# 2005 National Provincial Championship

The 2005 season was the 30th and final year of the National Provincial Championship (NPC), a provincial rugby union competition in New Zealand, in its original format. Auckland were the winners of Division 1, Hawke's Bay were the winners of Division 2, and Wairarapa Bush were the winners of Division 3.

## Division 1
### Standings

| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | TB | LB | Pts |
| 1 | Canterbury – RS | 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 |

### Results
#### Round 1

* 12 August
| Waikato | 30–6 | Taranaki |
| Try: Mark Ranby, Isaac Boss, Richard Kahui Con: David Hill (3) Pen: David Hill (3) | | Pen: Todd Feather (2) |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Lyndon Bray
* 13 August
| Southland | 16–42 | Canterbury |
| 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) |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Bryce Lawrence
* 13 August
| Northland | 27–43 | Wellington |
| 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) |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Gary Wise
* 13 August
| North Harbour | 10–27 | Auckland |
| Try: Brent Wilson Con: Andrew Whiteman Pen: Andrew Whiteman | | Try: Tony Koonwaiyou, Brad Mika, Isa Nacewa Con: Brent Ward (3) Pen: Brent Ward (2) |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Kelvin Deaker
* 14 August
| Otago | 29–6 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Chris King, Neil Brew, Hayden Pedersen, Josh Blackie Con: Nick Evans (3) Pen: Nick Evans | | Pen: Murray Williams (2) |
* Carisbrook, Dunedin Referee: J. M. White

#### Round 2

* 19 August
| Wellington | 16–29 | North Harbour |
| 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 |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 16,936 Referee: Paul Honiss
* 20 August
| Canterbury | 40–13 | Bay of Plenty |
| 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) |
* Lancaster Park, Christchurch Attendance: 19,000 Referee: Lyndon Bray
* 20 August
| Taranaki | 32–8 | Northland |
| Try: Joe Lawn, James Hilgendorf, Andrew Hore, Sisa Koyamaibole Con: Todd Feather (3) Pen: Todd Feather (2) | | Try: Tim Dow Pen: David Holwell |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Chris Pollock
* 20 August
| Otago | 16–31 | Auckland |
| 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 |
* Carisbrook, Dunedin Attendance: 4,000 Referee: Bryce Lawrence
* 21 August
| Southland | 12–14 | Waikato |
| Pen: Matt Petre (4) | | Try: Sione Lauaki, Marty Holah Con: David Hill (2) |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Gary Wise

#### Round 3

* 26 August
| Wellington | 10–26 | Otago |
| Try: Shannon Paku Con: Jimmy Gopperth Pen: Jimmy Gopperth | | Try: Chris Smylie, Matt Saunders Con: Nick Evans (2) Pen: Nick Evans (4) |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 16,723 Referee: Bryce Lawrence
* 27 August
| Northland | 7–38 | Waikato |
| Try: Aaron Wright Con: David Holwell | | Try: Stephen Donald, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Brendon Leonard, Keith Lowen, Derek Maisey Con: Stephen Donald (5) Pen: Stephen Donald |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Attendance: 4,000 Referee: J.M. White
* 27 August
| North Harbour | 23–23 | Canterbury |
| 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) |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Gary Wise
* 28 August
| Bay of Plenty | 18–17 | Taranaki |
| 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 |
* Blue Chip Stadium, Tauranga Attendance: 4,800 Referee: Chris Rooney
* 28 August
| Auckland | 38–37 | Southland |
| 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) |
* Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 10,500 Referee: Chris Pollock

#### Round 4

* 2 September
| Waikato | 17–41 | Wellington |
| 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) |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Gary Wise
* 3 September
| Canterbury | 13–11 | Taranaki |
| Try: Scott Hamilton Con: Ben Blair Pen: Ben Blair (2) | | Try: Tony Penn Pen: Sam Young (2) |
* Lancaster Park, Christchurch Referee: Steve Walsh
* 3 September
| Southland | 28–22 | Otago |
| 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 |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Chris Pollock
* 4 September
| North Harbour | 56–17 | Northland |
| 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 |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Bryce Lawrence
* 4 September
| Bay of Plenty | 30–41 | Auckland |
| 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) |
* Blue Chip Stadium, Tauranga Referee: Lyndon Bray

