

28 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Canterbury 35–13 Tasman
Try: Mo'unga (2) 19' m, 25' c
Bateman 39' c
Stratton 74' c
Con: Mo'unga (3/4) 26', 40', 75'
Pen: Mo'unga (3/4) 42', 55', 64'		 Report Try: Aumua 7' c
Con: Hunt (1/1) 8'
Pen: Hunt (1/1) 14'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Attendance: 9,500
Referee: Mike Fraser
FB15 George Bridge Sub off.svg 76'
RW14 Josh McKay
OC13 Tim Bateman
IC12 Rob Thompson Sub off.svg 76'
LW11 Braydon Ennor
FH10 Richie Mo'unga
SH9 Mitchell Drummond Sub off.svg 56'
N88 Luke Whitelock (c)
OF7 Billy Harmon Sub off.svg 27'
BF6 Tom Sanders Sub off.svg 76'
RL5 Dominic Bird
LL4 Hamish Dalzell
TP3 Siate Tokolahi Sub off.svg 65'
HK2 Ben Funnell Sub off.svg 65'
LP1 Alex Hodgman Sub off.svg 76'
Replacements:
HK16 Nathan Vella Sub on.svg 65'
PR17 Chris Gawler Sub on.svg 76'
PR18 Oliver Jager Sub on.svg 65'
LK19 Reed Prinsep Sub on.svg 27'
FL20 Tom Christie Sub on.svg 76'
SH21 Jack Stratton Sub on.svg 56'
FH22 Brett Cameron Sub on.svg 76'
WG23 Inga Finau Sub on.svg 76'
 Canterbury vs Tasman 28-10-2017.png
FB15 Will Jordan
RW14 Tomas Aoake Sub off.svg 66'
OC13 Levi Aumua Sub off.svg 77'
IC12 Alex Nankivell
LW11 James Lowe
FH10 Mitchell Hunt
SH9 Finlay Christie Sub off.svg 65'
N88 Jordan Taufua Sub off.svg 41'
OF7 Vernon Fredericks
BF6 Ethan Blackadder
RL5 Shannon Frizell
LL4 Alex Ainley (c)Sub off.svg 48'
TP3 Tyrel Lomax Sub off.svg 65'
HK2 Andrew Makalio Sub off.svg 65'
LP1 Siua Halanukonuka Sub off.svg 34'Sub on.svg 65'
Replacements:
HK16 Ti'i Paulo Sub on.svg 65'
PR17 Tom Hill Sub on.svg 34'Sub off.svg 41'
PR18 Ryan Coxon Sub on.svg 41'
LK19 Pari Pari Parkinson Sub on.svg 48'
FL20 Pete Samu Sub on.svg 41'
SH21 Billy Guyton Sub on.svg 65'
FH22 Tim O'Malley Sub on.svg 77'
CE23 Trael Joass Sub on.svg 66'

Statistics

Leading point scorers

No.PlayerTeamPointsAverageDetails
1 Richie Mo'unga Canterbury 16016.005 T, 42 C, 17 P, 0 D
2 Jackson Garden-Bachop Wellington 14212.903 T, 47 C, 11 P, 0 D
3 Fletcher Smith Otago 11610.545 T, 26 C, 13 P, 0 D
4 Marty McKenzie Taranaki 10011.111 T, 34 C, 9 P, 0 D
5 Bryn Gatland North Harbour 9610.670 T, 18 C, 20 P, 0 D
6 Mike Delany Bay of Plenty 949.400 T, 29 C, 12 P, 0 D
7 Mitchell Hunt Tasman 948.554 T, 16 C, 14 P, 0 D
8 Jono Hickey Auckland 757.501 T, 14 C, 14 P, 0 D
9 Daniel Hawkins Northland 667.330 T, 15 C, 12 P, 0 D
10 Jade Te Rure Manawatu 666.603 T, 9 C, 11 P, 0 D

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

Leading try scorers

No.PlayerTeamTriesAverage
1 Tevita Li North Harbour 111.22
2 Braydon Ennor Canterbury 101.11
3 Jona Nareki Otago 91.00
4 Tim Bateman Canterbury 90.81
5 Joe Webber Bay of Plenty 80.73
6 Alex Fidow Wellington 80.73
7 Lalakai Foketi Bay of Plenty 80.67
8 Asafo Aumua Wellington 70.70
9 Vince Aso Auckland 70.70
10 George Bridge Canterbury 70.58

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

Points by week

Team123456789TotalAverage
Auckland 1416108379238492717263438191831273223529823.5029.80
Bay of Plenty 2328461710312017729883119383628363228525128.5025.10
Canterbury 3903024531078209265412837174355322744524644.5024.60
Counties Manukau 16142133273018273892313125162924523025729725.7029.70
Hawke's Bay 24161746105348104143317483033734363120339820.3039.80
Manawatu 29413520304017202310392525202429568227828727.8028.70
North Harbour 19174520571027183122284133302732643333122333.1022.30
Northland 28238104413377223125394855347183626422126.4022.10
Otago 17192430403064212729342654592836431933126933.1026.90
Southland 162420451344207817271710720251261194315445415.4045.40
Taranaki 3429264230274938297481740265543798939031839.0031.80
Tasman 0392035312937352927501726405232305227530627.5030.60
Waikato 2934332164587371023103417371113323621329321.3029.30
Wellington 41294226311075646014341027246112361840720740.7020.70

