# 2015 ITM Cup

The 2015 ITM Cup season was the tenth season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on August 13, when Southland 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 sixth season under the lead sponsor. The winner of the Championship, Hawke's Bay was promoted to the Premiership, the seventh placed Premiership team, Manawatu 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. Bonus points were also awarded to teams who scored at least four tries in a match, or lost by seven points or fewer. 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 2015
Premiership Division :
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | PTS |
| 1 | Canterbury | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 307 | 177 | +130 | 6 | 1 | 43 |
| 2 | Auckland | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 339 | 232 | +107 | 5 | 2 | 37 |
| 3 | Tasman | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 331 | 236 | +95 | 7 | 0 | 35 |
| 4 | Taranaki | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 290 | 175 | +115 | 5 | 3 | 32 |
| 5 | Counties Manukau | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 248 | 262 | –14 | 5 | 2 | 23 |
| 6 | RS – Waikato | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 225 | 281 | –56 | 3 | 2 | 21 |
| 7 | Manawatu | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 248 | 367 | –119 | 5 | 2 | 19 |
Championship Division :
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | PTS |
| 1 | Hawke's Bay | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 302 | 219 | +83 | 6 | 1 | 37 |
| 2 | Wellington | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 304 | 178 | +126 | 6 | 2 | 34 |
| 3 | Otago | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 360 | 314 | +46 | 7 | 1 | 32 |
| 4 | Bay of Plenty | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 212 | 258 | –46 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
| 5 | North Harbour | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 212 | 294 | –82 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| 6 | Southland | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 217 | 325 | –108 | 1 | 3 | 14 |
| 7 | Northland | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 143 | 420 | –277 | 1 | 0 | 1 |

### Standings progression

| Premiership |
| Team | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 | W9 |
| Auckland | 2 (4th) | 7 (3rd) | 8 (4th) | 13 (4th) | 23 (3rd) | 27 (3rd) | 28 (3rd) | 33 (2nd) | 37 (2nd) |
| Canterbury | 5 (2nd) | 9 (2nd) | 14 (2nd) | 19 (2nd) | 24 (2nd) | 28 (2nd) | 33 (1st) | 38 (1st) | 43 (1st) |
| Counties Manukau | 5 (3rd) | 6 (4th) | 6 (5th) | 8 (6th) | 8 (7th) | 13 (6th) | 18 (5th) | 23 (5th) | 23 (5th) |
| Manawatu | 2 (5th) | 3 (6th) | 3 (7th) | 3 (7th) | 9 (6th) | 9 (7th) | 14 (7th) | 14 (7th) | 19 (7th) |
| Taranaki | 1 (6th) | 2 (7th) | 4 (6th) | 13 (3rd) | 18 (4th) | 23 (4th) | 27 (4th) | 32 (3rd) | 32 (4th) |
| Tasman | 5 (1st) | 10 (1st) | 15 (1st) | 20 (1st) | 25 (1st) | 30 (1st) | 30 (2nd) | 30 (4th) | 35 (3rd) |
| Waikato | 0 (7th) | 4 (5th) | 9 (3rd) | 10 (5th) | 14 (5th) | 14 (5th) | 16 (6th) | 16 (6th) | 21 (6th) |
| Championship |
| Team | W1 | W2 | W3 | W4 | W5 | W6 | W7 | W8 | W9 |
| Bay of Plenty | 4 (2nd) | 4 (4th) | 8 (3rd) | 13 (3rd) | 13 (3rd) | 14 (3rd) | 19 (3rd) | 19 (4th) | 19 (4th) |
| Hawke's Bay | 5 (1st) | 10 (1st) | 15 (1st) | 20 (1st) | 20 (1st) | 24 (1st) | 28 (1st) | 35 (1st) | 37 (1st) |
| North Harbour | 0 (5th) | 0 (7th) | 4 (6th) | 5 (6th) | 9 (4th) | 10 (6th) | 10 (6th) | 12 (6th) | 17 (5th) |
| Northland | 0 (7th) | 0 (6th) | 0 (7th) | 0 (7th) | 0 (7th) | 0 (7th) | 0 (7th) | 0 (7th) | 1 (7th) |
| Otago | 0 (6th) | 0 (5th) | 5 (5th) | 5 (5th) | 7 (6th) | 12 (5th) | 17 (4th) | 22 (3rd) | 32 (3rd) |
| Southland | 2 (4th) | 6 (3rd) | 7 (4th) | 7 (4th) | 8 (5th) | 13 (4th) | 13 (5th) | 14 (5th) | 14 (6th) |
| Wellington | 4 (3rd) | 9 (2nd) | 14 (2nd) | 19 (2nd) | 19 (2nd) | 21 (2nd) | 25 (2nd) | 32 (2nd) | 34 (2nd) |
| 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 2015 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 Thursday, August 13, with Southland taking on Auckland at Rugby Park Stadium. The last matchup of the beginning week saw Hawke's Bay host Northland for the competitions first Ranfurly Shield defense.

### Week 1

* 13 August 2015 19:35 NZST
| Southland | 23–23 | Auckland |
| Try: Kieran Moffat 31' Elliot Dixon 48' Con: Ash Moeke (2/2) 32', 49' Pen: Ash Moeke (3/5) 21', 44', 53' | Report | Try: Ben Lam 25' George Moala 65' Con: Jono Hickey (2/2) 26', 67' Pen: Jono Hickey (3/4) 7', 14', 23' Mitchell Hunt (0/1) |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Kane McBride
* 14 August 2015 18:05 NZST
| Waikato | 20–35 | Tasman |
| Try: Shaun Stevenson 62' Con: Damian McKenzie (0/1) Pen: Damian McKenzie (5/6) 8', 11', 21', 44', 51' | Report | Try: Liam Squire 32' Shane Christie 36' Pete Samu 57' Jimmy Cowan 78' Con: Marty Banks (3/4) 33', 37', 79' Pen: Marty Banks (3/3) 16', 47', 75' Cards: Marty Banks 61' |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Nick Briant
* 14 August 2015 20:05 NZST
| Bay of Plenty | 20–11 | North Harbour |
| Try: Papa Wharewera 31' Chase Tiatia (2) 59', 77' Con: Nick Evemy (1/3) 60' Pen: Nick Evemy (1/1) 40' | Report | Try: Junior Tofa-Va'a 9' Con: Matt McGahan (0/1) Pen: Matt McGahan (0/2) Daniel Halangahu (2/2) 62', 64' |
* Baypark Stadium, Tauranga Referee: Paul Williams
* 15 August 2015 14:35 NZST
| Taranaki | 14–19 | Wellington |
| Try: Codey Rei 52' Con: Marty McKenzie (0/1) Pen: Marty McKenzie (3/3) 47', 55', 77' Cards: Kurt Baker 15' | Report | Try: Brad Shields 17' Vaea Fifita 21' Joe Hill 73' Con: Jonny Bentley (2/3) 22', 74' Cards: Brad Shields 55' |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Chris Pollock
* 15 August 2015 16:35 NZST
| Otago | 24–38 | Canterbury |
| Try: Jack Wilson 18' Joshua Dickson 49' Matt Faddes 74' Con: Fletcher Smith (3/3) 19', 50', 75' Pen: Fletcher Smith (1/1) 14' Cards: Jayden Spence 58' | Report | Try: Richie Mo'unga 29' Reed Prinsep 33' Ben Funnell 54' Matt Todd 59' Con: Tom Taylor (3/4) 31', 34', 55' Pen: Tom Taylor (4/4) 1', 10', 16', 24' |
* Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee: Michael Lash
* 16 August 2015 14:35 NZST
| Counties Manukau | 36–35 | Manawatu |
| Try: Toni Pulu (3) 2', 5', 67' Sam Henwood 25' Jared Page 46' Con: Piers Francis (4/5) 3', 6', 47', 68' Pen: Piers Francis (1/2) 53' | Report | Try: Antonio Kiri Kiri (2) 13', 76' Callum Gibbins 39' Valentino Mapapalangi 74' Toby Morland 80' Con: Otere Black (5/5) 14', 40', 74', 77' Pen: Otere Black (0/1) |
* ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Brendon Pickerill
* 16 August 2015 16:35 NZST
| RS – Hawke's Bay | 39–10 | Northland |
| Try: Tony Lamborn (2) 3', 48' Michael Allardice 18' Ash Dixon 24' Ryan Tongia (2) 40', 53' Con: Ihaia West (3/6) 4', 25', 54' Pen: Ihaia West (1/2) 9' | Report | Try: Troy Gilbert 77' Con: Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 78' Pen: Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 30' |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Shane McDermott

