2021 Bunnings NPC

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2021 Bunnings NPC season
Countries Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
Date6 August – 20 November
Champions Waikato
Runners-up Tasman
Matches played53
Tries scored353
(average 6.7 per match)
Top point scorer Stephen Perofeta (Taranaki)
172 points
Top try scorer Leicester Fainga'anuku (Tasman)
8 tries
Official website
www.provincial.rugby
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The 2021 Bunnings NPC season was the 16th season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on August 6, when Manawatu hosted Counties Manukau. It involved the top 14 rugby unions in New Zealand. For sponsorship reasons, the competition was known as the Bunnings NPC and it was the first season under the lead sponsor and to carry the NPC moniker since 2005. The winner of the Championship, Taranaki wasn't promoted to the Premiership due to a format restructure earlier in the season. Despite finishing seventh in the Premiership, Auckland was not relegated to the Championship, having only played two matches due to a resurgence of COVID-19 in the Auckland Region.

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Format

The Bunnings NPC 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: Bunnings NPC standings 2021 [5]

Standings progression

Premiership
TeamW1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8W9W10
Auckland 5
(3rd)		6
(4th)		6
(7th)		6
(7th)		6
(7th)		6
(7th)		8
(7th)		8
(7th)		8
(7th)		8
(7th)
Bay of Plenty 0
(6th)		5
(6th)		7
(6th)		8
(6th)		13
(5th)		13
(6th)		15
(6th)		15
(6th)		17
(6th)		24
(6th)
Canterbury 0
(5th)		5
(7th)		9
(4th)		13
(4th)		13
(4th)		15
(5th)		18
(5th)		19
(5th)		23
(5th)		28
(3rd)
Hawke's Bay 0
(7th)		5
(5th)		9
(3rd)		14
(2nd)		14
(3rd)		19
(1st)		26
(1st)		31
(1st)		36
(1st)		38
(1st)
Tasman 4
(4th)		8
(2nd)		13
(1st)		13
(3rd)		18
(1st)		18
(2nd)		20
(4th)		20
(4th)		23
(3rd)		28
(4th)
Waikato 5
(2nd)		10
(1st)		11
(2nd)		16
(1st)		17
(2nd)		17
(3rd)		21
(2nd)		21
(3rd)		26
(2nd)		30
(2nd)
Wellington 5
(1st)		7
(3rd)		8
(5th)		9
(5th)		11
(6th)		16
(4th)		21
(3rd)		23
(2nd)		23
(4th)		25
(5th)
Championship
TeamW1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8W9W10
Counties Manukau 0
(6th)		0
(6th)		0
(7th)		0
(7th)		0
(7th)		0
(7th)		2
(7th)		2
(7th)		2
(7th)		2
(7th)
Manawatu 4
(1st)		5
(2nd)		5
(2nd)		9
(2nd)		13
(2nd)		18
(2nd)		20
(2nd)		21
(2nd)		22
(2nd)		24
(2nd)
North Harbour 0
(5th)		4
(3rd)		4
(3rd)		4
(3rd)		4
(4th)		4
(5th)		6
(5th)		6
(5th)		6
(6th)		6
(6th)
Northland 0
(7th)		0
(7th)		1
(6th)		1
(6th)		6
(3rd)		6
(3rd)		8
(4th)		8
(4th)		10
(4th)		12
(5th)
Otago 4
(3rd)		4
(4th)		4
(4th)		4
(4th)		4
(5th)		5
(4th)		11
(3rd)		15
(3rd)		15
(3rd)		20
(3rd)
Southland 1
(4th)		1
(5th)		1
(5th)		2
(5th)		2
(6th)		2
(6th)		4
(6th)		4
(6th)		9
(5th)		13
(4th)
Taranaki 4
(2nd)		9
(1st)		13
(1st)		18
(1st)		18
(1st)		22
(1st)		28
(1st)		33
(1st)		33
(1st)		39
(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 2021 Bunnings NPC was originally scheduled to play across ten weeks. The competition started on Friday, August 6, with Manawatu taking on Counties Manukau at Central Energy Trust Arena. [6] On August 18, New Zealand Rugby announced that all rugby in New Zealand would be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [7] In September it was confirmed the competition schedule would continue from Week 7 of the original draw. Auckland, Counties Manukau, Manawatu, North Harbour, Otago, and Southland would have byes due to covid restrictions. [8] Therefore all rugby matches scheduled between the 20th and 29 August and 3rd to the 5th of September 2021 was postponed. [9] [10]

On 7 October 2021, it was later revealed the Auckland based teams, Auckland, Counties Manukau, and North Harbour would be withdrawn from the competition after being declined its third travel exemption application. [11] A new draw was released for the remainding four weeks of the season. In addition non-competition matches were implemented so that teams that would have otherwise played Auckland region teams don't go two weeks without a match. These matches will not receive competition points. [12]

