# 2014 ITM Cup

The 2014 ITM Cup season was the ninth season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on August 14, when Taranaki hosted Counties Manukau. 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 fifth season under the lead sponsor. The winner of the Championship, Manawatu was promoted to the Premiership, and the seventh placed Premiership team, Wellington was relegated to the Championship.

## Format

The ITM Cup standings were sorted by a competition points system. Four points were awarded to the winning team, a draw equaled two points, whilst a loss amounted to zero points. Unions could also win their side a respectable bonus point. To receive a bonus point, they must have scored four tries or more or lose by seven or fewer points or less. 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. 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. 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.

## Standings

Source: ITM Cup standings 2014
Premiership Division :
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | PTS |
| 1 | Taranaki | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 321 | 197 | +124 | 7 | 1 | 38 |
| 2 | Tasman | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 326 | 194 | +132 | 6 | 2 | 38 |
| 3 | Canterbury | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 337 | 205 | +132 | 4 | 2 | 34 |
| 4 | Auckland | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 288 | 225 | +63 | 4 | 0 | 30 |
| 5 | Counties Manukau | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 251 | 192 | +59 | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| 6 | Waikato | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 220 | 321 | –101 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| 7 | Wellington | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 214 | 381 | –167 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
Championship Division :
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | PTS |
| 1 | Manawatu | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 260 | 208 | +52 | 3 | 0 | 35 |
| 2 | RS – Hawke's Bay | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 253 | 213 | +40 | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| 3 | Northland | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 276 | 284 | –8 | 3 | 2 | 25 |
| 4 | Southland | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 228 | 301 | –73 | 1 | 0 | 19 |
| 5 | North Harbour | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 214 | 306 | –92 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 6 | Otago | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 228 | 279 | –51 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
| 7 | Bay of Plenty | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 202 | 312 | –110 | 3 | 2 | 13 |

### Standings progression

| Premiership |
| Team | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 | W9 |
| Auckland | 0 (7th) | 5 (4th) | 7 (6th) | 11 (4th) | 15 (4th) | 20 (4th) | 20 (4th) | 25 (4th) | 30 (4th) |
| Canterbury | 5 (1st) | 10 (1st) | 15 (1st) | 19 (1st) | 24 (1st) | 28 (1st) | 30 (3rd) | 30 (3rd) | 34 (3rd) |
| Counties Manukau | 2 (4th) | 7 (3rd) | 8 (5th) | 8 (6th) | 9 (6th) | 9 (6th) | 14 (6th) | 19 (5th) | 28 (5th) |
| Taranaki | 2 (5th) | 3 (6th) | 13 (2nd) | 18 (2nd) | 22 (2nd) | 27 (2nd) | 32 (1st) | 37 (1st) | 38 (1st) |
| Tasman | 5 (2nd) | 10 (2nd) | 12 (3rd) | 16 (3rd) | 17 (3rd) | 27 (3rd) | 32 (2nd) | 37 (2nd) | 38 (2nd) |
| Waikato | 5 (3rd) | 5 (5th) | 9 (4th) | 10 (5th) | 15 (5th) | 15 (5th) | 16 (5th) | 16 (6th) | 21 (6th) |
| Wellington | 0 (6th) | 0 (7th) | 1 (7th) | 2 (7th) | 2 (7th) | 2 (7th) | 2 (7th) | 2 (7th) | 7 (7th) |
| Championship |
| Team | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 | W9 |
| Bay of Plenty | 0 (5th) | 1 (7th) | 1 (7th) | 7 (6th) | 7 (6th) | 7 (6th) | 8 (7th) | 13 (7th) | 13 (7th) |
| Hawke's Bay | 0 (7th) | 4 (4th) | 9 (2nd) | 10 (3rd) | 15 (3rd) | 20 (2nd) | 21 (2nd) | 26 (2nd) | 28 (2nd) |
| Manawatu | 4 (3rd) | 4 (5th) | 8 (4th) | 16 (1st) | 16 (1st) | 21 (1st) | 25 (1st) | 30 (1st) | 35 (1st) |
| North Harbour | 0 (6th) | 1 (6th) | 2 (6th) | 3 (7th) | 7 (7th) | 7 (7th) | 16 (5th) | 17 (5th) | 18 (5th) |
| Northland | 1 (4th) | 6 (2nd) | 6 (5th) | 10 (4th) | 16 (2nd) | 16 (3rd) | 20 (3rd) | 25 (3rd) | 25 (3rd) |
| Southland | 4 (2nd) | 8 (1st) | 8 (3rd) | 8 (5th) | 13 (4th) | 13 (5th) | 17 (4th) | 17 (4th) | 19 (4th) |
| Otago | 4 (1st) | 5 (3rd) | 9 (1st) | 10 (2nd) | 10 (5th) | 15 (4th) | 15 (6th) | 15 (6th) | 15 (6th) |
| 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 2014 ITM Cup was played across nine weeks with every team playing one Wednesday night fixture in a double-up round where they played twice that week. The competition started on 14 August, with Taranaki taking on Counties Manukau at Yarrow Stadium.

### Week 1

* 14 August 2014 19:35 NZST
| Taranaki | 9–9 | Counties Manukau |
| Pen: Codey Rei (2/3) 21', 28' Marty McKenzie (1/2) 78' | Report | Pen: Ahsee Tuala (1/1) 52' Baden Kerr (2/2) 67', 73' |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
* 15 August 2014 19:35 NZST
| Southland | 34–23 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Lolohea Loco 11' Elliot Dixon 35' Junior Ngaluafe 70' Con: Lima Sopoaga (2/3) 36', 71' Pen: Lima Sopoaga (5/6) 3', 28', 40', 47', 65' | Report | Try: Johan Bardoul 6' Siegfried Fisiihoi 73' Con: Daniel Hollinshead (2/2) 7', 74' Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (3/5) 26', 52', 60' |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
* 16 August 2014 14:35 NZST
| Otago | 28–14 | North Harbour |
| Try: Fa'asiu Fuatai (2) 20', 29' James Lentjes 71' Con: Hayden Parker (2/3) 21', 30' Pen: Hayden Parker (3/4) 4', 17', 46' | Report | Try: Tevita Li 14' James Parsons 39' Con: Daniel Halangahu (2/2) 15', 40' Pen: Daniel Halangahu (0/1) |
* Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
* 16 August 2014 16:35 NZST
| Canterbury | 48–9 | Auckland |
| Try: Joel Everson 11' Adam Whitelock 15' Johnny McNicholl (2) 27', 46' Matt Todd 62' Patrick Osborne 80' Con: Tom Taylor (4/4) 12', 16', 28', 47' Tyler Bleyendaal (1/1) 63' Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 80' Pen: Tom Taylor (2/2) 22', 39' | Report | Pen: Gareth Anscombe (3/3) 18', 20', 44' Cards: Peter Saili 61' |
* Rugby League Park, Christchurch Referee: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)
* 16 August 2014 18:35 NZST
| Wellington | 25–37 | Waikato |
| Try: Shaun Treeby 17' Jared Kahu 61' Vaea Fifita 77' Con: Jason Woodward (2/3) 62', 77' Pen: Jason Woodward (2/2) 11', 22' | Report | Try: Damian McKenzie 3' Joe Webber (2) 12', 31' Brayden Mitchell 34' Anton Lienert-Brown 36' Zak Hohneck 64' Con: Damian McKenzie (2/6) 36', 65' Pen: Damian McKenzie (1/1) 24' |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 3,274 Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
* 17 August 2014 14:35 NZST
| Tasman | 35–15 | Hawke's Bay |
| Try: Joe Wheeler 1' Bryce Heem 38' Tom Marshall 49' David Havili 55' Con: Marty Banks (3/4) 2', 39', 50' Pen: Marty Banks (3/3) 12', 20', 30' | Report | Try: Robbie Fruean 52' Brendon O'Connor 62' Con: Ihaia West (1/2) 53' Pen: Ihaia West (1/2) 23' |
* Lansdowne Park, Blenheim Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
* 17 August 2014 16:35 NZST
| Northland | 23–28 | Manawatu |
| Try: Filipo Nakosi 56' Sonatane Takulua 65' Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 57', 67' Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 12', 42' Mathew Wright (1/1) 22' Cards: Daniel Hawkins 14' | Report | Try: Antonio Kiri Kiri 47' Hamish Northcott 70' Callum Gibbins 75' Con: Jade Te Rure (2/3) 71', 76' Pen: Jade Te Rure (3/3) 7', 15', 35' |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)

