2013 ITM Cup

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2013 ITM Cup season
Countries Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealand
Date15 August – 26 October
Champions Canterbury
Runners-up Wellington
Promoted Tasman
Relegated Bay of Plenty
Matches played76
Tries scored434
(average 5.7 per match)
Top point scorer Marty Banks (Tasman) and
Hayden Parker (Otago)
170 points
Top try scorerMilford Keresoma (Canterbury)
8 tries
Official website
www.provincial.rugby
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The 2013 ITM Cup season was the eighth season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on 15 August, when Counties Manukau hosted Wellington. 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 fourth season under the lead sponsor. The winner of the Championship, Tasman was promoted to the Premiership, the seventh placed Premiership team, Bay of Plenty was relegated to the Championship.

Contents

Format

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

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

Standings

Source: ITM Cup standings 2013 [5]

Standings progression

Premiership
TeamW1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8W9
Auckland 5
(3rd)		9
(3rd)		14
(3rd)		23
(2nd)		24
(3rd)		29
(2nd)		34
(2nd)		34
(3rd)		36
(3rd)
Bay of Plenty 1
(5th)		5
(5th)		5
(4th)		5
(6th)		5
(7th)		5
(7th)		6
(7th)		7
(7th)		8
(7th)
Canterbury 5
(2nd)		9
(2nd)		14
(2nd)		19
(3rd)		24
(2nd)		25
(3rd)		30
(3rd)		35
(2nd)		40
(2nd)
Counties Manukau 0
(7th)		5
(6th)		5
(5th)		10
(4th)		15
(4th)		20
(4th)		24
(4th)		24
(4th)		28
(4th)
Taranaki 0
(6th)		0
(7th)		4
(7th)		4
(7th)		8
(6th)		12
(5th)		13
(5th)		14
(6th)		14
(6th)
Waikato 4
(4th)		5
(4th)		5
(6th)		6
(5th)		11
(5th)		11
(6th)		12
(6th)		17
(5th)		21
(5th)
Wellington 5
(1st)		10
(1st)		20
(1st)		25
(1st)		29
(1st)		33
(1st)		37
(1st)		42
(1st)		42
(1st)
Championship
TeamW1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8W9
Hawke's Bay 5
(1st)		6
(2nd)		10
(1st)		11
(2nd)		15
(1st)		15
(2nd)		20
(2nd)		24
(2nd)		29
(3rd)
Manawatu 0
(7th)		1
(6th)		1
(7th)		5
(7th)		9
(4th)		10
(5th)		14
(5th)		18
(5th)		18
(5th)
North Harbour 1
(4th)		1
(7th)		4
(5th)		5
(6th)		9
(5th)		10
(6th)		10
(6th)		10
(6th)		10
(7th)
Northland 0
(5th)		4
(4th)		7
(4th)		7
(4th)		8
(6th)		8
(7th)		8
(7th)		9
(7th)		13
(6th)
Otago 4
(3rd)		8
(1st)		9
(3rd)		9
(3rd)		9
(3rd)		14
(4th)		16
(4th)		21
(3rd)		30
(2nd)
Southland 0
(6th)		1
(5th)		2
(6th)		6
(5th)		6
(7th)		15
(3rd)		20
(3rd)		20
(4th)		20
(4th)
Tasman 4
(2nd)		4
(3rd)		9
(2nd)		14
(1st)		14
(2nd)		18
(1st)		22
(1st)		31
(1st)		36
(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 2013 ITM Cup was 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, 15 August, with Counties Manukau taking on Wellington at ECOLight Stadium. [6] [7]

Week 1

15 August 2013 Counties Manukau 16–55 Wellington ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe  
19:35 NZST Try: Maama Vaipulu Ru ball.svg 47'
Con: Baden Kerr (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 48'
Pen: Baden Kerr (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 14', 28', 35'		 Report Try: Sinoti Sinoti Ru ball.svg 6'
Jeffery Toomaga-Allen Ru ball.svg 23'
Dane Coles Ru ball.svg 29'
Matt Proctor Ru ball.svg 40'
Tim Bateman Ru ball.svg 52'
Shaun Treeby Ru ball.svg 59'
Taniela Koroi Ru ball.svg 69'
Joe Hill Ru ball.svg 74'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (6/8) Rugby penalty.svg 24', 30', 40', 53', 60', 75'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 16'		Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
16 August 2013 Canterbury 30–6 Taranaki AMI Stadium, Christchurch  
19:35 NZST Try: Patrick Osborne Ru ball.svg 22'
Matt Todd Ru ball.svg 31'
Luke Katene Ru ball.svg 44'
Adam Whitelock Ru ball.svg 58'
Con: Tyler Bleyendaal (2/4) Rugby penalty.svg 23', 59'
Pen: Tyler Bleyendaal (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 13', 49'		 Report Pen: Andre Taylor (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 26', 40'Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
17 August 2013 Hawke's Bay 45–18 Manawatu McLean Park, Napier  
14:35 NZST Try: Brendon O'Connor Ru ball.svg 12'
Gillies Kaka Ru ball.svg 15'
Telusa Veainu Ru ball.svg 22'
Zac Guildford Ru ball.svg 40'
Alby Mathewson Ru ball.svg 43'
Ihaia West Ru ball.svg 52'
Karl Lowe Ru ball.svg 70'
Con: Ihaia West (5/7) Rugby penalty.svg 13', 24', 41', 43', 71'		 Report Try: Lewis Marshall Ru ball.svg 48'
Bryn Templeman Ru ball.svg 66'
Con: Jade Te Rure (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 49'
Pen: Jade Te Rure (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 1', 5'		Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
17 August 2013 Southland 15–25 Tasman Rugby Park, Invercargill  
17:35 NZST Pen: Scott Eade (5/5) Rugby penalty.svg 9', 25', 45', 50', 63' Report Try: James Lowe Ru ball.svg 18', 66'
Con: Andy Symons (0/1)
Billy Guyton (0/1)
Pen: Andy Symons (2/4) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 12'
Billy Guyton (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 35', 57', 60'		Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
17 August 2013RS – Waikato 31–22 Northland Waikato Stadium, Hamilton  
19:35 NZST Try: Rory Grice Ru ball.svg 15'
Joe Webber Ru ball.svg 25'
Toby Smith Ru ball.svg 74'
Con: Trent Renata (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 16', 75'
Pen: Trent Renata (4/5) Rugby penalty.svg 12', 32', 45', 66'		 Report Try: Sonatane Takulua Ru ball.svg 42'
Con: Ben Seymour (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 43'
Pen: Ben Seymour (5/5) Rugby penalty.svg 18', 29', 36', 50', 68'		Referee: Jonathon White (New Zealand)
18 August 2013 Auckland 27–20 North Harbour Eden Park, Auckland  
14:35 NZST Try: Lolagi Visinia Ru ball.svg 3'
Piri Weepu Ru ball.svg 14'
Sam Prattley Ru ball.svg 28'
Luke Braid Ru ball.svg 57'
Con: Simon Hickey (2/4) Rugby penalty.svg 15', 29'
Pen: Simon Hickey (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 23'		 Report Try: James Parsons Ru ball.svg 37'
Raymond Niuia Ru ball.svg 78'
Con: Jon Elrick (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 38', 79'
Pen: Jon Elrick (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 16', 54'		Referee: Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri (New Zealand)
18 August 2013 Otago 32–29 Bay of Plenty Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
16:35 NZST Try: Peter Breen Ru ball.svg 25'
TJ Ioane Ru ball.svg 58'
Con: Hayden Parker (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 27', 59'
Pen: Hayden Parker (6/7) Rugby penalty.svg 22', 36', 43', 50', 63', 75'		 Report Try: Maritino Nemani Ru ball.svg 7'
Joe Royal Ru ball.svg 52'
Con: Willie Ripia (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 7', 53'
Pen: Willie Ripia (5/5) Rugby penalty.svg 11', 14', 31', 33', 67'		Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)