Week 1

6 August 2021
19:05 NZST
Manawatu 39–21 Counties Manukau
Try: Drew Wild 26'
Brett Cameron 40'
Ray Niuia 76'
Con: Brett Cameron (3/3) 27', 40', 77'
Pen: Brett Cameron (6/9) 7', 14', 33', 47', 53', 70'		 Report Try: Alamanda Motuga 45'
Kalolo Tuiloma 80'
Con: Jarrod Halliday (1/1) 46'
Luteru Laulala (0/1)
Pen: Jarrod Halliday (3/3) 4', 32', 37'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Angus Mabey
7 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Taranaki 33–19 Hawke's Bay
Try: Bradley Slater (2) 18', 51'
Vereniki Tikoisolomone 80'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (3/3) 19', 52', 80'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (4/5) 4', 10', 22', 26'		 Report Try: Lincoln McClutchie 31'
Devan Flanders 40'
Ash Dixon 68'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (1/2) 40'
Tiaan Falcon (1/1) 69'
Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
Referee: Jonathan Bredin
7 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Wellington 54–7 Northland
Try: Taine Plumtree (3) 3', 5', 49'
Peter Umaga-Jensen 35'
Alex Fidow 38'
Julian Savea 61'
Bruce Kauika-Petersen 65'
Brandyn Laursen 73'
Con: Ruben Love (5/6) 4', 6', 36', 39', 50'
Brandyn Laursen (2/2) 66', 74'
Pen: Ruben Love (0/1)		 Report Try: Jordan Olsen 27'
Con: Rivez Reihana (1/1) 28'
Cards: Dan Hawkins Red card.svg 80'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Tipene Cottrell
7 August 2021
16:35 NZST
Otago 26–19 Southland
Try: Sam Gilbert 16'
Freedom Vahaakolo 79'
Con: Vilimoni Koroi (1/1) 17'
Sam Gilbert (1/1) 80'
Pen: Josh Ioane (1/1) 6'
Vilimoni Koroi (3/3) 39', 62', 66'		 Report Try: Greg Pleasants-Tate 20'
Con: Marty Banks (1/1) 21'
Pen: Marty Banks (4/4) 40', 52', 56', 77'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Daniel Waenga
8 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Bay of Plenty 14–27 Tasman
Try: Luke Campbell 27'
Sean Wainui 43'
Con: Kaleb Trask (2/2) 28', 44'
Pen: Kaleb Trask (0/1)		 Report Try: Tim O'Malley 39'
Quentin MacDonald (2) 47', 55'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (3/3) 39', 48', 55'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (2/2) 18', 31'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
8 August 2021
14:05 NZST
North Harbour 15–28 Waikato
Try: Bryn Hall 10'
Moses Leo 72'
Con: Bryn Gatland (1/2) 73'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (1/1) 8'		 Report Try: Mosese Dawai (2) 35', 62'
Sekope Lopeti-Moli 44'
Mitch Jacobson 59'
Con: Fletcher Smith (4/4) 37', 45', 60', 64'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (0/1)
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Nick Hogan
8 August 2021
16:35 NZST
Auckland 35–24 Canterbury
Try: AJ Lam (3) 3', 23', 34'
Harry Plummer 76'
Con: Harry Plummer (3/4) 24', 36', 77'
Pen: Harry Plummer (3/4) 11', 14', 61'		 Report Try: Manasa Mataele 43'
Corey Kellow 48'
Shilo Klein 72'
Con: Fergus Burke (3/3) 44', 49', 73'
Pen: Fergus Burke (1/1) 32'
Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Nick Briant

Week 2

13 August 2021
19:05 NZST
Counties Manukau 6–14 North Harbour
Pen: Jarrod Halliday (2/3) 44', 68' Report Try: Shaun Stevenson 70'
Con: Bryn Gatland (0/1)
Pen: Bryn Gatland (3/3) 6', 24', 38'
Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Daniel Waenga
14 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Tasman 16–11 Auckland
Try: Leicester Fainga'anuku 69'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (1/1) 70'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (3/6) 25', 40', 58'
Cards: Pari Pari Parkinson Yellow card.svg 80'		 Report Try: Salesi Rayasi 33'
Con: Harry Plummer (0/1)
Pen: Harry Plummer (2/3) 8', 31'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Jonathan Bredin
14 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Canterbury 25–22 Manawatu
Try: Chay Fihaki (2) 6', 32'
Shilo Klein 20'
Mitchell Drummond 44'
Con: Fergus Burke (1/4) 33'
Pen: Fergus Burke (1/1) 56'		 Report Try: Logan Henry 4'
Jarred Adams 68'
Shamus Hurley-Langton 75'
Con: Brett Cameron (2/3) 4', 69'
Pen: Brett Cameron (1/1) 25'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Marcus Playle
14 August 2021
16:35 NZST
RS – Hawke's Bay 34–10 Otago
Try: Neria Fomai 29'
Lolagi Visinia 35'
Stacey Ili 52'
Josh Kaifa 65'
Jonah Lowe 80'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (2/3) 30', 36'
Tiaan Falcon (1/2) 80'
Pen: Tiaan Falcon (1/1) 72'		 Report Try: Freedom Vahaakolo 19'
Con: Vilimoni Koroi (1/1) 20'
Pen: Vilimoni Koroi (1/2) 42'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Nick Briant
15 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Waikato 43–37 Wellington
Try: Mosese Dawai 5'
Jack Lam 49'
Ollie Norris 55'
Cortez-Lee Ratima 65'
Liam Messam 68'
Liam Coombes-Fabling 73'
Con: Fletcher Smith (5/6) 50', 56', 66', 69', 74'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (1/1) 11'		 Report Try: Pepesana Patafilo (2) 18', 20'
Du'Plessis Kirifi 26'
Julian Savea 36'
Peter Umaga-Jensen 39'
Con: Ruben Love (3/5) 28', 38', 40'
Pen: Ruben Love (1/3) 9'
Brandyn Laursen (1/1) 60'
Cards: Julian Savea Yellow card.svg 43'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Cameron Stone
15 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Southland 11–31 Bay of Plenty
Try: Charles Alaimalo 47'
Con: Greg Dyer (0/1)
Pen: Greg Dyer (0/1)
Marty Banks (2/2) 60', 67'
Cards: Charles Alaimalo Yellow card.svg 77'		 Report Try: Mitchell Karpik 22'
Sean Wainui 56'
Onisi Ratave 68'
Nikora Broughton 78'
Con: Kaleb Trask (4/4) 23', 57', 69', 79'
Pen: Kaleb Trask (1/2) 39'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Michael Winter
15 August 2021
16:35 NZST
Northland 14–48 Taranaki
Try: Leka Tu'ungafasi 10'
Kaliopasi Uluilakepa 64'
Con: Rivez Reihana (2/2) 11', 64'
Pen: Rivez Reihana (0/1)
Cards: Isi Manu Red card.svg 43'		 Report Try: Daniel Waite 36'
Ricky Riccitelli 47'
Kini Naholo (2) 52', 70'
Shaan Waite 60'
Daniel Rona 72'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (6/6) 36', 48', 54', 61', 71', 73'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (2/2) 33', 43'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Angus Mabey