#### Round 5

* 9 September
| Otago | 21–13 | North Harbour |
| Try: Chris King, Jason MacDonald Con: Nick Evans Pen: Nick Evans (3) | | Try: Brent Wilson Con: Luke McAlister Pen: Luke McAlister (2) |
* Carisbrook, Dunedin Referee: Paul Honiss
* 10 September
| Wellington | 38–32 | Bay of Plenty |
| 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) |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 19,554 Referee: Steve Walsh
* 10 September
| Northland | 10–32 | Canterbury |
| 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) |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: J.M. White
* 10 September
| Auckland | 40–30 | Waikato |
| 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) |
* Eden Park, Auckland Referee: Gary Wise
* 11 September
| Taranaki | 28–33 | Southland |
| 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) |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Bryce Lawrence

#### Round 6

* 16 September
| Bay of Plenty | 8–41 | North Harbour |
| 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) |
* Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua Referee: J.M. White
* 17 September
| Taranaki | 40–19 | Auckland |
| 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) |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Steve Walsh
* 17 September
| Wellington | 53–12 | Southland |
| 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 |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 15,035 Referee: Paul Honiss
* 17 September
| Canterbury | 23–15 | Waikato |
| Try: Caleb Ralph, Vilimone Delasau Con: Ben Blair (2) Pen: Ben Blair (3) | | Try: Byron Kelleher, Keith Lowen Con: David Hill Pen: David Hill |
* Lancaster Park, Christchurch Referee: Lyndon Bray
* 18 September
| Northland | 3–41 | Otago |
| 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 |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Kelvin Deaker

#### Round 7

* 23 September
| Canterbury | 15–14 | Wellington |
| Pen: Ben Blair (5) | | Try: Lome Fa'atau Pen: Jimmy Gopperth (3) |
* Lancaster Park, Christchurch Attendance: 18,500 Referee: Bryce Lawrence
* 24 September
| Auckland | 53–7 | Northland |
| 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 |
* Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 10,112 Referee: Kelvin Deaker
* 24 September
| Otago | 26–10 | Taranaki |
| Try: Anton Oliver (2) Con: Nick Evans (2) Pen: Nick Evans (4) | | Try: Craig Fevre Con: Todd Feather Pen: Sam Young |
* Carisbrook, Dunedin Attendance: 6,500 Referee: Gary Wise
* 24 September
| Southland | 19–13 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Watisoni Lotawa Con: Richard Apanui Pen: Richard Apanui (3) Drop: Jimmy Cowan | | Try: Adrian Cashmore Con: Mike Delany Pen: Mike Delany (2) |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Attendance: 8,500 Referee: Steve Walsh
* 25 September
| North Harbour | 40–21 | Waikato |
| 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) |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Attendance: 7,500 Referee: Lyndon Bray

#### Round 8

* 30 September
| Auckland | 29–22 | Wellington |
| 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 |
* Eden Park, Auckland Referee: Gary Wise
* 1 October
| Otago | 24–19 | Canterbury |
| Try: Neil Brew (2), Matt Saunders, Nick Evans Con: Nick Evans (2) | | Try: Johnny Leo'o, Richie McCaw, Andy Ellis Con: Ben Blair (2) |
* Carisbrook, Dunedin Referee: Paul Honiss
* 1 October
| Waikato | 13–17 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Richard Kahui Con: David Hill Pen: David Hill (2) | | Try: Nili Latu, Anthony Tahana Con: Mike Delany (2) Pen: Mike Delany |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Steve Walsh
* 1 October
| North Harbour | 37–3 | Taranaki |
| Try: Junior Poluleuligaga, Joe Ward, Nick Williams, Vili Waqaseduadua Con: Luke McAlister (4) Pen: Luke McAlister | | Pen: Sam Young |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Lyndon Bray
* 2 October
| Northland | 15–21 | Southland |
| Try: Isoa Neivua, David Holwell Con: David Holwell Pen: David Holwell | | Try: Watisoni Lotawa, Jason Rutledge Con: Richard Apanui Pen: Richard Apanui (3) |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Bryce Lawrence