Week 2

22 August 2013 North Harbour 14–44 Counties Manukau North Harbour Stadium, Albany  
19:35 NZST Try: Adrian Smith Ru ball.svg 40'
Con: Jon Elrick (0/1)
Pen: Jon Elrick (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 8', 17', 43'		 Report Try: Maama Vaipulu Ru ball.svg 5'
Adam Cathcart Ru ball.svg 12'
Frank Halai Ru ball.svg 30', 44'
Ahsee Tuala Ru ball.svg 80'
Con: Baden Kerr (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 14', 32', 45'
Ki Anufe (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 80'
Pen: Baden Kerr (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 24', 27', 29'		Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
23 August 2013 Taranaki 10–29 Taranaki Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
18:05 NZST Try: Daniel Brooks Ru ball.svg 66'
Con: Andre Taylor (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 67'
Pen: Andre Taylor (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 22'		 Report Try: Joe Hill Ru ball.svg 12'
Ross Filipo Ru ball.svg 19', 38'
Kaipati Gaualofa Ru ball.svg 42'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 13', 19', 43'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (1/3) Rugby penalty.svg 9'		Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
23 August 2013 Waikato 19–26 Otago – RS Waikato Stadium, Hamilton  
20:05 NZST Try: Tim Mikkelson Ru ball.svg 36'
Con: Trent Renata (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 37'
Pen: Trent Renata (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 19', 50', 55'		 Report Try: Hayden Parker Ru ball.svg 24'
TJ Ioane Ru ball.svg 63'
Con: Hayden Parker (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 25', 64'
Pen: Hayden Parker (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 12', 15', 31', 58'		Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
24 August 2013 Tasman 13–28 Canterbury Lansdowne Park, Blenheim  
14:35 NZST Try: James Lowe Ru ball.svg 15'
Kaide Whiting Ru ball.svg 63'
Con: Andy Symons (0/1)
Billy Guyton (0/1)
Pen: Andy Symons (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 12'
Billy Guyton (0/1)		 Report Try: Adam Whitelock Ru ball.svg 30', 73'
Ryan Crotty Ru ball.svg 46'
Con: Tyler Bleyendaal (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 46', 74'
Pen: Tyler Bleyendaal (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 21', 60', 67'		Referee: Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri (New Zealand)
24 August 2013 Northland 13–9 Southland Toll Stadium, Whangārei  
16:35 NZST Try: Ben Seymour Ru ball.svg 17'
Con: Ben Seymour (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 18'
Pen: Ben Seymour (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 39', 73'		 Report Pen: Scott Eade (3/6) Rugby penalty.svg 3', 21', 62'Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
25 August 2013 Bay of Plenty 24–20 Hawke's Bay Baypark Stadium, Mount Maunganui  
14:35 NZST Try: Joe Tupe Ru ball.svg 47'
Willie Ripia Ru ball.svg 62'
Con: Willie Ripia (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 63'
Pen: Willie Ripia (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 20', 56', 65', 69'		 Report Try: Telusa Veainu Ru ball.svg 5'
Ihaia West Ru ball.svg 71'
Con: Ihaia West (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 73'
Pen: Ihaia West (2/4) Rugby penalty.svg 15', 51'
Cards: Zac Guildford Yellow card.svg 55' to 65'		Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
25 August 2013 Manawatu 18–21 Auckland Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
16:35 NZST Try: Nic Stirzaker Ru ball.svg 10'
Tomasi Cama Ru ball.svg 25'
Con: Jade Te Rure (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 25'
Pen: Jade Te Rure (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 48'
Cards: Tomasi Cama Yellow card.svg 40' to 50'		 Report Try: Patrick Tuipulotu Ru ball.svg 51'
Sean Polwart Ru ball.svg 45'
Con: Simon Hickey (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 52'
Pen: Simon Hickey (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 3', 36', 40'		Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)

Week 3

28 August 2013 Wellington 35–27 North Harbour Westpac Stadium, Wellington  
19:35 NZST Try: TJ Perenara Ru ball.svg 2'
Lima Sopoaga Ru ball.svg 21'
Charlie Ngatai Ru ball.svg 26', 58'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 3', 22', 27'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 54', 64', 80'
Cards: Eric Sione Yellow card.svg 70'		 Report Try: Nafi Tuitavake Ru ball.svg 35'
Tevita Li Ru ball.svg 39'
Francis Saili Ru ball.svg 71'
Con: Codey Rei (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 36', 40', 72'
Pen: Codey Rei (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 51', 68'		Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
29 August 2013 Canterbury 47–10 Waikato AMI Stadium, Christchurch  
19:35 NZST Try: Milford Keresoma Ru ball.svg 14', 23'
Ben Funnell Ru ball.svg 31'
Adam Whitelock Ru ball.svg 61'
George Whitelock Ru ball.svg 72'
Colin Slade Ru ball.svg 75'
Patrick Osborne Ru ball.svg 79'
Con: Tyler Bleyendaal (1/4) Rugby penalty.svg 62'
Colin Slade (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 73', 80'
Pen: Tyler Bleyendaal (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 19'		 Report Try: Brayden Mitchell Ru ball.svg 42'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 43'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 28'		Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
30 August 2013 Counties Manukau 20–40 Tasman ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe  
19:35 NZST Try: Augustine Pulu Ru ball.svg 19'
Bundee Aki Ru ball.svg 26'
Con: Ahsee Tuala (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 20', 27'
Pen: Ahsee Tuala (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 37'
Ki Anufe (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 58'		 Report Try: Liam Squire Ru ball.svg 34'
Shane Christie Ru ball.svg 55'
Kieron Fonotia Ru ball.svg 65'
Tom Marshall Ru ball.svg 76'
Con: Marty Banks (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 35', 56', 66', 77'
Pen: Marty Banks (4/6) Rugby penalty.svg 13', 23', 40', 62'		Referee: Grant Stuart
31 August 2013 Auckland 32–17 Bay of Plenty Eden Park, Auckland  
14:35 NZST Try: Malakai Fekitoa Ru ball.svg 28'
Luke Braid Ru ball.svg 40'
George Moala Ru ball.svg 69'
Hadleigh Parkes Ru ball.svg 79'
Con: Simon Hickey (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 29', 41', 80'
Pen: Simon Hickey (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 17', 77'		 Report Try: Kimami Sitauti Ru ball.svg 53'
Con: Willie Ripia (0/1)
Pen: Willie Ripia (4/5) Rugby penalty.svg 25', 62', 67', 73'		Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
31 August 2013 North Harbour 33–33 Northland North Harbour Stadium, Albany  
17:35 NZST Try: Jordan Manihera Ru ball.svg 16'
Greg Pleasants-Tate Ru ball.svg 43'
James Parsons Ru ball.svg 48'
Nafi Tuitavake Ru ball.svg 76'
Con: Codey Rei (1/3) Rugby penalty.svg 49'
Jon Elrick (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 77'
Pen: Codey Rei (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 2'
Jon Elrick (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 68', 70'
Cards: Zak Judge Red card.svg 65'		 Report Try: Rupeni Caucaunibuca Ru ball.svg 20', 34'
Whiria Meltzer Ru ball.svg 23'
Dan Pryor Ru ball.svg 54'
Con: Ben Seymour (2/4) Rugby penalty.svg 25', 55'
Pen: Ben Seymour (3/5) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 47', 73'
Cards: Rene Ranger Yellow card.svg 67' to 77'		Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
31 August 2013 Southland 14–15 Taranaki Rugby Park, Invercargill  
19:35 NZST Try: Tim Cornforth Ru ball.svg 45'
Con: Scott Eade (0/1)
Pen: Scott Eade (2/4) Rugby penalty.svg 30', 42'
Marty McKenzie (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 60'		 Report Try: Jackson Ormond Ru ball.svg 34'
Isaia Tuifua Ru ball.svg 43'
Con: Andre Taylor (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 44'
Pen: Andre Taylor (1/3) Rugby penalty.svg 27'		Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
1 September 2013 Wellington 42–15 Manawatu Westpac Stadium, Wellington  
14:35 NZST Try: Joe Hill Ru ball.svg 26'
Ross Filipo Ru ball.svg 38', 72'
Tim Bateman Ru ball.svg 74'
Afa Fa'atau Ru ball.svg 77'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (4/5) Rugby penalty.svg 39', 73', 75', 78'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (3/5) Rugby penalty.svg 59', 67', 70'		 Report Try: Nic Stirzaker Ru ball.svg 15', 29'
Con: Nathan George (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 30'
Pen: Nathan George (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 2'
Jade Te Rure (0/1)		Referee: Matt O'Brien (Australia)
1 September 2013 Otago 19–20 Hawke's Bay – RS Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
16:35 NZST Try: Jayden Spence Ru ball.svg 61'
Buxton Popoali'i Ru ball.svg 73'
Con: Hayden Parker (0/2)
Pen: Hayden Parker (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 13', 16', 36'		 Report Try: Telusa Veainu Ru ball.svg 32'
Ihaia West Ru ball.svg 57'
Con: Ihaia West (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 33', 58'
Pen: Ihaia West (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 31', 38'		Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)

