2017 Mitre 10 Cup

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, the seventh placed Premiership team, Waikato was relegated to the Championship.

2017 Mitre 10 Cup season
CountriesNew Zealand New Zealand
Date17 August – 28 October
ChampionsCanterbury
Runners-upTasman
PromotedWellington
RelegatedWaikato
Matches played76
Tries scored589
(average 7.8 per match)
Top point scorerRichie Mo'unga (Canterbury)
160 points
Top try scorerTevita Li (North Harbour)
11 tries
Official website
www.provincial.rugby

Format

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, 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: Mitre 10 Cup standings 2017[5]

Standings progression

Premiership
Team W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9
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
Team W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9
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: win draw loss bye

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 North Harbour 19–17 Otago QBE Stadium, Albany  
19:35 NZST Try: Shaun Stevenson rugby ball 29'
Con: Bryn Gatland (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 30'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (4/6) rugby goalposts icon 14', 17', 26', 44'
Report Try: Jonathan Ruru rugby ball 60'
Mitchell Scott rugby ball 66'
Con: Josh Ioane (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 61', 67'
Pen: Josh Ioane (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 55'
Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
18 August 2017 Tasman 0–39 Canterbury Trafalgar Park, Nelson  
19:35 NZST Pen: Mitchell Hunt (0/2) Report Try: George Bridge rugby ball 8'
Dominic Bird rugby ball 36'
Luke Whitelock rugby ball 67'
Rob Thompson rugby ball 75'
Mitchell Dunshea rugby ball 79'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 9', 37', 68'
Brett Cameron (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 80'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 14', 33'
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
19 August 2017 Hawke's Bay 24–16 Southland McLean Park, Napier  
14:35 NZST Try: To'o Junior Vaega rugby ball 48'
Tiaan Falcon rugby ball 57'
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u rugby ball 68'
Con: Ihaia West (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 49', 58', 69'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 28'
Cards: Geoffrey Cridge yellow card 59' to 69'
Report Try: Matthew Johnson rugby ball 38'
Con: Scott Eade (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 39'
Pen: Scott Eade (3/5) rugby goalposts icon 6', 25', 53'
Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
19 August 2017 Taranaki 34–29 Waikato Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
17:05 NZST Try: Leighton Price rugby ball 20'
Charlie Ngatai rugby ball 32'
Stephen Perofeta rugby ball 34'
Sean Wainui rugby ball 44'
Seta Tamanivalu rugby ball 59'
Beaudein Waaka rugby ball 61'
Con: Marty McKenzie (2/6) rugby goalposts icon 21', 33'
Report Try: Mitch Jacobson rugby ball 6'
Jordan Manihera rugby ball 54', 64', 73'
Con: Dwayne Sweeney (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 7', 66', 73'
Pen: Dwayne Sweeney (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 25'
Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
19 August 2017 Counties Manukau 16–14 Auckland ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe  
19:35 NZST Try: Fotu Lokotui rugby ball 13'
Con: Baden Kerr (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 14'
Pen: Baden Kerr (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 32', 57', 75'
Cards: Sam Henwood yellow card 17' to 27'
Report Try: Jono Hickey rugby ball 20'
Malakai Fekitoa rugby ball 45'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 21', 46'
Pen: Jono Hickey (0/1)
Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand)
20 August 2017 Northland 28–23 Bay of Plenty Toll Stadium, Whangārei  
14:35 NZST Try: Howard Sililoto rugby ball 36'
Jack Ram rugby ball 52'
Mathew Wright rugby ball 58'
Jone Macilai-Tori rugby ball 67'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 37', 53'
Peter Breen (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 59', 68'
Report Try: Tom Franklin rugby ball 4'
Montanna Ioane rugby ball 31'
Con: Mike Delany (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 5', 32'
Pen: Mike Delany (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 29', 39', 40'
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
20 August 2017 Manawatu 29–41 Wellington Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
16:35 NZST Try: Willy Ambaka rugby ball 5'
Curtis Reid rugby ball 26'
Nehe Milner-Skudder rugby ball 29'
Jackson Hemopo rugby ball 33'
Jade Te Rure rugby ball 52'
Con: Otere Black (2/5) rugby goalposts icon 6', 53'
Report Try: Sheridan Rangihuna rugby ball 2'
Alex Fidow rugby ball 23'
Jackson Garden-Bachop rugby ball 35'
Trent Renata rugby ball 39'
Julian Savea rugby ball 57'
Malo Tuitama rugby ball 78'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 3', 36', 40', 58'
Daniel Kirkpatrick (0/1)
Pen: Daniel Kirkpatrick (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 75'
Jackson Garden-Bachop (0/1)
Referee: Shuhei Kubo (Japan)

