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

2012 ITM Cup season
CountriesNew Zealand New Zealand
Date23 August – 27 October
ChampionsCanterbury
Runners-upAuckland
PromotedCounties Manukau
RelegatedHawke's Bay
Matches played76
Tries scored448
(average 5.9 per match)
Top point scorerGareth Anscombe (Auckland)
191 points
Top try scorerJohnny McNicholl (Canterbury)
10 tries
Official website
www.provincial.rugby
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Format

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

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

Standings

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Source: ITM Cup standings 2012[5]

Standings progression

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Premiership
Team W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8
Auckland 4
(4th)
9
(4th)
14
(3rd)
14
(4th)
24
(1st)
28
(3rd)
33
(3rd)
37
(3rd)
Bay of Plenty 0
(7th)
4
(7th)
4
(7th)
9
(6th)
11
(5th)
16
(5th)
16
(6th)
16
(6th)
Canterbury 1
(5th)
10
(2nd)
14
(1st)
14
(3rd)
19
(4th)
24
(4th)
29
(4th)
39
(1st)
Hawke's Bay 1
(6th)
5
(6th)
5
(6th)
5
(7th)
10
(7th)
14
(7th)
14
(7th)
14
(7th)
Taranaki 5
(2nd)
10
(3rd)
14
(2nd)
18
(2nd)
23
(2nd)
28
(2nd)
33
(2nd)
33
(4th)
Waikato 5
(1st)
6
(5th)
6
(5th)
10
(5th)
10
(6th)
14
(6th)
24
(5th)
28
(5th)
Wellington 4
(3rd)
14
(1st)
14
(4th)
19
(1st)
20
(3rd)
29
(1st)
34
(1st)
39
(2nd)
Championship
Team W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8
Counties Manukau 5
(1st)
6
(1st)
16
(1st)
21
(1st)
26
(1st)
27
(1st)
29
(1st)
34
(1st)
Manawatu 0
(5th)
0
(7th)
5
(5th)
9
(5th)
10
(6th)
10
(6th)
15
(5th)
16
(6th)
North Harbour 0
(6th)
0
(5th)
1
(7th)
2
(7th)
2
(7th)
4
(7th)
4
(7th)
9
(7th)
Northland 1
(4th)
5
(4th)
9
(4th)
13
(3rd)
15
(4th)
16
(4th)
16
(4th)
17
(5th)
Otago 5
(2nd)
5
(3rd)
9
(3rd)
9
(4th)
19
(2nd)
20
(2nd)
25
(2nd)
26
(2nd)
Southland 0
(7th)
0
(6th)
1
(6th)
7
(6th)
11
(5th)
15
(5th)
15
(6th)
19
(4th)
Tasman 4
(3rd)
5
(2nd)
10
(2nd)
15
(2nd)
15
(3rd)
16
(3rd)
20
(3rd)
24
(3rd)

The table above shows each 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

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The 2012 ITM Cup was played across eight weeks with every team playing two Tuesday or Wednesday night fixtures in a double-up round where they played twice that week. The competition started on Thursday, 23 August, with Hawke's Bay taking on Auckland at McLean Park.[6]

Week 1

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23 August 2012
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay29–36Southland
Try: Andrew Horrell 42'
Star Timu 52'
Con: Daniel Waenga (2/2) 43', 53'
Pen: Daniel Waenga (5/7) 17', 23', 28', 46', 58'
ReportTry: Charlie Faumuina 20'
Ben Lam 33'
Alby Mathewson 72'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (3/3) 21', 34', 73'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (5/8) 2', 4', 31', 36', 60'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Garratt Williamson
24 August 2012
18:05 NZST
Manawatu11–30Wellington
Try: David Te Moana 76'
Con: Nathan George (0/1)
Pen: Nathan George (2/3) 8', 31'
ReportTry: Ardie Savea 25'
Shaun Treeby 33'
Jeremy Thrush 48'
Con: Jason Woodward (3/3) 26', 34', 49'
Pen: Jason Woodward (3/5) 18', 44', 65'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
24 August 2012
20:05 NZST
Tasman25–22Canterbury
Try: Shane Christie 24'
Robbie Malneek 51'
Kieron Fonotia 78'
Con: Andrew Goodman (2/3) 52', 79'
Pen: Andrew Goodman (1/3) 29'
Drop: Hayden Cripps 39'
ReportTry: Johnny McNicholl 76'
Con: Tyler Bleyendaal (1/1) 77'
Pen: Tom Taylor (4/4) 3', 26', 39', 48'
Tyler Bleyendaal (1/2) 62'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Richard Kelly
25 August 2012
14:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty22–37Taranaki
Try: Lelia Masaga 23'
Culum Retallick 64'
Lance MacDonald 75'
Con: Kendrick Lynn (0/1)
Nick McCashin (2/2) 65', 76'
Pen: Kendrick Lynn (1/3) 4'
ReportTry: James Broadhurst 28'
Waisake Naholo 36'
Beauden Barrett 49'
Jason Eaton 79'
Con: Beauden Barrett (4/4) 29', 37', 50', 79'
Pen: Beauden Barrett (3/3) 8', 17', 71'
Cards: Willie Rickards   39'
Baypark Stadium, Tauranga
Referee: Kane McBride
25 August 2012
16:35 NZST
Otago46–34Northland
Try: Jayden Spence 9'
Tamati Ellison 19'
Tony Ensor 55'
Buxton Popoali'i 68'
Con: Hayden Parker (4/4) 10', 20', 55', 69'
Pen: Hayden Parker (6/7) 3', 14', 27', 44', 51', 65'
ReportTry: Matt Wallis 22'
Jack Whetton 42'
Samisoni Fisilau 47'
Eddie Paea 72'
Con: Ash Moeke (4/4) 23', 42', 48', 73'
Pen: Ash Moeke (2/2) 12', 35'
Cards: Samisoni Fisilau   31'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Jonathon White
26 August 2012
16:35 NZST
Counties Manukau30–9Southland
Try: Fritz Lee (2) 7', 39'
Simon Lemalu 46'
Bundee Aki 79'
Con: Baden Kerr (2/3) 10', 47'
Tim Nanai-Williams (0/1)
Pen: Baden Kerr (2/5) 6', 29'
ReportPen: Scott Eade (3/3) 13', 32', 42'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Nick Briant