Week 4

4 September 2013 Auckland 22–20 Counties Manukau Eden Park, Auckland  
19:35 NZST Try: Tom McCartney Ru ball.svg 74'
Con: Simon Hickey (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 75'
Pen: Simon Hickey (5/6) Rugby penalty.svg 17', 37', 42', 52', 56'		 Report Try: Frank Halai Ru ball.svg 40'
Rey Lee-Lo Ru ball.svg 66'
Con: Ki Anufe (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 40'
Ahsee Tuala (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 67'
Pen: Ki Anufe (2/5) Rugby penalty.svg 18', 25'
Cards: Sherwin Stowers Yellow card.svg 41' to 51'		Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
5 September 2013 Bay of Plenty 18–48 Canterbury Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua  
19:35 NZST Try: Kendrick Lynn Ru ball.svg 55'
Carl Axtens Ru ball.svg 66'
Con: Willie Ripia (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 56'
Pen: Willie Ripia (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 4', 26'		 Report Try: Milford Keresoma Ru ball.svg 36', 62'
Ryan Crotty Ru ball.svg 37'
George Whitelock Ru ball.svg 46', 72'
Rob Thompson Ru ball.svg 80'
Con: Tyler Bleyendaal (5/5) Rugby penalty.svg 36', 39', 47', 64', 74'
Richie Mo'unga (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 80'
Pen: Tyler Bleyendaal (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 11', 20'
Cards: Jordan Taufua Yellow card.svg 29' to 40'		Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
6 September 2013 Southland 20–16 Waikato Rugby Park, Invercargill  
18:05 NZST Try: Cardiff Vaega Ru ball.svg 32'
Josh Bekhuis Ru ball.svg 47'
Con: Marty McKenzie (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 33'
Scott Eade (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 47'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 37'
Scott Eade (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 73'
Cards: Tayler Adams Yellow card.svg 68' to 78'		 Report Try: Semisi Masirewa Ru ball.svg 69'
Con: Trent Renata (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 70'
Pen: Trent Renata (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 9', 14', 21'		Referee: Matt O'Brien (Australia)
6 September 2013 Tasman 49–16 Otago Trafalgar Park, Nelson  
20:05 NZST Try: Liam Squire Ru ball.svg 29'
Shane Christie Ru ball.svg 36'
Tevita Koloamatangi Ru ball.svg 48'
James Lowe Ru ball.svg 55', 61'
Mitchell Scott Ru ball.svg 69'
Con: Marty Banks (5/6) Rugby penalty.svg 31', 37', 49', 56', 70'
Pen: Marty Banks (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 16', 34', 51'		 Report Try: Craig Millar Ru ball.svg 12'
Con: Hayden Parker (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 13'
Pen: Hayden Parker (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 22', 39', 44'
Cards: Kieran Moffat Yellow card.svg 33' to 43'
Liam Coltman Yellow card.svg 59' to 69'		Referee: Akihisa Aso (Japan)
7 September 2013 Taranaki 15–51 Auckland Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
14:35 NZST Try: James Broadhurst Ru ball.svg 16'
Rhys Marshall Ru ball.svg 43'
Con: Daniel Brooks (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 17'
Pen: Daniel Brooks (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 6'		 Report Try: Hadleigh Parkes Ru ball.svg 1'
Lolagi Visinia Ru ball.svg 28', 62'
Vince Aso Ru ball.svg 32'
Malakai Fekitoa Ru ball.svg 48'
Saleaula Silipa Ru ball.svg 66'
Con: Simon Hickey (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 1', 29', 33', 49'
Piri Weepu (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 64', 67'
Pen: Simon Hickey (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 53'
Piri Weepu (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 56'
Orene Ai'i (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 77'		Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
7 September 2013 Hawke's Bay 24–27 Counties Manukau – RS McLean Park, Napier  
16:35 NZST Try: Gillies Kaka Ru ball.svg 15'
Mark Atkins Ru ball.svg 52'
Con: Ihaia West (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 16'
Pen: Ihaia West (4/5) Rugby penalty.svg 26', 30', 36', 68'		 Report Try: Sherwin Stowers Ru ball.svg 11'
Sean Reidy Ru ball.svg 69'
Sikeli Nabou Ru ball.svg 74'
Con: Baden Kerr (0/1)
Ahsee Tuala (0/2)
Pen: Baden Kerr (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 21', 32', 43'		Referee: Jonathon White (New Zealand)
8 September 2013 Manawatu 15–12 North Harbour Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
14:35 NZST Try: James Oliver Ru ball.svg 9'
Nehe Milner-Skudder Ru ball.svg 41'
Rob Foreman Ru ball.svg 56'
Con: Jade Te Rure (0/3)		 Report Try: Nafi Tuitavake Ru ball.svg 29'
Michael Little Ru ball.svg 73'
Con: Jon Elrick (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 30'
Codey Rei (0/1)
Pen: Jon Elrick (0/2)		Referee: Grant Stuart (New Zealand)
8 September 2013 Northland 10–30 Wellington Toll Stadium, Whangārei  
16:35 NZST Try: Tom Murday Ru ball.svg 24'
Con: Ben Seymour (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 24'
Pen: Ben Seymour (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 10'		 Report Try: Motu Matu'u Ru ball.svg 2'
Ross Filipo Ru ball.svg 13'
Ardie Savea Ru ball.svg 29'
Ambrose Curtis Ru ball.svg 53'
Tim Bateman Ru ball.svg 66'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (1/5) Rugby penalty.svg 67'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 63'		Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)