Week 2

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

Week 3

30 August 2017 Auckland 27–35 Waikato Eden Park, Auckland  
19:35 NZST Try: Patrick Tuipulotu rugby ball 8'
Marcel Renata rugby ball 26'
Sione Havili rugby ball 73'
Con: Jordan Trainor (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 9', 26', 74'
Pen: Jordan Trainor (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 35', 47'
Cards: Marcel Renata yellow card 54' to 64'
Report Try: Tyler Campbell rugby ball 2'
Jordan Manihera rugby ball 10'
Penalty try rugby ball 54'
Sevu Reece rugby ball 59'
Con: Matthew Lansdown (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 11'
Sam Christie (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 60'
Pen: Matthew Lansdown (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 23', 32', 80'
Sam Christie (0/1)
Attendance: 2,300
Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
31 August 2017 Bay of Plenty 10–31 Wellington Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua  
19:35 NZST Try: Terrence Hepetema rugby ball 64'
Con: Mike Delany (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 65'
Pen: Mike Delany (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 49'
Report Try: Malo Tuitama rugby ball 7'
Isaia Walker-Leawere rugby ball 34'
Ben Lam rugby ball 51'
Wes Goosen rugby ball 66'
Asafo Aumua rugby ball 72'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/5) rugby goalposts icon 8', 66', 73'
Referee: Michael Winter (New Zealand)
1 September 2017 Hawke's Bay 10–53 Canterbury McLean Park, Napier  
19:35 NZST Try: Hugh Renton rugby ball 35'
Con: Ihaia West (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 35'
Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 5'
Report Try: Brett Cameron rugby ball 10'
Marshall Suckling rugby ball 41', 50'
Braydon Ennor rugby ball 63', 66'
Josh McKay rugby ball 75'
Inga Finau rugby ball 79'
Con: Brett Cameron (6/7) rugby goalposts icon 11', 42', 51', 64', 75', 80'
Pen: Brett Cameron (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 23', 39'
Cards: Nick Werahiko yellow card 67' to 77'
Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand)
2 September 2017 Otago 40–30 Manawatu Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
14:35 NZST Try: Jonathan Ruru rugby ball 19'
Jona Nareki rugby ball 30', 65', 67'
Mitchell Scott rugby ball 52'
Sam Anderson-Heather rugby ball 57'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/3) rugby goalposts icon 58', 67'
Josh Ioane (0/3)
Pen: Josh Ioane (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 8'
Fletcher Smith (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 72'
Report Try: Ngani Laumape rugby ball 23'
Jackson Hemopo rugby ball 40'
Jamie Booth rugby ball 61'
Con: Otere Black (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 23', 40', 61'
Pen: Otere Black (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 2', 37'
Jade Te Rure (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 70'
Referee: James Munro (New Zealand)
2 September 2017 Southland 13–44 Northland Rugby Park, Invercargill  
17:05 NZST Try: Aleki Morris-Lome rugby ball 70'
Con: Greg Dyer (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 71'
Pen: Scott Eade (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 13', 25'
Report Try: Jack Goodhue rugby ball 19'
Jordan Hyland rugby ball 36'
Sam Nock rugby ball 39'
Jone Macilai-Tori rugby ball 59'
Solomon Alaimalo rugby ball 65'
Jordan Olsen rugby ball 75'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 20', 40', 60', 66'
Tim Blundell (0/1)
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 4', 53'
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
2 September 2017 Taranaki 30–27 Counties Manukau Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
19:35 NZST Try: Waisake Naholo rugby ball 36', 68'
Charlie Ngatai rugby ball 56'
Ricky Riccitelli rugby ball 78'
Con: Marty McKenzie (2/4) rugby goalposts icon 57', 79'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 16', 25'
Report Try: Tevita Nabura rugby ball 20'
Jonathan Taumateine rugby ball 46'
Joe Royal rugby ball 54'
Con: Baden Kerr (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 20', 47', 54'
Pen: Baden Kerr (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 6', 63'
Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
3 September 2017 Waikato 29–31 Tasman FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton  
14:35 NZST Try: Loni Uhila rugby ball 8'
Sevu Reece rugby ball 25'
Samisoni Taukei'aho rugby ball 67'
Zac Guilford rugby ball 74'
Tawera Kerr-Barlow rugby ball 84'
Con: Matthew Lansdown (2/4) rugby goalposts icon 26', 68'
Sam Christie (0/1)
Report Try: Billy Guyton rugby ball 14'
Vernon Fredericks rugby ball 22'
Will Jordan rugby ball 43'
Jordan Taufua rugby ball 48'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 15', 23', 44', 49'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 62'
Cards: James Lowe yellow card 65' to 75'
Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)
3 September 2017 North Harbour 57–10 Auckland QBE Stadium, Albany  
16:35 NZST Try: Shaun Stevenson rugby ball 1', 46'
Matt Duffie rugby ball 27'
Tevita Li rugby ball 63', 74'
James Parsons rugby ball 67'
Ben Volavola rugby ball 78'
Con: Bryn Gatland (5/7) rugby goalposts icon 28', 47', 68', 75', 79'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 18', 23', 45', 55'
Report Try: George Moala rugby ball 50'
Con: Jono Hickey (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 51'
Pen: Jono Hickey (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 20'
Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)