Week 2

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29 August 2012
19:35 NZST
Canterbury33–11Auckland
Try: Andy Ellis (2) 10', 29'
Willi Heinz 79'
Con: Tom Taylor (2/2) 11', 29'
Tyler Bleyendaal (1/1) 80'
Pen: Tom Taylor (4/4) 16', 24', 47', 71'
ReportTry: Ben Lam 3'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (0/1)
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (2/2) 18', 34'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Mike Fraser
30 August 2012
19:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty31–19Otago
Try: Tristan Moran (2) 54', 67'
Luke Braid 57'
Con: Nick McCashin (2/3) 55', 59'
Pen: Nick McCashin (4/5) 8', 22', 25', 38'
Cards: Kendrick Lynn   77'
ReportTry: Tony Ensor 77'
Con: Hayden Parker (1/1) 77'
Pen: Hayden Parker (4/5) 6', 20', 31', 40'
Cards: TJ Ioane   53'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Shaun Elliott
31 August 2012
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay37–30Counties Manukau
Try: Hika Elliot 38'
Tua Saseve 60'
Daniel Waenga 71'
Con: Daniel Waenga (2/3) 39', 71'
Pen: Daniel Waenga (6/6) 10', 16', 23', 26', 34', 52'
ReportTry: Tim Nanai-Williams 13'
Augustine Pulu 19'
Sherwin Stowers 48'
Con: Baden Kerr (3/3) 13', 20', 49'
Pen: Baden Kerr (3/3) 5', 8', 29'
Cards: Simon Lemalu   33'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Richard Kelly
1 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Canterbury36–3North Harbour
Try: Robbie Fruean 15'
Johnny McNicholl (2) 45', 63'
Nasi Manu 62'
Andy Ellis 71'
Con: Tom Taylor (4/5) 15', 46', 63', 72'
Pen: Tom Taylor (1/2) 25'
ReportPen: Bryn Hall (1/1) 32'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Keith Brown
1 September 2012
17:35 NZST
Waikato27–29Northland
Try: Matt Vant Leven 7'
Marcel Cummings-Toone 28'
Declan O'Donnell 73'
Con: Trent Renata (3/3) 8', 28', 73'
Pen: Trent Renata (2/4) 37', 50'
Cards: Sam Christie   56'
ReportTry: Fa'atoina Autagavaia 9'
Mateo Malupo 42'
Dan Pryor 77'
Con: Ash Moeke (1/3) 78'
Pen: Ash Moeke (4/5) 3', 19', 32', 47'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri
1 September 2012
19:34 NZST
RS – Taranaki49–40Tasman
Try: Blade Thomson 1'
Kurt Baker (2) 8', 25'
Waisake Naholo 18'
Beauden Barrett 79'
Con: Beauden Barrett (3/5) 2', 9', 18'
Pen: Beauden Barrett (6/7) 7', 37', 44', 46', 49', 57'
ReportTry: James Lowe 5'
Campbell Johnstone 22'
Tim Perry 32'
Quentin MacDonald 41'
Robbie Malneek 60'
Con: Andrew Goodman (3/5) 5', 23', 32'
Pen: Andrew Goodman (3/3) 11', 30', 38'
Cards: Vernon Fredericks   56'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Glen Jackson
2 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Auckland59–16Manawatu
Try: George Moala 9'
Charles Piutau (3) 18', 51', 69'
Hadleigh Parkes 27'
Nepia Fox-Matamua 40'
Gareth Anscombe 46'
George Moala 74'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (6/6) 9', 18', 28', 41', 46', 51'
Simon Hickey (2/2) 70', 74'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (1/1) 4'
ReportTry: Callum Gibbins 23'
Con: Craig Clare (1/1) 24'
Pen: Craig Clare (3/3) 7', 15', 44'
Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Nick Briant
2 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Wellington40–8Southland
Try: Alapati Leiua (2) 16', 67'
Ardie Savea (2) 33', 63'
Dane Coles 71'
Con: Jason Woodward (3/5) 16', 32', 64'
Pen: Jason Woodward (3/3) 5', 12', 25'
ReportTry: Cardiff Vaega 59'
Con: Marty McKenzie (0/1)
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/2) 14'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Matthew Muir

Week 3

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4 September 2012
19:35 NZST
North Harbour15–27Counties Manukau
Try: Cory Aporo (2) 39', 60'
Con: James Semple (1/1) 61'
Bryn Hall (0/1)
Pen: Bryn Hall (1/2) 8'
ReportTry: Simon Lemalu 20'
Tim Nanai-Williams 31'
Frank Halai 39'
Maka Tatafu 65'
Con: Baden Kerr (2/3) 20', 39'
Tim Nanai-Williams (0/1)
Pen: Baden Kerr (1/2) 42'
Cards: Bundee Aki   72'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Glen Jackson
5 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Northland20–33Manawatu
Try: Daniel Faleafa 74'
Rene Ranger 78'
Con: Ash Moeke (2/2) 74', 79'
Pen: Ash Moeke (2/2) 13', 27'
Cards: Justin Davies   44'
Bryce Williams   57'
ReportTry: Grant Polson 15'
Jason Emery 24'
Craig Clare 38'
George Tilsley 66'
Con: Craig Clare (2/4) 15', 39'
Pen: Craig Clare (3/4) 11', 44', 62'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Garratt Williamson
6 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Southland10–15Otago
Try: Nathan Hohaia 39'
Con: Marty McKenzie (1/1) 39'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/3) 66'
ReportPen: Hayden Parker (4/5) 17', 23', 38', 49'
Peter Breen (1/1) 78'
Glenn Dickson (0/1)
Cards: Rob Verbakel   27'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
7 September 2012
18:05 NZST
RS – Taranaki22–6Hawke's Bay
Try: Kurt Baker 42'
Jayden Hayward 67'
Scott Waldrom 78'
Con: James Marshall (0/1)
Jack Cameron (2/2) 68', 79'
Pen: James Marshall (0/1)
Jack Cameron (1/1) 63'
ReportPen: Daniel Waenga (2/5) 44', 58'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Keith Brown
7 September 2012
20:05 NZST
Counties Manukau47–13Bay of Plenty
Try: Adam Cathcart 9'
Rey Lee-Lo 23'
Baden Kerr 27'
Mark Selwyn 37'
Maama Vaipulu 78'
Con: Baden Kerr (4/4) 10', 24', 27', 38'
Rayhan Laulala (1/1) 78'
Pen: Baden Kerr (3/4) 29', 33', 49'
Rayhan Laulala (1/1) 74'
ReportTry: Phil Burleigh 11'
Daniel Goodwin 64'
Con: Nick McCashin (0/2)
Pen: Nick McCashin (1/2) 16'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Mike Fraser
8 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Auckland32–22Waikato
Try: Charles Piutau 7'
Malakai Fekitoa 27'
Pauliasi Manu 50'
George Moala 52'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (3/4) 8', 51', 55'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (2/2) 17', 39'
ReportTry: Zak Hohneck 21'
Alex Bradley (2) 37', 62'
Con: Trent Renata (2/3) 38', 62'
Pen: Trent Renata (1/1) 44'
Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Richard Kelly
8 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Canterbury20–12Wellington
Try: Luke Katene 29'
Telusa Veainu (2) 59', 62'
Con: Tom Taylor (1/3) 29'
Pen: Tom Taylor (1/1) 16'
ReportTry: Matt Proctor 39'
Scott Fuglistaller 71'
Con: Jason Woodward (1/2) 72'
Pen: Jason Woodward (0/1)
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Jonathon White
9 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Manawatu3–27Tasman
Pen: Craig Clare (1/4) 33'ReportTry: Peter Betham 2'
Robbie Malneek 45'
James Lowe 72'
Jordan Taufua 77'
Con: Andrew Goodman (2/4) 73', 78'
Pen: Andrew Goodman (1/1) 24'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Kane McBride
9 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Northland18–17North Harbour
Pen: Ash Moeke (6/6) 4', 26', 42', 51', 60', 72'
Cards: Fa'atoina Autagavaia   73'
ReportTry: Nafi Tuitavake 20'
Luke Devcich 39'
Con: Luke Devcich (2/2) 20', 40'
Pen: Luke Devcich (1/3) 39'
James Semple (0/1)
Cards: Filo Paulo   32'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Nick Briant