### Week 2

* 21 August 2014 19:35 NZST
| North Harbour | 21–25 | Southland |
| Try: Matt McGahan 1' Nafi Tuitavake 8' Con: Matt McGahan (1/2) 9' Pen: Matt McGahan (2/2) 43', 52' Drop: Robbie Robinson 45' | Report | Try: Willis Halaholo 37' Con: Lima Sopoaga (1/1) 38' Pen: Lima Sopoaga (6/7) 6', 23', 30', 55', 62', 76' |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
* 22 August 2014 18:05 NZST
| Waikato | 27–58 | Canterbury |
| Try: Joe Webber 16' Brad Weber (2) 47', 62' Con: Damian McKenzie (3/3) 17', 48', 63' Pen: Albert Nikoro (1/1) 24' Damian McKenzie (1/1) 29' | Report | Try: Codie Taylor 1' Matt Todd 5' Matt Symons 8' Milford Keresoma 36' Tyler Bleyendaal 52' Patrick Osborne 56' Jack Goodhue 67' Tom Sanders 79' Con: Tyler Bleyendaal (2/4) 9', 37' Willi Heinz (3/3) 53', 57', 68' Mitchell Drummond (1/1) 80' Pen: Tyler Bleyendaal (2/2) 12', 26' |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
* 22 August 2014 20:05 NZST
| Hawke's Bay | 29–26 | Taranaki |
| Try: Ryan Tongia (2) 12', 68' Richard Buckman 36' Con: Ihaia West (1/3) 13' Pen: Ihaia West (3/4) 10', 32', 40' Drop: Ihaia West 80' | Report | Try: Seta Tamanivalu 6' Marty McKenzie 75' Con: Codey Rei (1/1) 7' Marty McKenzie (1/1) 76' Pen: Codey Rei (4/5) 19', 21', 29', 46' |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Michael Lash (New Zealand)
* 23 August 2014 14:35 NZST
| Northland | 35–5 | Wellington |
| Try: Jone Macilai-Tori (2) 7', 24' Warren Dunn 53' Dan Pryor (2) 57', 79' Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/5) 8', 58' Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 4', 50' | Report | Try: Jason Woodward 65' Con: Jason Woodward (0/1) |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
* 23 August 2014 16:35 NZST
| RS – Counties Manukau | 29–25 | Otago |
| Try: Daniel Hyatt 13' Ronald Raaymakers 26' Jordan Taufua 49' Michael Stanley 65' Con: Ahsee Tuala (3/3) 14', 27', 50' Michael Stanley (0/1) Pen: Ahsee Tuala (0/2) Michael Stanley (1/1) 75' | Report | Try: Liam Coltman 8' Aki Seiuli 72' Fa'asiu Fuatai 77' Con: Hayden Parker (2/3) 9', 73' Pen: Hayden Parker (2/3) 16', 52' |
* ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
* 24 August 2014 14:35 NZST
| Manawatu | 7–35 | Auckland |
| Try: Chris Eves 80' Con: Otere Black (1/1) 80' Cards: Hubert Buydens 30' Kayne Hammington 66' | Report | Try: Gareth Anscombe 4' George Moala 14' Francis Saili 70' Peter Saili 73' Con: Gareth Anscombe (2/2) 5', 15' Simon Hickey (1/2) 74' Pen: Gareth Anscombe (3/5) 10', 30', 44' |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
* 24 August 2014 16:35 NZST
| Bay of Plenty | 27–56 | Tasman |
| Try: Mike Kainga 1' Joe Royal 40' Maritino Nemani 44' Johan Bardoul 68' Con: Daniel Hollinshead (2/4) 2', 69' Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (1/2) 15' | Report | Try: Quentin MacDonald 5' Tom Marshall 22' Shane Christie 27' Kieron Fonotia 33' James Lowe 61' Marty Banks 76' David Havili 79' Con: Marty Banks (6/7) 6', 23', 28', 34', 77', 80' Pen: Marty Banks (3/6) 17', 25', 74' |
* Baypark Stadium, Tauranga Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)

### Week 3

* 27 August 2014 19:35 NZST
| Waikato | 17–46 | Taranaki |
| Try: Declan O'Donnell 44' Joe Webber 49' Con: Wharenui Hawera (2/2) 45', 50' Pen: Wharenui Hawera (1/2) 13' | Report | Try: Waisake Naholo (2) 19', 80' Marty McKenzie (2) 29', 33' Jackson Ormond 55' Seta Tamanivalu 64' Con: Marty McKenzie (4/5) 20', 30', 34', 56' Codey Rei (1/1) 80' Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/3) 6', 40' |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Damian Mitchelmore (Australia)
* 28 August 2014 19:35 NZST
| Canterbury | 48–3 | Northland |
| Try: Mitchell Drummond 25' Nasi Manu (2) 31', 55' Tom Sanders 45' Jack Goodhue 48' Patrick Osborne 70' Con: Colin Slade (6/6) 26', 32', 46', 49', 56', 71' Pen: Colin Slade (2/2) 22', 39' | Report | Pen: Daniel Hawkins (1/2) 15' |
* Rugby League Park, Christchurch Referee: Akihisa Aso (Japan)
* 29 August 2014 19:35 NZST
| Wellington | 21–27 | Manawatu |
| Try: Jason Woodward 67' Tolu Fahamokioa 72' Con: Jason Woodward (1/2) 73' Pen: Jason Woodward (3/4) 4', 19', 48' | Report | Try: Otere Black 50' Jamie Booth 60' Con: Otere Black (1/2) 51' Pen: Otere Black (5/5) 31', 33', 54', 70', 79' |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 2,749 Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
* 30 August 2014 14:35 NZST
| Counties Manuaku | 21–27 | Hawke's Bay – RS |
| Try: Onosai Auva'a 48' Augustine Pulu 58' Con: Tim Nanai-Williams (1/2) 49' Pen: Ahsee Tuala (2/3) 10', 20' Tim Nanai-Williams (1/1) 37' | Report | Try: Brendon O'Connor (2) 17', 27' Chris Eaton 34' Ryan Tongia 66' Con: Ihaia West (2/4) 28', 67' Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) 40' |
* ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
* 30 August 2014 17:35 NZST
| Southland | 22–33 | Otago |
| Try: Willis Halaholo 6' Mark Jackman 12' John Hardie 59' Con: Lima Sopoaga (2/3) 7', 13' Pen: Lima Sopoaga (1/2) 53' Cards: Elliot Dixon 60' | Report | Try: Teihorangi Walden 23' Michael Collins 27' Josh Renton 54' Con: Hayden Parker (3/3) 24', 28', 55' Pen: Hayden Parker (4/6) 2', 9', 33', 49' Cards: Tom Franklin 59' |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Grant Stuart (New Zealand)
* 30 August 2014 19:35 NZST
| North Harbour | 16–22 | Waikato |
| Try: David Raikuna 9' Con: Matt McGahan (1/1) 10' Pen: Matt McGahan (3/5) 33', 46', 52' | Report | Try: Ben Tameifuna 38' Con: Damian McKenzie (1/1) 39' Pen: Damian McKenzie (5/6) 15', 21', 26', 30', 64' Cards: Ben Tameifuna 71' |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
* 31 August 2014 14:35 NZST
| Taranaki | 41–3 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Codey Rei 18' Blade Thomson 23' Waisake Naholo 26' James Broadhurst 29' Charlie Ngatai 35' Marty McKenzie 78' Con: Marty McKenzie (4/6) 19', 27', 36', 79' Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/2) 10' | Report | Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (1/1) 21' Cards: Siaosi Iongi 23' |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Akihisa Aso (Japan)
* 31 August 2014 16:35 NZST
| Auckland | 16–16 | Tasman |
| Try: Steven Luatua 60' Con: Simon Hickey (1/1) 61' Pen: Simon Hickey (3/4) 37', 43', 65' | Report | Try: Quentin MacDonald 18' Con: Marty Banks (1/1) 19' Pen: Marty Banks (3/4) 25', 46', 74' |
* Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 2,700 Referee: Damian Mitchelmore (Australia)