Week 4

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

Week 5

13 September 2017 RS – Canterbury 78–5 Counties Manukau AMI Stadium, Christchurch  
19:35 NZST Try: Mitchell Drummond rugby ball 4', 9', 31', 38'
Braydon Ennor rugby ball 19'
Tim Bateman rugby ball 25', 44', 64'
Rob Thompson rugby ball 57'
Poasa Waqanibau rugby ball 61'
Josh McKay rugby ball 75'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (10/11) rugby goalposts icon 5', 10', 26', 32', 39', 45', 58', 62', 65', 76'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 2'
Report Try: Nigel Ah Wong rugby ball 47'
Con: Luteru Laulala (0/1)
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
14 September 2017 Northland 22–31 North Harbour Toll Stadium, Whangārei  
19:35 NZST Try: Jordan Hyland rugby ball 58'
Con: Peter Breen (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 59'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 21', 28', 34'
Peter Breen (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 71', 73'
Report Try: Tevita Li rugby ball 66'
Ben Volavola rugby ball 75'
Matt Vaega rugby ball 78'
Con: Bryn Gatland (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 76', 79'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 11', 31', 36', 61'
Referee: Michael Winter (New Zealand)
15 September 2017 Southland 17–27 Auckland Rugby Park, Invercargill  
17:45 NZST Try: Brayden Mitchell rugby ball 3'
Liam Howley rugby ball 34'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 4', 35'
Pen: Scott Eade (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 65'
Report Try: Jerome Kaino rugby ball 25'
Vince Aso rugby ball 30'
Greg Pleasants-Tate rugby ball 46'
Taleni Seu rugby ball 68'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 26', 47'
Jordan Trainor (0/1)
Pen: Jono Hickey (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 39'
Referee: James Munro (New Zealand)
15 September 2017 Taranaki 29–7 Bay of Plenty Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
19:45 NZST Try: Declan O'Donnell rugby ball 37'
Mitchell Graham rugby ball 43'
Manasa Mataele rugby ball 74'
Sione Lea rugby ball 78'
Con: Marty McKenzie (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 44', 75', 79'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 28'
Cards: Lachlan Boshier Yellow card 77'
Report Try: Elijah Nicholas rugby ball 80'
Con: Mike Delany (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 80'
Pen: Kelly Haimona (0/1)
Cards: Henry Stowers yellow card 34' to 44'
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown (New Zealand)
16 September 2017 Waikato 10–23 Manawatu FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton  
14:35 NZST Try: Pita Ahki rugby ball 4'
Samisoni Taukei'aho rugby ball 43'
Con: Sam Christie (0/2)
Report Try: Jamie Booth rugby ball 57'
Harrison Brewer rugby ball 64'
Con: Jade Te Rure (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 58', 65'
Pen: Jade Te Rure (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 38', 68', 72'
Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
16 September 2017 Otago 27–29 Tasman Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
16:35 NZST Try: Teihorangi Walden rugby ball 16'
Sio Tomkinson rugby ball 69'
Sione Teu rugby ball 75'
Con: Fletcher Smith (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 17', 70', 76'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 9', 27'
Cards: Josh Ioane yellow card 47' to 57'
Report Try: Will Jordan rugby ball 11'
James Lowe rugby ball 14'
Levi Aumua rugby ball 30'
Penalty try rugby ball 46'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 12', 31'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 4'
Drop: Alex Ainley yellow card 53' to 63'
Levi Aumua Red card 55'
Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
17 September 2017 Counties Manukau 33–14 Hawke's Bay ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe  
14:35 NZST Try: Tim Nanai-Williams rugby ball 20', 60'
Fotu Lokotui rugby ball 42'
Jonathan Kawau rugby ball 52'
Kalolo Tuiloma rugby ball 76'
Con: Baden Kerr (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 21', 43', 61'
Luteru Laulala (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 77'
Report Try: Ash Dixon rugby ball 25'
Pasqualle Dunn rugby ball 78'
Con: Ihaia West (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 26', 79'
Referee: Michael Lash (New Zealand)
17 September 2017 Wellington 60–14 Canterbury Westpac Stadium, Wellington  
16:35 NZST Try: Julian Savea rugby ball 6'
Asafo Aumua rugby ball 10'
Isaia Walker-Leawere rugby ball 40'
Du'Plessis Kirifi rugby ball 48'
Malo Tuitama rugby ball 66', 73'
Ben Lam rugby ball 68'
Regan Verney rugby ball 78'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (7/8) rugby goalposts icon 7', 11', 42', 49', 67', 69', 74'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 35', 58'
Report Try: Josh McKay rugby ball 19'
George Bridge rugby ball 55'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 20', 56'
Attendance: 2,948
Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)