Week 4

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11 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Waikato15–6Bay of Plenty
Pen: Trent Renata (5/7) 10', 24', 54', 61', 73'
Cards: Piers Francis   36'
ReportPen: Nick McCashin (2/5) 6', 23'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
12 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Tasman13–10Southland
Try: Peter Betham 28'
Robbie Malneek 48'
Con: Andrew Goodman (0/2)
Pen: Andrew Goodman (0/2)
Hayden Cripps (1/2) 69'
ReportTry: Alex Ryan 63'
Con: Scott Eade (1/1) 63'
Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/3) 4'
Scott Eade (0/1)
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Grant Stuart
13 September 2012
19:35 NZST
North Harbour20–23Manawatu
Try: Sam Hayes-Stevenson 15'
Api Ratuniyarawa 22'
Manu Leiataua 67'
Con: Luke Devcich (1/3) 22'
Pen: Luke Devcich (1/1) 37'
Bryn Hall (0/1)
ReportTry: Jason Emery 56'
Papa Wharewera 79'
Con: Craig Clare (2/2) 56', 79'
Pen: Craig Clare (3/5) 18', 33', 52'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Richard Kelly
14 September 2012
18:05 NZST
Bay of Plenty37–16Auckland
Try: Lance MacDonald (2) 18', 28'
Phil Burleigh 68'
Nick McCashin 79'
Con: Nick McCashin (1/4) 19'
Pen: Nick McCashin (5/6) 4', 15', 33', 39', 65'
ReportTry: Gareth Anscombe 47'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (1/1) 48'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (3/3) 12', 22', 45'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Keith Brown
14 September 2012
20:05 NZST
Counties Manukau43–12Otago
Try: Sherwin Stowers (2) 4', 69'
David Bason 45'
Frank Halai 69'
Adam Cathcart 78'
Con: Baden Kerr (3/5) 5', 70', 79'
Pen: Baden Kerr (4/4) 11', 22', 43', 49'
ReportPen: Hayden Parker (4/4) 8', 24', 34', 39'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Akihisa Aso (Japan)
15 September 2012
14:35 NZST
RS – Taranaki18–9Canterbury
Try: James Marshall 33'
Scott Waldrom 76'
Con: Frazier Climo (1/1) 34'
Jack Cameron (0/1)
Pen: Frazier Climo (1/5) 6'
Jack Cameron (1/1) 68'
ReportPen: Tyler Bleyendaal (3/6) 14', 39', 47'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Garratt Williamson
15 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Wellington29–13Waikato
Try: Eric Sione 24'
Ardie Savea 39'
Shaun Treeby 60'
Jason Woodward 78'
Con: Jason Woodward (3/4) 25', 39', 61'
Pen: Jason Woodward (1/3) 53'
ReportTry: Ted Tauroa 49'
Con: Trent Renata (1/1) 49'
Pen: Trent Renata (2/6) 11', 37'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Nick Briant
16 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Tasman17–20Northland
Try: Filipo Levi 58'
Con: Hayden Cripps (0/1)
Pen: Hayden Cripps (3/4) 14', 47', 52'
Andrew Goodman (1/1) 59'
ReportTry: Derek Carpenter 31'
Mateo Malupo 70'
Con: Ash Moeke (2/2) 31', 71'
Pen: Ash Moeke (2/4) 5', 79'
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Mike Fraser
16 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Southland35–7Hawke's Bay
Try: Jamie Mackintosh 52'
Jason Rutledge 61'
Tim Cornforth 69'
Dion Bates 75'
Con: Scott Eade (1/1) 52'
Marty McKenzie (2/3) 62', 75'
Pen: Scott Eade (3/3) 21', 27', 35'
ReportTry: Adrian Barone 9'
Con: Daniel Waenga (1/1) 10'
Pen: Daniel Waenga (0/1)
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri

Week 5

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18 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Otago54–25North Harbour
Try: Gareth Evans (2) 7', 49'
Ben Smith 12'
Buxton Popoali'i 30'
Marshall Suckling 33'
Rob Verbakel 61'
Glenn Dickson 78'
Con: Hayden Parker (2/4) 12', 31'
Glenn Dickson (3/3) 50', 62', 78'
Pen: Hayden Parker (1/1) 25'
Glenn Dickson (2/3) 56', 65'
ReportTry: Bryn Hall 39'
Viliami Fihaki 60'
Manu Leiataua 68'
Con: Bryn Hall (2/2) 39', 61'
Luke Devcich (0/1)
Pen: Bryn Hall (2/3) 16', 53'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Shane McDermott
19 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Auckland43–32Taranaki
Try: Charles Piutau 3'
Alby Mathewson 29'
Steven Luatua 59'
Nathan Hughes 62'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (4/4) 3', 29', 60', 63'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (4/4) 7', 48', 53', 57'
Simon Hickey (1/1) 66'
ReportTry: Jason Eaton (2) 18', 54'
Jack Cameron 69'
Jamison Gibson-Park 74'
Jackson Ormond 77'
Con: Jack Cameron (2/5) 70', 75'
Pen: Jack Cameron (1/2) 34'
Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Glen Jackson
20 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Manawatu28–31Counties Manukau
Try: Willie Paia'aua 6'
Nehe Milner-Skudder 59'
Lewis Marshall 78'
Con: Craig Clare (2/3) 7', 60'
Pen: Craig Clare (3/3) 4', 23', 39'
ReportTry: Bundee Aki (2) 50', 76'
Sherwin Stowers 61'
Baden Kerr 65'
Con: Baden Kerr (4/4) 50', 61', 66', 76'
Pen: Baden Kerr (1/4) 28'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Garratt Williamson
21 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay42–41Bay of Plenty
Try: Gillies Kaka (3) 25', 45', 59'
Penalty try 39'
Tevita Fomai 53'
Ihaia West 79'
Con: Daniel Waenga (1/3) 39'
Ihaia West (2/3) 54', 79'
Pen: Daniel Waenga (2/3) 5', 17'
ReportTry: Sam Cane 10'
Nick McCashin 32'
Maru Henry 35'
Lelia Masaga 42'
Phil Burleigh 48'
Con: Nick McCashin (5/5) 10', 33', 36', 42', 49'
Pen: Nick McCashin (1/2) 20'
Chris Noakes (1/1) 73'
Cards: Tanerau Latimer   39'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Mike Fraser
22 September 2012
14:35 NZST
North Harbour17–27Southland
Try: Pita Ahki 4'
Bryn Hall 68'
Con: Luke Devcich (2/2) 5', 68'
Pen: Luke Devcich (1/3) 25'
ReportTry: Tim Boys 10'
Jimmy Cowan 60'
Con: Scott Eade (1/2) 61'
Pen: Scott Eade (5/5) 3', 46', 53', 64', 79'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Akihisa Aso (Japan)
22 September 2012
17:35 NZST
Auckland43–30Wellington
Try: Gareth Anscombe 22'
Penalty try 28'
Liaki Moli 36'
Ben Lam 66'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (4/4) 22', 29', 37', 66'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (5/7) 7', 13', 46', 50', 78'
ReportTry: Jeffery Toomaga-Allen 3'
Charlie Ngatai 40'
Alapati Leiua (2) 42', 70'
Con: Jason Woodward (2/4) 4', 71'
Pen: Jason Woodward (2/2) 16', 34'
Cards: Eric Sione   27'
Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
22 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Northland31–32Taranaki
Try: Sonatane Takulua 28'
Rene Ranger 55'
Daniel Caprice 75'
Derek Carpenter 78'
Con: Mathew Wright (3/3) 28', 75', 79'
Orene Ai'i (1/1) 56'
Pen: Orene Ai'i (1/3) 52'
ReportTry: Kurt Baker 38'
Frazier Climo 60'
Con: Frazier Climo (2/2) 38', 61'
Pen: Frazier Climo (6/6) 5', 24', 31', 50', 55', 76'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Ben Skeen
23 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Waikato27–52Canterbury
Try: Toby Smith 23'
Ben May 33'
Brendon Leonard 39'
Con: Trent Renata (3/3) 23', 34', 40'
Pen: Trent Renata (2/4) 9', 47'
ReportTry: Nasi Manu 2'
Robbie Fruean (2) 6', 79'
Johnny McNicholl 12'
George Whitelock 25'
Paea Faʻanunu 66'
Con: Tom Taylor (5/6) 7', 12', 26', 66', 80'
Pen: Tom Taylor (4/5) 22', 54', 61', 69'
Cards: Johnny McNicholl   18'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Jonathon White
23 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Otago39–13Tasman
Try: Jayden Spence 33'
Marshall Suckling (2) 41', 48'
Tony Ensor 77'
Peter Breen 79'
Con: Hayden Parker (4/5) 33', 42', 48', 79'
Pen: Hayden Parker (2/4) 16', 57'
ReportTry: Andrew Goodman 2'
Hayden Cripps 28'
Con: Hayden Cripps (0/1)
Andrew Goodman (0/1)
Pen: Hayden Cripps (1/1) 25'
Andrew Goodman (0/1)
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Glen Jackson

