The National Provincial Championship, or NPC, was the predecessor to the current ITM Cup, Air New Zealand Cup and Heartland Championship in New Zealand rugby. 2005 was the 30th and final year of the National Provincial Championship, Auckland were the winners of Division 1, Hawke's Bay were the winners of Division 2, while Wairarapa Bush were the winners of Division 3.
Standings edit
Division 1 Standings edit
2005 Air New Zealand NPC Division 1
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Canterbury  |
9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 234 | 138 | +94 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 35 | |
| 2 |  Auckland |
9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 290 | 219 | +71 | 32 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 33 | |
| 3 |  North Harbour |
9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 280 | 158 | +122 | 34 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 32 | |
| 4 |  Otago |
9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 218 | 145 | +73 | 24 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 28 | |
| 5 |  Wellington |
9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 268 | 204 | +64 | 32 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 26 | |
| 6 |  Southland |
9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 200 | 256 | –56 | 20 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 19 | |
| 7 |  Waikato |
9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 203 | 199 | +4 | 23 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 18 | |
| 8 |  Bay of Plenty |
9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 188 | 241 | -53 | 23 | 25 | 3 | 2 | 17 | |
| 9 |  Taranaki |
9 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 164 | 215 | -51 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 13 | |
| 10 |  Northland |
9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 97 | 367 | -270 | 11 | 52 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Division 2 Standings edit
2005 Air New Zealand NPC Division 2
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Hawke's Bay |
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 362 | 117 | +245 | 54 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 40 | |
| 2 |  Counties Manukau |
8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 320 | 162 | +158 | 44 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 35 | |
| 3 |  Nelson Bays |
8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 289 | 192 | +97 | 39 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 23 | |
| 4 |  North Otago |
8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 285 | 228 | +67 | 36 | 32 | 4 | 2 | 22 | |
| 5 |  Marlborough |
8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 201 | 183 | +18 | 26 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 20 | |
| 6 |  Manawatu |
8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 155 | 200 | -45 | 20 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 15 | |
| 7 |  Wanganui |
8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 156 | 197 | -41 | 20 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 13 | |
| 8 |  Poverty Bay |
8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 161 | 298 | -137 | 20 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 13 | |
| 9 |  East Coast |
8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 71 | 423 | -362 | 8 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Division 3 Standings edit
2005 Air New Zealand NPC Division 3
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wairarapa Bush |
7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 257 | 94 | +163 | 37 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 31 | |
| 2 |  Horowhenua-Kapiti |
7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 189 | 123 | +66 | 29 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 28 | |
| 3 |  King Country |
7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 220 | 107 | +113 | 30 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 25 | |
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7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 153 | 149 | +4 | 17 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 22 | |
| 5 |  Mid Canterbury |
7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 108 | 149 | -41 | 9 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 11 | |
| 6 |  Thames Valley |
7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 131 | 185 | -54 | 13 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| 7 |  South Canterbury |
7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 98 | 191 | -93 | 13 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| 8 |  West Coast |
7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 79 | 237 | -158 | 11 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
Division 1 results edit
Round 1 edit
| Friday 12 August | Waikato