Week 6

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

Week 7

27 September 2017 Northland 32–30 Otago Toll Stadium, Whangārei  
19:35 NZST Try: Solomon Alaimalo rugby ball 28'
Jone Macilai-Tori rugby ball 43'
Con: Peter Breen (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 29', 44'
Pen: Peter Breen (6/6) rugby goalposts icon 8', 27', 34', 40', 51', 76'
Cards: Kara Pryor yellow card 69' to 79'
Report Try: Fletcher Smith rugby ball 49'
Vilimoni Koroi rugby ball 62'
Jona Nareki rugby ball 80'
Con: Fletcher Smith (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 50', 63', 80'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 12', 39', 71'
Cards: James Lentjes yellow card 31' to 41'
Slade McDowall yellow card 50' to 60'
Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
28 September 2017 Taranaki 40–26 Tasman Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
19:35 NZST Try: Sean Wainui rugby ball 5', 56'
Johnny Fa'auli rugby ball 17'
Lachlan Boshier rugby ball 28'
Pita Gus Sowakula rugby ball 32'
Toa Halafihi rugby ball 43'
Con: Marty McKenzie (5/6) rugby goalposts icon 6', 18', 29', 33', 57'
Report Try: Andrew Makalio rugby ball 10'
Alex Nankivell rugby ball 40'
Alex Ainley rugby ball 46'
Mitchell Hunt rugby ball 73'
Con: Billy Guyton (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 40', 46'
Tim O'Malley (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 74'
Cards: Viliami Lolohea yellow card 4' to 14' Yellow card 25' Red card
Will Jordan yellow card 52' to 62'
Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
29 September 2017 North Harbour 33–30 Hawke's Bay QBE Stadium, Albany  
19:35 NZST Try: Penalty try rugby ball 18'
Shaun Stevenson rugby ball 43'
Matt Duffie rugby ball 62'
Con: Bryn Gatland (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 44', 63'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 5', 23', 72', 78'
Cards: Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a yellow card 60' to 70'
Report Try: Ash Dixon rugby ball 8'
Cardiff Vaega rugby ball 26'
Jason Long rugby ball 55'
Con: Ihaia West (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 9', 27', 56'
Pen: Ihaia West (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 20', 61', 75'
Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
30 September 2017 Southland 20–25 Manawatu Rugby Park, Invercargill  
14:35 NZST Try: Manaaki Selby-Rickit rugby ball 27'
Bill Fukofuka rugby ball 62'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 28', 63'
Pen: Scott Eade (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 44', 70'
Report Try: Tom Crozier rugby ball 1'
Newton Tudreu rugby ball 3'
Kayne Hammington rugby ball 55'
Jason Emery rugby ball 73'
Con: Otere Black (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 56'
Jade Te Rure (0/2)
Pen: Jade Te Rure (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 46'
Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
30 September 2017 Auckland 38–19 Bay of Plenty Eden Park, Auckland  
17:05 NZST Try: Joseva Ravouvou rugby ball 6', 10'
Vince Aso rugby ball 43'
Melani Nanai rugby ball 53'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 7', 11'
Tyrone Elkington-MacDonald (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 44'
Pen: Jono Hickey (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 2', 26', 39', 63'
Cards: Marcel Renata yellow card 18' to 28'
Report Try: Henry Stowers rugby ball 68'
Tom Franklin rugby ball 72'
Jesse Parete rugby ball 78'
Con: Luke Campbell (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 69', 73'
Attendance: 2,600
Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand)
30 September 2017 RS – Canterbury 37–17 Waikato AMI Stadium, Christchurch  
19:35 NZST Try: Braydon Ennor rugby ball 21'
Rob Thompson rugby ball 32'
Josh McKay rugby ball 35'
Tom Sanders rugby ball 45'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 22', 33', 36', 46'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 6', 28', 30'
Report Try: Pita Ahki rugby ball 38'
Sevu Reece rugby ball 56', 79'
Con: Sevu Reece (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 79'
Matthew Lansdown (0/1)
Pen: Sevu Reece (0/1)
Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
1 October 2017 Wellington 27–24 Otago Westpac Stadium, Wellington  
14:35 NZST Try: Alex Fidow rugby ball 5'
Ben Lam rugby ball 27', 51'
Julian Savea rugby ball 54'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/4) rugby goalposts icon 52', 55'
Pen: Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 76'
Cards: Billy Proctor yellow card 66' to 76'
Report Try: Jonathan Ruru rugby ball 33'
Vilimoni Koroi rugby ball 67'
Con: Fletcher Smith (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 68'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (4/4) rugby goalposts icon 2', 13', 44', 47'
Attendance: 3,830
Referee: Jamie Nutbrown (New Zealand)
1 October 2017 Counties Manukau 25–16 Northland ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe  
16:35 NZST Try: Albert Nikoro rugby ball 2'
Tim Nanai-Williams rugby ball 33'
Stephen Donald rugby ball 66'
Con: Baden Kerr (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 34'
Luteru Laulala (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 67'
Pen: Baden Kerr (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 51'
Luteru Laulala (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 76'
Report Try: Blake Hohaia rugby ball 48'
Con: Peter Breen (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 49'
Pen: Peter Breen (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 6', 40', 55'
Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)