Week 6

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25 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty26–36Wellington
Try: Mafileo Kefu 3'
Lelia Masaga 54'
Con: Chris Noakes (2/2) 4', 55'
Pen: Chris Noakes (4/6) 7', 36', 39', 59'
Nick McCashin (0/1)
ReportTry: Ross Filipo 9'
Alapati Leiua 23'
Shaun Treeby 50'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (3/3) 10', 24', 51'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (5/5) 2', 18', 39', 62', 78'
Cards: Jeremy Thrush   79'
Baypark Stadium, Tauranga
Referee: Keith Brown
26 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Southland16–12Northland
Try: Josh Bekhuis 22'
Con: Scott Eade (1/1) 23'
Pen: Scott Eade (3/5) 10', 14', 62'
ReportTry: Ash Moeke 50'
Tone Kopelani 69'
Con: Ash Moeke (1/2) 51'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Richard Kelly
27 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Waikato20–19Tasman
Try: Brendon Leonard 38'
Savenaca Tokula 52'
Con: Piers Francis (2/2) 39', 53'
Pen: Piers Francis (2/4) 4', 20'
ReportTry: Peter Betham 39'
Con: Tom Marshall (1/1) 39'
Pen: Tom Marshall (4/4) 7', 26', 31', 44'
Andrew Goodman (0/1)
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Garratt Williamson
28 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Auckland22–18Counties Manukau
Try: Sean Polwart 11'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (1/1) 11'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (5/6) 32', 37', 39', 44', 67'
Cards: Sean Brookman   79'
ReportPen: Baden Kerr (6/6) 7', 13', 24', 27', 35', 63'
Cards: Mahonri Schwalger   43'
Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Nick Briant
29 September 2012
14:35 NZST
RS – Taranaki59–18Manawatu
Try: Andre Taylor 11'
Kurt Baker (3) 21', 47', 57'
Frazier Climo (2) 67', 69'
Jackson Ormond 74'
Willie Rickards 78'
Con: Frazier Climo (4/6) 12', 22', 48', 58'
Andre Taylor (1/2) 78'
Pen: Frazier Climo (3/4) 7', 27', 36'
ReportTry: Craig Clare 23'
Reece Robinson 53'
Con: Craig Clare (1/2) 24'
Pen: Craig Clare (2/2) 10', 43'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Mike Fraser
29 September 2012
17:35 NZST
Wellington34–28North Harbour
Try: Ardie Savea 14'
Ross Filipo 30'
Lima Sopoaga 33'
Kaipati Gaualofa 53'
Shaun Treeby 61'
Con: Lima Sopoaga (3/5) 15', 54', 62'
Pen: Lima Sopoaga (1/2) 11'
ReportTry: Codey Rei 25'
Jimmy Tuivaiti 38'
Manu Leiataua 64'
Nafi Tuitavake 79'
Con: Bryn Hall (2/2) 26', 39'
Codey Rei (2/2) 65', 79'
Pen: Bryn Hall (0/1)
Codey Rei (0/1)
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Jonathon White
29 September 2012
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay21–15Otago
Pen: Andrew Horrell (4/5) 3', 12', 23', 37'
Ihaia West (3/3) 67', 73', 75'
ReportPen: Hayden Parker (5/6) 14', 26', 30', 52', 63'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Garratt Williamson
30 September 2012
14:35 NZST
Canterbury84–0Southland
Try: Willi Heinz 11'
Telusa Veainu (2) 15', 18'
Paea Faʻanunu (2) 25', 75'
Robbie Fruean 28'
Johnny McNicholl (3) 38', 63', 71'
Adam Whitelock 39'
Nasi Manu 67'
George Whitelock 79'
Con: Tom Taylor (12/12) 12', 16', 19', 25', 29', 39', 40', 64', 68', 71', 76', 79'
Report
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
30 September 2012
16:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty31–19Northland
Try: Daniel Goodwin (2) 8', 54'
Carl Axtens 62'
Greg Pleasants-Tate 64'
Con: Chris Noakes (4/4) 8', 55', 63', 65'
Pen: Chris Noakes (1/4) 3'
ReportTry: Mathew Wright (2) 36', 77'
Fa'atoina Autagavaia 70'
Con: Ash Moeke (2/3) 37', 71'
Pen: Ash Moeke (0/1)
Cards: Jack Ram   62'
Baypark Stadium, Tauranga
Referee: Richard Kelly

Week 7

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2 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Manawatu35–51Otago
Try: Lewis Marshall 12'
Antonio Kiri Kiri 59'
Callum Gibbins (2) 63', 69'
Con: Nathan George (3/4) 13', 60', 64'
Pen: Nathan George (3/4) 27', 32', 34'
ReportTry: Aki Seiuli 2'
Tony Ensor (2) 14', 71'
TJ Ioane (2) 36', 77'
Glenn Dickson 45'
Con: Hayden Parker (4/4) 3', 17', 37', 46'
Glenn Dickson (2/2) 72', 77'
Pen: Hayden Parker (1/3) 10'
Glenn Dickson (2/2) 68', 79'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Nick Briant
3 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Taranaki10–46Waiakto – RS
Try: Jamison Gibson-Park 60'
Con: Frazier Climo (1/1) 61'
Pen: Frazier Climo (1/2) 8'
ReportTry: Marcel Cummings-Toone 3'
Trent Renata 11'
Sam Christie 18'
Alex Bradley 36'
Tim Mikkelson (3) 44', 49', 79'
Con: Trent Renata (4/7) 12', 19', 50', 79'
Pen: Trent Renata (1/2) 26'
Cards: Tawera Kerr-Barlow   58'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
4 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Tasman17–3Bay of Plenty
Try: Tom Marshall 11'
Quentin MacDonald 28'
Con: Tom Marshall (2/2) 12', 29'
Pen: Tom Marshall (1/4) 16'
ReportPen: Nick McCashin (1/1) 23'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Richard Kelly
5 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Northland11–56Canterbury
Try: Rene Ranger 42'
Con: Ash Moeke (0/1)
Pen: Ash Moeke (2/3) 9', 26'
ReportTry: Telusa Veainu 6'
George Whitelock 22'
Johnny McNicholl 36'
Wyatt Crockett 73'
Adam Whitelock 74'
Willi Heinz 77'
Codie Taylor 80'
Con: Tom Taylor (5/6) 7', 23', 73', 75', 78'
Tyler Bleyendaal (1/1) 80'
Pen: Tom Taylor (3/3) 14', 45', 56'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri
6 October 2012
14:35 NZST
Manawatu20–7Hawke's Bay
Try: Shaun Curry 42'
David Te Moana 68'
Con: Nathan George (2/2) 43', 69'
Pen: Nathan George (2/3) 36', 47'
ReportTry: Andrew Horrell 20'
Con: Andrew Horrell (1/1) 22'
Pen: Andrew Horrell (0/2)
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Garratt Williamson
6 October 2012
17:35 NZST
Counties Manukau28–32Waikato
Try: Sherwin Stowers 27'
Tim Nanai-Williams 48'
Bundee Aki (2) 53', 57'
Con: Tim Nanai-Williams (1/4) 49'
Pen: Tim Nanai-Williams (1/2) 18'
Rayhan Laulala (1/1) 69'
ReportTry: Joe Webber 37'
Savenaca Tokula (2) 65', 73'
Anthony Wise 77'
Con: Trent Renata (3/4) 38', 74', 77'
Pen: Trent Renata (2/2) 32', 63'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Mike Fraser
6 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Otago22–49Wellington
Try: Tom Franklin 27'
TJ Ioane 53'
Shota Horie 71'
Con: Hayden Parker (2/3) 29', 72'
Pen: Hayden Parker (1/1) 18'
ReportTry: Matt Proctor (3) 4', 39', 49'
Ardie Savea 11'
Jeremy Thrush 15'
Frae Wilson 21'
Jason Woodward 60'
Con: Jason Woodward (7/7) 5', 13', 16', 22', 39', 50', 61'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Keith Brown
7 October 2012
14:35 NZST
Southland18–47Taranaki
Try: Matt Saunders 24'
Tayler Adams 34'
Con: Scott Eade (1/2) 35'
Pen: Scott Eade (2/3) 4', 55'
ReportTry: Frazier Climo 45'
Jayden Hayward 58'
James Marshall (2) 67', 76'
Jackson Ormond 79'
Con: Frazier Climo (5/5) 46', 59', 68', 76', 80'
Pen: Frazier Climo (4/4) 22', 30', 42', 64'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Nick Briant
7 October 2012
16:35 NZST
North Harbour16–36Auckland
Try: James Parsons 15'
Con: Codey Rei (1/1) 15'
Pen: Codey Rei (3/4) 5', 24', 36'
ReportTry: Charles Piutau 11'
Gareth Anscombe 17'
Angus Ta'avao 38'
Daniel Braid 62'
Dave Thomas 73'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (4/4) 12', 18', 39', 63'
Simon Hickey (0/1)
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (1/2) 32'
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Shane McDermott