Week 5

11 September 2013 Taranaki 23–10 Hawke's Bay Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
19:35 NZST Try: Jamison Gibson-Park Ru ball.svg 36'
Ope Peleseuma Ru ball.svg 70'
Con: Andre Taylor (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 37', 71'
Pen: Andre Taylor (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 13', 40', 55'
Cards: Ryan Cocker Yellow card.svg 38' to 48'		 Report Try: Mark Atkins Ru ball.svg 78'
Con: Régis Lespinas (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 79'
Pen: Régis Lespinas (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 15'		Referee: Akihisa Aso (Japan)
12 September 2013 Wellington 33–16 Bay of Plenty Westpac Stadium, Wellington  
19:35 NZST Try: Jeffery Toomaga-Allen Ru ball.svg 8'
Tim Bateman Ru ball.svg 24'
Shaun Treeby Ru ball.svg 67'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 9', 25', 68'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (4/5) Rugby penalty.svg 4', 28', 49', 58'		 Report Try: Dave Thomas Ru ball.svg 43'
Con: Willie Ripia (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 44'
Pen: Willie Ripia (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 16', 40', 53'		Referee: Michael Lash (New Zealand)
13 September 2013 Manawatu 27–17 Southland Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
18:05 NZST Try: Jason Emery Ru ball.svg 15'
Papa Wharewera Ru ball.svg 31'
Fraser Stone Ru ball.svg 45'
Con: Jade Te Rure (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 16', 33', 46'
Pen: Jade Te Rure (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 65'		 Report Try: John Hardie Ru ball.svg 8'
Tim Boys Ru ball.svg 55'
Con: Marty McKenzie (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 9'
Scott Eade (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 55'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 41'		Referee: Francisco Pastrana (Argentina)
13 September 2013 North Harbour 23–12 Tasman North Harbour Stadium, Albany  
20:05 NZST Try: Ben Afeaki Ru ball.svg 48'
Francis Saili Ru ball.svg 74'
Con: Jon Elrick (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 49', 75'
Pen: Jon Elrick (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 14', 40', 58'		 Report Pen: Marty Banks (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 8', 11', 19', 32'Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
14 September 2013 Waikato 42–24 Auckland Waikato Stadium, Hamilton  
14:35 NZST Try: Rory Grice Ru ball.svg 5'
Brad Weber Ru ball.svg 12', 58'
Wharenui Hawera Ru ball.svg 22'
Semisi Masirewa Ru ball.svg 31'
Trent Renata Ru ball.svg 65'
Con: Trent Renata (6/6) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 14', 24', 32', 59', 67'
Cards: Rory Grice Yellow card.svg 68' to 78'		 Report Try: Hadleigh Parkes Ru ball.svg 20'
Patrick Tuipulotu Ru ball.svg 29'
Vince Aso Ru ball.svg 54'
Liaki Moli Ru ball.svg 61'
Con: Piri Weepu (2/4) Rugby penalty.svg 30', 62'
Pen: Piri Weepu (0/2)		Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
14 September 2013 Canterbury 32–22 Otago AMI Stadium, Christchurch  
16:35 NZST Try: Adam Whitelock Ru ball.svg 5'
Tom Taylor Ru ball.svg 36'
Corey Flynn Ru ball.svg 50'
Paea Faʻanunu Ru ball.svg 71'
Con: Tom Taylor (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 7', 51', 72'
Pen: Tom Taylor (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 32', 80'		 Report Try: Fa'asiu Fuatai Ru ball.svg 8'
Con: Hayden Parker (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 10'
Pen: Hayden Parker (5/5) Rugby penalty.svg 24', 27', 60', 64', 76'		Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
15 September 2013RS – Counties Manukau 44–7 Taranaki ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe  
14:35 NZST Try: Hika Elliot Ru ball.svg 3'
Jimmy Tupou Ru ball.svg 8'
Frank Halai Ru ball.svg 25', 42'
Kane Hancy Ru ball.svg 73'
Rey Lee-Lo Ru ball.svg 74'
Con: Baden Kerr (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 5', 27', 43'
Ahsee Tuala (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 75'
Pen: Baden Kerr (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 12', 29'		 Report Try: Carl Carmichael Ru ball.svg 48'
Con: Beaudein Waaka (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 49'		Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
15 September 2013 Hawke's Bay 31–26 Northland McLean Park, Napier  
16:35 NZST Try: Zac Guildford Ru ball.svg 55'
Penikolo Latu Ru ball.svg 72'
Richard Buckman Ru ball.svg 75'
Con: Ihaia West (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 56', 73'
Pen: Ihaia West (4/5) Rugby penalty.svg 8', 31', 45', 49'		 Report Try: Jake Paringatai Ru ball.svg 5'
Roy Griffin Ru ball.svg 33'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 34'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 27', 39', 66'
Drop: Daniel Hawkins Rugby penalty.svg 37'
Cards: Daniel Hawkins Yellow card.svg 69' to 79'		Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)