Week 8

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

Week 9

11 October 2017 RS – Taranaki 46–25 Manawatu Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
19:35 NZST Try: Waisake Naholo rugby ball 21', 40'
Seta Tamanivalu rugby ball 32', 36'
Charlie Ngatai rugby ball 56'
Kylem O'Donnell rugby ball 75'
Adrian Wyrill rugby ball 78'
Con: Marty McKenzie (4/7) rugby goalposts icon 37', 40', 57', 79'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 12'
Cards: Declan O'Donnell Yellow card 70'
Report Try: Jamie Booth rugby ball 51'
Ambrose Curtis rugby ball 60'
Jade Te Rure rugby ball 73'
Con: Jade Te Rure (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 61', 74'
Pen: Otere Black (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 16', 25'
Cards: Michael Ala'alatoa yellow card 29' to 39'
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
12 October 2017 Wellington 36–18 Northland Westpac Stadium, Wellington  
19:35 NZST Try: Thomas Umaga-Jensen rugby ball 24'
Jackson Garden-Bachop rugby ball 29'
Asafo Aumua rugby ball 48', 76'
Alex Fidow rugby ball 60'
Julian Savea rugby ball 68'
Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/6) rugby goalposts icon 30', 49', 61'
Report Try: Jordan Hyland rugby ball 17'
Jack Goodhue rugby ball 74'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 18'
Peter Breen (0/1)
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 36', 46'
Attendance: 2,589
Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
13 October 2017 Auckland 27–32 Canterbury Eden Park, Auckland  
19:35 NZST Try: Vince Aso rugby ball 11'
Joseva Ravouvou rugby ball 53'
TJ Faiane rugby ball 74'
Con: Jono Hickey (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 12', 54'
Harry Plummer (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 75'
Pen: Jono Hickey (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 35', 40'
Cards: Ben Nee-Nee yellow card 21' to 31'
Report Try: Braydon Ennor rugby ball 8'
Caleb Makene rugby ball 23'
Jack Stratton rugby ball 50', 61'
Con: Richie Mo'unga (3/4) rugby goalposts icon 9', 51', 62'
Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 57', 73'
Cards: Inga Finau yellow card 68' to 78'
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
14 October 2017 Bay of Plenty 36–32 Waikato Tauranga Domain, Tauranga  
14:35 NZST Try: Chase Tiatia rugby ball 11'
Lalakai Foketi rugby ball 22', 62'
Terrence Hepetema rugby ball 34'
Luke Campbell rugby ball 69'
Con: Mike Delany (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 23', 35', 63', 70'
Pen: Mike Delany (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 67'
Cards: Lalakai Foketi yellow card 40' to 50'
Report Try: Atunaisa Moli rugby ball 15'
Sevu Reece rugby ball 40'
Pita Ahki rugby ball 42'
Laghlan McWhannell rugby ball 72'
Loni Uhila rugby ball 78'
Con: Sevu Reece (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 40'
Pita Ahki (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 43'
Sam Christie (0/3)
Pen: Pita Ahki (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 46'
Sam Christie (0/1)
Cards: Pita Ahki yellow card 57' to 67'
Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)
14 October 2017 Otago 43–19 Southland Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
17:05 NZST Try: Mitchell Scott rugby ball 16'
Sio Tomkinson rugby ball 35'
Jona Nareki rugby ball 40'
Teihorangi Walden rugby ball 48'
Latu Vaeno rugby ball 57'
Jonah Aiona rugby ball 71'
Con: Josh Ioane (5/6) rugby goalposts icon 17', 36', 49', 58', 72'
Pen: Josh Ioane (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 28'
Report Try: Lewis Ormond rugby ball 33', 51'
James Schrader rugby ball 67'
Con: Scott Eade (1/2) rugby goalposts icon 52'
Greg Dyer (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 68'
Cards: Phil Halder yellow card 55' to 65'
Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
14 October 2017 Counties Manukau 52–30 Tasman ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe  
19:35 NZST Try: Joe Royal rugby ball 12'
Nigel Ah Wong rugby ball 18', 40'
Orbyn Leger rugby ball 47'
Penalty try rugby ball 62'
Tim Nanai-Williams rugby ball 70'
Sam Henwood rugby ball 74'
Baden Kerr rugby ball 79'
Con: Stephen Donald (2/4) rugby goalposts icon 13', 40'
Luteru Laulala (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 71', 75'
Jimmy Tupou (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 80'
Cards: Baden Kerr yellow card 65' to 75'
Albert Nikoro Red card 65'
Report Try: Tim O'Malley rugby ball 2'
Ethan Blackadder rugby ball 7'
Levi Aumua rugby ball 29'
Alex Nankivell rugby ball 42'
Con: Tim O'Malley (2/4) rugby goalposts icon 3', 8'
Pen: Tim O'Malley (2/2) rugby goalposts icon 24', 56'
Cards: Sam Moli yellow card 63' to 73'
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
15 October 2017 North Harbour 64–33 Taranaki QBE Stadium, Albany  
14:35 NZST Try: Bryn Hall rugby ball 6'
Tevita Li rugby ball 11', 24', 32', 60', 79'
Shaun Stevenson rugby ball 20'
Matt Duffie rugby ball 49'
James Parsons rugby ball 66'
Matt Vaega rugby ball 73'
Con: Ben Volavola (5/7) rugby goalposts icon 12', 21', 25', 33', 61'
Todd Doolan (2/3) rugby goalposts icon 74', 80'
Pen: Ben Volavola (0/1)
Report Try: Declan O'Donnell rugby ball 26'
Jared Proffit rugby ball 35'
Ciarahn Matoe rugby ball 38', 71'
Adrian Wyrill rugby ball 59'
Con: Ciarahn Matoe (4/5) rugby goalposts icon 27', 36', 60', 72'
Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
15 October 2017 Hawke's Bay 36–31 Manawatu McLean Park, Napier  
16:35 NZST Try: Gareth Evans rugby ball 44'
Brad Weber rugby ball 47'
Mason Emerson rugby ball 50', 66'
Richard Buckman rugby ball 52'
Jonah Lowe rugby ball 56'
Con: Ihaia West (3/6) rugby goalposts icon 45', 48', 57'
Cards: Tony Lamborn Red card 34'
Report Try: Lewis Marshall rugby ball 16'
Timothy Cadwallader rugby ball 37'
Jason Emery rugby ball 70'
Jade Te Rure rugby ball 79'
Con: Jade Te Rure (3/3) rugby goalposts icon 17', 38', 79'
Jason Emery (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 70'
Pen: Jade Te Rure (1/1) rugby goalposts icon 20'
Cards: Newton Tudreu Red card 34'
Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand)