Week 8

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9 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Counites Manukau19–28Tasman
Try: Jimmy Tupou 66'
Con: Tim Nanai-Williams (1/1) 67'
Pen: Tim Nanai-Williams (4/4) 8', 36', 38', 42'
ReportTry: Robbie Malneek 15'
Peter Betham (2) 20', 53'
Con: Tom Marshall (2/3) 16', 54'
Pen: Tom Marshall (3/3) 33', 49', 57'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Garratt Williamson
10 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Hawke's Bay3–44Canterbury
Pen: Andrew Horrell (1/1) 5'ReportTry: George Whitelock 24'
Codie Taylor 36'
Johnny McNicholl 39'
Nasi Manu 51'
Luke Whitelock 74'
Matt Todd 79'
Con: Tom Taylor (4/6) 25', 40', 75', 80'
Pen: Tom Taylor (2/2) 7', 17'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Nick Briant
11 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Otago19–24Auckland
Try: Sam Anderson-Heather 19'
Con: Hayden Parker (1/1) 20'
Pen: Hayden Parker (3/3) 6', 15', 58'
Glenn Dickson (1/2) 79'
Cards: Hugh Blake   53'
ReportTry: Dave Thomas 10'
Charles Piutau 68'
Con: Gareth Anscombe (1/2) 69'
Pen: Gareth Anscombe (4/4) 3', 31', 39', 53'
Cards: Liaki Moli   60'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Richard Kelly
12 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Southland17–11Manawatu
Try: Cardiff Vaega 21'
Marty McKenzie 79'
Con: Scott Eade (2/2) 22', 80'
Pen: Scott Eade (1/1) 43'
ReportTry: Ma'afu Fia 28'
Con: Nathan George (0/1)
Pen: Nathan George (1/2) 4'
Craig Clare (1/1) 47'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Kane McBride
13 October 2012
14:35 NZST
Northland31–44Counties Manukau
Try: Mateo Malupo (2) 26', 32'
Derek Carpenter 65'
Dan Pryor 70'
Mathew Wright 77'
Con: Mathew Wright (2/2) 71', 78'
Ash Moeke (1/3) 66'
ReportTry: Rey Lee-Lo 13'
Tim Nanai-Williams (2) 38', 58'
Matt Talaese 44'
Sikeli Nabou 49'
Sherwin Stowers 68'
Con: Tim Nanai-Williams (3/5) 14', 38', 59'
Rayhan Laulala (1/1) 69'
Pen: Tim Nanai-Williams (2/2) 8', 18'
Cards: Maama Vaipulu   24'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Glen Jackson
13 October 2012
17:35 NZST
RS – Waikato28–3Hawke's Bay
Try: Alex Bradley 30'
Declan O'Donnell 50'
Savenaca Tokula 61'
Con: Trent Renata (2/3) 31', 51'
Pen: Trent Renata (3/4) 18', 25', 39'
ReportPen: Andrew Horrell (1/1) 29'
Cards: Maselino Paulino   46'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Jonathon White
13 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Tasman10–42North Harbour
Try: Hayden Cripps 53'
Con: Tom Marshall (1/1) 54'
Pen: Tom Marshall (1/2) 9'
ReportTry: Nafi Tuitavake 23'
Filo Paulo 28'
Bryn Hall 57'
Rudi Wulf 67'
Viliami Fihaki 71'
Con: Codey Rei (4/5) 24', 29', 68', 72'
Pen: Codey Rei (3/3) 6', 21', 45'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Mike Fraser
14 October 2012
14:35 NZST
Wellington33–17Taranaki
Try: Tim Bateman 18'
Scott Fuglistaller 30'
Jason Woodward (2) 50', 58'
Con: Jason Woodward (2/4) 19', 31'
Pen: Jason Woodward (3/3) 13', 42', 46'
ReportTry: Jason Eaton 61'
James Broadhurst 74'
James Marshall 78'
Con: Beauden Barrett (1/3) 76'
Cards: Jarrad Hoeata   44'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Bryce Lawrence
14 October 2012
16:35 NZST
Canterbury63–22Bay of Plenty
Try: Robbie Fruean (2) 20', 79'
Johnny McNicholl 50'
Adam Whitelock 53'
Joe Moody 57'
Telusa Veainu 66'
George Whitelock 74'
Ryan Crotty 80'
Con: Tom Taylor (5/5) 21', 51', 54', 58', 67'
Tyler Bleyendaal (2/3) 75', 80'
Pen: Tom Taylor (3/3) 14', 33', 38'
ReportTry: Leon Power 34'
Maru Henry 62'
Tristan Moran 76'
Con: Nick McCashin (2/3) 63', 77'
Pen: Nick McCashin (1/3) 28'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Keith Brown

Play-offs

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Semi-finals

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Championship

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19 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Otago41–34Tasman
Try: Hemopo 5' c
Thomson 36' m
Tanaka 60' c
Ensor 66' c
Con: Dickson (3/4) 6', 61', 67'
Pen: Dickson (5/5) 14', 51', 63', 74', 78'
ReportTry: Goodman 20' c
Betham 45' c
Nikoro 57' m
Con: Goodman (2/3) 21', 46'
Pen: Goodman (3/5) 9', 11', 71'
Nikoro (2/3) 30', 34'
Cards: Levi   56'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Glen Jackson
20 October 2012
14:05 NZST
Counties Manukau48–23Southland
Try: Stowers 36' m
Aki 43' m
Lee-Lo (2) 69' m, 80' c
T. Pulu 74' c
Forbes 77' c
Con: Kerr (3/6) 75', 78', 80'
Pen: Kerr (4/5) 2', 9', 47', 62'
ReportTry: Adams 11' c
McKenzie 33' c
Con: Eade (2/2) 12', 34'
Pen: Eade (3/5) 17', 31', 56'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Nick Briant