#### Round 9

* 7 October
| Taranaki | 17–31 | Wellington |
| 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 |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Steve Walsh
* 8 October
| Waikato | 25–13 | Otago |
| 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) |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Kelvin Deaker
* 8 October
| Bay of Plenty | 51–3 | Northland |
| 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 |
* Blue Chip Stadium, Tauranga Referee: Keith Brown (replaced by Ben Skeen)
* 8 October
| Canterbury | 27–12 | Auckland |
| Try: Ben Blair, Corey Flynn, Reuben Thorne, Scott Hamilton Con: Dan Carter (2) Pen: Dan Carter | | Pen: Brent Ward (4) |
* Lancaster Park, Christchurch Referee: Paul Honiss
* 9 October
| Southland | 22–31 | North Harbour |
| 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 |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Chris Pollock

### Play-offs
#### Semi-finals

* 14 October
| Canterbury | 22–37 | Otago |
| Try: Ben Blair, Richie McCaw, Scott Hamilton Con: Dan Carter (2) Pen: Dan Carter | | Try: Chris Smylie (2), Craig Newby, Craig Clare, Josh Blackie Con: Nick Evans (3) Pen: Nick Evans (2) |
* Lancaster Park, Christchurch Referee: Steve Walsh
* 15 October
| Auckland | 38–24 | North Harbour |
| 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) |
* Eden Park, Auckland Referee: Bryce Lawrence

#### Grand Final

* 22 October
| Auckland | 39–11 | Otago |
| 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) |
* Eden Park, Auckland Referee: Steve Walsh

## Division 2
### Standings

| 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 |

### Results
#### Round 1

* 13 August
| Hawke's Bay (MC) | 42–25 | Nelson Bays |
| 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) |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Vinnie Munro
* 13 August
| Wanganui | 6–17 | Manawatu (BSC) |
| Pen: Lee Peina (2) | | Try: Illiki Naikatini Pen: Jonathan Hargreaves (3), Graham Smith |
* Cooks Gardens, Wanganui Referee: Chris Pollock
* 13 August
| Counties Manukau | 67–24 | Poverty Bay |
| 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 |
* Growers Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Chris Rooney
* 13 August
| North Otago | 69–13 | East Coast |
| 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) |
* Centennial Park, Oamaru Referee: Keith Brown
Bye: Marlborough

#### Round 2

* 20 August
| Poverty Bay | 69–13 | Wanganui |
* Rugby Park, Gisborne
* 20 August
| Nelson Bays | 69–13 | Manawatu |
* Trafalgar Park, Nelson
* 20 August
| North Otago | 27–28 | Marlborough |
* Centennial Park, Oamaru
* 20 August
| Counties Manukau | 31–40 | Hawke's Bay |
| 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 |
* Growers Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: B.A. Murray
Bye: East Coast

#### Round 3

* 27 August
| Nelson Bays | 49–19 | North Otago |
* Trafalgar Park, Nelson
* 27 August
| East Coast | 6–53 | Counties Manukau |
| 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) |
* Whakarua Park, Ruatoria Referee: M.L. Peters
* 27 August
| Marlborough | 38–11 | Poverty Bay |
* Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
* 27 August
| Manawatu | 10–45 | Hawke's Bay |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Bye: Wanganui

#### Round 4

* 3 September
| Wanganui | 6–27 | Counties Manukau |
| | | Try: Tim Manawatu (2), Waka Setitaia, Mark Price Con: Troy Nathan (2) Pen: Troy Nathan |
* Cooks Gardens, Wanganui Referee: Ben Skeen
* 3 September
| Marlborough | 18–25 | Nelson Bays |
* Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
* 3 September
| Manawatu | 27–47 | North Otago |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
* 3 September
| Hawke's Bay (MC) | 79–0 | East Coast |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: J.B. Noonan
Bye: Poverty Bay