Play-offs

Semi-finals


20 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Wellington49–21Northland
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'
ReportTry: Hyland 10' c
Alaimalo 16' c
Nock 73' c
Con: Hawkins (2/2) 11', 17'
Nock (1/1) 74'
Cards: Pryor yellow card 34' to 44'
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 4,952
Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
21 October 2017
14:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty48–32Otago
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 45' to 55'
ReportTry: 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 80'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
21 October 2017
17:05 NZST
Canterbury35–24North 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'
ReportTry: Volavola 10' c
Eves 41' c
Taramai 68' c
Con: Volavola (3/3) 11', 42', 69'
Pen: Volavola (1/1) 6'
AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
21 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Taranaki29–30Tasman
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 73'
ReportTry: 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 (New Zealand)

Finals


27 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Wellington59–45
(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'
ReportTry: 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)
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Attendance: 7,908
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
28 October 2017
19:35 NZST
Canterbury35–13Tasman
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'
ReportTry: Aumua 7' c
Con: Hunt (1/1) 8'
Pen: Hunt (1/1) 14'
AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Attendance: 9,500
Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
FB15George Bridgedownward-facing red arrow 76'
RW14Josh McKay
OC13Tim Bateman
IC12Rob Thompsondownward-facing red arrow 76'
LW11Braydon Ennor
FH10Richie Mo'unga
SH9Mitchell Drummonddownward-facing red arrow 56'
N88Luke Whitelock (c)
OF7Billy Harmondownward-facing red arrow 27'
BF6Tom Sandersdownward-facing red arrow 76'
RL5Dominic Bird
LL4Hamish Dalzell
TP3Siate Tokolahidownward-facing red arrow 65'
HK2Ben Funnelldownward-facing red arrow 65'
LP1Alex Hodgmandownward-facing red arrow 76'
Replacements:
HK16Nathan Vellaupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR17Chris Gawlerupward-facing green arrow 76'
PR18Oliver Jagerupward-facing green arrow 65'
LK19Reed Prinsepupward-facing green arrow 27'
FL20Tom Christieupward-facing green arrow 76'
SH21Jack Strattonupward-facing green arrow 56'
FH22Brett Cameronupward-facing green arrow 76'
WG23Inga Finauupward-facing green arrow 76'
FB15Will Jordan
RW14Tomas Aoakedownward-facing red arrow 66'
OC13Levi Aumuadownward-facing red arrow 77'
IC12Alex Nankivell
LW11James Lowe
FH10Mitchell Hunt
SH9Finlay Christiedownward-facing red arrow 65'
N88Jordan Taufuadownward-facing red arrow 41'
OF7Vernon Fredericks
BF6Ethan Blackadder
RL5Shannon Frizell
LL4Alex Ainley (c)downward-facing red arrow 48'
TP3Tyrel Lomaxdownward-facing red arrow 65'
HK2Andrew Makaliodownward-facing red arrow 65'
LP1Siua Halanukonukadownward-facing red arrow 34'upward-facing green arrow 65'
Replacements:
HK16Ti'i Pauloupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR17Tom Hillupward-facing green arrow 34'downward-facing red arrow 41'
PR18Ryan Coxonupward-facing green arrow 41'
LK19Pari Pari Parkinsonupward-facing green arrow 48'
FL20Pete Samuupward-facing green arrow 41'
SH21Billy Guytonupward-facing green arrow 65'
FH22Tim O'Malleyupward-facing green arrow 77'
CE23Trael Joassupward-facing green arrow 66'