Week 3

17 September 2021
19:05 NZST
Waikato 19–20 Canterbury
Try: Samipeni Finau 40'
Sam Cooper 68'
Tepaea Cook-Savage 80'
Con: Fletcher Smith (2/3) 40', 69'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (0/1)		 Report Try: Waisake Naholo 15'
Henry Stowers 50'
Fergus Burke 73'
Con: Fergus Burke (1/3) 51'
Pen: Fergus Burke (1/1) 64'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Cameron Stone
18 September 2021
14:05 NZST
Taranaki 32–26 Wellington
Try: Stephen Perofeta 5'
Michael Bent 21'
Jayson Potroz 27'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (1/3) 28'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (5/6) 37', 43', 49', 59', 66'
Cards: Teihorangi Walden Yellow card.svg 40'		 Report Try: Wes Goosen 9'
Pepesana Patafilo 40'
Sam Smith 70'
Con: Aidan Morgan (0/2)
Ruben Love (1/1) 71'
Pen: Aidan Morgan (3/3) 4', 32', 53'
TET Stadium & Events Centre, Inglewood
Referee: James Doleman
18 September 2021
16:35 NZST
Northland 29–48 Tasman
Try: Sam Nock 9'
Scott Gregory 28'
Kaliopasi Uluilakepa 40'
Jordan Olsen 49'
Raikabula Momoedonu 76'
Con: Rivez Reihana (1/4) 50'
Johnny Cooper (1/1) 77'
Pen: Rivez Reihana (0/1)		 Report Try: Jacob Norris 15'
Leicester Fainga'anuku (2) 23', 60'
Mitchell Hunt 25'
Mark Tele'a (2) 32', 69'
Timoci Tavatavanawai 63'
Shannon Frizell 80'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (4/8) 24', 33', 69', 80'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Mike Fraser
19 September 2021
14:05 NZST
RS – Hawke's Bay 36–33 (a.e.t.) Bay of Plenty
Try: Ash Dixon 14'
Solomone Funaki 21'
Pouri Rakete-Stones 31'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (3/3) 15', 22', 32'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (3/3) 29', 37', 63'
Tiaan Falcon (2/2) 80', 80+4'		 Report Try: Emoni Narawa 5'
Luke Campbell 18'
Onisi Ratave (2) 25', 77'
Sean Wainui 59'
Con: Kaleb Trask (2/3) 19', 26'
Otere Black (2/2) 60', 78'
Pen: Kaleb Trask (0/1)
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Paul Williams
Bye/s: Auckland, Counties Manukau, Manawatu, North Harbour, Otago, and Southland

Week 4

24 September 2021
19:05 NZST
Tasman 22–39 Waikato
Try: Leicester Fainga'anuku 52'
Shannon Frizell 67'
Andrew Makalio 72'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (2/3) 52', 68'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (1/2) 3'		 Report Try: Matthew Lansdown 24'
Liam Coombes-Fabling (2) 27', 77'
Gideon Wrampling 42'
Cortez-Lee Ratima 55'
Con: Fletcher Smith (4/5) 25', 43', 56', 79'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (2/2) 14', 63'
Cards: Steven Misa Yellow card.svg 31'
Hamilton Burr Yellow card.svg 66'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Nick Briant
25 September 2021
14:05 NZST
Manawatu 31–19 Northland
Try: Ed Fidow 21'
Brayden Iose 27'
Taniela Filimone 73'
Con: Brett Cameron (2/3) 22', 28'
Pen: Brett Cameron (4/5) 13', 16', 50', 57'		 Report Try: Jone Macilai-Tori 60'
Jonah Mau'u 64'
Kaliopasi Uluilakepa 80'
Con: Rivez Reihana (0/1)
Johnny Cooper (2/2) 66', 80'
Cards: Noah Cooper Yellow card.svg 15'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Paul Williams
25 September 2021
16:05 NZST
Southland 16–19 (a.e.t.) Canterbury
Try: Josh Moorby 14'
Con: Marty Banks (1/1) 16'
Pen: Marty Banks (3/5) 32', 61', 71'
Cards: Chris Apoua Yellow card.svg 52'		 Report Try: Luke Romano 54'
Con: Fergus Burke (1/1) 55'
Pen: Fergus Burke (4/4) 7', 20', 22', 85'
Jack Debreczeni (0/1)
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: James Doleman
26 September 2021
14:05 NZST
Wellington 28–31 Hawke's Bay
Try: Vince Aso 67'
Tyrone Thompson (2) 78', 80'
Con: Ruben Love (2/3) 79', 80'
Pen: Aidan Morgan (3/3) 35', 42', 47'		 Report Try: Ash Dixon 10'
Jonah Lowe 21'
Lolagi Visinia 37'
Solomone Funaki 71'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (3/3) 11', 22', 38'
Tiaan Falcon (1/1) 72'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (1/1) 3'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Stuart Curran
26 September 2021
16:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty 28–55 Taranaki
Try: Aidan Ross 26'
Sekuini Tanimo 63'
Viliami Tosi 71'
Chase Tiatia 74'
Con: Otere Black (4/4) 27', 64', 72', 75'		 Report Try: Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (2) 18', 32'
Logan Crowley 40'
Kini Naholo 53'
Vereniki Tikoisolomone (2) 59', 80'
Liam Blyde 65'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (7/7) 19', 33', 40', 54', 60', 66', 80'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (2/2) 5', 58'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Mike Fraser
Bye/s: Auckland, Counties Manukau, North Harbour, and Otago