### Week 4

* 3 September 2014 19:35 NZST
| Manawatu | 29–27 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Nathan Tudreu 32' Antonio Kiri Kiri 35' Newton Tudreu 48' Con: Otere Black (1/3) 36' Pen: Otere Black (4/4) 5', 19', 22', 71' | Report | Try: Siegfried Fisiihoi 11' Culum Retallick 24' Mike Kainga 75' Joe Royal 78' Con: Daniel Hollinshead (1/2) 12' Te Aihe Toma (1/2) 79' Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (0/1) Byron McGuigan (1/1) 54' |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
* 4 September 2014 19:35 NZST
| Otago | 16–23 | Canterbury |
| Try: Jayden Spence 22' Con: Hayden Parker (1/1) 23' Pen: Hayden Parker (3/3) 4', 14', 78' | Report | Try: Nasi Manu 38' Rob Thompson 57' Con: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 39', 58' Pen: Richie Mo'unga (3/3) 27', 47', 63' |
* Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
* 5 September 2014 18:05 NZST
| Tasman | 23–16 | Waikato |
| Try: Robbie Malneek 4' Siua Halanukonuka 79' Con: Marty Banks (2/2) 5', 80' Pen: Marty Banks (3/5) 9', 33', 40' | Report | Try: Declan O'Donnell 48' Con: Damian McKenzie (1/1) 49' Pen: Damian McKenzie (3/3) 12', 51', 59' |
* Trafalgar Park, Nelson Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
* 5 September 2014 20:05 NZST
| Northland | 23–21 | Hawke's Bay |
| Try: Dan Pryor 57' Michael Stolberg 80' Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 58', 80' Pen: Daniel Hawkins (3/4) 9', 37', 61' | Report | Try: Brendon O'Connor 29' Ryan Tongia 53' Con: Ihaia West (1/2) 54' Pen: Ihaia West (2/3) 4', 33' Matt Berquist (1/1) 70' Cards: Geoffrey Cridge 80' |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
* 6 September 2014 14:35 NZST
| Auckland | 31–30 | Wellington |
| Try: Blake Gibson 48' Simon Hickey 72' Vince Aso 75' Con: Gareth Anscombe (2/3) 49', 72' Pen: Gareth Anscombe (4/5) 6', 10', 41', 58' | Report | Try: Tumatauenga Umaga-Marshall 11' Shaun Treeby 32' Ambrose Curtis 35' Con: Jason Woodward (3/3) 12', 33', 36' Pen: Jason Woodward (3/4) 2', 18', 21' Cards: Brad Shields 71' |
* Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 3,300 Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
* 6 September 2014 16:35 NZST
| Taranaki | 41–19 | Southland |
| Try: Jamison Gibson-Park 12' Blade Thomson (2) 23', 33' Iopu Iopu-Aso 43' Seta Tamanivalu 60' James Broadhurst 80' Con: Marty McKenzie (3/5) 13', 24', 44' Codey Rei (1/1) 80' Pen: Marty McKenzie (0/1) Drop: Marty McKenzie 69' | Report | Try: John Hardie (2) 3', 38' Dillan Halaholo 77' Con: Lima Sopoaga (2/2) 4', 39' Jamie Verran (0/1) |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
* 7 September 2014 14:35 NZST
| Manawatu | 26–10 | Counties Manukau |
| Try: Jason Emery 44' Jade Te Rure 51' Con: Jade Te Rure (2/2) 45', 52' Pen: Jade Te Rure (2/2) 1', 20' Otere Black (2/3) 70', 77' | Report | Try: Onosai Auva'a 68' Con: Ahsee Tuala (1/1) 69' Pen: Michael Stanley (1/3) 24' |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Referee: Michael Lash (New Zealand)
* 7 September 2014 16:35 NZST
| Bay of Plenty | 21–14 | North Harbour |
| Try: Mike Kainga 24' Leroy Van Dam 42' Con: Nick Evemy (1/2) 25' Pen: Te Aihe Toma (0/1) Nick Evemy (3/4) 36', 52', 74' | Report | Try: James Parsons 19' Greg Pleasants-Tate 38' Con: Matt McGahan (2/2) 20', 39' Pen: Matt McGahan (0/3) |
* Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua Referee: Grant Stuart (New Zealand)

