2023 Bunnings NPC

2023 Bunnings NPC season
CountriesNew Zealand New Zealand
Date4 August – 21 October 2023
ChampionsTaranaki
Runners-upHawke's Bay
Matches played77
Tries scored568
(average 7.4 per match)
Top point scorerLincoln McClutchie (Hawke's Bay)
125 points
Top try scorerManaaki Selby-Rickit (Bay of Plenty)
9 tries
Official website
www.provincial.rugby
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The 2023 Bunnings NPC season was the eighteenth season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition, the National Provincial Championship, since it turned professional in 2006. It involved the top fourteen provincial rugby unions of New Zealand, which – under a new format introduced in 2022 – all played for the same title. For sponsorship reasons, the competition is known as the Bunnings NPC. The regular season began on Friday 4 August 2023, when Tasman hosted Otago. The Final took place on Saturday 21 October 2023.

Format

In 2022, a new competition format was introduced.[1] In this new format, the 14 provincial unions participating in the Bunnings NPC are grouped in one single division and play for one NPC title.[2] While in 2022 the teams were seeded in two equal conferences, an "Odds Conference" and an "Evens Conference", a further format change in 2023 has resulted in the merger of the two conferences and teams are now ranked on one competition table instead of two separate conference tables.[3]

All provincial teams play ten games during the regular season (round robin): five games are played at the provincial union's home ground and five games are away games. The seven teams that finished the previous season in 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th and 13th place will play each other as well as four cross-over matches against the teams that finished 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th and 14th. Likewise, the teams that finished 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th and 14th will also play each other as well as four cross-over games against the provinces that were ranked 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 11th or 13th at the end of the previous season.[2] The ten round robin games in 2023 are played over a period of nine weeks (starting on Friday 4 August 2023) and include one mid-week game to be played on a Wednesday night.[4]

The regular season is followed by quarter-finals to be played by the eight highest ranked teams on the competition table. The finals rankings are determined by the number of competition points earned during the regular season. Competition points can be gained in the following way: four points are awarded to the winning team, two points to each team for a draw, and no points for a loss. Teams can also receive a bonus point if they score four or more tries in a match, or lose by seven points or less.[5]

If two or more provincial teams finish with an equal number of competition points, the following tiebreaker rules apply. If two unions are tied, the union which has defeated the other in a head-to-head is placed higher. In case of a draw between them, the side with the biggest points difference is ranked higher. If three or more unions are tied and they have all played each other, the team with most competition points in that year against the other tied unions is ranked higher; if they have not all played each other, the team with the biggest points difference in the round robin is ranked higher. In all cases, if these unions are still tied, the ranking is decided by the highest number of tries scored, the most points scored, or a coin toss.[2]

The quarter-finals are played as follows, with the highest ranked team hosting:

QF 1: 1 v 8;
QF 2: 2 v 7;
QF 3: 3 v 6; and
QF 4: 4 v 5.

In the semi-finals, the highest-ranked quarter-final winner hosts the lowest-ranked quarter-final winner and the second highest-ranked quarter-final winner hosts the third highest-ranked quarter-final winner.

The NPC Final will be played between the two semi-final winners, again at the home venue of the team with the higher finals ranking.[2][3]

No changes have been made to the rules governing Ranfurly Shield Challenges. Every home game during the regular season played by the union that holds the Ranfurly Shield is a mandartory challenge match. No challenge matches will be played after the regular season has ended (i.e., during the finals). A holder who competes in the Bunnings NPC must also accept at least two challenges from unions competing in the Heartland Championship, including the winner of the Meads Cup at the end of the previous season. These non-mandatory challenge matches must be played before the start of the NPC season.[2]

Standings

The final standings for the 2023 Bunnings NPC season:

Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD TF TA TB LB Pts Qualification
1 Wellington 10 9 0 1 299 148 +151 40 22 6 1 43 Bunnings NPC quarter-finals
2 Taranaki (C) 10 7 0 3 300 217 +83 44 27 8 2 38
3 Canterbury 10 6 0 4 351 271 +80 48 37 9 4 37
4 Bay of Plenty 10 7 0 3 285 241 +44 39 32 6 1 35
5 Hawke's Bay (RU, RS) 10 7 0 3 304 264 +40 42 35 5 1 34
6 Auckland 10 6 0 4 291 243 +48 41 33 6 2 32
7 Tasman 10 6 0 4 230 206 +24 35 28 5 2 31
8 Waikato 10 5 0 5 282 253 +29 43 37 7 2 29
9 Counties Manukau 10 4 0 6 280 316 −36 41 47 7 1 24
10 North Harbour 10 4 0 6 272 295 −23 36 44 3 3 22
11 Otago 10 3 0 7 213 294 −81 30 40 4 2 18
12 Northland 10 2 1 7 243 282 −39 28 35 4 3 17
13 Manawatu 10 2 0 8 199 423 −224 30 60 4 0 12
14 Southland 10 1 1 8 197 293 −96 25 45 2 1 9
Source: Bunnings NPC standings 2023
(C) Champions; (RU) Runners-up; (RS) Ranfurly Shield holders

Standings progression

The table below shows each team's progression throughout the season. For each round of the regular season, their cumulative points total is shown with the overall log position in brackets.