### Week 2

* 20 August 2015 19:35 NZST
| North Harbour | 0–43 | Wellington |
| Pen: Daniel Halangahu (0/1) Cards: Nafi Tuitavake 50' | Report | Try: Shaun Treeby 26' Joe Hill 35' Vaea Fifita (2) 38', 58' Penalty try 50' Tomasi Alosio 73' Con: Jonny Bentley (5/6) 27', 36', 51', 59', 74' Pen: Jonny Bentley (1/2) 4' |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Attendance: 4,500 Referee: Shane McDermott
* 21 August 2015 19:35 NZST
| Tasman | 34–13 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Liam Squire 7' Mitchell Scott 37' Kieron Fonotia 69' Pete Samu 79' Con: Marty Banks (4/4) 8', 38', 70', 80' Pen: Marty Banks (2/3) 41', 51' Cards: Ross Geldenhuys 10' | Report | Try: Zak Hohneck 46' Con: Nick Evemy (1/1) 47' Pen: Nick Evemy (1/2) 11' Daniel Hollinshead (1/1) 53' |
* Trafalgar Park, Nelson Referee: Nick Briant
* 22 August 2015 14:35 NZST
| Manawatu | 21–28 | Waikato |
| Try: Jason Emery 43' Fraser Armstrong 51' Nathan Tudreu 73' Con: Otere Black (3/3) 44', 52', 74' Cards: Hamiora Thomas 19' | Report | Try: Shaun Stevenson 1' Loni Uhila 21' Damian McKenzie 68' Con: Damian McKenzie (2/3) 22', 69' Pen: Damian McKenzie (3/3) 6', 12', 59' Cards: Jordan Payne 34' Tawera Kerr-Barlow 48' |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Attendance: 5,176 Referee: Chris Pollock
* 22 August 2015 17:35 NZST
| Northland | 18–27 | Southland |
| Try: Sam Nock 8' Kurt Davies 71' Con: Daniel Hawkins (1/2) 9' Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 28', 48' Cards: Matt Talaese 79' | Report | Try: Tim Boys 5' Kieran Moffat 49' Lolohea Loco 53' Con: Lima Sopoaga (3/3) 6', 50', 54' Pen: Lima Sopoaga (2/3) 18', 80' |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
* 22 August 2015 19:35 NZST
| Otago | 22–39 | Hawke's Bay |
| Try: Tony Ensor 20' Michael Collins 74' Joshua Dickson 78' Con: Fletcher Smith (2/3) 75', 79' Pen: Fletcher Smith (1/2) 49' | Report | Try: Michael Allardice 33' Israel Dagg (3) 51', 60', 63' Ihaia West 54' Richard Buckman 69' Con: Ihaia West (2/5) 34', 52' Israel Dagg (1/1) 70' Pen: Ihaia West (1/1) 13' |
* Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee: Richard Kelly
* 23 August 2015 14:35 NZST
| Auckland | 30–24 | Taranaki |
| Try: Ben Lam 16' George Moala 34' Simon Hickey 46' Rieko Ioane 78' Con: Jono Hickey (2/4) 17', 35' Pen: Jono Hickey (2/2) 14', 26' | Report | Try: Sean Wainui 31' Charlie Ngatai 47' Con: Marty McKenzie (1/2) 32' Pen: Marty McKenzie (3/3) 8', 39', 71' Codey Rei (1/3) 30' |
* Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 4,300 Referee: Mike Fraser
* 23 August 2015 16:35 NZST
| Canterbury | 20–15 | Counties Manukau |
| Try: Luke Whitelock 50' Con: Tom Taylor (0/1) Pen: Tom Taylor (5/6) 28', 37', 43', 62', 69' | Report | Try: Jared Page 20' Sam Vaka 65' Con: Piers Francis (1/2) 65' Pen: Piers Francis (1/1) 58' Cards: Pauliasi Manu 42' |
* Rugby League Park, Christchurch Referee: Glen Jackson

### Week 3

* 26 August 2015 19:35 NZST
| Bay of Plenty | 26–10 | Southland |
| Try: Te Rangi Fraser 50' Chase Tiatia 63' Con: Daniel Hollinshead (2/2) 51', 64' Pen: Nick Evemy (3/6) 5', 14', 25' Daniel Hollinshead (1/1) 44' | Report | Try: Bill Fukofuka 47' Con: Ash Moeke (1/1) 48' Pen: Ash Moeke (1/3) 27' |
* Baypark Stadium, Tauranga Referee: Mike Fraser
* 27 August 2015 19:35 NZST
| Tasman | 41–21 | Manawatu |
| Try: Quentin MacDonald 14' Pete Samu (2) 25', 61' Jimmy Cowan 66' Con: Marty Banks (3/4) 15', 62', 67' Pen: Marty Banks (5/6) 10', 29', 38', 56', 60' Cards: Shane Christie 68' | | Try: Kayne Hammington 11' Semisi Masirewa 48' Penalty try 68' Con: Otere Black (3/3) 12', 49', 69' Pen: Otere Black (0/2) |
* Lansdowne Park, Blenheim Referee: Glen Jackson
* 28 August 2015 19:35 NZST
| Counties Manukau | 11–35 | Hawke's Bay |
| Try: Ma'ama Vaipulu 68' Con: Piers Francis (0/1) Pen: Piers Francis (2/2) 18', 42' | Report | Try: Mark Abbott 30' Andrew Horrell 34' Zac Guildford 48' Shannan Chase 75' Con: Ihaia West (3/3) 31', 35', 49' Israel Dagg (0/1) Pen: Ihaia West (3/3) 5', 23', 45' |
* ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Akihisa Aso (Japan)
* 29 August 2015 14:35 NZST
| Auckland | 21–27 | Canterbury |
| Try: Akira Ioane 25' George Moala 56' Con: Simon Hickey (1/2) 57' Pen: Simon Hickey (2/2) 11', 63' Jono Hickey (1/1) 68' | Report | Try: Ryan Crotty 14' Johnny McNicholl (2) 36', 60' Daniel Lienert-Brown 35' Con: Tom Taylor (2/4) 15', 36' Pen: Tom Taylor (1/1) 70' Cards: Ben Funnell 78' |
* Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 5,480 Referee: Chris Pollock
* 29 August 2015 17:35 NZST
| Taranaki | 27–34 | Otago |
| Try: Jackson Ormond 12' Iopu Iopu-Aso 17' Codey Rei 35' Sean Wainui 67' Con: Codey Rei (2/4) 13', 36' Pen: Codey Rei (1/1) 4' Cards: Mitchell Graham 29' | Report | Try: Naulia Dawai (2) 51', 60' Aki Seiuli 72' Kaide Whiting 80' Con: Fletcher Smith (2/2) 52', 61' Peter Breen (2/2) 73', 80' Pen: Fletcher Smith (2/3) 10', 30' |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
* 29 August 2015 19:35 NZST
| Wellington | 29–0 | Northland |
| Try: Wes Goosen 5' Joe Hill 24' Ardie Savea 42' Jackson Garden-Bachop 76' Con: Jonny Bentley (3/4) 6', 25', 77' Pen: Jonny Bentley (1/1) 10' | Report | |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 2,389 Referee: Cameron Stone
* 30 August 2015 14:35 NZST
| Bay of Plenty | 10–43 | Waikato |
| Try: Joe Tupe 73' Con: Daniel Hollinshead (1/1) 74' Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (1/1) 5' Cards: Culum Retallick 25' | Report | Try: Brad Weber (2) 19', 38' Michael Mayhew 22' Jordan Payne 50' Zane Kapeli 55' James Tucker 77' Con: Damian McKenzie (5/6) 20', 23', 39', 51', 78' Pen: Damian McKenzie (1/1) 34' |
* Tauranga Domain, Tauranga Referee: Mike Fraser
* 30 August 2015 16:35 NZST
| Southland | 25–26 | North Harbour |
| Try: Junior Ngaluafe 4' Willis Halaholo (2) 9', 35' Con: Ash Moeke (2/3) 10', 36' Pen: Ash Moeke (2/2) 27', 57' | Report | Try: Tevita Li 17' Michael Little 52' Con: Daniel Halangahu (2/2) 18', 53' Pen: Daniel Halangahu (4/6) 38', 42', 60', 80' |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Brett Johnson