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30 – 6 | Taranaki
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Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | ||
| Try: Mark Ranby, Isaac Boss, Richard Kahui Con: David Hill (3) Pen: David Hill (3) |
Pen: Todd Feather (2) | Referee: Lyndon Bray |
| Saturday 13 August | Southland
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16 – 42 | Canterbury
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Rugby Park, Invercargill | ||
| Try: Jimmy Cowan Con: Matt Petre Pen: Matt Petre (3) |
Try: Scott Hamilton (3), Jamie Nutbrown, Mose Tuiali'i Con: Ben Blair (4) Pen: Ben Blair (3) |
Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
| Saturday 13 August | Northland
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27 – 43 | Wellington
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Northland Rugby Stadium, Whangarei | ||
| Try: Mike Rowe, Tim Dow, David Holwell Con: David Holwell (3) Pen: David Holwell (2) |
Try: Ma'a Nonu (3), Jimmy Gopperth (2), Lome Fa'atau, Roy Kinikinilau Con: Jimmy Gopperth (4) |
Referee: Gary Wise |
| Saturday 13 August | North Harbour
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10 – 27 | Auckland
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North Harbour Stadium, Albany | ||
| Try: Brent Wilson Con: Andrew Whiteman Pen: Andrew Whiteman |
Try: Tony Koonwaiyou, Brad Mika, Isa Nacewa Con: Brent Ward (3) Pen: Brent Ward (2) |
Referee: Kelvin Deaker |
| Sunday 14 August | Otago
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29 – 6 | Bay of Plenty
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Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
| Try: Chris King, Neil Brew, Hayden Pedersen, Josh Blackie Con: Nick Evans (3) Pen: Nick Evans |
Pen: Murray Williams (2) | Referee: J.M. White |
Round 2 edit
| Friday 19 August | Wellington
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16 – 29 | North Harbour
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Westpac Stadium, Wellington | ||
| Try: Jimmy Gopperth Con: Jimmy Gopperth Pen: Jimmy Gopperth (3) |
Try: Vili Waqaseduadua (2), Junior Poluleuligaga, Zar Lawrence Con: Luke McAlister (3) Pen: Luke McAlister |
Attendance: 16,936 Referee: Paul Honiss |
| Saturday 20 August | Canterbury
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40 – 13 | Bay of Plenty
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Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Try: Casey Laulala, Scott Hamilton, Greg Somerville, Cameron McIntyre Con: Ben Blair (3), Leon MacDonald Pen: Ben Blair (4) |
Try: Anthony Tahana Con: Murray Williams Pen: Murray Williams (2) |
Attendance: 19,000 Referee: Lyndon Bray |
| Saturday 20 August | Taranaki
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32 – 8 | Northland
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Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth | ||
| Try: Joe Lawn, James Hilgendorf, Andrew Hore, Sisa Koyamaibole Con: Todd Feather (3) Pen: Todd Feather (2) |
Try: Tim Dow Pen: David Holwell |
Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Chris Pollock |
| Saturday 20 August | Otago
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16 – 31 | Auckland
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Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
| Try: Alando Soakai Con: Nick Evans Pen: Nick Evans (3) |
Try: Sam Tuitupou, Doug Howlett, Jerome Kaino, Brent Ward Con: Brent Ward (4) Pen: Brent Ward |
Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
| Sunday 21 August | Southland
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12 – 14 | Waikato
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Rugby Park, Invercargill | ||
| Pen: Matt Petre (4) | Try: Sione Lauaki, Marty Holah Con: David Hill (2) |
Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Gary Wise |
Round 3 edit
| Friday 26 August | Wellington
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10 – 26 | Otago
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Westpac Stadium, Wellington | ||
| Try: Shannon Paku Con: Jimmy Gopperth Pen: Jimmy Gopperth |
Try: Chris Smylie, Matt Saunders Con: Nick Evans (2) Pen: Nick Evans (4) |
Attendance: 16,723 Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
| Saturday 27 August | Northland
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7 – 38 | Waikato
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Northland Rugby Stadium, Whangarei | ||
| Try: Aaron Wright Con: David Holwell |
Try: Stephen Donald, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Brendon Leonard, Keith Lowen, Derek Maisey Con: Stephen Donald (5) Pen: Stephen Donald |
Attendance: 4,000 Referee: J.M. White |
| Saturday 27 August | North Harbour
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23 – 23 | Canterbury
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North Harbour Stadium, Albany | ||
| Try: Anthony Tuitavake (2), Tom Harding Con: Tusi Pisi Pen: Tusi Pisi (2) |