Week 5

1 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Northland 38–28 Waikato
Try: Jone Macilai-Tori 16'
Kara Pryor 23'
Sam Nock 38'
Blake Hohaia 46'
Sam McNamara 79'
Con: Dan Hawkins (5/5) 18', 25', 39', 48', 80'
Pen: Dan Hawkins (1/2) 40'		 Report Try: Liam Coombes-Fabling (3) 8', 53', 73'
Mitch Jacobson 43'
Con: Fletcher Smith (4/4) 10', 44', 54', 75'
Cards: D'Angelo Leuila Yellow card.svg 70'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Mike Fraser
2 October 2021
14:05 NZST
Bay of Plenty 33–32 Wellington
Try: Alefosio Tapili 16'
Justin Sangster 35'
Leroy Carter 48'
Viliami Tosi 61'
Emoni Narawa 80'
Con: Otere Black (3/4) 17', 36', 80'
Luke Campbell (1/1) 62'		 Report Try: James O'Reilly 19'
Tomasi Alosio 40'
Aidan Morgan 45'
Sam Smith 66'
Tyrone Thompson 71'
Richard Judd 75'
Con: Ruben Love (1/4) 40'
Aidan Morgan (0/2)
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Cameron Stone
2 October 2021
16:35 NZST
Manawatu 27–14 Otago
Try: Tima Fainga'anuku 9'
Josiah Maraku 17'
Jarred Adams 42'
Con: Brett Cameron (3/3) 10', 18', 43'
Pen: Brett Cameron (2/4) 30', 57'
Cards: Flyn Yates Yellow card.svg 65'		 Report Try: Dylan Nel 26'
James Lentjes 66'
Con: Josh Ioane (2/2) 27', 67'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Tipene Cottrell
3 October 2021
14:05 NZST
Tasman 51–14 Southland
Try: Timoci Tavatavanawai (2) 2', 8'
Macca Springer 11'
Leicester Fainga'anuku (2) 22', 61'
Levi Aumua 34'
Regan Ware 72'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (5/6) 9', 12', 23', 35', 63'
William Havili (0/1)
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (2/2) 27', 32'		 Report Try: Marty Banks 29'
Solomon Alaimalo 43'
Con: Marty Banks (2/2) 30', 44'
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Jonathan Bredin
Bye/s: Auckland, Canterbury, Counties Manukau, Hawke's Bay, North Harbour, and Taranaki

Week 6

8 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Wellington 35–30 (a.e.t.) Canterbury
Try: Peter Umaga-Jensen (2) 2', 82'
Du'Plessis Kirifi 13'
Alex Fidow 80'
Con: Ruben Love (3/3) 3', 14', 80'
Pen: Ruben Love (3/3) 7', 40', 48'
Cards: Alex Fidow Yellow card.svg 50'		 Report Try: Manasa Mataele (2) 23', 51'
Josh McKay 36'
Chay Fihaki 58'
Con: Fergus Burke (2/4) 37', 53'
Pen: Fergus Burke (2/2) 16', 73'
Cards: Luke Romano Yellow card.svg 80'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Paul Williams
9 October 2021
16:35 NZST
RS – Hawke's Bay 34–22 Tasman
Try: Ere Enari 4'
Brendon O'Connor 14'
Lolagi Visinia 17'
Stacey Ili 29'
Neria Fomai 56'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (3/5) 15', 30', 58'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (0/1)
Tiaan Falcon (1/1) 79'		 Report Try: Shannon Frizell 34'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (1/1) 35'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (5/5) 11', 21', 28', 40', 53'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: James Doleman
9 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Otago 23–30 Taranaki
Try: Sio Tomkinson 39'
Dylan Nel 62'
Con: Josh Ioane (2/2) 40', 63'
Pen: Josh Ioane (3/4) 15', 29', 70'
Cards: Sam Fischli Yellow card.svg 48'		 Report Try: Teihorangi Walden 31'
Pita Gus Sowakula 57'
Liam Blyde 72'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (3/3) 32', 58', 73'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (3/3) 4', 11', 67'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Daniel Waenga
10 October 2021
14:05 NZST
Southland 27–38 Manawatu
Try: Tony Lamborn 22'
Solomon Alaimalo 34'
Matt Whaanga 50'
Con: Marty Banks (3/3) 23', 35', 51'
Pen: Marty Banks (2/3) 5', 7'		 Report Try: Brett Cameron 40'
Ed Fidow (2) 46', 56'
Liam Mitchell 74'
Con: Brett Cameron (3/4) 40', 47', 57'
Pen: Brett Cameron (4/5) 18', 29', 66', 79'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Jonathan Bredin
Bye/s: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau, North Harbour, Northland, and Waikato

Week 7

15 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Northland 13–24 Otago
Try: Sam Nock 15'
Jone Macilai-Tori 37'
Con: Dan Hawkins (0/2)
Pen: Dan Hawkins (1/2) 51'		 Report Try: Sio Tomkinson (2) 2', 74'
James Lentjes 6'
Con: Josh Ioane (3/3) 3', 7', 76'
Pen: Josh Ioane (1/1) 10'
Cards: Will Tucker Yellow card.svg 66'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Michael Winter
16 October 2021
14:05 NZST
Waikato 26–33 Taranaki
Try: Mosese Dawai 15'
James Tucker 18'
Beaudein Waaka 52'
D'Angelo Leuila 68'
Con: Fletcher Smith (3/4) 19', 53', 69'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (0/1)
Cards: Cortez-Lee Ratima Yellow card.svg 75'		 Report Try: Daniel Waite 58'
Kini Naholo 63'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (1/2) 64'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (7/7) 3', 5', 8', 18', 27', 74', 78'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Mike Fraser
16 October 2021
16:35 NZST
Canterbury 26–45 Hawke's Bay
Try: Rameka Poihipi 29'
Manasa Mataele 55'
Luke Donaldson 57'
Mitchell Gibson 70'
Con: Fergus Burke (1/1) 30'
Jack Debreczeni (2/3) 58', 70'		 Report Try: Geoff Cridge 21'
Stacey Ili 26'
Lincoln McClutchie 32'
Danny Toala 35'
Josh Kaifa 40'
Jacob Devery 43'
Jonah Lowe 72'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (4/6) 23', 33', 36', 40'
Tiaan Falcon (1/1) 73'
Pen: Tiaan Falcon (0/1)
Cards: Joe Apikotoa Yellow card.svg 59'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Stuart Curran
16 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Manawatu 16–36 Wellington
Try: Ray Niuia 43'
Con: Brett Cameron (1/1) 44'
Pen: Brett Cameron (3/3) 6', 30', 56'		 Report Try: Peter Umaga-Jensen 2'
Du'Plessis Kirifi 10'
James O'Reilly 48'
Alex Fidow 51'
Ruben Love 77'
Con: Ruben Love (4/5) 4', 49', 53', 79'
Pen: Ruben Love (1/1) 61'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Nick Hogan
Bye/s: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau, North Harbour, Southland, and Tasman