### Week 4

* 2 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Taranaki | 17–10 | Counties Manukau |
| Try: Seta Tamanivalu 44' Kurt Baker 61' Con: Codey Rei (2/2) 45', 62' Pen: Codey Rei (1/4) 38' | Report | Try: Ma'ama Vaipulu 71' Con: Jared Page (1/1) 72' Pen: Piers Francis (1/2) 10' Cards: Ma'ama Vaipulu 37' |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Nick Briant
* 3 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Manawatu | 7–57 | Canterbury |
| Try: Fraser Stone 38' Con: Otere Black (1/1) 39' | Report | Try: Marshall Suckling (2) 1', 59' Mitchell Drummond 3' Rob Thompson (3) 7', 69', 74' Dominic Bird 18' Ben Funnell 29' Johnny McNicholl 33' Con: Tom Taylor (6/9) 4', 8', 19', 30', 70', 75' |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Referee: Akihisa Aso (Japan)
* 4 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Otago | 17–34 | Tasman |
| Try: Adam Knight 29' Tom Franklin 34' Charlie O'Connell 72' Con: Fletcher Smith (1/3) 35' Pen: Fletcher Smith (0/1) | Report | Try: Billy Guyton 1' Mitchell Scott 24' Marco Kotze 40' Robbie Malneek 43' Con: Marty Banks (4/4) 2', 25', 40', 44' Pen: Marty Banks (2/3) 11', 39' |
* Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee: Paul Williams
* 5 September 2015 14:35 NZST
| Waikato | 28–50 | Auckland |
| Try: Damian McKenzie 6' Brad Weber 37' Anton Lienert-Brown 39' Shaun Stevenson 64' Con: Damian McKenzie (4/4) 7', 38', 40', 65' | Report | Try: Michael Fatialofa 16' Kaito Shigeno 22' Ben Lam 51' Taleni Seu 54' Melani Nanai 60' George Moala 71' Mitchell Hunt 78' Con: Simon Hickey (5/6) 17', 23', 52', 55', 60' Jono Hickey (1/1) 79' Pen: Simon Hickey (1/3) 33' Cards: Akira Ioane 39' |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Mike Fraser
* 5 September 2015 17:35 NZST
| Southland | 3–53 | Wellington |
| Pen: Ash Moeke (1/1) 8' Cards: Jamie Mackintosh 15' | Report | Try: Jeremy Thrush (3) 5', 37', 58' Jonny Bentley 47' Leni Apisai 50' Vaea Fifita 62' Tomasi Alosio 69' Tomasi Palu 79' Con: Jonny Bentley (3/4) 6', 48', 51' Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/4) 63', 70' Pen: Jonny Bentley (1/2) 21' Cards: Ardie Savea 15' |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Angus Mabey
* 5 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| RS – Hawke's Bay | 48–32 | North Harbour |
| Try: Ryan Tongia 10' Israel Dagg 22' Richard Buckman 42' Brendon O'Connor 51' Ash Dixon 55' Chris Eaton 77' Con: Ihaia West (6/6) 11', 23', 43', 52', 56', 78' Pen: Ihaia West (2/2) 3', 8' | Report | Try: Tevita Li (2) 14', 79' Michael Little 26' Jordan Manihera 67' Penalty try 75' Con: Daniel Halangahu (1/2) 27' Matt McGahan (1/3) 76' Pen: Daniel Halangahu (1/4) 39' |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Glen Jackson
* 6 September 2015 14:35 NZST
| Northland | 7–50 | Taranaki |
| Try: Daniel Hawkins 60' Con: Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 60' | Report | Try: Penalty try 21' Toa Halafihi 37' Charlie Ngatai (2) 39', 63' Seta Tamanivalu 73' Latu Vaeno (2) 76', 80' Con: Codey Rei (6/7) 22', 38', 40', 64', 77', 80' Pen: Codey Rei (1/2) 43' |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Brendon Pickerill
* 6 September 2015 16:35 NZST
| Counties Manukau | 26–37 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Sione Fifita 17' Richard Judd (2) 48', 75' Sikeli Nabou 78' Con: Jared Page (3/4) 49', 76', 79' Pen: Jared Page (0/1) | Report | Try: Chase Tiatia 2' Shahn Eru 14' Te Aihe Toma 26' Te Rangi Fraser 30' Whaimotu Craft-Chemis 70' Con: Daniel Hollinshead (3/5) 3', 15', 71' Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (2/2) 37', 43' Cards: Johan Bardoul 48' |
* ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Richard Kelly

### Week 5

* 9 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Auckland | 45–28 | Manawatu |
| Try: George Moala 9' Ben Lam (2) 20', 58' Jono Owen 25' Rieko Ioane 77' Con: Simon Hickey (3/4) 10', 21', 26' Mitchell Hunt (1/1) 78' Pen: Simon Hickey (3/3) 2', 6', 40' Jono Hickey (1/1) 75' | Report | Try: Callum Gibbins 30' Valentino Mapapalangi 42' Semisi Masirewa 57' Fraser Stone 72' Con: Otere Black (4/4) 30', 43', 57', 73' |
* Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 2,400 Referee: Paul Williams
* 10 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Waikato | 30–25 | Southland |
| Try: Declan O'Donnell 35' Brad Weber 44' Dylan Collier 57' Con: Damian McKenzie (3/3) 36', 45', 58' Pen: Damian McKenzie (3/3) 12', 31', 79' | Report | Try: Keanu Kahukura 54' Dillan Halaholo 65' Kieran Moffat 72' Con: Lima Sopoaga (2/3) 66', 73' Pen: Lima Sopoaga (2/2) 20', 38' |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Shuhei Kubo (Japan)
* 11 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Wellington | 17–36 | Tasman |
| Try: Frae Wilson 25' Jackson Garden-Bachop 42' Wes Goosen 80' Con: Jonny Bentley (1/3) 43' Pen: Jonny Bentley (0/2) | Report | Try: Pete Samu 46' Kieron Fonotia 62' Marco Kotze 68' Shane Christie 77' Con: Marty Banks (2/3) 47', 69' Trent Renata (0/1) Pen: Marty Banks (2/2) 3', 6' David Havili (2/2) 57', 72' |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 3,307 Referee: Kane McBride
* 12 September 2015 14:35 NZST
| North Harbour | 28–20 | Counties Manukau |
| Try: Matt McGahan 24' James Parsons 51' Michael Little 75' Con: Daniel Halangahu (2/3) 25', 52' Pen: Daniel Halangahu (3/3) 44', 58', 72' Cards: Chris Vui 61' | Report | Try: Sam Henwood 32' Penalty try 67' Con: Piers Francis (2/2) 33', 68' Pen: Piers Francis (2/4) 28', 37' Cards: Sam Vaka 58' |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Will Houston (Australia)
* 12 September 2015 17:35 NZST
| Bay of Plenty | 9–32 | Taranaki |
| Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (3/4) 6', 14', 46' | Report | Try: Bernie Hall 43' Toa Halafihi 48' Kurt Baker 52' Seta Tamanivalu 71' Con: Codey Rei (3/4) 49', 53', 72' Pen: Codey Rei (2/2) 10', 62' Cards: Mitchell Crosswell 29' |
* Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua Referee: Angus Mabey
* 12 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Canterbury | 29–14 | Hawke's Bay |
| Try: Rob Thompson 1' Tulolo Tulolo 6' Matt Todd 26' Joe Moody 57' Con: Tom Taylor (3/4) 2', 7', 58' Pen: Tom Taylor (1/1) 13' | Report | Try: Shannan Chase 42' Robbie Fruean 68' Con: Ihaia West (2/2) 43', 69' |
* Rugby League Park, Christchurch Referee: Brendon Pickerill
* 13 September 2015 14:35 NZST
| Auckland | 35–29 | Otago |
| Try: Charles Piutau 8' Mitchell Karpik 15' Akira Ioane 26' George Moala 51' Con: Simon Hickey (3/4) 9', 16', 27' Pen: Simon Hickey (3/3) 6', 39', 73' | Report | Try: Naulia Dawai (3) 32', 44', 47' Jack Wilson 62' Con: Fletcher Smith (0/3) Sio Tomkinson (0/1) Pen: Fletcher Smith (3/3) 2', 13', 19' |
* Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 3,900 Referee: Brett Johnson
* 13 September 2015 16:35 NZST
| Manawatu | 42–17 | Northland |
| Try: Semisi Masirewa 4' Nathan Tudreu (2) 12', 52' Heiden Bedwell-Curtis 18' Michael Alaalatoa 56' Valentino Mapapalangi 67' Con: Otere Black (5/5) 5', 13', 19', 53', 57' Sam Malcolm (1/1) 68' Pen: Sam Malcolm (0/1) | Report | Try: Dan Pryor 40' Dave Thomas 60' Con: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 40', 61' Pen: Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 44' |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Referee: Ben O'Keeffe