Statistics

Leading point scorers

No.PlayerTeamPointsAverageDetails
1Richie Mo'ungaCanterbury16016.005 T, 42 C, 17 P, 0 D
2Jackson Garden-BachopWellington14212.903 T, 47 C, 11 P, 0 D
3Fletcher SmithOtago11610.545 T, 26 C, 13 P, 0 D
4Marty McKenzieTaranaki10011.111 T, 34 C, 9 P, 0 D
5Bryn GatlandNorth Harbour9610.670 T, 18 C, 20 P, 0 D
6Mike DelanyBay of Plenty949.400 T, 29 C, 12 P, 0 D
7Mitchell HuntTasman948.554 T, 16 C, 14 P, 0 D
8Jono HickeyAuckland757.501 T, 14 C, 14 P, 0 D
9Daniel HawkinsNorthland667.330 T, 15 C, 12 P, 0 D
10Jade Te RureManawatu666.603 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
1Tevita LiNorth Harbour111.22
2Braydon EnnorCanterbury101.11
3Jona NarekiOtago91.00
4Tim BatemanCanterbury90.81
5Joe WebberBay of Plenty80.73
6Alex FidowWellington80.73
7Lalakai FoketiBay of Plenty80.67
8Asafo AumuaWellington70.70
9Vince AsoAuckland70.70
10George BridgeCanterbury70.58

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

Points by week

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Average
Auckland 14 16 10 8 37 92 38 49 27 17 26 34 38 19 18 31 27 32 235 298 23.50 29.80
Bay of Plenty 23 28 46 17 10 31 20 17 7 29 88 31 19 38 36 28 36 32 285 251 28.50 25.10
Canterbury 39 0 30 24 53 10 78 20 92 65 41 28 37 17 43 55 32 27 445 246 44.50 24.60
Counties Manukau 16 14 21 33 27 30 18 27 38 92 31 31 25 16 29 24 52 30 257 297 25.70 29.70
Hawke's Bay 24 16 17 46 10 53 48 104 14 33 17 48 30 33 7 34 36 31 203 398 20.30 39.80
Manawatu 29 41 35 20 30 40 17 20 23 10 39 25 25 20 24 29 56 82 278 287 27.80 28.70
North Harbour 19 17 45 20 57 10 27 18 31 22 28 41 33 30 27 32 64 33 331 223 33.10 22.30
Northland 28 23 8 10 44 13 37 7 22 31 25 39 48 55 34 7 18 36 264 221 26.40 22.10
Otago 17 19 24 30 40 30 64 21 27 29 34 26 54 59 28 36 43 19 331 269 33.10 26.90
Southland 16 24 20 45 13 44 20 78 17 27 17 107 20 25 12 61 19 43 154 454 15.40 45.40
Taranaki 34 29 26 42 30 27 49 38 29 7 48 17 40 26 55 43 79 89 390 318 39.00 31.80
Tasman 0 39 20 35 31 29 37 35 29 27 50 17 26 40 52 32 30 52 275 306 27.50 30.60
Waikato 29 34 33 21 64 58 7 37 10 23 10 34 17 37 11 13 32 36 213 293 21.30 29.30
Wellington 41 29 42 26 31 10 75 64 60 14 34 10 27 24 61 12 36 18 407 207 40.70 20.70

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

Tries by week

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Total Average
Auckland 2 1 1 1 4 11 5 6 4 2 4 5 4 3 2 5 3 4 29 38 2.90 3.80
Bay of Plenty 2 4 6 2 1 5 2 2 1 4 13 5 3 4 5 3 5 5 38 34 3.80 3.40
Canterbury 5 0 4 4 7 1 11 2 13 9 5 4 4 3 6 7 4 3 59 33 5.90 3.30
Counties Manukau 1 2 3 5 3 4 2 2 6 13 5 4 3 1 4 3 8 4 35 38 3.50 3.80
Hawke's Bay 3 1 2 6 1 7 7 15 2 5 3 7 3 3 1 4 6 4 28 52 2.80 5.20
Manawatu 5 6 4 2 3 6 2 2 2 2 4 3 4 2 3 4 7 13 34 40 3.40 4.00
North Harbour 1 2 6 2 7 1 2 2 3 1 4 5 3 3 3 4 10 5 39 25 3.90 2.50
Northland 4 2 1 1 6 1 5 1 1 3 3 4 3 6 4 1 2 6 29 25 2.90 2.50
Otago 2 1 4 4 6 3 9 3 3 4 5 4 5 6 3 5 6 3 43 33 4.30 3.30
Southland 1 3 2 6 1 6 2 11 2 4 3 17 2 4 2 9 3 6 18 66 1.80 6.60
Taranaki 6 4 4 5 4 3 6 5 4 1 7 3 6 4 7 6 12 13 56 44 5.60 4.49
Tasman 0 5 2 4 4 5 4 5 4 3 8 3 4 6 8 4 4 8 38 43 3.80 4.30
Waikato 4 6 5 3 9 7 1 5 2 2 1 5 3 4 1 1 5 5 31 38 3.10 3.80
Wellington 6 5 5 4 5 1 11 8 8 2 5 1 4 2 9 2 6 2 59 27 5.90 2.70
For Against