Week 8

22 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Otago 22–20 Canterbury
Try: Freedom Vahaakolo 36'
Con: Josh Ioane (1/1) 38'
Pen: Josh Ioane (5/7) 40', 59', 63', 70', 77'		 Report Try: Sam Dickson 20'
Fergus Burke 29'
Con: Fergus Burke (2/2) 21', 31'
Pen: Fergus Burke (1/1) 27'
Alex Harford (1/1) 73'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: James Doleman
23 October 2021
14:05 NZST
Taranaki 47–35 Manawatu
Try: Penalty try 31'
Liam Blyde (2) 32', 39'
Stephen Perofeta 53'
Vereniki Tikoisolomone 72'
Josh Jacomb 76'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (3/5) 40', 54', 78'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (3/5) 14', 22', 69'		 Report Try: Josiah Maraku 6'
Tima Fainga'anuku 46'
Ed Fidow 60'
Griffin Culver 63'
Drew Wild 80'
Con: Stewart Cruden (5/5) 7', 47', 61', 64', 80'
TET Stadium & Events Centre, Inglewood
Referee: Daniel Waenga
23 October 2021
19:05 NZST
RS – Hawke's Bay 41–14 Waikato
Try: Jacob Devery 2'
Danny Toala 22'
Neria Fomai (2) 62', 77'
Tom Parsons 69'
Ollie Sapsford 73'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (4/5) 23', 62', 70', 74'
Caleb Makene (0/1)
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (1/1) 54'
Cards: Danny Toala Yellow card.svg 80'		 Report Try: Steven Misa 16'
Liam Coombes-Fabling 28'
Con: D'Angelo Leuila (2/2) 17', 29'
Pen: D'Angelo Leuila (0/1)
Cards: James Tucker Yellow card.svg 71'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Nick Briant
Bye/s: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau, North Harbour, Northland, Southland, Tasman, and Wellington

Week 9

29 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Canterbury 24–20 Tasman
Try: Fergus Burke 6'
Luke Romano 61'
Dallas McLeod 75'
Con: Fergus Burke (3/3) 7', 62', 76'
Pen: Fergus Burke (1/1) 66'		 Report Try: Quentin MacDonald 51'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (0/1)
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (5/5) 10', 32', 40', 46', 57'
Cards: Leicester Fainga'anuku Yellow card.svg 8'
Sam Matenga Yellow card.svg 13'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Tipene Cottrell
30 October 2021
14:05 NZST
Southland 37–33 Northland
Try: Josh Moorby 25'
Solomon Alaimalo 30'
Matthew James 48'
Greg Pleasants-Tate 57'
Con: Marty Banks (4/4) 26', 32', 49', 58'
Pen: Marty Banks (3/3) 14', 22', 38'		 Report Try: Pisi Leilua 5'
Dan Hawkins 19'
Rene Ranger 65'
Jone Macilai-Tori 80'
Con: Dan Hawkins (2/4) 21', 65'
Pen: Dan Hawkins (3/3) 3', 40', 45'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand
30 October 2021
16:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty 33–37 Waikato
Try: Lucas Cashmore 25'
Nathan Harris 35'
Joe Webber 45'
Leroy Carter 51'
Emoni Narawa 80'
Con: Lucas Cashmore (4/5) 26', 37', 47', 80'
Cards: Leroy Carter Yellow card.svg 40'		 Report Try: Cortez-Lee Ratima (2) 8', 42'
Mosese Dawai 40'
Rupeni Tamani 70'
Con: D'Angelo Leuila (4/4) 9', 40', 43', 71'
Pen: D'Angelo Leuila (3/3) 7', 33', 74'
Cards: Hamilton Burr Yellow card.svg 57'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Stuart Curran
30 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Manawatu 31–40 Hawke's Bay
Try: Shamus Hurley-Langton 17'
Liam Mitchell 36'
Nehe Milner-Skudder (2) 46', 80'
Con: Brett Cameron (3/3) 19', 37', 47'
Stewart Cruden (1/1) 80'
Pen: Brett Cameron (1/1) 31'		 Report Try: Ollie Sapsford (3) 24', 34', 50'
Pouri Rakete-Stones 60'
Kienan Higgins (2) 66', 71'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (1/2) 25'
Caleb Makene (4/4) 51', 61', 67', 72'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Daniel Waenga
Bye/s: Auckland, Counties Manukau, North Harbour, Otago, Taranaki, and Wellington