### Week 6

* 16 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Tasman | 39–20 | North Harbour |
| Try: Jimmy Cowan 12' Viliami Lolohea (3) 19', 42', 62' Marty Banks 56' Mitchell Scott 67' Con: Trent Renata (2/3) 13', 20' Marty Banks (1/3) 63' Pen: Marty Banks (1/1) 79' | Report | Try: Nafi Tuitavake 27' Michael Little 70' Con: Daniel Halangahu (1/1) 28' Matt McGahan (1/1) 71' Pen: Daniel Halangahu (2/2) 24', 37' |
* Trafalgar Park, Nelson Referee: Shuhei Kubo (Japan)
* 17 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Wellington | 36–37 | Otago |
| Try: Vaea Fifita 16' Jeffery Toomaga-Allen (2) 40', 50' Ardie Savea 71' Con: Jason Woodward (2/4) 17', 72' Pen: Jason Woodward (4/4) 9', 23', 58', 63' Cards: Ardie Savea 75' | Report | Try: Mikaele Mafi 2' Matt Faddes (2) 24', 79' Naulia Dawai 77' Con: Peter Breen (4/4) 3', 25', 78', 80' Pen: Peter Breen (3/4) 7', 11', 20' |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 1,655 Referee: Will Houston (Australia)
* 18 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Taranaki | 41–0 | Waikato |
| Try: Charlie Ngatai 35' Seta Tamanivalu 38' Angus Ta'avao 43' Sean Wainui 60' Hika Elliot 78' Con: Codey Rei (4/4) 36', 39', 44', 61' Marty McKenzie (1/1) 79' Pen: Codey Rei (2/2) 4', 18' | Report | Pen: Damian McKenzie (0/1) |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Shane McDermott
* 19 September 2015 14:35 NZST
| RS – Hawke's Bay | 23–17 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Ryan Tongia 16' Tom Stanley 44' Tony Lamborn 49' Con: Ihaia West (1/3) 45' Pen: Ihaia West (2/2) 35', 38' | Report | Try: Shahn Eru 25' Nick Evemy 52' Con: Nick Evemy (2/2) 26', 53' Pen: Nick Evemy (1/3) 3' Cards: Zak Hohneck 34' |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
* 19 September 2015 17:35 NZST
| Southland | 49–14 | Manawatu |
| Try: Michael Molloy 7' Tim Boys 13' Kieran Moffat 33' Willis Halaholo 49' Lima Sopoaga 58' Tauasosi Tuimavave 72' Con: Lima Sopoaga (4/5) 8', 34', 50', 59' Scott Eade (1/1) 73' Pen: Lima Sopoaga (3/4) 27', 55' | Report | Try: Heiden Bedwell-Curtis 19' Rob Foreman 62' Con: Otere Black (2/2) 20', 62' Pen: Otere Black (0/1) |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Nick Briant
* 19 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Northland | 17–42 | Counties Manukau |
| Try: Waisea Lawebuka 71' Con: Daniel Hawkins (0/1) Pen: Daniel Hawkins (4/5) 6', 14', 20', 38' Cards: Josh Goodhue 15' Sam Nock 59' | Report | Try: Cardiff Vaega 16' Jordan Taufua (2) 25', 35' Viliame Rarasea 60' Frank Halai 75' Con: Piers Francis (2/3) 17', 36' Willie Walker (2/2) 61', 76' Pen: Piers Francis (3/4) 10', 29', 41' |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Liam Scanlon
* 20 September 2015 14:35 NZST
| North Harbour | 10–17 | Canterbury |
| Try: Tevita Li 74' Con: Matt McGahan (1/1) 75' Pen: Matt McGahan (1/3) 46' | Report | Try: Johnny McNicholl 20' Ben Funnell 37' Con: Tom Taylor (2/2) 21', 38' Pen: Tom Taylor (1/2) 63' |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Cameron Stone
* 20 September 2015 16:35 NZST
| Tasman | 19–28 | Auckland |
| Try: Joe Wheeler 50' Con: Marty Banks (1/1) 51' Pen: Marty Banks (4/5) 23', 32', 42', 65' Cards: Trent Renata 37' | Report | Try: Joe Edwards 19' George Moala 39' Vince Aso 43' Con: Simon Hickey (2/3) 20', 40' Pen: Simon Hickey (2/2) 4', 26' Mitchell Hunt (1/1) 67' Cards: Jono Hickey 49' |
* Lansdowne Park, Blenheim Referee: Jamie Nutbrown