Try: Kevin O'Neill, Casey Laulala Con: Ben Blair (2) Pen: Ben Blair (3) |
Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Gary Wise |
| Sunday 28 August | Bay of Plenty
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18 – 17 | Taranaki
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Blue Chip Stadium, Mount Maunganui | ||
| Try: Wayne Ormond, Grant McQuoid Con: Murray Williams Pen: Murray Williams (2) |
Try: Andrew Suniula, Chris Masoe Con: Todd Feather, Sam Young Pen: Sam Young |
Attendance: 4,800 Referee: Chris Rooney |
| Sunday 28 August | Auckland
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38 – 37 | Southland
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Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Isa Nacewa, Justin Collins, Angus MacDonald, James Somerset Con: Brent Ward (3) Pen: Brent Ward (4) |
Try: Watisoni Lotawa (2), Paul Miller (2), Pehi Te Whare Con: Richard Apanui (3) Pen: Richard Apanui (2) |
Attendance: 10,500 Referee: Chris Pollock |
Round 4 edit
| Friday 2 September | Waikato
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17 – 41 | Wellington
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Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | ||
| Try: David Hill (2) Con: David Hill (2) Pen: David Hill |
Try: Ross Filipo (2), Ma'a Nonu, Thomas Waldrom, Ross Kennedy Con: Jimmy Gopperth (5) Pen: Jimmy Gopperth (2) |
Referee: Gary Wise |
| Saturday 3 September | Canterbury
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13 – 11 | Taranaki
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Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Try: Scott Hamilton Con: Ben Blair Pen: Ben Blair (2) |
Try: Tony Penn Pen: Sam Young (2) |
Referee: Steve Walsh |
| Saturday 3 September | Southland
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28 – 22 | Otago
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Rugby Park, Invercargill | ||
| Try: Hoani MacDonald, Kane Thompson, Pehi Te Whare Con: Richard Apanui (2) Pen: Richard Apanui (3) |
Try: Matt Saunders, Seilala Mapusua, Tom Donnelly Con: Nick Evans (2) Pen: Nick Evans |
Referee: Chris Pollock |
| Sunday 4 September | North Harbour
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56 – 17 | Northland
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North Harbour Stadium, Albany | ||
| Try: Nick Williams (3), Anthony Tuitavake, Zar Lawrence, Tony Coughlan, George Pisi, Joe Ward, Tom Harding Con: Jon Elrick (3), Joel Nasmith Pen: Jon Elrick |
Try: Allen Tubbs, Manu Burkhardt-McRae Con: David Holwell (2) Pen: David Holwell |
Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
| Sunday 4 September | Bay of Plenty
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30 – 41 | Auckland
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Blue Chip Stadium, Mount Maunganui | ||
| Try: Wayne Ormond, Adrian Cashmore, Aleki Lutui, Anthony Tahana Con: Murray Williams (2) Pen: Murray Williams (2) |
Try: Isa Nacewa (2), Daniel Braid, Tony Koonwaiyou, Jerome Kaino Con: Brent Ward (2) Pen: Brent Ward (4) |
Referee: Lyndon Bray |
Round 5 edit
| Friday 9 September | Otago
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21 – 13 | North Harbour
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Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
| Try: Chris King, Jason MacDonald Con: Nick Evans Pen: Nick Evans (3) |
Try: Brent Wilson Con: Luke McAlister Pen: Luke McAlister (2) |
Referee: Paul Honiss |
| Saturday 10 September | Wellington
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38 – 32 | Bay of Plenty
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Westpac Stadium, Wellington | ||
| Try: Shannon Paku, Ma'a Nonu, Roy Kinikinilau, Thomas Waldrom Con: Jimmy Gopperth (3) Pen: Jimmy Gopperth (4) |
Try: Grant McQuoid, Mark Sorenson, Kevin Senio, Anthony Tahana Con: Murray Williams (3) Pen: Murray Williams (2) |
Attendance: 19,554 Referee: Steve Walsh |
| Saturday 10 September | Northland
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10 – 32 | Canterbury
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Northland Rugby Stadium, Whangarei | ||
| Try: Jake Paringatai Con: David Holwell Pen: David Holwell |
Try: Ben Blair, Cameron McIntyre, Steven Yates, Jamie Nutbrown Con: Ben Blair (3) Pen: Ben Blair (2) |
Referee: J.M. White |
| Saturday 10 September | Auckland
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40 – 30 | Waikato
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Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Derren Witcombe (2), Tony Koonwaiyou, Ben Atiga, Sam Tuitupou Con: Brent Ward (3) Pen: Brent Ward (3) |
Try: Steven Bates, Liam Messam, Stephen Donald Con: David Hill (3) Pen: David Hill (3) |
Referee: Gary Wise |
| Sunday 11 September | Taranaki
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28 – 33 | Southland
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Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth | ||