Week 10

3 November 2021
19:05 NZST
Bay of Plenty 22–14 Northland
Try: Peni Lasaqa (2) 4', 24'
Manaaki Selby-Rickit 59'
Nathan Harris 64'
Con: Lucas Cashmore (1/4) 65'
Cards: Cassius Misa Yellow card.svg 48'
Viliami Tosi Yellow card.svg 79'		 Report Try: Blake Hohaia 36'
Justin Davies 80'
Con: Rivez Reihana (1/1) 37'
Dan Hawkins (1/1) 80'
Cards: Blake Hohaia Yellow card.svg 22'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Tipene Cottrell
5 November 2021
19:05 NZST
Waikato 27–25 Otago
Try: James Thompson 40'
Ryan Tongia 55'
James Tucker 71'
Con: D'Angelo Leuila (3/3) 40', 56', 72'
Pen: D'Angelo Leuila (2/2) 29', 36'		 Report Try: Freedom Vahaakolo (2) 14', 47'
Matt Faddes 63'
Con: Josh Ioane (2/3) 48', 65'
Pen: Josh Ioane (2/3) 33', 38'
Cards: Sam Fischli Red card.svg 28'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Nick Briant
6 November 2021
14:05 NZST
Tasman 34–22 Wellington
Try: Quentin MacDonald 7'
Jacob Norris 13'
Leicester Fainga'anuku 17'
Levi Aumua 25'
Anton Segner 80'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (3/5) 18', 26', 80'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (1/1) 39'		 Report Try: Taine Plumtree 28'
Jackson Garden-Bachop 45'
Tyrone Thompson 74'
Con: Aidan Morgan (2/3) 30', 46'
Pen: Aidan Morgan (1/1) 53'
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Cameron Stone
6 November 2021
16:35 NZST
Canterbury 40–28 Bay of Plenty
Try: Chay Fihaki 3'
Dallas McLeod (2) 7', 27'
Waisake Naholo (2) 37', 51'
Con: Fergus Burke (3/5) 4', 7', 52'
Pen: Fergus Burke (2/4) 59', 80'
Chay Fihaki (1/1) 72'		 Report Try: Leroy Carter 10'
Veveni Lasaqa 20'
Lucas Cashmore 48'
Con: Lucas Cashmore (2/3) 11', 49'
Pen: Lucas Cashmore (3/3) 15', 26', 30'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Jonathan Bredin

Play-offs

Semi-finals

Championship

12 November 2021
19:05 NZST
Manawatu 16–44 Otago
Try: Brayden Iose 63'
Josiah Maraku 79'
Con: Drew Wild (0/2)
Pen: Stewart Cruden (2/3) 26', 44'		 Report Try: Josh Hill 38'
Sam Gilbert 46'
Vilimoni Koroi 52'
Freedom Vahaakolo (2) 67', 74'
Con: Josh Ioane (4/4) 40', 47', 53', 68'
Cameron Millar (1/1) 75'
Pen: Josh Ioane (3/4) 10', 18', 61'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Nick Hogan
13 November 2021
14:05 NZST
Taranaki 25–13 Southland
Try: Tom Florence 4'
Logan Crowley 10'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (0/2)
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (5/6) 18', 27', 54', 70', 75'		 Report Try: Rory van Vugt 49'
Con: Marty Banks (1/1) 50'
Pen: Marty Banks (2/3) 15', 22'
Cards: Isaac Te Tamaki Yellow card.svg 80'
TET Stadium & Events Centre, Inglewood
Referee: Jonathan Bredin

Premiership

13 November 2021
16:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay 27–33 Tasman
Try: Jonah Lowe 12'
Tom Parsons 20'
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u 40'
Geoff Cridge 50'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (2/4) 22', 52'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (1/1) 65'		 Report Try: Andrew Makalio 9'
Andrew Knewstubb 23'
Timoci Tavatavanawai 28'
Leicester Fainga'anuku 69'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (2/4) 8', 25'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (3/3) 4', 17', 75'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Nick Briant
13 November 2021
19:05 NZST
Waikato 17–14 Canterbury
Try: Rhys Marshall 28'
Bailyn Sullivan 38'
Con: D'Angelo Leuila (2/2) 29', 39'
Pen: D'Angelo Leuila (1/2) 54'		 Report Try: Corey Kellow 45'
Con: Fergus Burke (0/1)
Pen: Chay Fihaki (0/1)
Fergus Burke (3/3) 25', 59', 65'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Daniel Waenga

Finals

Championship

20 November 2021
14:05 NZST
Taranaki 32–19 Otago
Try: Jared Proffit 4'
Daniel Waite 19'
Mickey Woolliams 39'
Kini Naholo 43'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (3/4) 5', 20', 45'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (2/4) 32', 47'
Jayson Potroz (0/1)
Cards: Jayson Potroz Yellow card.svg 51'		 Report Try: Josh Hill 6'
Vilimoni Koroi 33'
Josh Ioane 54'
Con: Josh Ioane (2/3) 7', 55'
TET Stadium & Events Centre, Inglewood
Referee: Stuart Curran

Premiership

20 November 2021
19:05 NZST
Waikato 23–20 Tasman
Try: Bailyn Sullivan (2) 33', 48'
Con: D'Angelo Leuila (2/2) 33', 50'
Pen: D'Angelo Leuila (2/3) 9', 40'
Fletcher Smith (1/1) 72'		 Report Try: Regan Ware 27'
Quinten Strange 67'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (2/2) 28', 68'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (2/3) 38', 46'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Nick Briant
FB15 Ryan Tongia
RW14 Liam Coombes-Fabling
OC13 Bailyn Sullivan
IC12 Gideon Wrampling
LW11 Mosese Dawai Sub off.svg 51'
FH10 D'Angelo Leuila Sub off.svg 58'
SH9 Cortez-Lee Ratima Sub off.svg 72'
N88 Jack Lam Sub off.svg 80'
OF7 Mitch Jacobson
BF6 Samipeni Finau
RL5 Hamilton Burr Sub off.svg 67'
LL4 James Tucker
TP3 George Dyer Sub off.svg 41'Sub on.svg 51'Sub off.svg 61'
HK2 Rhys Marshall Sub off.svg 61'
LP1 Ayden Johnstone (c)Sub off.svg 53'
Replacements:
HK16 Steven Misa Sub on.svg 61'
PR17 Ollie Norris Sub on.svg 53'
PR18 Sefo Kautai Sub on.svg 41'Sub off.svg 51'Sub on.svg 61'
LK19 Rupeni Tamani Sub on.svg 80'
FL20 Liam Messam Sub on.svg 67'
SH21 Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi Sub on.svg 72'
FH22 Fletcher Smith Sub on.svg 58'
FB23 Beaudein Waaka Sub on.svg 51'
 Waikato vs Tasman 20-11-2021.png
FB15 Andrew Knewstubb
RW14 Timoci Tavatavanawai Sub off.svg 65'
OC13 Leicester Fainga'anuku
IC12 Alex Nankivell
LW11 Regan Ware Sub off.svg 78'
FH10 Mitchell Hunt
SH9 Louie Chapman Sub off.svg 78'
N88 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta Sub off.svg 65'
OF7 Anton Segner
BF6 Jacob Norris
RL5 Quinten Strange (c)
LL4 Antonio Shalfoon Sub off.svg 65'
TP3 Sam Matenga Sub off.svg 56'
HK2 Andrew Makalio Sub off.svg 52'
LP1 Isi Tu'ungafasi Sub off.svg 51'
Replacements:
HK16 Quentin MacDonald Sub on.svg 52'
PR17 Luca Inch Sub on.svg 51'
PR18 Isaac Salmon Sub on.svg 56'
LK19 Max Hicks Sub on.svg 65'
FL20 Hugh Renton Sub on.svg 65'
SH21 Noah Hotham Sub on.svg 78'
WG22 Macca Springer Sub on.svg 78'
CE23 Levi Aumua Sub on.svg 65'