### Week 7

* 23 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Canterbury | 18–17 | Waikato |
| Try: Ben Funnell 64' Matt Todd 71' Con: Tom Taylor (1/2) 65' Pen: Tom Taylor (2/2) 17', 78' | Report | Try: Shaun Stevenson 7' Damian McKenzie 31' Con: Damian McKenzie (2/2) 8', 32' Pen: Damian McKenzie (0/1) Drop: Damian McKenzie 74' Cards: Ben Tameifuna 62' |
* Rugby League Park, Christchurch Referee: Paul Williams
* 24 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| RS – Hawke's Bay | 17–12 | Auckland |
| Try: Brendon Edmonds 35' Ihaia West 64' Con: Ihaia West (2/2) 36', 65' Pen: Ihaia West (1/2) 9' | Report | Pen: Simon Hickey (4/6) 3', 23', 28', 40' |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Nick Briant
* 25 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Northland | 5–37 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Daniel Hawkins 54' Con: Daniel Hawkins (0/1) Pen: Daniel Hawkins (0/2) | Report | Try: Elijah Nicholas 42' Penalty try 62' Lalakai Foketi 74' Keepa Mewett 79' Con: Daniel Hollinshead (4/4) 43', 63', 75', 80' Pen: Nick Evemy (3/3) 5', 12', 26' Cards: Jono Kitto 57' Joe Tupe 77' |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Michael Lash
* 26 September 2015 14:35 NZST
| Counties Manukau | 42–33 | Tasman |
| Try: Richard Judd 31' Cardiff Vaega 36' Sikeli Nabou 47' Pele Cowley 67' Onosai Auva'a 70' Con: Piers Francis (2/3) 37', 48' Willie Walker (2/2) 68', 71' Pen: Piers Francis (3/5) 5', 25', 39' Cards: Sam Henwood 78' | Report | Try: Kieron Fonotia 20' Marty Banks 44' Billy Guyton 72' Con: Marty Banks (2/2) 21', 73' David Havili (1/1) 45' Pen: Marty Banks (2/5) 3', 11' David Havili (2/2) 50', 54' Cards: David Havili 22' Robbie Malneek 27' |
* ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Kane McBride
* 26 September 2015 17:35 NZST
| Otago | 61–7 | Southland |
| Try: Michael Collins 3' Liam Coltman 13' James Lentjes 27' Teihorangi Walden 36' Peter Breen 40' Josh Renton 60' Jayden Spence 64' Matt Faddes 68' Con: Peter Breen (6/8) 4', 14', 28', 40', 61', 69' Pen: Peter Breen (2/2) 22', 55' Drop: Peter Breen 19' | Report | Try: Willis Halaholo 8' Con: Lima Sopoaga (1/1) 9' Cards: Jamie Mackintosh 24' |
* Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
* 26 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Manawatu | 31–17 | North Harbour |
| Try: Fraser Stone 38' Callum Gibbins (2) 50', 79' Newton Tudreu 56' Con: Otere Black (4/4) 39', 51', 57', 80' Pen: Otere Black (1/2) 62' | Report | Try: Josh Rowland 32' Matt McGahan 47' Con: Bryn Hall (2/2) 33', 48' Pen: Bryn Hall (1/2) 14' Cards: Alex Woonton 61' |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
* 27 September 2015 14:35 NZST
| Waikato | 14–21 | Wellington |
| Try: Chauncy Edwardson 65' Con: Damian McKenzie (0/1) Pen: Damian McKenzie (3/3) 6', 11', 80' | Report | Try: Jeremy Thrush 25' Leni Apisai 56' Con: Jason Woodward (1/2) 26' Pen: Jason Woodward (3/4) 22', 32', 39' |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Brendon Pickerill
* 27 September 2015 16:35 NZST
| Canterbruy | 21–24 | Taranaki |
| Try: Johnny McNicholl 14' Marshall Suckling 50' Con: Tom Taylor (1/2) 15' Pen: Tom Taylor (3/3) 8', 35', 43' | Report | Try: Bernie Hall 5' Kurt Baker 20' Blade Thomson 46' Con: Codey Rei (3/3) 6', 21', 47' Pen: Codey Rei (1/2) 2' |
* Rugby League Park, Christchurch Referee: Shane McDermott

### Week 8

* 30 September 2015 19:35 NZST
| Wellington | 22–22 | Hawke's Bay |
| Try: Jason Woodward 19' Reggie Goodes 35' Vaea Fifita 52' Con: Jason Woodward (2/3) 20', 53' Pen: Jason Woodward (1/2) 29' Cards: Jason Woodward 54' | Report | Try: Chris Eaton 10' Brendon O'Connor 44' Robbie Fruean 78' Con: Ihaia West (2/3) 11', 45' Pen: Ihaia West (1/2) 65' Cards: Chris Eaton 26' |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 2,986 Referee: Brendon Pickerill
* 1 October 2015 19:35 NZST
| North Harbour | 32–39 | Otago |
| Try: Michael Little (2) 32', 78' Nafi Tuitavake 45' Pita Ahki 69' Con: Daniel Halangahu (2/2) 33', 46' Matt McGahan (1/2) 70' Pen: Daniel Halangahu (2/2) 10', 58' | Report | Try: Peter Breen 18' James Lentjes 37' Jackson Hemopo 50' Jack Wilson 67' Con: Peter Breen (2/4) 51', 68' Pen: Peter Breen (5/5) 5', 40', 42', 60', 64' |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Brett Johnson
* 2 October 2015 19:35 NZST
| Waikato | 9–30 | Counties Manukau |
| Pen: Damian McKenzie (3/5) 13', 54', 66' Cards: Peni Iowane 71' | Report | Try: Jimmy Tupou 45' Sione Fifita 58' Jordan Taufua 75' Frank Halai 79' Con: Piers Francis (2/4) 46', 76' Pen: Piers Francis (2/3) 8', 30' |
* Waikato Stadium, Hamilton Referee: Richard Kelly
* 3 October 2015 14:35 NZST
| Tasman | 25–41 | Canterbury |
| Try: David Havili 25' Shane Christie (2) 68', 71' Con: Marty Banks (1/1) 26' Trent Renata (1/2) 69' Pen: Marty Banks (1/3) 17' David Havili (1/1) 49' | Report | Try: Matt Todd 28' Rob Thompson (2) 37', 64' Tom Taylor 42' Cameron McIntyre 75' Con: Tom Taylor (5/5) 29', 38', 43', 65', 76' Pen: Tom Taylor (2/3) 18', 52' Cards: Marshall Suckling 15' |
* Trafalgar Park, Nelson Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
* 3 October 2015 17:35 NZST
| Manawatu | 10–44 | Taranaki |
| Try: Callum Gibbins 44' Con: Otere Black (1/1) 45' Pen: Otere Black (1/1) 6' Cards: Heiden Bedwell-Curtis 75' | Report | Try: Jackson Ormond 9' Kurt Baker 12' Toa Halafihi 35' Charlie Ngatai 53' Blade Thomson 63' Con: Codey Rei (5/5) 10', 13', 36', 54', 66' Pen: Codey Rei (1/1) 24' Liam McBride (2/2) 69', 76' |
* Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North Referee: Angus Mabey
* 3 October 2015 19:35 NZST
| Auckland | 64–21 | Northland |
| Try: Akira Ioane (2) 5', 32' George Moala (2) 15', 78' Greg Pleasants-Tate 24' Melani Nanai 39' Lolagi Visinia 41' Bryce Heem 53' Mitchell Karpik 58' Kurt Eklund 76' Con: Simon Hickey (5/6) 6', 16', 25', 33', 40' Jono Hickey (1/2) 54' Calvary Fonoti (1/2) 79' | Report | Try: Warren Dunn (2) 49', 62' Michael Stolberg 72' Con: Daniel Hawkins (3/3) 50', 63', 73' |
* Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
* 4 October 2015 14:35 NZST
| Southland | 28–35 | Hawke's Bay |
| Try: Willis Halaholo 13' Guy Millar 24' Michael Molloy 66' Con: Lima Sopoaga (2/3) 25', 67' Pen: Lima Sopoaga (3/3) 5', 35', 57' | Report | Try: Robbie Fruean 39' Mason Emerson 43' Ryan Tongia (2) 47', 61' Con: Tyrone Elkington-MacDonald (3/4) 40', 44', 48' Pen: Tyrone Elkington-MacDonald (3/4) 9', 19', 59' |
* Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill Referee: Shane McDermott
* 4 October 2015 16:35 NZST
| Bay of Plenty | 13–31 | Wellington |
| Try: Johan Bardoul 27' Con: Daniel Hollinshead (1/1) 28' Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (2/4) 1', 53' | Report | Try: Jeremy Thrush (2) 8', 14' Ardie Savea 41' Cory Jane 66' Tomasi Alosio 76' Con: Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/3) 15' Jonny Bentley (2/2) 67', 77' Cards: Jeffery Toomaga-Allen 52' Ben May 57' |
* Baypark Stadium, Tauranga Referee: Michael Lash