| Try: Scott Breman, Matt Harvey, Scott Ireland Con: Sam Young (2) Pen: Sam Young (3) |
Try: Ben Smith (2), Watisoni Lotawa Con: Richard Apanui (3) Pen: Richard Apanui (4) |
Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
Round 6 edit
| Friday 16 September | Bay of Plenty
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8 – 41 | North Harbour
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Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua | ||
| Try: David Johnston Pen: Mike Delany |
Try: Zar Lawrence, Tom Harding, Adrian Donald, Joel Nasmith Con: Luke McAlister (2), Joel Nasmith Pen: Luke McAlister (5) |
Referee: J.M. White |
| Saturday 17 September | Taranaki
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40 – 19 | Auckland
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Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth | ||
| Try: James Hilgendorf, Andrew Hore, Paul Tito, Sam Young, Chris Masoe, Jason Eaton Con: Sam Young (5) |
Try: Brad Mika Con: Brent Ward Pen: Brent Ward (4) |
Referee: Steve Walsh |
| Saturday 17 September | Wellington
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53 – 12 | Southland
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Westpac Stadium, Wellington | ||
| Try: Roy Kinikinilau (3), Shannon Paku (2), Thomas Waldrom, Conrad Smith Con: Jimmy Gopperth (6) Pen: Jimmy Gopperth (2) |
Try: Watisoni Lotawa, Mana Harrison Con: Richard Apanui |
Attendance: 15,035 Referee: Paul Honiss |
| Saturday 17 September | Canterbury
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23 – 15 | Waikato
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Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Try: Caleb Ralph, Vilimone Delasau Con: Ben Blair (2) Pen: Ben Blair (3) |
Try: Byron Kelleher, Keith Lowen Con: David Hill Pen: David Hill |
Referee: Lyndon Bray |
| Sunday 18 September | Northland
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3 – 41 | Otago
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Northland Rugby Stadium, Whangarei | ||
| Pen: David Holwell | Try: Nick Evans, Jason MacDonald, Matt Saunders, Craig Clare, Seilala Mapusua Con: Nick Evans (4), Callum Bruce Pen: Nick Evans, Callum Bruce |
Referee: Kelvin Deaker |
Round 7 edit
| Friday 23 September | Canterbury
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15 – 14 | Wellington
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Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Pen: Ben Blair (5) | Try: Lome Fa'atau Pen: Jimmy Gopperth (3) |
Attendance: 18,500 Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
| Saturday 24 September | Auckland
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53 – 7 | Northland
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Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Tony Koonwaiyou (2), Isaia Toeava (2), Angus MacDonald, Tasesa Lavea, Saimone Taumoepeau, Isa Nacewa Con: Isa Nacewa (4), Brad Mika Pen: Isa Nacewa |
Try: Tim Dow Con: Josh Levi |
Attendance: 10,112 Referee: Kelvin Deaker |
| Saturday 24 September | Otago
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26 – 10 | Taranaki
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Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
| Try: Anton Oliver (2) Con: Nick Evans (2) Pen: Nick Evans (4) |
Try: Craig Fevre Con: Todd Feather Pen: Sam Young |
Attendance: 6,500 Referee: Gary Wise |
| Saturday 24 September | Southland
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19 – 13 | Bay of Plenty
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Rugby Park, Invercargill | ||
| Try: Watisoni Lotawa Con: Richard Apanui Pen: Richard Apanui (3) Drop: Jimmy Cowan |
Try: Adrian Cashmore Con: Mike Delany Pen: Mike Delany (2) |
Attendance: 8,500 Referee: Steve Walsh |
| Sunday 25 September | North Harbour
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40 – 21 | Waikato
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North Harbour Stadium, Albany | ||
| Try: Anthony Tuitavake (2), Luke McAlister, Sam Harding Con: Luke McAlister (4) Pen: Luke McAlister (4) |
Try: Liam Messam, Willie Ripia Con: David Hill Pen: David Hill (3) |
Attendance: 7,500 Referee: Lyndon Bray |
Round 8 edit
| Friday 30 September | Auckland
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29 – 22 | Wellington
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Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Daniel Braid, Brad Mika Con: Brent Ward (2) Pen: Brent Ward (5) |
Try: Lome Fa'atau (2), Ma'a Nonu Con: Jimmy Gopperth (2) Pen: Jimmy Gopperth |
Referee: Gary Wise |
| Saturday 1 October | Otago
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24 – 19 | Canterbury
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Carisbrook, Dunedin | ||
| Try: Neil Brew (2), Matt Saunders, Nick Evans Con: Nick Evans (2) |
Try: Johnny Leo'o, Richie McCaw, Andy Ellis Con: Ben Blair (2) |
Referee: Paul Honiss |
| Saturday 1 October | Waikato