### Week 5

* 10 September 2014 19:35 NZST
| Otago | 23–40 | Northland |
| Try: Tom Franklin 18' Hayden Parker 32' Con: Hayden Parker (2/2) 20', 34' Pen: Hayden Parker (2/2) 6', 40' Peter Breen (1/1) 67' | Report | Try: Namatahi Waa 1' Jack Ram (2) 21', 69' Ross Wright 62' Matt Moulds 77' Con: Daniel Hawkins (3/5) 22', 70', 78' Pen: Daniel Hawkins (3/4) 27', 41', 50' Cards: Daniel Hawkins 51' |
* Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee: Michael Lash (New Zealand)
* 11 September 2014 19:35 NZST
| Tasman | 30–31 | Taranaki |
| Try: Pete Samu 28' Joe Wheeler 38' Jimmy Cowan 55' Con: Marty Banks (3/3) 30', 40', 56' Pen: Marty Banks (3/5) 21', 66', 75' | Report | Try: Blade Thomson 41' Seta Tamanivalu 49' Waisake Naholo 80' Con: Marty McKenzie (2/3) 50', 80' Pen: Marty McKenzie (4/4) 8', 26', 69', 78' |
* Trafalgar Park, Nelson Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
* 12 September 2014 18:05 NZST
| North Harbour | 24–13 | Manawatu |
| Try: Luke Devcich 22' Pita Ahki 43' Con: Daniel Halangahu (1/2) 44' Pen: Daniel Halangahu (4/6) 6', 15', 66', 75' | Report | Try: Callum Gibbins 29' Con: Otere Black (1/1) 30' Pen: Otere Black (2/3) 11', 50' |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
* 12 September 2014 20:05 NZST
| Canterbury | 46–12 | Wellington |
| Try: Tom Taylor (2) 13', 53' Willi Heinz 30' Codie Taylor 45' Tom Sanders 63' Luke Whitelock 67' Ben Funnell 77' Con: Tom Taylor (4/7) 31', 55', 68', 78' Pen: Tom Taylor (1/2) 26' Cards: Joel Everson 32' | Report | Try: Christian Lloyd 51' Brad Shields 80' Con: Jason Woodward (1/2) 80' Pen: Jason Woodward (0/1) Cards: Matt Proctor 66' |
* Rugby League Park, Christchurch Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
* 13 September 2014 14:35 NZST
| Bay of Plenty | 12–27 | Auckland |
| Try: Joe Royal 13' Johan Bardoul 31' Con: Nick Evemy (1/2) 14' Pen: Nick Evemy (0/1) | Report | Try: Lolagi Visinia (2) 42', 53' Con: Gareth Anscombe (1/2) 43' Pen: Gareth Anscombe (5/7) 41', 46', 59', 71', 73' |
* Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
* 13 September 2014 16:35 NZST
| Southland | 36–34 | Northland |
| Try: Keanu Kahukura (2) 12', 36' Mark Jackman 46' Tim Boys 65' Lolohea Loco 80' Con: Lima Sopoaga (4/5) 13', 47', 66', 80' Pen: Lima Sopoaga (1/1) 6' | Report | Try: Matt Moulds 19' Mathew Wright (2) 31', 55' Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/3) 20', 56' Pen: Daniel Hawkins (5/5) 9', 30', 42', 69', 72' Cards: Whiria Meltzer 65' |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)
* 14 September 2014 14:35 NZST
| Waikato | 26–21 | Counties Manukau |
| Try: Joe Webber (3) 3', 14', 60' Chauncy Edwardson 8' Con: Damian McKenzie (3/4) 4', 15', 62' Pen: Damian McKenzie (0/2) Cards: Loni Uhila 66' | Report | Try: Ahsee Tuala 55' Augustine Pulu (2) 68', 74' Con: Ahsee Tuala (3/3) 56', 68', 75' Pen: Michael Stanley (0/1) |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
* 14 September 2014 16:35 NZST
| RS – Hawke's Bay | 41–0 | Otago |
| Try: Ryan Tongia (2) 1', 5' Brendon O'Connor 8' Shannan Chase 25' Richard Buckman 33' Jason Long 73' Con: Ihaia West (4/6) 7', 9', 26', 74' Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) 49' | Report | |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)

### Week 6

* 17 September 2014 19:35 NZST
| Southland | 14–38 | Tasman |
| Try: Dillan Halaholo 28' Bill Fukofuka 68' Con: Lima Sopoaga (1/1) 29' Scott Eade (1/1) 70' | Report | Try: Pete Samu 10' Jimmy Cowan 20' Marty Banks 23' James Lowe (2) 47', 63' Con: Marty Banks (5/5) 11', 21', 24', 49', 65' Pen: Marty Banks (1/1) 7' Cards: Jimmy Cowan 54' |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
* 18 September 2014 19:35 NZST
| Northland | 20–31 | Taranaki |
| Try: Brook Gilmore 17' Jone Macilai-Tori 74' Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 18', 75' Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 42', 63' Cards: Jone Macilai-Tori 6' | Report | Try: Seta Tamanivalu 29' Marty McKenzie 58' Blade Thomson 70' Waisake Naholo 77' Con: Marty McKenzie (1/4) 78' Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/3) 9', 21' Codey Rei (1/1) 44' |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Grant Stuart (New Zealand)
* 19 September 2014 19:35 NZST
| Counties Manukau | 20–28 | Canterbury |
| Try: Frank Halai (2) 52', 79' Con: Michael Stanley (1/1) 53' Sherwin Stowers (1/1) 79' Pen: Tim Nanai-Williams (1/3) 7' Ahsee Tuala (1/3) 27' Cards: Sikeli Nabou 58' | Report | Try: Matt Todd 10' Johnny McNicholl 19' Willi Heinz 46' Con: Tom Taylor (2/3) 11', 20' Pen: Tom Taylor (3/3) 34', 38', 73' |
* ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
* 20 September 2014 14:35 NZST
| RS – Hawke's Bay | 36–17 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Michael Allardice 32' Ihaia West (2) 42', 70' Ryan Tongia (2) 63', 80' Con: Ihaia West (1/3) 43' Richard Buckman (0/1) Matt Berquist (0/1) Pen: Ihaia West (3/3) 16', 22', 28' | Report | Try: Maritino Nemani 67' Jesse Acton 74' Con: Nick Evemy (2/2) 68', 74' Pen: Nick Evemy (1/2) 25' Cards: Culum Retallick 31' Maritino Nemani 77' |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
* 20 September 2014 17:35 NZST
| Auckland | 32–7 | North Harbour |
| Try: Ben Lam 12' Hadleigh Parkes 50' Gafatasi Su'a 73' Gareth Anscombe 78' Con: Gareth Anscombe (2/3) 51', 74' Simon Hickey (1/1) 79' Pen: Gareth Anscombe (2/4) 19', 40' | Report | Try: Pita Ahki 80' Con: Matt McGahan (1/1) 80' |
* Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 4,200 Referee: Michael Lash (New Zealand)
* 20 September 2014 19:35 NZST
| Manawatu | 41–20 | Southland |
| Try: Nathan Tudreu 16' Heiden Bedwell-Curtis 25' Newton Tudreu 36' Jason Emery 55' Semisi Masirewa 79' Con: Otere Black (4/4) 17', 26', 37', 56' Jade Te Rure (1/1) 80' Pen: Otere Black (2/2) 22', 44' | Report | Try: Elliot Dixon 39' John Hardie 74' Con: Lima Sopoaga (2/2) 40', 74' Pen: Lima Sopoaga (2/2) 15', 28' Cards: Elliot Dixon 21' |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Referee: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)
* 21 September 2014 14:35 NZST
| Otago | 38–7 | Waikato |
| Try: Tom Franklin 3' Teihorangi Walden 30' Hayden Parker 60' Fa'asiu Fuatai 71' Con: Hayden Parker (3/4) 4', 31', 62' Pen: Hayden Parker (4/4) 9', 14', 55', 58' | Report | Try: Damian McKenzie 6' Con: Damian McKenzie (1/1) 7' |
* Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
* 21 September 2014 16:35 NZST
| Wellington | 20–42 | Tasman |
| Try: Tolu Fahamokioa 67' Eric Sione 75' Con: Willie Ripia (2/2) 68', 76' Pen: Willie Ripia (2/2) 30', 36' | Report | Try: Robbie Malneek 15' James Lowe (2) 19', 49' Alex Ainley 44' Pete Samu 72' Con: Marty Banks (4/5) 20', 45', 50', 73' Pen: Marty Banks (3/4) 28', 33', 39' |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 2,848 Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)