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

Tries by week

Team123456789TotalAverage
Auckland 211141156424543253429382.903.80
Bay of Plenty 246215221413534535538343.803.40
Canterbury 5044711121395443674359335.903.30
Counties Manukau 123534226135431438435383.503.80
Hawke's Bay 312617715253733146428522.805.20
Manawatu 564236222243423471334403.404.00
North Harbour 126271223145333410539253.902.50
Northland 42116151133436412629252.902.50
Otago 21446393345456356343334.303.30
Southland 1326162112431724293618661.806.60
Taranaki 6445436541736476121356445.604.49
Tasman 05244545438346844838433.804.30
Waikato 46539715221534115531383.103.80
Wellington 655451118825142926259275.902.70
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)
Elliot Dixon Southland 12vs Bay of Plenty
Viliami Lolohea Tasman 12vs Taranaki
Levi Aumua Tasman 10vs Otago
Augustine Pulu Counties Manukau 10vs Manawatu
Albert Nikoro Counties Manukau 10vs Tasman
Tony Lamborn Hawke's Bay 10vs Manawatu
Newton Tudreu Manawatu 10vs Hawke's Bay
Sam Henwood Counties Manukau 02vs Auckland and Waikato
Pouri Rakete-Stones Hawke's Bay 02vs Bay of Plenty and Taranaki
Marcel Renata Auckland 02vs Waikato and Bay of Plenty
Ryan Tongia Southland 02vs Canterbury and Wellington
James Tucker Waikato 02vs Northland and North Harbour
Geoffrey Cridge Hawke's Bay 01vs Southland
Jordan Trainor Auckland 01vs Northland
Tima Fainga'anuku Tasman 01vs Manawatu
Jordan Taufua Tasman 01vs Manawatu
Nick Werahiko Canterbury 01vs Hawke's Bay
James Lowe Tasman 01vs Waikato
Heiden Bedwell-Curtis Manawatu 01vs Bay of Plenty
Henry Stowers Bay of Plenty 01vs Taranaki
Lachlan Boshier Taranaki 01vs Bay of Plenty
Josh Ioane Otago 01vs Tasman
Alex Ainley Tasman 01vs Otago
Asafo Aumua Wellington 01vs Waikato
Regan Verney Wellington 01vs Waikato
Kara Pryor Northland 01vs Otago
James Lentjes Otago 01vs Northland
Slade McDowall Otago 01vs Northland
Will Jordan Tasman 01vs Taranaki
Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a North Harbour 01vs Hawke's Bay
Billy Proctor Wellington 01vs Otago
Trael Joass Tasman 01vs North Harbour
Antonio Kiri Kiri Manawatu 01vs Counties Manukau
Tevita Nabura Counties Manukau 01vs Manawatu
Tim Nanai-Williams Counties Manukau 01vs Manawatu
Sam Nock Northland 01vs Hawke's Bay
Sevu Reece Waikato 01vs North Harbour
Michael Alaalatoa Manawatu 01vs Taranaki
Declan O'Donnell Taranaki 01vs Manawatu
Ben Nee-Nee Auckland 01vs Canterbury
Inga Finau Canterbury 01vs Auckland
Lalakai Foketi Bay of Plenty 01vs Waikato
Pita Ahki Waikato 01vs Bay of Plenty
Phil Halder Southland 01vs Otago
Baden Kerr Counties Manukau 01vs Tasman
Sam Moli Tasman 01vs Counties Manukau
Dan Pryor Northland 01vs Wellington
Hugh Blake Bay of Plenty 01vs Otago
Latu Vaeno Otago 01vs Bay of Plenty
Seta Tamanivalu Taranaki 01vs Tasman

Ranfurly Shield

Pre-season challenges

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

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

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

21 June 2017
19:35 NZST
Canterbury 71–5 Wanganui
Try: Stratton 10' c
Maitland 15' c
Nel 25' c
Werahiko (2) 28' c, 56' c
Suckling 31' m
Dunshea 47' c
Waqanibau 66' c
Alfeld 70' c
Makene 75' c
Con: Cameron (7/8) 11', 16', 26', 29', 48', 57', 66'
Hart-Strawbridge (2/2) 70', 76'
Pen: Cameron (1/2) 2'		 Preview
Report 		Try: Seruwalu 39' m
Con: Whale (0/1)
Drop: Clare (0/1)
Cards: Tofa Yellow card.svg 40'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Richard Kelly
4 August 2017
14:35 NZST
Canterbury 69–7 Mid Canterbury
Try: Brown 4' c
Sanders 11' c
Cameron 18' c
Suckling (2) 26' m, 40' c
Vella (2) 44' c, 55' c
McKay 52' c
Gibb 58' m
Waqanibau 61' m
Dalzell 75' m
Con: Cameron (4/5) 5', 12', 19', 40'
McKay (3/6) 45', 53', 56'		 Preview
Report 		Try: Sau 73' c
Con: Kjestrup (1/1) 74'
Ashburton Showgrounds, Ashburton
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: James Doleman

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