### Week 9

* 7 October 2015 19:35 NZST
| Northland | 36–54 | Otago |
| Try: Shane Neville 24' Dave Thomas 40' Kara Pryor 63' Kurt Davies 67' Matt Moulds 75' Jordan Hyland 80' Con: Daniel Hawkins (1/3) 25' Tyler Lansdowne (2/3) 76', 80' | Report | Try: Michael Collins (2) 15', 71' Fletcher Smith 20' Tony Ensor (2) 27', 58' James Lentjes (2) 35', 46' Kaide Whiting 55' Con: Fletcher Smith (4/7) 16', 28', 47', 59' Peter Breen (0/1) Pen: Fletcher Smith (2/4) 9', 43' Cards: Fletcher Smith 73' |
* Okara Park, Whangārei Referee: Liam Scanlon
* 8 October 2015 19:35 NZST
| Taranaki | 17–35 | Tasman |
| Try: Jackson Ormond 7' Bernie Hall 73' Con: Codey Rei (1/1) 8' Liam McBride (1/1) 74' Pen: Codey Rei (0/2) Charlie Ngatai (1/1) 48' | Report | Try: Quentin MacDonald 53' Vernon Fredericks 65' Liam Squire 68' Kieron Fonotia 76' Con: David Havili (3/4) 54', 66', 69' Pen: Trent Renata (2/3) 3', 79' David Havili (1/1) 61' |
* Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth Referee: Kane McBride
* 9 October 2015 19:35 NZST
| Hawke's Bay | 30–36 | Waikato – RS |
| Try: Ash Dixon 18' Brendon O'Connor (2) 39', 80' Lewis Marshall 78' Con: Ihaia West (2/4) 40', 78' Pen: Ihaia West (2/3) 13', 57' Cards: Zac Guildford 22' | Report | Try: Anton Lienert-Brown 2' Josh Hohneck 34' Brad Weber (3) 49', 69', 72' Con: Damian McKenzie (4/5) 3', 35', 50', 73' Pen: Damian McKenzie (1/2) 24' Cards: Ben Tameifuna 77' |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Nick Briant
* 10 October 2015 14:35 NZST
| Canterbury | 39–20 | Southland |
| Try: Ryan Crotty 18' Johnny McNicholl 22' Rob Thompson (2) 49', 56' Tom Sanders 63' Con: Richie Mo'unga (4/5) 19', 23', 50', 57' Pen: Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 6', 10' | Report | Try: Dillan Halaholo 27' Michael Molloy 37' Con: Lima Sopoaga (2/2) 28', 38' Pen: Lima Sopoaga (2/2) 31', 45' |
* Rugby League Park, Christchurch Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
* 10 October 2015 17:35 NZST
| Wellington | 33–39 | Manawatu |
| Try: Ardie Savea 4' Jason Woodward 19' Jeffery Toomaga-Allen 62' Reggie Goodes 72' Cory Jane 75' Con: Jason Woodward (4/5) 20', 63', 73', 76' Pen: Jason Woodward (0/1) | Report | Try: Callum Gibbins 1' Heiden Bedwell-Curtis 9' Toby Morland 13' Nathan Tudreu 58' Newton Tudreu 66' Con: Otere Black (4/5) 2', 10', 59', 67' Pen: Otere Black (2/3) 33', 49' |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 4,916 Referee: Brett Johnson
* 10 October 2015 19:35 NZST
| Counties Manukau | 16–31 | Auckland |
| Try: Ma'ama Vaipulu (2) 23', 48' Con: Piers Francis (0/2) Pen: Piers Francis (2/4) 38', 59' | Report | Try: Bryce Heem (3) 14', 54', 80' Con: Simon Hickey (1/2) 55' Jono Hickey (1/1) 80' Pen: Simon Hickey (1/2) 45' Jono Hickey (3/4) 64', 67', 71' |
* ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe Referee: Paul Williams
* 11 October 2015 14:35 NZST
| North Harbour | 36–12 | Northland |
| Try: Pita Ahki 17' James Parsons (2) 21', 46' Raymond Niuia 72' Nafi Tuitavake 78' Con: Daniel Halangahu (3/4) 18', 22', 47' Matt McGahan (1/1) 79' Pen: Daniel Halangahu (1/1) 35' | Report | Try: Mathew Wright 39' Isimeli Taqea 55' Con: Daniel Hawkins (1/2) 40' |
* North Harbour Stadium, Albany Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
* 11 October 2015 16:35 NZST
| Otago | 43–30 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Naulia Dawai 4' Matt Faddes (2) 29', 43' Tony Ensor 32' Liam Coltman 40' Fletcher Smith 50' Con: Peter Breen (4/5) 30', 33', 40', 44' Fletcher Smith (1/1) 51' Pen: Peter Breen (1/1) 14' | Report | Try: Culum Retallick (2) 37', 56' Nick Evemy 61' Con: Daniel Hollinshead (1/1) 37' Nick Evemy (2/2) 57', 62' Pen: Daniel Hollinshead (3/3) 12', 17', 24' Cards: Johan Bardoul 40' |
* Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Referee: Richard Kelly

## Play-offs

| Semi-finals | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | Final | Final | Final |
| 1 | Hawke's Bay | 33 | | | |
| 4 | Bay of Plenty | 26 | | | |
| 4 | Bay of Plenty | 26 | 1 | Hawke's Bay | 26 |
| | | | 2 | Wellington | 25 |
| 2 | Wellington | 34 | 2 | Wellington | 25 |
| 3 | Otago | 14 | | | |
| Semi-finals | Semi-finals | Semi-finals | Final | Final | Final |
| 1 | Canterbury | 46 | | | |
| 4 | Taranaki | 20 | | | |
| 4 | Taranaki | 20 | 1 | Canterbury | 25 |
| | | | 2 | Auckland | 23 |
| 2 | Auckland | 44 | 2 | Auckland | 23 |
| 3 | Tasman | 24 | | | |

### Semi-finals
#### Championship

* 17 October 2015 14:35 NZST
| Hawke's Bay | 33–26 | Bay of Plenty |
| Try: Buckman 1' c O'Connor 45' c West 57' c Con: West (3/3) 2', 46', 58' Pen: West (4/4) 16', 40', 68', 71' | Report | Try: Bardoul (3) 25' m, 32' m, 37' m Fraser 76' m Con: Evemy (0/3) Hollinshead (0/1) Pen: Evemy (1/1) 8' Hollinshead (1/1) 61' |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Brendon Pickerill
* 17 October 2015 19:35 NZST
| Wellington | 34–14 | Otago |
| Try: Wilson 10' c Karawana 20' c Savea 54' c Bentley 78' c Con: Garden-Bachop (4/4) 11', 21', 55', 79' Pen: Garden-Bachop (2/2) 6', 62' | | Try: Lentjes 33' c Knight 73' c Con: Breen (1/1) 34' Smith (1/1) 74' |
* Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Attendance: 3,178 Referee: Paul Williams

#### Premiership

* 16 October 2015 19:35 NZST
| Auckland | 44–24 | Tasman |
| Try: Ioane 8' c Lam 21' c Heem 47' c Nanai 54' c Moala 77' c Con: S. Hickey (4/4) 9', 22', 48', 55' J. Hickey (1/1) 78' Pen: S. Hickey (2/5) 15', 28' J. Hickey (1/1) 65' | Report | Try: Fonotia 57' c Renata 67' c Ainley 71' c Con: Banks (3/3) 58', 67', 72' Pen: Havili (1/3) 25' |
* Eden Park, Auckland Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
* 17 October 2015 17:05 NZST
| Canterbury | 46–20 | Taranaki |
| Try: Thompson (2) 34' c, 52' c Suckling 44' c Funnell 59' c Con: Taylor (4/4) 35', 45', 53', 60' Pen: Taylor (6/6) 10', 13', 31', 38', 50', 70' Cards: McNicholl 63' | Report | Try: Ormond 32' m Baker 48' m Penalty try 63' c Con: Rei (1/3) 63' Pen: Rei (1/1) 17' |
* Rugby League Park, Christchurch Referee: Nick Briant

### Finals
#### Championship

* 23 October 2015 19:35 NZST
| Hawke's Bay | 26–25 | Wellington |
| Try: Fruean 40' c Emerson 77' c Con: West (2/2) 40', 78' Pen: West (4/4) 11', 15', 34', 45' | Report | Try: Wilson 1' c Jane (2) 29' c, 68' m Con: Garden-Bachop (2/3) 2', 30' Pen: Garden-Bachop (2/3) 20', 27' |
* McLean Park, Napier Referee: Nick Briant