### Week 7

* 24 September 2014 19:35 NZST
| North Harbour | 29–24 | Canterbury |
| Try: Leigh Thompson 10' Tevita Li 23' James Parsons 35' Niko Ratumaitavuki 52' Con: Matt McGahan (3/4) 24', 35', 53' Pen: Matt McGahan (1/1) 49' | Report | Try: Nathaniel Apa 1' Codie Taylor 7' Willi Heinz 66' Con: Richie Mo'unga (3/3) 1', 7', 67' Pen: Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 77' |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
* 25 September 2014 19:35 NZST
| Bay of Plenty | 27–30 | Northland |
| Try: Siaosi Iongi 19' Joe Royal 24' Tim Bond 64' Con: Daniel Hollinshead (3/3) 20', 25', 65' Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (2/3) 41', 54' | Report | Try: Sonatane Takulua (2) 2', 35' Warren Dunn 67' Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 2', 36' Latiume Fosita (1/1) 68' Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 8', 56' Latiume Fosita (1/1) 78' |
* Baypark Stadium, Tauranga Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
* 26 September 2014 19:35 NZST
| Taranaki | 35–22 | Auckland |
| Try: Rhys Marshall 17' Bernie Hall 22' Seta Tamanivalu 32' Charlie Ngatai 80' Con: Marty McKenzie (3/4) 18', 23', 80' Pen: Marty McKenzie (2/4) 39', 70' Drop: Marty McKenzie 79' | Report | Try: George Moala 54' Con: Gareth Anscombe (1/1) 55' Pen: Gareth Anscombe (5/5) 11', 26', 35', 58', 79' |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
* 27 September 2014 19:35 NZST
| Waikato | 20–22 | Manawatu |
| Try: Joe Webber 17' Con: Damian McKenzie (0/1) Pen: Damian McKenzie (5/9) 5', 39', 45', 59', 69' Cards: Josh Hohneck 74' | Report | Try: Jason Emery 43' Con: Jade Te Rure (1/1) 44' Pen: Jade Te Rure (2/2) 8', 28' Otere Black (3/3) 60', 64', 75' Cards: Michael Fitzgerald 69' |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Brett Johnson (New Zealand)
* 27 September 2014 14:35 NZST
| Counties Manukau | 55–7 | Wellington |
| Try: Augustine Pulu (2) 3', 33' Suliasi Taufalele 8' Frank Halai 21' Ahsee Tuala 36' Tim Nanai-Williams (2) 64', 78' Con: Ahsee Tuala (5/5) 3', 9', 23', 34', 37' Tim Nanai-Williams (1/1) 65' Sherwin Stowers (1/1) 80' Pen: Ahsee Tuala (1/2) 39' Tim Nanai-Williams (1/1) 47' Cards: Ma'ama Vaipulu 23' | Report | Try: Ambrose Curtis 53' Con: Willie Ripia (1/1) 53' Pen: Willie Ripia (0/1) |
* ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
* 27 September 2014 19:35 NZST
| North Harbour | 28–25 | Hawke's Bay |
| Try: Luke Devcich 5' Tevita Li 9' Matt McGahan 48' Con: Matt McGahan (2/3) 6', 49' Pen: Matt McGahan (3/3) 15', 40', 70' | Report | Try: Ellery Wilson 54' Robbie Fruean 57' Brendon Edmonds 72' Con: Ihaia West (1/2) 58' Matt Berquist (1/1) 73' Pen: Ihaia West (2/2) 17', 62' Cards: Ryan Tongia 30' |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Michael Lash (New Zealand)
* 28 September 2014 14:35 NZST
| Tasman | 32–24 | Otago |
| Try: Kieron Fonotia 30' David Havili 37' Jimmy Cowan 64' Ross Geldenhuys 70' Con: Marty Banks (3/4) 31', 38', 65' Pen: Marty Banks (2/3) 57', 79' | Report | Try: Jayden Spence 33' Hugh Blake 44' Sam Anderson-Heather 54' Con: Hayden Parker (3/3) 34', 46', 55' Pen: Hayden Parker (1/1) 18' |
* Trafalgar Park, Nelson Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
* 28 September 2014 16:35 NZST
| Canterbury | 26–28 | Southland |
| Try: Nathaniel Apa 10' Penalty try 64' Con: Dan Carter (1/1) 11' Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 65' Pen: Dan Carter (3/3) 15', 36', 40' Richie Mo'unga (1/2) 43' | Report | Try: Bryan Milne 12' John Hardie 54' Willis Halaholo 68' Con: Lima Sopoaga (2/3) 13', 69' Pen: Lima Sopoaga (3/3) 24', 59', 78' |
* Rugby League Park, Christchurch Referee: Richard Kelly (New Zealand)

### Week 8

* 1 October 2014 19:35 NZST
| RS – Hawke's Bay | 36–14 | Wellington |
| Try: Gareth Evans 13' Brendon O'Connor 39' Ryan Tongia (2) 44', 65' Tony Lamborn 49' Con: Ihaia West (4/5) 14', 40', 44', 50' Pen: Ihaia West (0/1) Matt Berquist (1/1) 77' | Report | Try: Matt Proctor 72' Con: Willie Ripia (0/1) Pen: Willie Ripia (3/3) 10', 15', 21' Cards: Vaea Fifita 37' |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
* 2 October 2014 19:35 NZST
| Auckland | 60–19 | Waikato |
| Try: Junior Poluleuligaga 6' Lolagi Visinia 14' Gafatasi Su'a 31' Joe Edwards 33' George Moala (2) 36', 57' Gareth Anscombe 45' Jack Whetton 51' Blake Gibson 65' Con: Gareth Anscombe (4/7) 15', 34', 37', 46' Simon Hickey (2/2) 58', 66' Pen: Gareth Anscombe (1/1) 3' | Report | Try: Loni Uhila 48' Anton Lienert-Brown 54' Epalahame Faiva 69' Con: Damian McKenzie (2/3) 49', 55' |
* Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
* 3 October 2014 19:35 NZST
| Northland | 58–27 | North Harbour |
| Try: Ross Wright 15' Mathew Wright (3) 24', 42', 75' Jone Macilai-Tori 69' Kara Pryor 79' Con: Daniel Hawkins (5/6) 16', 25', 43', 70', 76' Pen: Daniel Hawkins (6/6) 31', 36', 50', 55', 60', 65' | Report | Try: Greg Pleasants-Tate 8' Matt McGahan 39' Robbie Robinson 45' Leigh Thompson 72' Con: Matt McGahan (1/3) 9' Daniel Halangahu (1/1) 73' Pen: Matt McGahan (1/1) 34' |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
* 4 October 2014 14:35 NZST
| Southland | 10–24 | Counties Manukau |
| Try: Bryan Milne 25' Con: Scott Eade (1/1) 26' Pen: Scott Eade (1/1) 58' | Report | Try: Onosai Auva'a 3' Tim Nanai-Williams 50' Augustine Pulu 66' Jordan Taufua 69' Con: Ahsee Tuala (2/4) 66', 70' Cards: Pauliasi Manu 24' |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
* 4 October 2014 17:35 NZST
| Bay of Plenty | 33–16 | Otago |
| Try: Daniel Hollinshead (2) 21', 59' Joe Royal 28' Byron McGuigan 34' Leroy Van Dam 77' Con: Daniel Hollinshead (4/5) 29', 34', 59', 78' | Report | Try: Aki Seiuli 39' Con: Hayden Parker (1/1) 40' Pen: Hayden Parker (3/3) 6', 42', 56' |
* Baypark Stadium, Tauranga Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
* 4 October 2014 19:35 NZST
| Canterbury | 10–38 | Tasman |
| Try: Matt Todd 54' Con: Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 55' Pen: Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 5' | Report | Try: David Havili 23' James Lowe (2) 31', 76' Jimmy Cowan 51' Marty Banks 75' Con: Marty Banks (5/5) 24', 32', 52', 75', 77' Pen: Marty Banks (1/1) 65' |
* Rugby League Park, Christchurch Referee: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)
* 5 October 2014 14:35 NZST
| Manawatu | 29–3 | Hawke's Bay |
| Try: Michael Fitzgerald 9' Nehe Milner-Skudder 19' Hamish Northcott 66' Callum Gibbins 69' Con: Otere Black (2/2) 10', 20' Aaron Cruden (1/2) 67' Pen: Otere Black (1/2) 25' | Report | Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) 42' Cards: Tony Lamborn 65' |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
* 5 October 2014 16:35 NZST
| Wellington | 22–38 | Taranaki |
| Try: Matt Proctor (2) 1', 80' Marvin Karawana 28' Con: Willie Ripia (2/3) 2', 29' Pen: Willie Ripia (1/1) 44' | Report | Try: Jamison Gibson-Park 13' Waisake Naholo (2) 59', 71' Chris Smylie 62' Blade Thomson 65' Con: Marty McKenzie (2/5) 63', 72' Pen: Marty McKenzie (3/3) 5', 25', 58' Cards: James Marshall 78' |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 2,413 Referee: Brett Johnson (New Zealand)