Week 6

18 September 2013 Bay of Plenty 25–33 Southland Baypark Stadium, Mount Maunganui  
19:35 NZST Try: Kimami Sitauti Ru ball.svg 40'
Con: Willie Ripia (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 40'
Pen: Willie Ripia (6/7) Rugby penalty.svg 4', 19', 35', 38', 46', 58'		 Report Try: Talemaitoga Tuapati Ru ball.svg 28'
Elliot Dixon Ru ball.svg 65'
Marty McKenzie Ru ball.svg 67'
Con: Scott Eade (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 28', 66', 67'
Pen: Scott Eade (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 22', 31', 69', 74'		Referee: Grant Stuart (New Zealand)
19 September 2013 Auckland 41–10 Northland Eden Park, Auckland  
19:35 NZST Try: Hadleigh Parkes Ru ball.svg 12'
Vince Aso Ru ball.svg 31'
George Moala Ru ball.svg 48'
Simon Hickey Ru ball.svg 61'
Lolagi Visinia Ru ball.svg 72'
Ofa Tu'ungafasi Ru ball.svg 75'
Con: Piri Weepu (4/5) Rugby penalty.svg 13', 32', 49', 62'
Lolagi Visinia (0/1)
Pen: Piri Weepu (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 51'		 Report Try: Mathew Wright Ru ball.svg 40'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 40'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 56'		Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
20 September 2013 Otago 52–41 Manawatu Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
19:35 NZST Try: Gareth Evans Ru ball.svg 1'
Jayden Spence Ru ball.svg 17', 36'
Peter Breen Ru ball.svg 24'
Buxton Popoali'i Ru ball.svg 30'
TJ Ioane Ru ball.svg 70'
Con: Hayden Parker (5/6) Rugby penalty.svg 2', 18', 25', 31', 71'
Pen: Hayden Parker (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 14', 49', 60', 67'		 Report Try: Callum Gibbins Ru ball.svg 3'
Papa Wharewera Ru ball.svg 10'
Niko Malo Ru ball.svg 32'
Tevita Taufuʻi Ru ball.svg 43'
Leroy Van Dam Ru ball.svg 54'
Con: Jade Te Rure (5/5) Rugby penalty.svg 4', 11', 33', 44', 55'
Pen: Jade Te Rure (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 21', 40'		Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
21 September 2013RS – Counties Manukau 37–25 Waikato ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe  
14:35 NZST Try: Sherwin Stowers Ru ball.svg 10'
Augustine Pulu Ru ball.svg 31'
Fritz Lee Ru ball.svg 47'
Toni Pulu Ru ball.svg 58'
Con: Baden Kerr (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 11', 32', 48', 59'
Pen: Baden Kerr (3/5) Rugby penalty.svg 23', 39', 52'
Cards: Augustine Pulu Yellow card.svg 75'		 Report Try: Trent Renata Ru ball.svg 5'
Rory Grice Ru ball.svg 49'
Sam Christie Ru ball.svg 55'
Con: Trent Renata (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 50', 56'
Pen: Trent Renata (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 14', 35'
Cards: Paul Alo-Emile Yellow card.svg 61' to 71'		Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
21 September 2013 Wellington 25–19 Canterbury Westpac Stadium, Wellington  
17:35 NZST Try: Joe Hill Ru ball.svg 12'
Ardie Savea Ru ball.svg 33'
Tomasi Palu Ru ball.svg 48'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 34', 49'
Charlie Ngatai (0/1)
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (2/4) Rugby penalty.svg 3', 58'
Cards: Ardie Savea Yellow card.svg 45' to 55'
Adam Hill Red card.svg 72'		 Report Try: Joe Moody Ru ball.svg 40'
Con: Tyler Bleyendaal (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 40'
Pen: Tyler Bleyendaal (4/6) Rugby penalty.svg 18', 21', 28', 46'		Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
21 September 2013 Taranaki 21–3 Bay of Plenty Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
19:35 NZST Try: Blade Thomson Ru ball.svg 33'
Kurt Baker Ru ball.svg 50'
Con: Andre Taylor (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 51'
Pen: Andre Taylor (3/5) Rugby penalty.svg 8', 26', 31'		 Report Pen: Willie Ripia (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 3'Referee: Jonathon White (New Zealand)
22 September 2013 Tasman 18–9 Hawke's Bay Trafalgar Park, Nelson  
14:35 NZST Try: Shane Christie Ru ball.svg 37'
Liam Squire Ru ball.svg 65'
Con: Billy Guyton (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 66'
Tom Marshall (0/1)
Pen: Tom Marshall (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 41'
Billy Guyton (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 69'
Cards: Alex Ainley Yellow card.svg 25' to 35'		 Report Pen: Ihaia West (3/5) Rugby penalty.svg 10', 26', 52'
Cards: Chris Eaton Yellow card.svg 25' to 35'		Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
22 September 2013 Southland 34–31 North Harbour Rugby Park, Invercargill  
16:35 NZST Try: Cardiff Vaega Ru ball.svg 34'
Marty McKenzie Ru ball.svg 40', 50'
Hale T-Pole Ru ball.svg 59'
Tim Boys Ru ball.svg 74'
Con: Scott Eade (1/3) Rugby penalty.svg 41'
Marty McKenzie (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 60', 75'
Drop: Marty McKenzie Rugby penalty.svg 80'		 Report Try: Jordan Manihera Ru ball.svg 8'
Bryn Hall Ru ball.svg 54'
Pita Ahki Ru ball.svg 64'
Con: Jon Elrick (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 9', 65'
Pen: Jon Elrick (4/5) Rugby penalty.svg 3', 17', 37', 63'		Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)

Week 7

25 September 2013 Canterbury 72–7 Manawatu AMI Stadium, Christchurch  
19:35 NZST Try: Andy Ellis Ru ball.svg 8'
Richie Mo'unga Ru ball.svg 14'
Sione Faletau Ru ball.svg 24'
Johnny McNicholl Ru ball.svg 35'
Ryan Crotty Ru ball.svg 40'
Milford Keresoma Ru ball.svg 52', 69', 75', 79'
Paea Faʻanunu Ru ball.svg 58'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (8/10) Rugby penalty.svg 15', 25', 36', 40', 53', 70', 76', 80'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 7', 23'
Cards: Sione Faletau Yellow card.svg 62' to 72'		 Report Try: Chris Eves Ru ball.svg 37'
Con: Nathan George (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 38'
Cards: Antonio Kiri Kiri Yellow card.svg 74'		Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
26 September 2013 Northland 13–28 Tasman Toll Stadium, Whangārei  
19:35 NZST Try: Mathew Wright Ru ball.svg 32'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 33'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 10', 58'		 Report Try: Marty Banks Ru ball.svg 80'
Con: Marty Banks (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 80'
Pen: Marty Banks (7/9) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 20', 35', 38', 45', 56', 60'		Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
27 September 2013 Waikato 14–19 Wellington Waikato Stadium, Hamilton  
19:35 NZST Try: Ben Tameifuna Ru ball.svg 37'
Con: Trent Renata (0/1)
Pen: Trent Renata (3/6) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 43', 67'		 Report Try: Afa Fa'atau Ru ball.svg 11'
Joe Hill Ru ball.svg 28'
Ardie Savea Ru ball.svg 49'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 12', 29'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (0/1)
Cards: Ardie Savea Yellow card.svg 74'		Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
28 September 2013 Otago 32–38 Southland Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
14:35 NZST Try: Buxton Popoali'i Ru ball.svg 14', 64'
Hayden Parker Ru ball.svg 37'
Kieran Moffat Ru ball.svg 49'
Con: Hayden Parker (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 15', 38', 50'
Pen: Hayden Parker (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 3', 28'		 Report Try: Willis Halaholo Ru ball.svg 20'
Cardiff Vaega Ru ball.svg 41'
Elliot Dixon Ru ball.svg 58'
Scott Eade Ru ball.svg 68'
Tayler Adams Ru ball.svg 72'
Con: Marty McKenzie (0/1)
Scott Eade (2/4) Rugby penalty.svg 42', 73'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 11'
Scott Eade (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 26', 46'		Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
28 September 2013 Manawatu 12–6 Taranaki Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
18:05 NZST Pen: Jade Te Rure (4/7) Rugby penalty.svg 11', 21', 60', 71' Report Pen: Andre Taylor (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 19', 55'Referee: Jonathon White (New Zealand)
28 September 2013 Auckland 39–19 Canterbury Eden Park, Auckland  
19:35 NZST Try: Simon Hickey Ru ball.svg 9'
Lolagi Visinia Ru ball.svg 14'
Tenina Sauileoge Ru ball.svg 21'
Kara Pryor Ru ball.svg 35'
George Moala Ru ball.svg 59'
Con: Simon Hickey (4/5) Rugby penalty.svg 10', 15', 35', 60'
Pen: Simon Hickey (2/4) Rugby penalty.svg 7', 18'
Cards: Malakai Fekitoa Yellow card.svg 39' to 49'		 Report Try: Patrick Osborne Ru ball.svg 40'
Rob Thompson Ru ball.svg 45', 48'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 40', 46'		Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
29 September 2013 Hawke's Bay 55–10 North Harbour McLean Park, Napier  
14:35 NZST Try: Andrew Horrell Ru ball.svg 12'
Michael Allardice Ru ball.svg 39'
Zac Guildford Ru ball.svg 49'
Telusa Veainu Ru ball.svg 61', 63', 79'
Brendon Edmonds Ru ball.svg 73'
Con: Ihaia West (3/5) Rugby penalty.svg 13', 50', 64'
Andrew Horrell (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 73'
Trinity Spooner-Neera (0/1)
Pen: Ihaia West (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 6', 20', 34', 45'		 Report Try: Bryn Hall Ru ball.svg 7'
Con: Jon Elrick (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 8'
Pen: Jon Elrick (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 40'		Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
29 September 2013 Bay of Plenty 30–31 Counties Manukau Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua  
16:35 NZST Try: Beau Robinson Ru ball.svg 25'
Nathan Harris Ru ball.svg 50'
Kane Hames Ru ball.svg 75'
Con: Willie Ripia (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 26', 51', 76'
Pen: Willie Ripia (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 14', 44', 66'		 Report Try: Maama Vaipulu Ru ball.svg 2'
Fritz Lee Ru ball.svg 11'
Hika Elliot Ru ball.svg 62'
Con: Baden Kerr (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 12', 63'
Pen: Baden Kerr (4/5) Rugby penalty.svg 36', 53', 72', 80'		Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)