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13 – 17 | Bay of Plenty
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Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | ||
| Try: Richard Kahui Con: David Hill Pen: David Hill (2) |
Try: Nili Latu, Anthony Tahana Con: Mike Delany (2) Pen: Mike Delany |
Referee: Steve Walsh |
| Saturday 1 October | North Harbour
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37 – 3 | Taranaki
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North Harbour Stadium, Albany | ||
| Try: Junior Poluleuligaga, Joe Ward, Nick Williams, Vili Waqaseduadua Con: Luke McAlister (4) Pen: Luke McAlister |
Pen: Sam Young | Referee: Lyndon Bray |
| Sunday 2 October | Northland
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15 – 21 | Southland
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Northland Rugby Stadium, Whangarei | ||
| Try: Isoa Neivua, David Holwell Con: David Holwell Pen: David Holwell |
Try: Watisoni Lotawa, Jason Rutledge Con: Richard Apanui Pen: Richard Apanui (3) |
Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
Round 9 edit
| Friday 7 October | Taranaki
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17 – 31 | Wellington
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Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth | ||
| Try: Hamish Mitchell, Sailosi Tagicakibau, Lifeimi Mafi Con: Todd Feather |
Try: Jerry Collins, Tana Umaga, Ma'a Nonu Con: Jimmy Gopperth (2) Pen: Piri Weepu (3), Jimmy Gopperth |
Referee: Steve Walsh |
| Saturday 8 October | Waikato
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25 – 13 | Otago
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Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | ||
| Try: Sosene Anesi, Stephen Donald, David Hill Con: Stephen Donald (2) Pen: Stephen Donald (2) |
Try: Jason Shoemark Con: Nick Evans Pen: Nick Evans (2) |
Referee: Kelvin Deaker |
| Saturday 8 October | Bay of Plenty
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51 – 3 | Northland
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Blue Chip Stadium, Mount Maunganui | ||
| Try: Kevin Senio (2), Apoua Stewart (2), Simms Davison, Grant McQuoid, Paul Tupai, Tanerau Latimer Con: Mike Delany (3), Paul Tupai Pen: Mike Delany |
Pen: David Holwell | Referee: Keith Brown (replaced by Ben Skeen) |
| Saturday 8 October | Canterbury
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27 – 12 | Auckland
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Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Try: Ben Blair, Corey Flynn, Reuben Thorne, Scott Hamilton Con: Daniel Carter (2) Pen: Daniel Carter |
Pen: Brent Ward (4) | Referee: Paul Honiss |
| Sunday 9 October | Southland
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22 – 31 | North Harbour
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Rugby Park, Invercargill | ||
| Try: Ben Smith (2), Paul Miller Con: Richard Apanui (2) Pen: Richard Apanui |
Try: Vili Waqaseduadua, Tom Harding, George Pisi, Craig McGrath Con: Luke McAlister (4) Pen: Luke McAlister |
Referee: Chris Pollock |
Division 1 Semi-finals edit
| Friday 14 October | Canterbury
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22 – 37 | Otago
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Jade Stadium, Christchurch | ||
| Try: Ben Blair, Richie McCaw, Scott Hamilton Con: Daniel Carter (2) Pen: Daniel Carter |
Try: Chris Smylie (2), Craig Newby, Craig Clare, Josh Blackie Con: Nick Evans (3) Pen: Nick Evans (2) |
Referee: Steve Walsh |
| Saturday 15 October | Auckland
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38 – 24 | North Harbour
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Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Angus MacDonald (2), Keven Mealamu, Doug Howlett, Joe Rokocoko, Mils Muliaina Con: Brent Ward (4) |
Try: Vili Waqaseduadua (2), George Pisi, Anthony Tuitavake Con: Luke McAlister (2) |
Referee: Bryce Lawrence |
Division 1 Grand Final edit
| Saturday 22 October | Auckland
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39 – 11 | Otago
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Eden Park, Auckland | ||
| Try: Keven Mealamu, Doug Howlett, Brad Mika, Ben Atiga, Mils Muliaina, Taniela Moa Con: Brent Ward (3) Pen: Brent Ward |
Try: Josh Blackie Pen: Nick Evans (2) |
Referee: Steve Walsh |
Division 2 results edit
Round 1 edit
| Saturday 13 August | Hawke's Bay (MC)
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42 – 25 | Nelson Bays
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McLean Park, Napier | ||
| Try: Mutu Ngarimu, Ray Karauria, Sona Taumalolo, Karl Mudzamba, Ben Allen Con: Donovan Nepia (3), James Rosenberg Pen: Donovan Nepia (3) |
Try: Mace Poloie, Robbie Malneek, Rudolph Meredith Con: Tim Taylor (2) Pen: Tim Taylor (2) |
Referee: Vinnie Munro |
| Saturday 13 August | Wanganui
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6 – 17 | Manawatu (BSC)