### Week 9

* 8 October 2014 19:35 NZST
| Counties Manukau | 41–18 | Auckland |
| Try: Penalty try 21' Frank Halai (2) 39', 57' Ahsee Tuala 50' Augustine Pulu 64' Sam Henwood 80' Con: Ahsee Tuala (1/2) 22' Tim Nanai-Williams (2/2) 51', 80' Michael Stanley (1/2) 65' Pen: Ahsee Tuala (1/1) 3' | Report | Try: Ofa Tu'ungafasi 8' Jack Whetton 68' Con: Gareth Anscombe (1/2) 69' Pen: Gareth Anscombe (2/2) 44', 53' Cards: Junior Poluleuligaga 21' |
* ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
* 9 October 2014 19:35 NZST
| Waikato | 29–12 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Brad Weber 21' Epalahame Faiva 52' Declan O'Donnell 68' Jordan Payne 79' Con: Damian McKenzie (3/4) 22', 53', 69' Pen: Damian McKenzie (1/2) 9' | Report | Try: Byron McGuigan (2) 25', 65' Con: Daniel Hollinshead (1/2) 66' Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (0/1) |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)
* 10 October 2014 19:35 NZST
| Otago | 25–38 | Manawatu |
| Try: Joe Latta 4' Fa'asiu Fuatai 50' Sam Anderson-Heather 76' Con: Peter Breen (1/1) 5' Hayden Parker (1/2) 52' Pen: Peter Breen (2/2) 20', 26' | Report | Try: Callum Gibbins 10' Nathan Tudreu (2) 16', 24' Rob Foreman 47' Hamish Northcott 79' Con: Otere Black (5/5) 11', 17', 25', 48', 80' Pen: Otere Black (1/1) 58' |
* Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
* 11 October 2014 14:35 NZST
| Wellington | 58–34 | North Harbour |
| Try: Jackson Garden-Bachop 42' Victor Vito 59' Brad Shields 65' Vaea Fifita 72' Ross Filipo 76' TJ Perenara 78' Con: Willie Ripia (3/4) 43', 66', 73' Ross Filipo (2/2) 77', 79' Pen: Willie Ripia (6/6) 3', 18', 29', 35', 37', 63' | Report | Try: Pita Ahki 22' Matt Vaega 26' Raniera Takarangi 67' Tevita Li 69' Con: Matt McGahan (3/3) 23', 27', 68' Daniel Halangahu (1/1) 70' Pen: Matt McGahan (2/2) 7', 49' |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 3,367 Referee: Jamie Nutbrown (New Zealand)
* 11 October 2014 17:35 NZST
| RS – Hawke's Bay | 20–20 | Southland |
| Try: Shannan Chase (2) 36', 38' Con: Ihaia West (2/2) 37', 39' Pen: Ihaia West (1/2) 28' Drop: Ihaia West 79' | Report | Try: Junior Ngaluafe 9' Lima Sopoaga 30' Con: Lima Sopoaga (2/2) 10', 31' Pen: Lima Sopoaga (2/4) 62', 74' |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
* 11 October 2014 19:35 NZST
| Auckland | 38–10 | Northland |
| Try: Gareth Anscombe 36' Lolagi Visinia 60' Tom McCartney 65' Nepia Fox-Matamua 71' Con: Gareth Anscombe (3/4) 37', 61', 73' Pen: Gareth Anscombe (3/3) 8', 15', 18' Lolagi Visinia (1/1) 23' Cards: Gareth Anscombe 21' | Report | Try: WillGriff John 9' Con: Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 10' Pen: Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 22' |
* Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 3,900 Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
* 12 October 2014 14:35 NZST
| Taranaki | 23–26 | Canterbury |
| Try: Seta Tamanivalu 9' Codey Rei 31' Waisake Naholo 57' Con: Marty McKenzie (1/3) 32' Pen: Marty McKenzie (1/2) 2' Codey Rei (1/1) 5' Cards: Waisake Naholo 61' | Report | Try: Matt Todd 68' Johnny McNicholl 69' Con: Tom Taylor (2/2) 69', 70' Pen: Tom Taylor (4/4) 24', 29', 42', 75' |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
* 12 October 2014 16:35 NZST
| Tasman | 16–21 | Counties Manukau |
| Try: Robbie Malneek 46' Con: Marty Banks (1/1) 47' Pen: Rohan Saifoloi (3/3) 5', 22', 24' | Report | Try: Pauliasi Manu 27' Michael Stanley 59' Jordan Taufua 67' Con: Ahsee Tuala (1/1) 27' Michael Stanley (2/2) 60', 68' |
* Lansdowne Park, Blenheim Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)

## Play-offs

| Semi-finals | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | Final | Final | Final |
| 1 | Manawatu | 23 | | | |
| 4 | Southland | 18 | | | |
| 4 | Southland | 18 | 1 | Manawatu | 32 |
| | | | 2 | Hawke's Bay | 24 |
| 2 | Hawke's Bay | 26 | 2 | Hawke's Bay | 24 |
| 3 | Northland | 21 | | | |
| Semi-finals | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | Final | Final | Final |
| 1 | Taranaki | 49 | | | |
| 4 | Auckland | 30 | | | |
| 4 | Auckland | 30 | 1 | Taranaki | 36 |
| | | | 2 | Tasman | 32 |
| 2 | Tasman | 26 | 2 | Tasman | 32 |
| 3 | Canterbury | 6 | | | |