Week 8

2 October 2013 Tasman 64–28 Waikato Trafalgar Park, Nelson  
19:35 NZST Try: Mitchell Scott Ru ball.svg 4'
Robbie Malneek Ru ball.svg 25'
Tom Marshall Ru ball.svg 40'
Joe Wheeler Ru ball.svg 45'
Liam Squire Ru ball.svg 57', 80'
James Lowe Ru ball.svg 59'
Tevita Koloamatangi Ru ball.svg 77'
Con: Marty Banks (6/8) Rugby penalty.svg 5', 26', 40', 46', 58', 60'
Pen: Marty Banks (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 9', 12', 22', 28'
Cards: Alex Ainley Red card.svg 67'		 Report Try: Vance Elliott Ru ball.svg 33'
Latu Talakai Ru ball.svg 52'
Josh Tyrell Ru ball.svg 70'
Toby Smith Ru ball.svg 73'
Con: Trent Renata (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 34', 53', 71', 74'		Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
3 October 2013 Southland 15–23 Hawke's Bay Rugby Park, Invercargill  
19:35 NZST Try: John Hardie Ru ball.svg 40'
Willis Halaholo Ru ball.svg 45'
Con: Scott Eade (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 46'
Pen: Scott Eade (1/3) Rugby penalty.svg 17'		 Report Try: Zac Guildford Ru ball.svg 52'
Ihaia West Ru ball.svg 59'
Con: Ihaia West (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 53', 60'
Pen: Ihaia West (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 19', 36', 50'		Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
4 October 2013 Manawatu 22–16 Northland Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
19:35 NZST Try: Heiden Bedwell-Curtis Ru ball.svg 20', 61'
Lewis Marshall Ru ball.svg 72'
Con: Jade Te Rure (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 21', 73'
Pen: Jade Te Rure (1/3) Rugby penalty.svg 45'		 Report Try: Whiria Meltzer Ru ball.svg 38'
Derek Carpenter Ru ball.svg 75'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (0/1)
Ben Seymour (0/1)
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 2', 27'		Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
5 October 2013 Bay of Plenty 25–28 Waikato Baypark Stadium, Mount Maunganui  
14:35 NZST Try: Josh Sole Ru ball.svg 29'
Johan Bardoul Ru ball.svg 36'
Maritino Nemani Ru ball.svg 41'
Con: Willie Ripia (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 38', 43'
Pen: Willie Ripia (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 24', 50'		 Report Try: Jackson Willison Ru ball.svg 75'
Con: Trent Renata (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 76'
Pen: Trent Renata (7/8) Rugby penalty.svg 11', 22', 27', 35', 46', 61', 66'		Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
5 October 2013 North Harbour 23–37 Otago North Harbour Stadium, Albany  
17:35 NZST Try: Francis Saili Ru ball.svg 37'
Brenton Helleur Ru ball.svg 78'
Con: Jon Elrick (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 38', 79'
Pen: Jon Elrick (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 7', 33', 57'		 Report Try: Jayden Spence Ru ball.svg 2'
Tony Ensor Ru ball.svg 34'
Sam Anderson-Heather Ru ball.svg 61'
Gareth Evans Ru ball.svg 70'
Con: Hayden Parker (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 2', 35', 62'
Peter Breen (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 71'
Pen: Hayden Parker (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 13', 28', 31'		Referee: Michael Lash (New Zealand)
5 October 2013 Wellington 38–16 Auckland Westpac Stadium, Wellington  
19:35 NZST Try: Shaun Treeby Ru ball.svg 27'
Apisai Naikatini Ru ball.svg 36'
Ardie Savea Ru ball.svg 48'
Motu Matu'u Ru ball.svg 69'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 28', 49', 70'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (4/5) Rugby penalty.svg 7', 14', 26', 41'		 Report Try: Nathan Vella Ru ball.svg 77'
Con: Simon Hickey (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 78'
Pen: Simon Hickey (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 10', 24', 45'
Cards: Melani Nanai Yellow card.svg 64' to 74'		Referee: Jonathon White (New Zealand)
6 October 2013 Canterbury 38–23 Counties Manuaku AMI Stadium, Christchurch  
14:35 NZST Try: Patrick Osborne Ru ball.svg 58'
Nasi Manu Ru ball.svg 62'
Luke Whitelock Ru ball.svg 69', 73'
Con: Tyler Bleyendaal (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 59', 70'
Richie Mo'unga (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 74'
Pen: Tyler Bleyendaal (4/4) Rugby penalty.svg 3', 15', 33', 67'		 Report Try: Tyrone Lefau Ru ball.svg 27'
Sean Reidy Ru ball.svg 52'
Con: Ki Anufe (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 28', 53'
Pen: Ki Anufe (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 17', 22', 49'		Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
6 October 2013 Taranaki 20–27 Tasman Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
16:35 NZST Try: Seta Tamanivalu Ru ball.svg 54'
Andre Taylor Ru ball.svg 69'
Con: Andre Taylor (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 55', 70'
Pen: Andre Taylor (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 21', 28'		 Report Try: Joe Wheeler Ru ball.svg 24'
Mitchell Scott Ru ball.svg 35'
Con: Billy Guyton (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 25'
Pen: Billy Guyton (5/6) Rugby penalty.svg 5', 9', 34', 50', 78'
Cards: Tim Perry Yellow card.svg 26' to 36'		Referee: Grant Stuart (New Zealand)