Premiership

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20 October 2012
16:35 NZST
Canterbury51–27
(a.e.t)
Taranaki
Try: Crockett (2) 16' c, 88' c
Todd 19' m
G. Whitelock 92' c
Taufua 97' c
Con: T. Taylor (1/2) 17'
Bleyendaal (3/3) 89', 93', 98'
Pen: T. Taylor (5/5) 30', 33', 43', 52', 56'
Bleyendaal (1/1) 95'
ReportTry: Marshall 6' c
Eaton 38' c
Walker 63' m
Tamanivalu 73' m
Con: Barrett (2/4) 7', 39'
Pen: Barrett (1/1) 24'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Mike Fraser
20 October 2012
19:05 NZST
Wellington22–33Auckland
Try: Filipo 36' m
Reddish 42' c
Savea 56' c
Con: Woodward (2/3) 43', 57'
Pen: Woodward (1/2) 25'
ReportTry: Manu 49' m
Fekitoa (2) 58' c, 70' m
Parkes 73' c
Con: Anscombe (2/4) 59', 74'
Pen: Anscombe (3/4) 7', 27', 30'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Bryce Lawrence

Finals

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Championship

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26 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Counties Manukau41–16Otago
Try: A. Pulu (2) 3' c, 59' c
Selwyn 28' c
Nanai-Williams 72' c
Bason 77' c
Con: Kerr (4/4) 4', 29', 60', 73'
Stowers (1/1) 78'
Pen: Kerr (2/4) 17', 36'
ReportTry: Thomson 20' c
Con: Dickson (1/1) 21'
Pen: Dickson (3/3) 10', 26', 53'
ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Keith Brown

Premiership

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27 October 2012
19:35 NZST
Canterbury31–18Auckland
Try: T. Taylor (2) 10' c, 38' m
Veainu 60' c
Con: T. Taylor (2/3) 11', 61'
Pen: T. Taylor (3/3) 32', 42', 48'
Drop: Bleyendaal (1/1) 56'
ReportTry: Parkes 2' c
Visinia 79' m
Con: Anscombe (1/2) 3'
Pen: Anscombe (2/3) 14', 28'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Glen Jackson
FB 15 Tom Taylor
RW 14 Telusa Veainu   32'   76'
OC 13 Robbie Fruean   18'   21'
IC 12 Ryan Crotty   77'
LW 11 Johnny McNicholl
FH 10 Tyler Bleyendaal
SH 9 Andy Ellis   75'
N8 8 Luke Whitelock
OF 7 Matt Todd   75'
BF 6 George Whitelock (c)
RL 5 Dominic Bird   51'   59'
LL 4 Joel Everson   59'
TP 3 Ben Franks   66'   71'   73'
HK 2 Ben Funnell   52'
LP 1 Wyatt Crockett
Replacements:
HK 16 Codie Taylor   52'
PR 17 Joe Moody   66'   71'   73'
LK 18 Nasi Manu   51'
FL 19 Jordan Taufua   75'
SH 20 Willi Heinz   75'
CE 21 Kolio Hifo   77'
WG 22 Stephen Gee   18'   21'   76'
 
FB 15 Charles Piutau
RW 14 Ben Lam
OC 13 Malakai Fekitoa
IC 12 Hadleigh Parkes
LW 11 Dave Thomas   58'
FH 10 Gareth Anscombe
SH 9 Alby Mathewson   66'
N8 8 Joe Edwards   42'
OF 7 Daniel Braid (c)
BF 6 Steven Luatua
RL 5 Ali Williams   67'
LL 4 Liaki Moli   63'
TP 3 Angus Ta'avao   40'   65'
HK 2 Tom McCartney   74'
LP 1 Pauliasi Manu   65'
Replacements:
HK 16 Nathan Vella   74'
PR 17 Charlie Faumuina   40'
LK 18 Andrew van der Heijden   67'
FL 19 Sean Polwart   42'
FL 20 Nathan Hughes   63'
FH 21 Simon Hickey   66'
WG 22 Lolagi Visinia   58'

Statistics

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Leading point scorers

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No. Player Team Points Average Details
1 Gareth Anscombe Auckland 191 15.92 4 T, 30 C, 37 P, 0 D
2 Tom Taylor Canterbury 182 15.17 2 T, 41 C, 30 P, 0 D
3 Baden Kerr Counties Manukau 138 13.80 2 T, 25 C, 26 P, 0 D
4 Hayden Parker Otago 129 10.75 0 T, 18 C, 31 P, 0 D
5 Jason Woodward Wellington 120 12.00 5 T, 25 C, 15 P, 0 D
6 Trent Renata Waikato 107 10.70 1 T, 21 C, 20 P, 0 D
7 Frazier Climo Taranaki 91 11.38 4 T, 13 C, 15 P, 0 D
8 Ash Moeke Northland 85 9.44 1 T, 13 C, 18 P, 0 D
9 Nick McCashin Bay of Plenty 79 7.90 2 T, 12 C, 15 P, 0 D
10 Scott Eade Southland 78 8.67 0 T, 9 C, 20 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

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No. Player Team Tries Average
1 Johnny McNicholl Canterbury 10 0.91
2 Ardie Savea Wellington 7 0.70
3 Kurt Baker Taranaki 7 0.64
4 Charles Piutau Auckland 7 0.58
5 Sherwin Stowers Counties Manukau 7 0.58
6 Telusa Veainu Canterbury 7 0.58
7 Peter Betham Tasman 6 0.55
8 Tim Nanai-Williams Counties Manukau 6 0.55
9 Bundee Aki Counties Manukau 6 0.50
10 Tony Ensor Otago 6 0.50