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Westpac Stadium Cooks Gardens, Wanganui | ||
| Pen: Lee Peina (2) | Try: Illiki Naikatini Pen: Jonathan Hargreaves (3), Graham Smith |
Referee: Chris Pollock |
| Saturday 13 August | Counties Manukau
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67 – 24 | Poverty Bay
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Growers Stadium, Pukekohe | ||
| Try: Niva Ta'auso (3), Lelia Masaga (2), Tim Manawatu (2), Eroni Clarke, Kevin Farrell, Jeffrey Maka Con: Troy Nathan (7) Pen: Troy Nathan |
Try: Mosese Luveitasau, Aaron Good, Hone Kaa Con: Douglas Sanft (3) Pen: Douglas Sanft |
Referee: Chris Rooney |
| Saturday 13 August | North Otago
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69 – 13 | East Coast
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Centennial Park, Oamaru | ||
| Try: Adam Kettle (3), Scott Mayhew (2), Mike Mavor, Hotili Asi, Luke Herden, K. Fangipou, Ray Ofisa Con: Matt Adair (8) Pen: Matt Adair |
Try: Adrian Collier Con: Ben Aoina Pen: Ben Aoina (2) |
Referee: Keith Brown |
Bye: Marlborough
Round 2 edit
| Saturday 20 August | Poverty Bay
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69 – 13 | Wanganui
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Rugby Park, Gisborne | ||
| Saturday 20 August | Nelson Bays
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69 – 13 | Manawatu
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Trafalgar Park, Nelson | ||
| Saturday 20 August | North Otago
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27 – 28 | Marlborough
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Centennial Park, Oamaru | ||
| Saturday 20 August | Counties Manukau
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31 – 40 | Hawke's Bay
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Growers Stadium, Pukekohe | ||
| Try: Tevita Tuifua (2), Eroni Clarke, Lelia Masaga Con: Troy Nathan (4) Pen: Troy Nathan |
Try: Shepherd (2), Lokotui, Karauria, Evans Con: Donovan Nepia (3) Pen: Clarke (2), Donovan Nepia |
Referee: B.A. Murray |
Bye: East Coast
Round 3 edit
| Saturday 27 August | Nelson Bays
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49 – 19 | North Otago
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Trafalgar Park, Nelson | ||
| Saturday 27 August | East Coast
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6 – 53 | Counties Manukau
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Whakarua Park, Ruatoria | ||
| Pen: Ben Aoina (2) | Try: Koiatu Koiatu (2), Troy Nathan (2), Taiasina Tuifu'a, Tevita Tuifua, Andrew van der Heijden Con: Troy Nathan (6) Pen: Troy Nathan (2) |
Referee: M.L. Peters |
| Saturday 27 August | Marlborough
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38 – 11 | Poverty Bay
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Lansdowne Park, Blenheim | ||
| Saturday 27 August | Manawatu
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10 – 45 | Hawke's Bay
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Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North | ||
Bye: Wanganui
Round 4 edit
| Saturday 3 September | Wanganui
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6 – 27 | Counties Manukau
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Westpac Stadium Cooks Gardens, Wanganui | ||
| Try: Tim Manawatu (2), Waka Setitaia, Mark Price Con: Troy Nathan (2) Pen: Troy Nathan |
Referee: Ben Skeen |
| Saturday 3 September | Marlborough
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18 – 25 | Nelson Bays
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Lansdowne Park, Blenheim | ||
| Saturday 3 September | Manawatu
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27 – 47 | North Otago
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Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North | ||
| Saturday 3 September | Hawke's Bay (MC)
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79 – 0 | East Coast
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McLean Park, Napier | ||
| Referee: J.B. Noonan |
Bye: Poverty Bay
Round 5 edit
| Saturday 10 September | East Coast
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14 – 34 | Wanganui
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Whakarua Park, Ruatoria | ||
| Try: Marty Lloyd, Adrian Collier Con: Ben Aoina (2) |
Referee: Chris Rooney |
| Saturday 10 September | Hawke's Bay (MC)
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32 – 10 | Marlborough
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McLean Park, Napier | ||
| Saturday 10 September | Poverty Bay
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23 – 22 | Manawatu
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Rugby Park, Gisborne | ||
| Saturday 10 September | Counties Manukau
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41 – 36 | North Otago
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Growers Stadium, Pukekohe | ||