Week 9

9 October 2013 Northland 21–31 Otago Toll Stadium, Whangārei  
19:35 NZST Try: Sonatane Takulua Ru ball.svg 56'
Ross Wright Ru ball.svg 60'
Robbie Abel Ru ball.svg 72'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 57', 61', 73'
Pen: Ben Seymour (0/1)		 Report Try: Scott Manson Ru ball.svg 18'
Matt Faddes Ru ball.svg 49'
Jayden Spence Ru ball.svg 66'
TJ Ioane Ru ball.svg 78'
Con: Peter Breen (0/2)
Hayden Parker (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 79'
Pen: Peter Breen (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 35', 47'
Hayden Parker (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 64'		Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
10 October 2013 Hawke's Bay 35–24 Wellington McLean Park, Napier  
19:35 NZST Try: Zac Guildford Ru ball.svg 12'
Telusa Veainu Ru ball.svg 17'
Adam Bradey Ru ball.svg 62'
Ihaia West Ru ball.svg 74'
Con: Ihaia West (3/4) Rugby penalty.svg 13', 18', 75'
Pen: Ihaia West (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 10', 35', 40'		 Report Try: Victor Vito Ru ball.svg 24'
Mark Reddish Ru ball.svg 37'
Afa Fa'atau Ru ball.svg 41'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 25', 38', 42'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 60'		Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
11 October 2013RS – Counties Manukau 25–7 Southland ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe  
19:35 NZST Try: Ronald Raaymakers Ru ball.svg 7'
Fritz Lee Ru ball.svg 11'
Ahsee Tuala Ru ball.svg 36'
Con: Baden Kerr (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 8', 37'
Pen: Baden Kerr (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 34', 72'		 Report Try: Robbie Robinson Ru ball.svg 58'
Con: Scott Eade (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 59'
Pen: Scott Eade (0/1)		Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
12 October 2013 North Harbour 0–38 Canterbury North Harbour Stadium, Albany  
14:35 NZST Report Try: Patrick Osborne Ru ball.svg 18'
Tyler Bleyendaal Ru ball.svg 23'
Luke Whitelock Ru ball.svg 28'
Rob Thompson Ru ball.svg 33'
Tom Taylor Ru ball.svg 66'
Willi Heinz Ru ball.svg 74'
Con: Tyler Bleyendaal (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 24', 29'
Tom Taylor (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 67', 75'
Pen: Tom Taylor (0/1)		Referee: Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri (New Zealand)
12 October 2013 Northland 20–19 Bay of Plenty Toll Stadium, Whangārei  
17:35 NZST Try: Mateo Malupo Ru ball.svg 36', 51'
Rene Ranger Ru ball.svg 9'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (1/3) Rugby penalty.svg 10'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (1/3) Rugby penalty.svg 34'
Cards: Bryce Williams Yellow card.svg 80'		 Report Try: Carl Axtens Ru ball.svg 18'
Nick Evemy Ru ball.svg 41'
Te Aihe Toma Ru ball.svg 80'
Con: Willie Ripia (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 19'
Kendrick Lynn (1/1) Rugby penalty.svg 80'
Pen: Willie Ripia (0/1)		Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
12 October 2013 Waikato 22–14 Taranaki Waikato Stadium, Hamilton  
19:35 NZST Try: Jackson Willison Ru ball.svg 18'
Penalty try Ru ball.svg 32'
Sam Christie Ru ball.svg 41'
Con: Trent Renata (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 33', 42'
Pen: Trent Renata (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 8'		 Report Try: Seta Tamanivalu Ru ball.svg 55'
Andre Taylor Ru ball.svg 61'
Con: Andre Taylor (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 56', 62'
Pen: Andre Taylor (0/2)
Cards: Jarrad Hoeata Yellow card.svg 32' to 42'		Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
13 October 2013 Otago 37–33 Auckland Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
14:35 NZST Try: Buxton Popoali'i Ru ball.svg 8'
Tom Donnelly Ru ball.svg 21'
Paul Grant Ru ball.svg 46'
Con: Hayden Parker (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 9', 47'
Pen: Hayden Parker (6/7) Rugby penalty.svg 18', 25', 35', 51', 63', 66'		 Report Try: George Moala Ru ball.svg 14', 68'
Hadleigh Parkes Ru ball.svg 29'
Lolagi Visinia Ru ball.svg 80'
Con: Simon Hickey (2/3) Rugby penalty.svg 30', 69'
Lolagi Visinia (0/1)
Pen: Simon Hickey (3/3) Rugby penalty.svg 4', 40', 44'		Referee: Jonathon White (New Zealand)
13 October 2013 Tasman 57–14 Manawatu Lansdowne Park, Blenheim  
16:35 NZST Try: Billy Guyton Ru ball.svg 13'
Mitchell Scott Ru ball.svg 35'
Francis Smith Ru ball.svg 43'
Tim Perry Ru ball.svg 48', 61'
Marty Banks Ru ball.svg 68', 78'
Andy Symons Ru ball.svg 71'
Con: Marty Banks (7/8) Rugby penalty.svg 14', 36', 49', 62', 69', 72', 79'
Pen: Marty Banks (1/2) Rugby penalty.svg 2'		 Report Try: Jade Te Rure Ru ball.svg 8'
Lewis Marshall Ru ball.svg 26'
Con: Jade Te Rure (2/2) Rugby penalty.svg 9', 27'		Referee: Michael Lash (New Zealand)

Play-offs

Semi-finals

18 October 2013
19:35 NZST
Wellington 41–10 Counties Manukau
Try: Wilson 12' m
Leiua (2) 33' c, 75' m
Treeby 46' c
Levave 64' c
Curtis 69' c
Con: Sopoaga (4/6) 34', 47', 64', 70'
Pen: Sopoaga (1/2) 25'		 Report Try: Lee 43' m
Pulu 79' m
Con: Anufe (0/1)
Kerr (0/1)
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
19 October 2013
14:05 NZST
Canterbury 56–26 Auckland
Try: Bleyendaal 16' c
Ellis 34' c
Manu 38' m
Whitelock 42' c
Taufua 61' c
Crotty 68' c
Siataga 76' c
Con: Bleyendaal (6/7) 17', 35', 43', 62', 69', 77'
Pen: Bleyendaal (3/3) 25', 33', 59'		 Report Try: Hickey 21' c
Aso 56' c
Con: Hickey (2/2) 22', 57'
Pen: Hickey (4/4) 7', 12', 28', 40'
AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
19 October 2013
16:35 NZST
Tasman 49–28 Southland
Try: Koloamatangi 16' c
Squire 27' c
Scott 38' c
Heem 59' m
Malneek 63' c
Banks 73' c
Con: Banks (5/6) 17', 28', 39', 64', 74'
Pen: Banks (3/6) 19', 26', 34'		 Report Try: Eade 22' c
Milne 48' c
Dixon 56' c
Murray 68' c
Con: Eade (4/4) 23', 49', 57', 69'
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
20 October 2013
14:35 NZST
Otago 24–29 Hawke's Bay
Try: Faddes 12' c
Evans 64' c
Franklin 79' c
Con: Parker (3/3) 13', 65', 79'
Pen: Parker (1/1) 7'
Cards: Manson Yellow card.svg 41' to 51'		 Report Try: Mathewson 33' c
Buckman 58' c
Con: West (2/2) 33', 59'
Pen: West (5/5) 10', 18', 25', 62', 67'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)

Finals

25 October 2013
19:35 NZST
Tasman 26–25 Hawke's Bay
Try: Heem 11' c
Squire 36' m
Banks 49' m
Con: Banks (1/3) 12'
Pen: Banks (3/4) 23', 27', 70'		 Report Try: Guildford 3' c
O'Connor 59' c
Eaton 79' m
Con: West (2/3) 4', 60'
Pen: West (2/5) 15', 72'
Drop: West (0/1)
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
26 October 2013
19:35 NZST
Wellington 13–29 Canterbury
Try: Sopoaga 34' c
Con: Sopoaga (1/1) 35'
Pen: Sopoaga (2/3) 13', 66'		 Report Try: Ellis 9' c
Crotty 46' m
Bleyendaal 59' c
G. Whitelock 79' c
Con: Taylor (3/4) 10', 60', 80'
Pen: Taylor (1/1) 69'
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Chris Pollock (New Zealand)
FB15 Charlie Ngatai
RW14 Matt Proctor Sub off.svg 62'
OC13 Tim Bateman
IC12 Shaun Treeby
LW11 Alapati Leiua
FH10 Lima Sopoaga
SH9 Frae Wilson Sub off.svg 66'
N88 Victor Vito (c)
OF7 Ardie Savea Sub off.svg 71'
BF6 Brad Shields
RL5 Apisai Naikatini Sub off.svg 55'
LL4 Mark Reddish Sub off.svg 74'
TP3 Jeffrey Toomaga-Allen Sub off.svg 72'
HK2 Motu Matu'u
LP1 John Schwalger Sub off.svg 55'
Replacements:
PR16 Reggie Goodes Sub on.svg 55'
PR17 Eric Sione Sub on.svg 72'
LK18 Genesis Mamea Lemalu Sub on.svg 74'
FL19 Faifili Levave Sub on.svg 55'
FL20 Adam Hill Sub on.svg 71'
SH21 Tomasi Palu Sub on.svg 66'
WG22 Ambrose Curtis Sub on.svg 62'
 Wellington vs Canterbury 26-10-2013.png
FB15 Tom Taylor
RW14 Patrick Osborne Sub off.svg 69'
OC13 Adam Whitelock
IC12 Ryan Crotty
LW11 Johnny McNicholl
FH10 Tyler Bleyendaal Sub off.svg 69'
SH9 Andy Ellis Sub off.svg 60'
N88 Nasi Manu Sub off.svg 66'
OF7 George Whitelock (c)
BF6 Luke Whitelock
RL5 Luke Katene Sub off.svg 47'
LL4 Joel Everson
TP3 Nepo Laulala
HK2 Ben Funnell Sub off.svg 77'
LP1 Joe Moody Sub off.svg 55'
Replacements:
HK16 Marcel Cummings-Toone Sub on.svg 77'
PR17 Paea Faʻanunu Sub on.svg 55'
LK18 Dominic Bird Sub on.svg 47'
N819 Jordan Taufua Sub on.svg 66'
SH20 Willi Heinz Sub on.svg 60'
CE21 Rob Thompson Sub on.svg 69'
FH22 Colin Slade Sub on.svg 69'