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

Points by week

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Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total Average
Auckland 36 29 70 49 32 22 16 37 86 62 22 18 36 16 24 19 322 252 32.20 25.20
Bay of Plenty 22 37 31 19 13 47 43 31 41 42 57 55 3 17 22 63 232 311 23.20 31.10
Canterbury 22 25 69 14 20 12 9 18 52 27 84 0 56 11 107 25 419 132 41.90 13.20
Counties Manukau 30 9 30 37 74 28 43 12 31 28 18 22 28 32 63 59 317 227 31.70 22.70
Hawke's Bay 29 36 52 60 6 22 7 35 42 41 21 15 7 20 6 72 170 301 21.70 30.10
Manawatu 11 30 16 59 36 47 23 20 28 31 18 59 55 58 11 17 198 334 19.80 33.40
North Harbour 22 42 3 36 32 45 20 23 42 81 28 34 16 36 42 10 205 307 20.50 30.70
Northland 34 46 29 27 38 50 20 17 31 32 31 47 11 56 31 44 225 319 22.50 31.90
Otago 46 34 19 31 15 10 12 43 93 38 15 21 73 84 19 24 292 285 29.20 28.50
Southland 9 30 8 40 10 15 45 20 27 17 16 96 18 47 17 11 150 276 15.00 27.60
Taranaki 37 22 49 40 22 6 18 9 64 74 59 18 57 64 17 33 323 266 32.30 26.60
Tasman 25 22 40 49 27 3 30 30 13 39 19 20 17 3 38 61 209 227 20.90 22.70
Waikato 42 22 27 29 22 32 28 35 27 52 20 19 78 38 28 3 272 230 27.20 23.00
Wellington 30 11 70 23 12 20 29 13 30 43 70 54 49 22 33 17 323 203 32.30 20.30

Source: ITM Cup Fixtures and Results 2012[7]

Tries by week

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Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Total Average
Auckland 3 2 9 4 4 3 1 4 8 9 1 0 5 1 2 1 33 24 3.30 2.40
Bay of Plenty 3 4 3 1 2 5 4 1 5 5 6 6 0 2 3 8 26 32 2.60 3.20
Canterbury 1 3 8 1 3 2 0 2 6 3 12 0 7 1 14 3 51 15 5.10 1.50
Counties Manukau 4 0 3 3 9 4 5 0 4 3 0 1 4 4 7 8 36 23 3.60 2.30
Hawke's Bay 2 3 5 7 0 3 1 4 5 5 0 0 1 2 0 9 14 33 1.40 3.30
Manawatu 1 3 1 8 4 6 2 3 3 4 2 8 6 7 1 2 20 41 2.00 4.10
North Harbour 3 6 0 5 4 4 3 2 5 8 4 5 1 5 5 1 25 36 2.50 3.60
Northland 4 4 3 3 2 6 2 1 4 2 5 5 1 7 5 6 26 34 2.60 3.40
Otago 4 4 1 3 0 1 0 5 11 5 0 0 9 11 1 2 26 31 2.60 3.10
Southland 0 4 1 5 1 0 5 3 2 2 1 14 2 5 2 1 14 34 1.40 3.40
Taranaki 4 3 5 5 3 0 2 0 7 8 8 2 6 9 3 4 38 31 3.80 3.10
Tasman 3 1 5 5 4 0 3 3 2 5 1 2 2 0 4 6 24 22 2.40 2.20
Waikato 6 3 3 3 3 4 1 4 3 6 2 1 11 5 3 0 32 26 3.20 2.60
Wellington 3 1 9 3 2 3 4 1 4 4 8 6 7 3 4 3 41 24 4.10 2.40
For Against

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

Sanctions

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Player Team   Red   Yellow Sent off match(es):
Willie Rickards Taranaki 0 1 vs Bay of Plenty
Samisoni Fisilau Northland 0 1 vs Otago
TJ Ioane Otago 0 1 vs Bay of Plenty
Kendrick Lynn Bay of Plenty 0 1 vs Otago
Simon Lemalu Counties Manukau 0 1 vs Hawke's Bay
Sam Christie Waikato 0 1 vs Northland
Vernon Fredericks Tasman 0 1 vs Taranaki
Bundee Aki Counties Manukau 0 1 vs North Harbour
Justin Davies Northland 0 1 vs Manawatu
Bryce Williams Northland 0 1 vs Manawatu
Rob Verbakel Otago 0 1 vs Southland
Filo Paulo North Harbour 0 1 vs Northland
Piers Francis Waikato 0 1 vs Bay of Plenty
Tanerau Latimer Bay of Plenty 0 1 vs Hawke's Bay
Eric Sione Wellington 0 1 vs Auckland
Johnny McNicholl Canterbury 0 1 vs Waikato
Jeremy Thrush Wellington 0 1 vs Bay of Plenty
Mahonri Schwalger Counties Manukau 0 1 vs Auckland
Sean Brookman Auckland 0 1 vs Counties Manukau
Jack Ram Northland 0 1 vs Bay of Plenty
Tawera Kerr-Barlow Waikato 0 1 vs Taranaki
Hugh Blake Otago 0 1 vs Auckland
Liaki Moli Auckland 0 1 vs Otago
Maama Vaipulu Counties Manukau 0 1 vs Northland
Maselino Paulino Hawke's Bay 0 1 vs Waikato
Jarrad Hoeata Taranaki 0 1 vs Wellington
Filipo Levi Tasman 0 1 vs Otago
Telusa Veainu Canterbury 0 1 vs Wellington

Ranfurly Shield

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Pre-season challenges

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27 July 2012
14:05 NZST
Taranaki67–16King Country
Try: Naholo (2) 2' c, 28' c
Cameron (2) 17' c, 44' c
Hayward 39' c
Rickards 55' c
Lewis 62' m
Baker (2) 65' c, 80' m
Hall 77' m
Con: Cameron (7/8) 4', 18', 29', 40', 45', 57', 65'
Marshall (0/2)
Pen: Cameron (1/1) 10'
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Try: Olsen 66' c
Con: Strachan (1/1) 66'
Pen: Strachan (3/3) 24', 34', 48'
TET Stadium & Events Centre, Inglewood
Attendance: 6,500
Referee: Ben Skeen
5 August 2012
NZST
Taranaki51–7Wanganui
Try: Climo (2) 18' m, 68' c
Gibson-Park (2) 42' c, 53' c
Naholo 49' c
Hoeata 65' c
Barrett 75' m
Con: Climo (4/5) 43', 51', 53', 66'
Cameron (1/2) 69'
Pen: Climo (2/4) 27', 35'
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Try: Baldwin 60' c
Con: Davis (1/1) 62'
Cards: Smyth   31'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Attendance: 8,000
Referee: Nick Briant

See also

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References

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  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. ^ "2012 ITM Cup Draw" (PDF). ITM Cup. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
  7. ^ "Historical Fixtures and Results". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
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