### Semi-finals
#### Championship

* 17 October 2014 19:35 NZST
| Hawke's Bay | 26–21 | Northland |
| Try: Buckman 31' c Fruean 46' c Con: West (2/2) 32', 47' Pen: West (4/4) 7', 15', 54', 65' | Report | Try: Macilai-Tori 27' m Pryor 57' m Waa 75' m Con: Hawkins (0/3) Pen: Hawkins (2/2) 5', 51' |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)
* 18 October 2014 14:05 NZST
| Manawatu | 23–18 | Southland |
| Try: Milner-Skudder 15' c Gibbins 48' c Con: Black (2/2) 16', 49' Pen: Black (3/4) 9', 35', 44' | Report | Try: Dixon 52' c Kahukura 77' m Con: Sopoaga (1/2) 53' Pen: Sopoaga (2/2) 18', 42' |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)

#### Premiership

* 18 October 2014 16:35 NZST
| Taranaki | 49–30 (a.e.t.) | Auckland |
| Try: R. Marshall 4' c Crosswell 7' c J. Marshall 28' c Naholo 81' c Thomson 84' m Ormond 90' c Con: Rei (3/3) 5', 8', 29' McKenzie (2/3) 82', 91' Pen: Rei (3/5) 34', 50', 71' McKenzie (0/1) | Report | Try: Anscombe 9' c Moala (2) 19' c, 64' c Con: Anscombe (3/3) 10', 20', 65' Pen: Anscombe (3/5) 13', 22', 33' |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Mike Fraser (New Zealand)
* 18 October 2014 19:05 NZST
| Tasman | 26–6 | Canterbury |
| Try: Lowe 2' c Cowan 39' c Con: Banks (2/2) 3', 40' Pen: Banks (4/7) 32', 44', 56', 71' | Report | Pen: Taylor (2/2) 28', 35' |
* Trafalgar Park, Nelson Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)

### Finals
#### Championship

* 24 October 2014 19:35 NZST
| Manawatu | 32–24 | Hawke's Bay |
| Try: Hammington 43' c Milner-Skudder 54' c Emery 75' c Tudreu 79' m Con: Black (2/2) 44', 55' Te Rure (1/1) 76' Crosswell (0/1) Pen: Black (2/3) 11', 32' | Report | Try: West 15' c Chase (2) 24' c, 66' c Con: West (3/3) 16', 25', 68' Pen: West (1/2) 50' |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Referee: Garratt Williamson (New Zealand)

#### Premiership

* 25 October 2014 19:35 NZST
| Taranaki | 36–32 | Tasman |
| Try: R. Marshall 31' c Ngatai (2) 42' c, 54' c Con: Rei (3/3) 32', 43', 55' Pen: Rei (5/5) 4', 7', 39', 57', 74' | Report | Try: Fonotia 18' c Guyton (2) 64' c, 79' m Samu 72' c Con: Banks (3/4) 19', 65', 72' Pen: Banks (2/5) 38', 47' |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand)
| FB | 15 | James Marshall (c) |
| RW | 14 | Codey Rei |
| OC | 13 | Seta Tamanivalu |
| IC | 12 | Charlie Ngatai | 56' |
| LW | 11 | Waisake Naholo | 74' |
| FH | 10 | Marty McKenzie |
| SH | 9 | Chris Smylie | 62' |
| N8 | 8 | Iopu Iopu-Aso | 15' |
| OF | 7 | Bernie Hall |
| BF | 6 | Mitchell Crosswell |
| RL | 5 | James Broadhurst |
| LL | 4 | Riki Hoeata | 66' |
| TP | 3 | Angus Ta'avao | 71' |
| HK | 2 | Rhys Marshall |
| LP | 1 | Mitchell Graham | 56' | 73' |
| Replacements: ||
| PR | 16 | Sione Lea | 56' | 73' |
| PR | 17 | Ryan Cocker | 71' |
| N8 | 18 | Mitchell Brown | 15' |
| LK | 19 | Leighton Price | 66' |
| SH | 20 | Jamison Gibson-Park | 62' |
| WG | 21 | Jackson Ormond | 74' |
| FB | 22 | Kurt Baker | 56' |
| FB | 15 | Robbie Malneek | | | 70' |
| RW | 14 | Bryce Heem | 66' |
| OC | 13 | Kieron Fonotia |
| IC | 12 | Tom Marshall (c) | 58' | 60' |
| LW | 11 | James Lowe |
| FH | 10 | Marty Banks |
| SH | 9 | Jimmy Cowan | 33' | 41' | 44' |
| N8 | 8 | Liam Squire |
| OF | 7 | Shane Christie |
| BF | 6 | Pete Samu |
| RL | 5 | Joe Wheeler | 58' |
| LL | 4 | Alex Ainley |
| TP | 3 | Ross Geldenhuys |
| HK | 2 | Quentin MacDonald |
| LP | 1 | Siua Halanukonuka | 73' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Jesse MacDonald |
| PR | 17 | Reuben Northover | 73' |
| LK | 18 | Tevita Cavubati | 58' |
| FL | 19 | Vernon Fredericks |
| SH | 20 | Billy Guyton | 33' | 41' | 44' |
| FB | 21 | David Havili | 58' | 60' | 70' |
| WG | 22 | Mitchell Scott | 66' |

## Statistics
### Leading point scorers

| No. | Player | Team | Points | Average | Details |
| 1 | Marty Banks | Tasman | 175 | 14.58 | 3 T, 38 C, 28 P, 0 D |
| 2 | Gareth Anscombe | Auckland | 152 | 13.82 | 5 T, 17 C, 31 P, 0 D |
| 3 | Daniel Hawkins | Northland | 129 | 11.73 | 0 T, 21 C, 29 P, 0 D |
| 4 | Ihaia West | Hawke's Bay | 125 | 10.42 | 3 T, 22 C, 20 P, 2 D |
| 5 | Marty McKenzie | Taranaki | 125 | 10.42 | 5 T, 23 C, 16 P, 2 D |
| 6 | Otere Black | Manawatu | 118 | 10.73 | 1 T, 19 C, 25 P, 0 D |
| 7 | Hayden Parker | Otago | 112 | 11.20 | 2 T, 18 C, 22 P, 0 D |
| 8 | Lima Sopoaga | Southland | 109 | 10.90 | 1 T, 19 C, 22 P, 0 D |
| 9 | Damian McKenzie | Waikato | 90 | 9.00 | 2 T, 16 C, 16 P, 0 D |
| 10 | Matt McGahan | North Harbour | 79 | 7.90 | 3 T, 14 C, 12 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. | Player | Team | Tries | Average |
| 1 | Ryan Tongia | Hawke's Bay | 10 | 0.83 |
| 2 | Waisake Naholo | Taranaki | 9 | 0.75 |
| 3 | James Lowe | Tasman | 8 | 0.67 |
| 4 | Joe Webber | Waikato | 8 | 0.89 |
| 5 | Augustine Pulu | Counties Manukau | 7 | 0.70 |
| 6 | Blade Thomson | Taranaki | 7 | 0.64 |
| 7 | Seta Tamanivalu | Taranaki | 7 | 0.58 |
| 8 | Brendon O'Connor | Hawke's Bay | 6 | 0.67 |
| 9 | George Moala | Auckland | 6 | 0.60 |
| 10 | Jimmy Cowan | Tasman | 5 | 0.42 |
Source: The weekly reviews of the matches published on provincial.rugby (see "Report" in the individual match scoring stats).