#### Premiership

* 24 October 2015 19:35 NZST
| Canterbury | 25–23 | Auckland |
| Try: Osborne 1' m Bird 8' c Crotty 17' c Con: Taylor (2/3) 9', 18' Pen: Taylor (2/3) 44', 67' | Report | Try: Pleasants-Tate 14' c Karpik 46' c Con: S. Hickey (2/2) 15', 47' Pen: S. Hickey (3/3) 22', 29', 41' |
* Rugby League Park, Christchurch Referee: Ben O'Keeffe
| FB | 15 | Tom Taylor |
| RW | 14 | Johnny McNicholl |
| OC | 13 | Ryan Crotty |
| IC | 12 | Rob Thompson |
| LW | 11 | Patrick Osborne |
| FH | 10 | Richie Mo'unga |
| SH | 9 | Mitchell Drummond |
| N8 | 8 | Luke Whitelock (c) |
| OF | 7 | Matt Todd |
| BF | 6 | Reed Prinsep | 59' |
| RL | 5 | Dominic Bird |
| LL | 4 | Mitchell Dunshea | 70' |
| TP | 3 | Nepo Laulala | 69' |
| HK | 2 | Ben Funnell |
| LP | 1 | Daniel Lienert-Brown | 61' |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Ged Robinson |
| PR | 17 | Alex Hodgman | 61' |
| PR | 18 | Siate Tokolahi | 69' |
| LK | 19 | Ben Matwijow | 70' |
| FL | 20 | Tom Sanders | 59' |
| SH | 21 | Jack Stratton |
| FH | 22 | Cameron McIntyre |
| WG | 23 | Marshall Suckling |
| FB | 15 | Charles Piutau |
| RW | 14 | Bryce Heem |
| OC | 13 | Vince Aso | | 63' |
| IC | 12 | George Moala |
| LW | 11 | Ben Lam |
| FH | 10 | Simon Hickey (c) |
| SH | 9 | Kaito Shigeno | | 52' |
| N8 | 8 | Akira Ioane |
| OF | 7 | Mitchell Karpik |
| BF | 6 | Joe Edwards |
| RL | 5 | Scott Scrafton | 7' | 72' |
| LL | 4 | Michael Fatialofa |
| TP | 3 | Ofa Tu'ungafasi |
| HK | 2 | Greg Pleasants-Tate | | 61' |
| LP | 1 | Isileli Tu'ungafasi |
| Replacements: ||
| HK | 16 | Kurt Eklund | | 61' |
| PR | 17 | Tom McHugh |
| PR | 18 | Jono Owen |
| LK | 19 | William Lloyd | | 72' |
| N8 | 20 | Matthew Matich |
| SH | 21 | Jono Hickey | | 52' |
| FH | 22 | Mitchell Hunt |
| FB | 23 | Lolagi Visinia | | 63' |

## Statistics
### Leading point scorers

| No. | Player | Team | Points | Average | Details |
| 1 | Tom Taylor | Canterbury | 144 | 12.00 | 1 T, 29 C, 27 P, 0 D |
| 2 | Ihaia West | Hawke's Bay | 134 | 11.17 | 3 T, 28 C, 21 P, 0 D |
| 3 | Marty Banks | Tasman | 124 | 12.40 | 2 T, 24 C, 22 P, 0 D |
| 4 | Simon Hickey | Auckland | 120 | 10.91 | 1 T, 26 C, 21 P, 0 D |
| 5 | Damian McKenzie | Waikato | 115 | 11.50 | 3 T, 20 C, 19 P, 1 D |
| 6 | Codey Rei | Taranaki | 97 | 8.82 | 2 T, 27 C, 11 P, 0 D |
| 7 | Peter Breen | Otago | 84 | 8.40 | 2 T, 19 C, 11 P, 1 D |
| 8 | Piers Francis | Counties Manukau | 77 | 8.56 | 0 T, 13 C, 17 P, 0 D |
| 9 | Otere Black | Manawatu | 76 | 7.60 | 0 T, 32 C, 4 P, 0 D |
| 10 | Lima Sopoaga | Southland | 69 | 11.50 | 1 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 | George Moala | Auckland | 10 | 0.83 |
| 2 | Rob Thompson | Canterbury | 10 | 0.83 |
| 3 | Naulia Dawai | Otago | 7 | 0.64 |
| 4 | Brad Weber | Waikato | 7 | 0.78 |
| 5 | Matt Faddes | Otago | 6 | 0.60 |
| 6 | Vaea Fifita | Wellington | 6 | 0.60 |
| 7 | Callum Gibbins | Manawatu | 6 | 0.67 |
| 8 | Ben Lam | Auckland | 6 | 0.55 |
| 9 | Michael Little | North Harbour | 6 | 0.60 |
| 10 | Brendon O'Connor | Hawke's Bay | 6 | 0.55 |
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 | 23 | 23 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 50 | 28 | 80 | 57 | 28 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 64 | 21 | 31 | 16 | 339 | 232 | 33.90 | 23.20 |
| Bay of Plenty | 20 | 11 | 13 | 34 | 36 | 53 | 37 | 26 | 9 | 32 | 17 | 23 | 37 | 5 | 13 | 31 | 30 | 43 | 212 | 258 | 21.20 | 25.80 |
| Canterbury | 38 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 27 | 21 | 57 | 7 | 29 | 14 | 17 | 10 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 25 | 39 | 20 | 307 | 177 | 30.70 | 17.70 |
| Counties Manukau | 36 | 35 | 15 | 20 | 11 | 35 | 36 | 54 | 20 | 28 | 42 | 17 | 42 | 33 | 30 | 9 | 16 | 31 | 248 | 262 | 24.80 | 26.20 |
| Hawke's Bay | 39 | 10 | 39 | 22 | 35 | 11 | 48 | 32 | 14 | 29 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 57 | 50 | 30 | 36 | 302 | 219 | 30.20 | 21.90 |
| Manawatu | 35 | 36 | 21 | 28 | 21 | 41 | 7 | 57 | 70 | 62 | 14 | 49 | 31 | 17 | 10 | 44 | 39 | 33 | 248 | 367 | 24.80 | 36.70 |
| North Harbour | 11 | 20 | 0 | 43 | 26 | 25 | 32 | 48 | 28 | 20 | 30 | 56 | 17 | 31 | 32 | 39 | 36 | 12 | 212 | 294 | 21.20 | 29.40 |
| Northland | 10 | 39 | 18 | 27 | 0 | 29 | 7 | 50 | 17 | 42 | 17 | 42 | 5 | 37 | 21 | 64 | 48 | 90 | 143 | 420 | 14.30 | 42.00 |
| Otago | 24 | 38 | 22 | 39 | 34 | 27 | 17 | 34 | 29 | 35 | 37 | 36 | 61 | 7 | 39 | 32 | 97 | 66 | 360 | 314 | 36.00 | 31.40 |
| Southland | 23 | 23 | 27 | 18 | 35 | 52 | 3 | 53 | 25 | 30 | 49 | 14 | 7 | 61 | 28 | 35 | 20 | 39 | 217 | 325 | 21.70 | 32.50 |
| Taranaki | 14 | 19 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 34 | 67 | 17 | 32 | 9 | 41 | 0 | 24 | 21 | 44 | 10 | 17 | 35 | 290 | 175 | 29.00 | 17.50 |
| Tasman | 35 | 20 | 34 | 13 | 41 | 21 | 34 | 17 | 36 | 17 | 58 | 48 | 33 | 42 | 25 | 41 | 35 | 17 | 331 | 236 | 33.10 | 23.60 |
| Waikato | 20 | 35 | 28 | 21 | 43 | 10 | 28 | 50 | 30 | 25 | 0 | 41 | 31 | 39 | 9 | 30 | 36 | 30 | 225 | 281 | 22.50 | 28.10 |
| Wellington | 19 | 14 | 43 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 53 | 3 | 17 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 21 | 14 | 53 | 35 | 33 | 39 | 304 | 178 | 30.40 | 17.80 |
Source: ITM Cup Fixtures and Results 2015