Statistics

Leading point scorers

No.PlayerTeamPointsAverageDetails
1 Stephen Perofeta Taranaki 17217.202 T, 30 C, 34 P, 0 D
2 Mitchell Hunt Tasman 12312.301 T, 23 C, 24 P, 0 D
3 Brett Cameron Manawatu 10715.292 T, 17 C, 21 P, 0 D
4 Fergus Burke Canterbury 979.703 T, 17 C, 16 P, 0 D
5 Josh Ioane Otago 8210.251 T, 16 C, 15 P, 0 D
6 Marty Banks Southland 779.631 T, 12 C, 16 P, 0 D
7 Lincoln McClutchie Hawke's Bay 778.562 T, 23 C, 7 P, 0 D
8 Ruben Love Wellington 587.251 T, 19 C, 5 P, 0 D
9 Fletcher Smith Waikato 565.600 T, 22 C, 4 P, 0 D
10 D'Angelo Leuila Waikato 555.001 T, 13 C, 8 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 Leicester Fainga'anuku Tasman 80.80
2 Freedom Vahaakolo Otago 70.78
3 Liam Coombes-Fabling Waikato 70.64
4 Kini Naholo Taranaki 60.67
5 Peter Umaga-Jensen Wellington 50.63
6 Mosese Dawai Waikato 50.50
7 Vereniki Tikoisolomone Taranaki 50.50
8 Taine Plumtree Wellington 40.67
9 Tyrone Thompson Wellington 40.67
10 Jone Macilai-Tori Northland 40.57

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

Points by week

Team12345678910TotalAverage
Auckland 352411160000000000000000464023.0020.00
Bay of Plenty 142731113336285533320000003337505422225227.7531.50
Canterbury 2435252220191916003035264520222420402822824225.3326.89
Counties Manukau 21396140000000000000000275313.5026.50
Hawke's Bay 19333410363331280034224526411440310028019735.0024.63
Manawatu 39212225003119271438271636354731400023922929.8828.63
North Harbour 15281460000000000000000293414.5017.00
Northland 7541448294819313828001324003337142216729220.8836.50
Otago 261910340000142723302413222000252714417020.5724.29
Southland 192611310016191451273800003733102413422219.1431.71
Taranaki 33194814322655280030233326473500241030218137.7522.63
Tasman 27141611482922395114223400002024342224018730.0023.38
Waikato 2815433719203922283800263314413733272526126429.0029.33
Wellington 5473743263228313233353036160000223427022633.7528.25

Source: Bunnings NPC Fixtures and Results 2021 [13]

Tries by week

Team12345678910TotalAverage
Auckland 43110000000000000000542.502.00
Bay of Plenty 2341534756000000547732314.003.88
Canterbury 3443331100444721315329273.223.00
Counties Manukau 23010000000000000000241.002.00
Hawke's Bay 3351354300517462640039234.882.88
Manawatu 3234003332431556460026313.253.88
North Harbour 24100000000000000000341.502.00
Northland 1826583354002300442424403.005.00
Otago 2115000023233212003314192.002.71
Southland 1214001127340000441313251.863.57
Taranaki 3362337400322465003133244.133.00
Tasman 3211853572150000135329263.633.25
Waikato 4265335345004226453335343.893.78
Wellington 8156333465445100003537294.633.63
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 Fischli Otago 11vs Taranaki and Waikato
Dan Hawkins Northland 10vs Wellington
Isi Manu Northland 10vs Taranaki
Hamilton Burr Waikato 02vs Tasman and Bay of Plenty
Pari Pari Parkinson Tasman 01vs Auckland
Julian Savea Wellington 01vs Waikato
Charles Alaimalo Southland 01vs Bay of Plenty
Teihorangi Walden Taranaki 01vs Wellington
Steven Misa Waikato 01vs Tasman
Noah Cooper Northland 01vs Manawatu
Chris Apoua Southland 01vs Canterbury
D'Angelo Leuila Waikato 01vs Northland
Flyn Yates Manawatu 01vs Otago
Alex Fidow Wellington 01vs Canterbury
Luke Romano Canterbury 01vs Wellington
Will Tucker Otago 01vs Northland
Cortez-Lee Ratima Waikato 01vs Taranaki
Joe Apikotoa Hawke's Bay 01vs Canterbury
James Tucker Waikato 01vs Hawke's Bay
Danny Toala Hawke's Bay 01vs Waikato
Leicester Fainga'anuku Tasman 01vs Canterbury
Sam Matenga Tasman 01vs Canterbury
Leroy Carter Bay of Plenty 01vs Waikato
Cassius Misa Bay of Plenty 01vs Northland
Viliami Tosi Bay of Plenty 01vs Northland
Blake Hohaia Northland 01vs Bay of Plenty
Isaac Te Tamaki Southland 01vs Taranaki
Jayson Potroz Taranaki 01vs Otago