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

Sanctions

Player Team Red Yellow Sent off match(es):
Elliot Dixon Southland12 vs. Bay of Plenty
Viliami Lolohea Tasman12 vs. Taranaki
Levi Aumua Tasman10 vs. Otago
Augustine Pulu Counties Manukau10 vs. Manawatu
Albert Nikoro Counties Manukau10 vs. Tasman
Tony Lamborn Hawke's Bay10 vs. Manawatu
Newton Tudreu Manawatu10 vs. Hawke's Bay
Sam Henwood Counties Manukau02 vs. Auckland and Waikato
Pouri Rakete-Stones Hawke's Bay02 vs. Bay of Plenty and Taranaki
Marcel Renata Auckland02 vs. Waikato and Bay of Plenty
Ryan Tongia Southland02 vs. Canterbury and Wellington
James Tucker Waikato02 vs. Northland and North Harbour
Geoffrey Cridge Hawke's Bay01 vs. Southland
Jordan Trainor Auckland01 vs. Northland
Tima Fainga'anuku Tasman01 vs. Manawatu
Jordan Taufua Tasman01 vs. Manawatu
Nick Werahiko Canterbury01 vs. Hawke's Bay
James Lowe Tasman01 vs. Waikato
Heiden Bedwell-Curtis Manawatu01 vs. Bay of Plenty
Henry Stowers Bay of Plenty01 vs. Taranaki
Lachlan Boshier Taranaki01 vs. Bay of Plenty
Josh Ioane Otago01 vs. Tasman
Alex Ainley Tasman01 vs. Otago
Asafo Aumua Wellington01 vs. Waikato
Regan Verney Wellington01 vs. Waikato
Kara Pryor Northland01 vs. Otago
James Lentjes Otago01 vs. Northland
Slade McDowall Otago01 vs. Northland
Will Jordan Tasman01 vs. Taranaki
Hapakuki Moala-Liava'a North Harbour01 vs. Hawke's Bay
Billy Proctor Wellington01 vs. Otago
Trael Joass Tasman01 vs. North Harbour
Antonio Kiri Kiri Manawatu01 vs. Counties Manukau
Tevita Nabura Counties Manukau01 vs. Manawatu
Tim Nanai-Williams Counties Manukau01 vs. Manawatu
Sam Nock Northland01 vs. Hawke's Bay
Sevu Reece Waikato01 vs. North Harbour
Michael Ala'alatoa Manawatu01 vs. Taranaki
Declan O'Donnell Taranaki01 vs. Manawatu
Ben Nee-Nee Auckland01 vs. Canterbury
Inga Finau Canterbury01 vs. Auckland
Lalakai Foketi Bay of Plenty01 vs. Waikato
Pita Ahki Waikato01 vs. Bay of Plenty
Phil Halder Southland01 vs. Otago
Baden Kerr Counties Manukau01 vs. Tasman
Sam Moli Tasman01 vs. Counties Manukau
Dan Pryor Northland01 vs. Wellington
Hugh Blake Bay of Plenty01 vs. Otago
Latu Vaeno Otago01 vs. Bay of Plenty
Seta Tamanivalu Taranaki01 vs. Tasman

Ranfurly Shield

Pre-season challenges

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 will travel to Christchurch and play at AMI Stadium, while the Shield will go on the road for a challenge against Mid-Canterbury which will be played 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
Canterbury71–5Wanganui
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 40' to 50'
AMI Stadium, Christchurch
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
4 August 2017
14:35 NZST
Canterbury69–7Mid 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 (New Zealand)

References

  1. "Adjustment to Mitre 10 Heartland Championship bonus points system". Rugby Heartland. 2 September 2016.
  2. "New Zealand Rugby Union Competition Regulations Handbook 2016" (PDF). New Zealand Rugby. Archived from the original (pdf) on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 1 September 2017.
  3. "2010 ITM Cup Competition Structures". Manawatu Rugby Union. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
  4. "ITM Cup Finals schedule". All Blacks. Archived from the original on 16 January 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
  5. "Historical Standings". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  6. "2017 draws released for Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship". Mitre 10 Cup. 7 March 2017.
  7. "Historical Fixtures and Results". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  8. "Canterbury Confirm 2017 Ranfurly Shield Challenges". Mitre 10 Cup. 5 December 2016.
  9. "Rugby: Canterbury crush Wanganui Ranfurly Shield challenge". New Zealand Herald. 22 June 2017.
  10. "Canterbury defeat Wanganui 71-5 to defend Ranfurly Shield". Newshub. 22 June 2017. Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  11. "Canterbury rout Mid Canterbury to retain Ranfurly Shield in Ashburton". Stuff. 4 August 2017.
  12. "Canterbury defeat Mid-Canterbury 69-7 to retain Ranfurly Shield". Newshub. 4 August 2017. Archived from the original on 5 August 2017. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
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