### 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 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 28 | 4.00 | 2.80 |
| Bay of Plenty | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 35 | 2.20 | 3.50 |
| Canterbury | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 38 | 21 | 3.80 | 2.10 |
| Counties Manukau | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 31 | 27 | 3.10 | 2.70 |
| Hawke's Bay | 6 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40 | 27 | 4.00 | 2.70 |
| Manawatu | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 34 | 46 | 3.40 | 4.60 |
| North Harbour | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 38 | 2.50 | 3.80 |
| Northland | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 58 | 1.90 | 5.80 |
| Otago | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 47 | 40 | 4.70 | 4.00 |
| Southland | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 38 | 2.40 | 3.80 |
| Taranaki | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 20 | 3.50 | 2.00 |
| Tasman | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 37 | 28 | 3.70 | 2.80 |
| Waikato | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 35 | 2.50 | 3.50 |
| Wellington | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 43 | 19 | 4.30 | 1.90 |
| 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) |
| Jamie Mackintosh | Southland | 1 | 1 | vs. Wellington and Otago |
| Matt Talaese | Northland | 1 | 0 | vs. Southland |
| Ardie Savea | Wellington | 0 | 2 | vs. Southland and Otago |
| Ben Tameifuna | Waikato | 0 | 2 | vs. Canterbury and Hawke's Bay |
| Johan Bardoul | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 2 | vs. Counties Manukau and Otago |
| Marty Banks | Tasman | 0 | 1 | vs. Waikato |
| Kurt Baker | Taranaki | 0 | 1 | vs. Wellington |
| Brad Shields | Wellington | 0 | 1 | vs. Taranaki |
| Jayden Spence | Otago | 0 | 1 | vs. Canterbury |
| Nafi Tuitavake | North Harbour | 0 | 1 | vs. Wellington |
| Ross Geldenhuys | Tasman | 0 | 1 | vs. Bay of Plenty |
| Hamiora Thomas | Manawatu | 0 | 1 | vs. Waikato |
| Jordan Payne | Waikato | 0 | 1 | vs. Manawatu |
| Tawera Kerr-Barlow | Waikato | 0 | 1 | vs. Manawatu |
| Pauliasi Manu | Counties Manukau | 0 | 1 | vs. Canterbury |
| Shane Christie | Tasman | 0 | 1 | vs. Manawatu |
| Ben Funnell | Canterbury | 0 | 1 | vs. Auckland |
| Mitchell Graham | Taranaki | 0 | 1 | vs. Otago |
| Culum Retallick | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 1 | vs. Waikato |
| Ma'ama Vaipulu | Counties Manukau | 0 | 1 | vs. Taranaki |
| Akira Ioane | Auckland | 0 | 1 | vs. Waikato |
| Sam Vaka | Counties Manukau | 0 | 1 | vs. North Harbour |
| Chris Vui | North Harbour | 0 | 1 | vs. Counties Manukau |
| Mitchell Crosswell | Taranaki | 0 | 1 | vs. Bay of Plenty |
| Zak Hohneck | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 1 | vs. Hawke's Bay |
| Josh Goodhue | Northland | 0 | 1 | vs. Counties Manukau |
| Sam Nock | Northland | 0 | 1 | vs. Counties Manukau |
| Trent Renata | Tasman | 0 | 1 | vs. Auckland |
| Jono Hickey | Auckland | 0 | 1 | vs. Tasman |
| Jono Kitto | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 1 | vs. Northland |
| Joe Tupe | Bay of Plenty | 0 | 1 | vs. Northland |
| David Havili | Tasman | 0 | 1 | vs. Counties Manukau |
| Robbie Malneek | Tasman | 0 | 1 | vs. Counties Manukau |
| Sam Henwood | Counties Manukau | 0 | 1 | vs. Tasman |
| Alex Woonton | North Harbour | 0 | 1 | vs. Manawatu |
| Jason Woodward | Wellington | 0 | 1 | vs. Hawke's Bay |
| Chris Eaton | Hawke's Bay | 0 | 1 | vs. Wellington |
| Peni Iowane | Waikato | 0 | 1 | vs. Counties Manukau |
| Marshall Suckling | Canterbury | 0 | 1 | vs. Tasman |
| Heiden Bedwell-Curtis | Manawatu | 0 | 1 | vs. Taranaki |
| Jeffery Toomaga-Allen | Wellington | 0 | 1 | vs. Bay of Plenty |
| Ben May | Wellington | 0 | 1 | vs. Bay of Plenty |
| Fletcher Smith | Otago | 0 | 1 | vs. Northland |
| Zac Guildford | Hawke's Bay | 0 | 1 | vs. Waikato |
| Johnny McNicholl | Canterbury | 0 | 1 | vs. Taranaki |
| Scott Scrafton | Auckland | 0 | 1 | vs. Canterbury |

## Ranfurly Shield
### Pre-season challenges

Hawke's Bay won the Ranfurly Shield when they defeated Counties Manuaku in August 2014, and subsequently made four successful defenses. Hawke's Bay announced their first three defenses against Wairarapa Bush, Horowhenua-Kapiti, and Meads Cup winners Mid Canterbury after receiving six Heartland Championship offers.
In the first challenge, Hawke's Bay were missing players due to Super Rugby and international duties but managed to score forty-one unanswered second-half points which saw them safely retain the shield, winning 58–7 at McLean Park. Prop Jarvy Aoake scored from close range to open the scoring with their second try coming from fullback Zac Guildford and Tyrone Elkington-MacDonald kicked every conversion and penalty. Wairarapa Bush flanker Brock Price was awarded a try after chasing a kick downfield. Shannan Chase, Billy Ropiha, and Brendon O'Connor also scored tries with Jonah Lowe completing the scoring, in the final minute.
Again Hawke's Bay was missing players plus their coach also. Horowhenua-Kapiti were within four points with 15 minutes to play in Napier for the second Ranfurly Shield challenge. They dominated the opening half with Perry Hayman kicking three-from-three penalty shots at goal. Hawke's Bay although was in control with a dominant scrum and tries to Joseph Penitito and American Tony Lamborn. Sam Gardner scored for Horowhenua-Kapiti which brought the game back to within four points. But captain Antony Fox was then sent to the sin bin for a cynical infringement during a Hawke's Bay drive on his own try line which caused three Hawke's Bay penalties and tries to Shannan Chase, Tom Stanley and Mark Braidwood.
* 9 July 2015 14:35 NZST
| Hawke's Bay | 58–7 | Wairarapa Bush |
| Try: Aoake 7' c Guildford (2) 20' c, 66' c Chase 46' c Ropiha 49' c Elkington-MacDonald 60' c O'Connor 63' m Lowe 79' m Con: Elkington-MacDonald (5/5) 9', 21', 48', 51', 61' West (1/3) 67' Pen: Elkington-MacDonald (2/2) 17', 43' | Report | Try: Price 31' c Con: Priest (1/1) 33' |
* McLean Park, Napier Attendance: 4,500 Referee: Jamie Nutbrown
* 16 July 2015 19:35 NZST
| Hawke's Bay | 50–16 | Horowhenua-Kapiti |
| Try: Penitito (2) 13' m, 39' m Lamborn 21' c Chase 75' c Stanley 78' c Braidwood 80' c Con: Elkington-MacDonald (4/6) 22', 76', 78', 80' Pen: Elkington-MacDonald (4/4) 49', 66', 72', 74' | Preview Report | Try: Gardner 61' c Con: Hayman (1/1) 63' Pen: Hayman (3/3) 7', 33', 38' |
* McLean Park, Napier Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Paul Williams
* 23 July 2015 19:35 NZST
| Hawke's Bay | 57–12 | Mid Canterbury |
| Try: Chase 29' m Lowe (2) 55' m, 56' c O'Connor 65' c Lamborn 68' c Guildford 70' c Tongia 77' c Con: Elkington-MacDonald (0/1) West (5/6) 57', 66', 69', 71', 78' Pen: Elkington-MacDonald (3/4) 13', 26', 49' West (1/1) 54' | Report | Pen: Williams (4/4) 5', 38', 44', 45' |
* McLean Park, Napier Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Brendon Pickerill