Ranfurly Shield

Pre-season challenges

For the 2021 pre-season, Hawke's Bay accepted Ranfurly Shield challenges from North Otago and Ngāti Porou East Coast. [14] In their first defence on June 30, Hawke's Bay defeated North Otago 85–0 in Napier. The side scored 13 tries to none. It began with a try to Kienan Higgins on debut from a turnover after four minutes. North Otago then conceded a penalty try and lost lock Manulua Taiti to a yellow card. Hawke’s Bay added a further two tries from Jason Long to lead 28–0 after the first quarter. Another two tries in the last eight minutes gave Hawke's Bay a 42-point lead at halftime. Hawke's Bay also gave a debut to All Black family member Sir Brian Lochore's grandson, Frank Lochore. [15]

In Hawke's Bay's second defence of the year they scored 15 tries to win 93–5 against Ngāti Porou East Coast. Hawke's Bay number 8 Gareth Evans opened the scoring off due to lineout maul five minutes into the first half. Hawke's Bay had their second try through Josh Kaifa after some good runs from Anzelo Tuitavuki and Dennon Robinson-Bartlett on either wing, then fullback Danny Toala crossed over to make it 17–0 inside 15 minutes. Kaifa, Toala, Tuitavuki, Lincoln McClutchie and replacement prop Pouri Rakete-Stones all crossed for doubles, with McClutchie kicking nine conversions in a personal tally of 28 points. Ngāti Porou East Coast were coached by former New Zealand international Hosea Gear and scored their only try to hooker Jorian Tangaere in the thirtieth minute. [16]

30 June 2021
19:05 NZST
Hawke's Bay 85–0 North Otago
Try: Kienan Higgins 4'
Penalty try 10'
Jason Long (2) 18', 22'
Lolagi Visinia (2) 32', 52'
Tom Parsons 40'
Jacob Devery 43'
Anzelo Tuitavuki 46'
Josh Kaifa (2) 58', 77'
Danny Toala 68'
Namatahi Waa 72'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (9/11) 5', 19', 23', 33', 40', 44', 47', 73', 77'
Danny Toala (0/1)		 Preview
Report
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Michael Winter
24 July 2021
15:00 NZST
Hawke's Bay 93–5 Ngāti Porou East Coast
Try: Gareth Evans 5'
Josh Kaifa (2) 10', 41'
Danny Toala (2) 14', 51'
Anzelo Tuitavuki (2) 21', 46'
Kianu Kereru-Symes 26'
Dennon Robinson-Bartlett 34'
Namatahi Waa 39'
Lincoln McClutchie (2) 57', 72'
Pouri Rakete-Stones (2) 62', 74'
Elijah Martin 64'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (9/15) 6', 22', 40', 47', 58', 63', 65', 73', 75'		 Preview
Report 		Try: Jorian Tangaere 30'
Con: Te Rangi Fraser (0/1)
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Stuart Curran

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The 2009 Air New Zealand Cup was a provincial rugby union competition in New Zealand, which was run as a round-robin tournament from 30 July to 25 October. There were 13 rounds where every team played each other once. The top four teams on the Air New Zealand Cup table advanced to the semi-finals, where they played for a chance in the Grand Final.

The 2005 season was the 30th and final year of the National Provincial Championship (NPC), a provincial rugby union competition in New Zealand, in its original format. Auckland were the winners of Division 1, Hawke's Bay were the winners of Division 2, and Wairarapa Bush were the winners of Division 3.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Structure of rugby union in New Zealand</span>

Rugby union in New Zealand is structured into four tiers. The top tier is composed of the national representative teams, with the men's team – known as the All Blacks – and the women's team – known as the Black Ferns, at the top, followed by other representative sides such as the Junior All Blacks and Māori All Blacks. These national sides are administered by the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU). Below this level is Super Rugby, where there are five New Zealand sides, each representing a different region of the country. Below this level is provincial rugby, the third tier – each province has a representative side that plays in either the semi-professional Bunnings Warehouse NPC, or amateur Heartland Championship. These provincial sides are selected of Super Rugby players, and club players from within the province. Club rugby is the fourth and lowest tier, and consists of clubs competing in local leagues organised by a provincial union.

The 2011 ITM Cup season was the sixth season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on July 14, when Otago hosted North Harbour. It involved the top fourteen rugby unions of New Zealand. For sponsorship reasons, the competition was known as the ITM Cup and it was the second season under the lead sponsor. The winner of the Championship, Hawke's Bay was promoted to the Premiership, the seventh placed Premiership team, Southland was relegated to the Championship.

The 2012 ITM Cup season was the seventh season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on 23 August, when Hawke's Bay hosted Auckland. It involved the top fourteen rugby unions of New Zealand. For sponsorship reasons, the competition was known as the ITM Cup and it was the third season under the lead sponsor. The winner of the Championship, Counties Manukau was promoted to the Premiership, the seventh placed Premiership team, Hawke's Bay was relegated to the Championship.

The 2015 ITM Cup season was the tenth season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on August 13, when Southland hosted Auckland. It involved the top fourteen rugby unions of New Zealand. For sponsorship reasons, the competition was known as the ITM Cup and it was the sixth season under the lead sponsor. The winner of the Championship, Hawke's Bay was promoted to the Premiership, the seventh placed Premiership team, Manawatu was relegated to the Championship.

The 2020 Mitre 10 Cup season was the 15th season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on September 11, when North Harbour hosted Canterbury. 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 fifth season under the lead sponsor. The winner of the Championship, Hawke's Bay was promoted to the Premiership, the seventh placed Premiership team, North Harbour was relegated to the Championship.

The 2022 Bunnings NPC season was the 17th season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition, the National Provincial Championship, since it turned professional in 2006. It involved the top 14 provincial rugby unions of New Zealand, which – under a new format introduced in 2022 – all played for the same title for the first time since the 2010 season. For sponsorship reasons, the competition was known as the Bunnings NPC. The regular season began on 5 August 2022, when Manawatu hosted Canterbury. The final took place on 22 October 2022.

The 2024 Bunnings NPC season is the nineteenth season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition, the National Provincial Championship, since it turned professional in 2006. It involves the top 14 provincial rugby unions of New Zealand. For sponsorship reasons, the competition is known as the Bunnings NPC. The regular season begins on 9 August 2024, when 2023 champions Taranaki host Counties Manukau. The final is scheduled for 26 October 2024.

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