### Points by week

| Team | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | Total | Total | Average | Average |
| Auckland | 9 | 48 | 35 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 12 | 32 | 7 | 22 | 35 | 60 | 19 | 56 | 51 | 288 | 225 | 28.80 | 22.50 |
| Bay of Plenty | 23 | 34 | 27 | 56 | 3 | 41 | 48 | 43 | 12 | 27 | 17 | 36 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 16 | 12 | 29 | 202 | 312 | 20.20 | 31.20 |
| Canterbury | 48 | 9 | 58 | 27 | 48 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 46 | 12 | 28 | 20 | 50 | 57 | 10 | 38 | 26 | 23 | 337 | 205 | 33.70 | 20.50 |
| Counties Manukau | 9 | 9 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 10 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 20 | 28 | 55 | 7 | 24 | 10 | 62 | 34 | 251 | 192 | 25.10 | 19.20 |
| Hawke's Bay | 15 | 35 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 41 | 0 | 36 | 17 | 25 | 28 | 39 | 43 | 20 | 20 | 253 | 213 | 25.30 | 21.30 |
| Manawatu | 28 | 23 | 7 | 35 | 27 | 21 | 55 | 37 | 13 | 24 | 41 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 29 | 3 | 38 | 25 | 260 | 208 | 26.00 | 20.80 |
| North Harbour | 14 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 16 | 22 | 14 | 21 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 32 | 57 | 49 | 27 | 58 | 34 | 58 | 214 | 306 | 21.40 | 30.60 |
| Northland | 23 | 28 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 48 | 23 | 21 | 74 | 59 | 20 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 58 | 27 | 10 | 38 | 276 | 284 | 27.60 | 28.40 |
| Otago | 28 | 14 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 22 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 81 | 38 | 7 | 24 | 32 | 16 | 33 | 25 | 38 | 228 | 279 | 22.80 | 27.90 |
| Southland | 34 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 33 | 19 | 41 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 79 | 28 | 26 | 10 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 228 | 301 | 22.80 | 30.10 |
| Taranaki | 9 | 9 | 26 | 29 | 87 | 20 | 41 | 19 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 20 | 35 | 22 | 38 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 321 | 197 | 32.10 | 19.70 |
| Tasman | 35 | 15 | 56 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 16 | 30 | 31 | 80 | 34 | 32 | 24 | 38 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 326 | 194 | 32.60 | 19.40 |
| Waikato | 37 | 25 | 27 | 58 | 39 | 62 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 7 | 38 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 60 | 29 | 12 | 220 | 321 | 22.00 | 32.10 |
| Wellington | 25 | 37 | 5 | 35 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 12 | 46 | 20 | 42 | 7 | 55 | 36 | 74 | 58 | 34 | 214 | 381 | 21.40 | 38.10 |
Source: ITM Cup Fixtures and Results 2014

### Tries by week

| Team | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | Total | Total | Average | Average |
| Auckland | 0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 30 | 28 | 3.00 | 2.80 |
| Bay of Plenty | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 36 | 2.60 | 3.60 |
| Canterbury | 6 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40 | 22 | 4.00 | 2.20 |
| Counties Manukau | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 32 | 21 | 3.20 | 2.10 |
| Hawke's Bay | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 22 | 3.10 | 2.20 |
| Manawatu | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 21 | 2.70 | 2.10 |
| North Harbour | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 25 | 30 | 2.50 | 3.00 |
| Northland | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 34 | 2.90 | 3.40 |
| Otago | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 37 | 2.30 | 3.70 |
| Southland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 33 | 2.50 | 3.30 |
| Taranaki | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 39 | 19 | 3.90 | 1.90 |
| Tasman | 4 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 37 | 22 | 3.70 | 2.20 |
| Waikato | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 39 | 2.60 | 3.90 |
| Wellington | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 24 | 49 | 2.40 | 4.90 |
| 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) |
| Maritino Nemani | Bay of Plenty | 1 | 0 | vs Hawke's Bay |
| Daniel Hawkins | Northland | 0 | 2 | vs Manawatu and Otago |
| Elliot Dixon | Southland | 0 | 2 | vs Otago and Manawatu |
| Peter Saili | Auckland | 0 | 1 | vs Canterbury |
| Hubert Buydens | Manawatu | 0 | 1 | vs Auckland |
| Kayne Hammington | Manawatu | 0 | 1 | vs Auckland |
| Tom Franklin | Otago | 0 | 1 | vs Southland |
| Ben Tameifuna | Waikato | 0 | 1 | vs North Harbour |
| Siaosi Iongi | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 1 | vs Taranaki |
| Geoffrey Cridge | Hawke's Bay | 0 | 1 | vs Northland |
| Brad Shields | Wellington | 0 | 1 | vs Auckland |
| Joel Everson | Canterbury | 0 | 1 | vs Wellington |
| Matt Proctor | Wellington | 0 | 1 | vs Canterbury |
| Whiria Meltzer | Northland | 0 | 1 | vs Southland |
| Loni Uhila | Waikato | 0 | 1 | vs Counties Manukau |
| Jimmy Cowan | Tasman | 0 | 1 | vs Southland |
| Jone Macilai-Tori | Northland | 0 | 1 | vs Taranaki |
| Sikeli Nabou | Counties Manukau | 0 | 1 | vs Canterbury |
| Culum Retallick | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 1 | vs Hawke's Bay |
| Michael Fitzgerald | Manawatu | 0 | 1 | vs Waikato |
| Josh Hohneck | Waikato | 0 | 1 | vs Manawatu |
| Ma'ama Vaipulu | Counties Manukau | 0 | 1 | vs Wellington |
| Ryan Tongia | Hawke's Bay | 0 | 1 | vs North Harbour |
| Vaea Fifita | Wellington | 0 | 1 | vs Hawke's Bay |
| Pauliasi Manu | Counties Manukau | 0 | 1 | vs Southland |
| Tony Lamborn | Hawke's Bay | 0 | 1 | vs Manawatu |
| James Marshall | Taranaki | 0 | 1 | vs Wellington |
| Junior Poluleuligaga | Auckland | 0 | 1 | vs Counties Manukau |
| Gareth Anscombe | Auckland | 0 | 1 | vs Northland |
| Waisake Naholo | Taranaki | 0 | 1 | vs Canterbury |

## Ranfurly Shield
### Pre-season challenges

* 2 July 2014 14:35 NZST
| Counties Manukau | 68–0 | Thames Valley |
| Try: Hancy 7' c Page (3) 22' m, 34' m, 80' m Vaipulu (2) 28' m, 42' c Pulu 31' c Penalty try 50' c Ropati 55' c Graham 71' c Con: Page (6/10) 8', 32', 43', 51', 56', 72' Pen: Page (2/2) 20', 24' | Report | Pen: Harrison (0/1) |
* ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Kane McBride (New Zealand)
* 9 July 2014 18:00 NZST
| Counties Manukau | 46–10 | Mid Canterbury |
| Try: Hyatt (2) 1' c, 5' c Page 15' m Vaipulu 44' c Tu'ungafasi 50' c Pulu 57' m Muirhead 61' m Con: Page (4/7) 2', 5', 45', 51' Pen: Page (1/1) 28' | Preview Report | Try: Sharpe 32' c Con: Williams (1/1) 33' Drop: Williams (1/1) 38' |
* ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Shane McDermott (New Zealand)