Statistics

Leading point scorers

No.PlayerTeamPointsAverageDetails
1 Marty Banks Tasman 17021.255 T, 29 C, 29 P, 0 D
2 Hayden Parker Otago 17015.452 T, 23 C, 38 P, 0 D
3 Ihaia West Hawke's Bay 16915.365 T, 24 C, 32 P, 0 D
4 Lima Sopoaga Wellington 14912.422 T, 35 C, 23 P, 0 D
5 Simon Hickey Auckland 12712.703 T, 20 C, 24 P, 0 D
6 Trent Renata Waikato 12012.002 T, 19 C, 24 P, 0 D
7 Willie Ripia Bay of Plenty 11911.901 T, 12 C, 30 P, 0 D
8 Tyler Bleyendaal Canterbury 11711.703 T, 21 C, 20 P, 0 D
9 Baden Kerr Counties Manukau 9511.880 T, 16 C, 21 P, 0 D
10 Scott Eade Southland 928.362 T, 14 C, 18 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
1Milford Keresoma Canterbury 81.00
2 Telusa Veainu Hawke's Bay 70.58
3 James Lowe Tasman 60.55
4 Liam Squire Tasman 60.55
5 Lolagi Visinia Auckland 60.55
6 Zac Guildford Hawke's Bay 60.60
7 Ross Filipo Wellington 51.67
8 Marty Banks Tasman 50.63
9 Frank Halai Counties Manukau 50.56
10 George Moala Auckland 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 27202118321773352442411039191638333730623634.0026.20
Bay of Plenty 29322420173218481633285430312528192020629822.9033.10
Canterbury 306281347104818322219259146382338037116341.2018.10
Counties Manukau 165544142040474644737253130233825728726231.9029.10
Hawke's Bay 4518202420192427414991855102315352427220430.2022.70
Manawatu 18451821154215122717415219782216145718934021.0037.70
North Harbour 2027144460681215231231341055233703819333024.1036.70
Northland 2231139333310302631104113281622415018427520.4030.60
Otago 32292619192016492232524132383723685430430533.8033.90
Southland 152591314152016172767563832152372520223222.4025.80
Taranaki 63010291514155130542136122027142213724215.2026.90
Tasman 2515132840204916122318928139148571433318637.0020.70
Waikato 31221926104716204224253714195689221423529826.1033.10
Wellington 55162910774230103316251919143816243533017836.7019.80

Source: ITM Cup Fixtures and Results 2013 [8]

Tries by week

Team123456789TotalAverage
Auckland 42224174466153144337264.102.90
Bay of Plenty 22221426131533313318292.003.20
Canterbury 403271624113136426048175.301.90
Counties Manukau 18512453614333243131283.403.10
Hawke's Bay 72222223440271224330213.302.30
Manawatu 272225323256110322823442.604.90
North Harbour 24157823203517240620422.504.70
Northland 13104415231611236719322.103.60
Otago 22212216146545427729343.203.80
Southland 02011221238454221321222.302.40
Taranaki 04142126372000222314271.603.00
Tasman 202342610220111068235173.901.90
Waikato 311217126434135113224362.704.00
Wellington 81419551313131413442164.701.80
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):
Alex Ainley Tasman 11vs. Hawke's Bay and Waikato
Zak Judge North Harbour 10vs. Northland
Adam Hill Wellington 10vs. Canterbury
Ardie Savea Wellington 02vs. Canterbury and Waikato
Zac Guildford Hawke's Bay 01vs. Bay of Plenty
Tomasi Cama Manawatu 01vs. Auckland
Eric Sione Wellington 01vs. North Harbour
Rene Ranger Northland 01vs. North Harbour
Sherwin Stowers Counties Manukau 01vs. Auckland
Jordan Taufua Canterbury 01vs. Bay of Plenty
Tayler Adams Southland 01vs. Waikato
Kieran Moffat Otago 01vs. Tasman
Liam Coltman Otago 01vs. Tasman
Ryan Cocker Taranaki 01vs. Hawke's Bay
Rory Grice Waikato 01vs. Auckland
Daniel Hawkins Northland 01vs. Hawke's Bay
Paul Alo-Emile Waikato 01vs. Counties Manukau
Augustine Pulu Counties Manukau 01vs. Waikato
Chris Eaton Hawke's Bay 01vs. Tasman
Sione Faletau Canterbury 01vs. Manawatu
Antonio Kiri Kiri Manawatu 01vs. Canterbury
Malakai Fekitoa Auckland 01vs. Canterbury
Melani Nanai Auckland 01vs. Wellington
Tim Perry Tasman 01vs. Taranaki
Bryce Williams Northland 01vs. Bay of Plenty
Jarrad Hoeata Taranaki 01vs. Waikato
Scott Manson Otago 01vs. Hawke's Bay

Ranfurly Shield

Pre-season challenges

17 July 2013
14:35 NZST
Waikato 85–0 Horowhenua-Kapiti
Try: Douglas 2' c
Leonard 5' c
Webber (4) 17' c, 25' c, 31' c, 78' c
Collier (2) 38' m, 50' m
Graham 44' c
Alainu'uese 57' c
Robertson (2) 63' c, 67' m
Faiva 65' c
Con: Renata (8/11) 3', 6', 18', 26', 32', 45', 64', 79'
Hawera (1/1) 58'
Collier (1/1) 66'		 Report Pen: McBride (0/1)
Campbell Park, Morrinsville
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
30 July 2013
14:35 NZST
Waikato 65–10 Ngāti Porou East Coast
Try: Masirewa (3) 15' m, 56' c, 70' m
Alainu'uese 17' c
Mikkelson (2) 37' c, 54' c
Talakai 45' m
Douglas (2) 59' m, 78' c
Snowden 65' c
Con: Renata (6/10) 18', 38', 55', 57, 66', 79'
Pen: Renata (1/2) 29'		 Report Try: Ingram 22' m
Parata 40' m
Con: Vorenasu (0/2)
Whakarua Park, Ruatoria
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)

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