| Try: Lelia Masaga (2), Koiatu Koiatu, Jeffrey Maka, Troy Nathan Con: Troy Nathan (5) Pen: Troy Nathan (2) |
Referee: Vinnie Munro |
Bye: Nelson Bays
Round 6 edit
| Saturday 17 September | Nelson Bays
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33 – 42 | Counties Manukau
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Trafalgar Park, Nelson | ||
| Try: Lelia Masaga (2), Eroni Clarke, Niva Ta'auso, Tevita Tuifua Con: Troy Nathan (4) Pen: Troy Nathan (3) |
Referee: Keith Brown |
| Saturday 17 September | East Coast
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5 – 26 | Poverty Bay
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Whakarua Park, Ruatoria | ||
| Try: Ben Aoina | Referee: D.R. Luckin |
| Saturday 17 September | North Otago
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6 – 29 | Hawke's Bay
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Centennial Park, Oamaru | ||
| Saturday 17 September | Marlborough
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28 – 26 | Wanganui
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Lansdowne Park, Blenheim | ||
Bye: Manawatu
Round 7 edit
| Saturday 24 September | Wanganui
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28 – 31 | North Otago
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Westpac Stadium Cooks Gardens, Wanganui | ||
| Saturday 24 September | Poverty Bay
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20 – 52 | Hawke's Bay
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Rugby Park, Gisborne | ||
| Saturday 24 September | Nelson Bays
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68 – 13 | East Coast
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Trafalgar Park, Nelson | ||
| Try: Magisi Kaho Con: Ben Aoina Pen: Ben Aoina Drop: Ben Aoina |
Referee: Matt Stanish |
| Saturday 24 September | Manawatu
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24 – 14 | Marlborough
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Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North | ||
Bye: Counties Manukau
Round 8 edit
| Saturday 1 October | Poverty Bay
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22 – 50 | Nelson Bays
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Rugby Park, Gisborne | ||
| Saturday 1 October | East Coast
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7 – 36 | Manawatu
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Whakarua Park, Ruatoria | ||
| Try: Tainui Forrester Con: Ben Aoina |
Referee: B.A. Murray |
| Saturday 1 October | Counties Manukau
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25 – 7 | Marlborough
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Growers Stadium, Pukekohe | ||
| Try: Tevita Tuifua (2), Lelia Masaga Con: Troy Nathan (2) Pen: Troy Nathan (2) |
Referee: Kelvin Deaker |
| Saturday 1 October | Hawke's Bay (MC)
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43 – 15 | Wanganui
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McLean Park, Napier | ||
Bye: North Otago
Round 9 edit
| Saturday 8 October | Wanganui
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27 – 15 | Nelson Bays
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Westpac Stadium Cooks Gardens, Wanganui | ||
| Saturday 8 October | North Otago
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50 – 13 | Poverty Bay
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Centennial Park, Oamaru | ||
| Saturday 8 October | Manawatu
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10 – 34 | Counties Manukau
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Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North | ||
| Try: Tim Manawatu (4), Troy Nathan, Tarris Chi-Tar | Referee: J.M. White |
| Saturday 8 October | Marlborough
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58 – 13 | East Coast
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Lansdowne Park, Blenheim | ||
| Try: Te Naera Waimotu, Tanginoa Nimo Pen: Ben Aoina |
Referee: Chris Rooney |
Bye: Hawke's Bay
Division 2 Semi-finals edit
| Saturday 15 October | Hawke's Bay
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15 – 11 | North Otago
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McLean Park, Napier | ||
| Sunday 16 October | Counties Manukau
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37 – 39 | Nelson Bays
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Growers Stadium, Pukekohe | ||
| Try: Troy Nathan (2), Lelia Masaga, Tim Manawatu, Sekope Kepu Con: Troy Nathan (3) Pen: Troy Nathan (2) |
Referee: Kelvin Deaker |
Division 2 NPC Grand Final edit
| Saturday 22 October | Hawke's Bay
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32 – 17 | Nelson Bays
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McLean Park, Napier | ||
References edit
- thesilverfern.co.nz( Archived 2009-08-08 at the Wayback Machine 2009-08-01)
- The 2006 New Zealand Rugby Almanack, Edited by Clive Akers and Geoff Miller