#### Round 5

* 10 September
| East Coast | 14–34 | Wanganui |
| Try: Marty Lloyd, Adrian Collier Con: Ben Aoina (2) | | |
* Whakarua Park, Ruatoria Referee: Chris Rooney
* 10 September
| Hawke's Bay (MC) | 32–10 | Marlborough |
* McLean Park, Napier
* 10 September
| Poverty Bay | 23–22 | Manawatu |
* Rugby Park, Gisborne
* 10 September
| Counties Manukau | 41–36 | North Otago |
| Try: Lelia Masaga (2), Koiatu Koiatu, Jeffrey Maka, Troy Nathan Con: Troy Nathan (5) Pen: Troy Nathan (2) | | |
* Growers Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Vinnie Munro
Bye: Nelson Bays

#### Round 6

* 17 September
| Nelson Bays | 33–42 | Counties Manukau |
| | | Try: Lelia Masaga (2), Eroni Clarke, Niva Ta'auso, Tevita Tuifua Con: Troy Nathan (4) Pen: Troy Nathan (3) |
* Trafalgar Park, Nelson Referee: Keith Brown
* 17 September
| East Coast | 5–26 | Poverty Bay |
| Try: Ben Aoina | | |
* Whakarua Park, Ruatoria Referee: D.R. Luckin
* 17 September
| North Otago | 6–29 | Hawke's Bay |
* Centennial Park, Oamaru
* 17 September
| Marlborough | 28–26 | Wanganui |
* Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Bye: Manawatu

#### Round 7

* 24 September
| Wanganui | 28–31 | North Otago |
* Cooks Gardens, Wanganui
* 24 September
| Poverty Bay | 20–52 | Hawke's Bay |
* Rugby Park, Gisborne
* 24 September
| Nelson Bays | 68–13 | East Coast |
| | | Try: Magisi Kaho Con: Ben Aoina Pen: Ben Aoina Drop: Ben Aoina |
* Trafalgar Park, Nelson Referee: Matt Stanish
* 24 September
| Manawatu | 24–14 | Marlborough |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Bye: Counties Manukau

#### Round 8

* 1 October
| Poverty Bay | 22–50 | Nelson Bays |
* Rugby Park, Gisborne
* 1 October
| East Coast | 7–36 | Manawatu |
| Try: Tainui Forrester Con: Ben Aoina | | |
* Whakarua Park, Ruatoria Referee: B.A. Murray
* 1 October
| Counties Manukau | 25–7 | Marlborough |
| Try: Tevita Tuifua (2), Lelia Masaga Con: Troy Nathan (2) Pen: Troy Nathan (2) | | |
* Growers Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Kelvin Deaker
* 1 October
| Hawke's Bay (MC) | 43–15 | Wanganui |
* McLean Park, Napier
Bye: North Otago

#### Round 9

* 8 October
| Wanganui | 27–15 | Nelson Bays |
* Cooks Gardens, Wanganui
* 8 October
| North Otago | 50–13 | Poverty Bay |
* Centennial Park, Oamaru
* 8 October
| Manawatu | 10–34 | Counties Manukau |
| | | Try: Tim Manawatu (4), Troy Nathan, Tarris Chi-Tar |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Referee: J.M. White
* 8 October
| Marlborough | 58–13 | East Coast |
| | | Try: Te Naera Waimotu, Tanginoa Nimo Pen: Ben Aoina |
* Lansdowne Park, Blenheim Referee: Chris Rooney
Bye: Hawke's Bay

### Play-offs
#### Semi-finals

* 15 October
| Hawke's Bay | 15–11 | North Otago |
* McLean Park, Napier
* 16 October
| Counties Manukau | 37–39 | Nelson Bays |
| Try: Troy Nathan (2), Lelia Masaga, Tim Manawatu, Sekope Kepu Con: Troy Nathan (3) Pen: Troy Nathan (2) | | |
* Growers Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Kelvin Deaker

#### Grand Final

* 22 October
| Hawke's Bay | 32–17 | Nelson Bays |
* McLean Park, Napier

## Division 3

| 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 |
| 4 | Buller | 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 |