Team W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 QF SF Final
Auckland 5
(4th) 		5
(7th) 		10
(6th) 		17
(5th) 		22
(4th) 		27
(2nd) 		27
(5th) 		28
(7th) 		32
(6th) 		Lost DNQ DNQ
Bay of Plenty 1
(8th) 		5
(8th) 		5
(10th) 		10
(9th) 		15
(7th) 		20
(6th) 		20
(8th) 		30
(5th) 		35
(4th) 		Lost DNQ DNQ
Canterbury 5
(2nd) 		10
(3rd) 		15
(4th) 		17
(4th) 		22
(3rd) 		26
(3rd) 		31
(2nd) 		35
(2nd) 		37
(3rd) 		Won Lost DNQ
Counties Manukau 1
(10th) 		2
(11th) 		7
(8th) 		7
(11th) 		8
(13th) 		18
(8th) 		18
(10th) 		23
(9th) 		24
(9th) 		DNQ DNQ DNQ
Hawke's Bay 4
(7th) 		13
(2nd) 		18
(2nd) 		18
(3rd) 		18
(6th) 		20
(7th) 		25
(6th) 		30
(6th) 		34
(5th) 		Won Won Lost
Manawatu 0
(13th) 		0
(13th) 		1
(14th) 		11
(8th) 		11
(11th) 		12
(13th) 		12
(13th) 		12
(13th) 		12
(13th) 		DNQ DNQ DNQ
North Harbour 1
(9th) 		2
(9th) 		2
(11th) 		3
(13th) 		12
(10th) 		17
(9th) 		22
(7th) 		22
(10th) 		22
(10th) 		DNQ DNQ DNQ
Northland 0
(14th) 		2
(12th) 		7
(9th) 		8
(10th) 		13
(8th) 		13
(12th) 		14
(11th) 		15
(11th) 		17
(12th) 		DNQ DNQ DNQ
Otago 0
(12th) 		0
(14th) 		2
(13th) 		7
(12th) 		9
(12th) 		13
(11th) 		13
(12th) 		13
(12th) 		18
(11th) 		DNQ DNQ DNQ
Southland 0
(11th) 		2
(10th) 		2
(12th) 		2
(14th) 		2
(14th) 		3
(14th) 		3
(14th) 		4
(14th) 		9
(14th) 		DNQ DNQ DNQ
Taranaki 10
(1st) 		15
(1st) 		20
(1st) 		22
(2nd) 		24
(2nd) 		24
(5th) 		29
(4th) 		33
(3rd) 		38
(2nd) 		Won Won Won
Tasman 4
(6th) 		9
(4th) 		10
(5th) 		15
(6th) 		20
(5th) 		25
(4th) 		30
(3rd) 		31
(4th) 		31
(7th) 		Lost DNQ DNQ
Waikato 5
(3rd) 		8
(6th) 		8
(7th) 		13
(7th) 		13
(9th) 		14
(10th) 		19
(9th) 		24
(8th) 		29
(8th) 		Lost DNQ DNQ
Wellington 4
(5th) 		8
(5th) 		17
(3th) 		22
(1st) 		27
(1st) 		32
(1st) 		37
(1st) 		42
(1st) 		43
(1st) 		Won Lost DNQ
Key: win draw loss no game DNQ = did not qualify

Regular season

During the regular season of the 2023 Bunnings NPC, each team plays 10 games over a period of nine weeks, including one mid-week game. The competition starts on Friday 4 August 2023, when Tasman hosts Otago in Nelson.[4]

Week 1

4 August 2023 Tasman 27–15 Otago Trafalgar Park, Nelson  
17:35 NZST Try: Macca Springer (2) 6', 56'
Alex Nankivell 45'
Con: Taine Robinson (3/3) 7', 46', 57'
Pen: Taine Robinson (2/2) 49', 64' 		Report Try: Will Tucker 49'
Jake Te Hiwi 59'
Con: Sam Gilbert (1/2) 51'
Pen: Sam Gilbert (1/1) 40' 		Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
4 August 2023 Taranaki 37–29 Counties Manukau Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
19:35 NZST Try: Teihorangi Walden 7'
Kaylum Boshier (2) 23', 56'
Kini Naholo 45'
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens 66'
Vereniki Tikoisolomone 76'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (2/6) 23', 57'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (1/1) 33' 		Report Try: Kauvaka Kaivelata 3'
Etene Nanai-Seturo 29'
Alex McRobbie 72'
Jimmy Tupou 79'
Con: Riley Hohepa (3/4) 30', 73', 80'
Pen: Riley Hohepa (1/1) 53' 		Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
5 August 2023 Hawke's Bay 23–21 North Harbour McLean Park, Napier  
17:05 NZST Try: Chase Tiatia 15'
Pouri Rakete-Stones 37'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (2/2) 16', 38'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (3/3) 55', 70', 74' 		Report Try: Alapati Leiua (2) 1', 25'
Con: Oscar Koller (1/2) 2'
Pen: Oscar Koller (3/4) 30', 64', 72' 		Referee: Stuart Curran (New Zealand)
5 August 2023 Manawatu 6–22 Wellington Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
19:05 NZST Pen: Brett Cameron (2/2) 38', 40+1'
Cards: Josh Taula Red card 73' 		Report Try: Peter Umaga-Jensen 69'
Con: Aidan Morgan (1/1) 70'
Pen: Aidan Morgan (5/7) 19', 49', 66', 76', 79' 		Referee: Nick Hogan (New Zealand)
5 August 2023 Northland 11–43 Canterbury Northland Events Centre, Whangārei  
19:35 NZST Try: Brady Rush 9'
Con: Rivez Reihana (0/1)
Pen: Rivez Reihana (2/3) 43', 51'
Cards: Brady Rush Yellow card 59'
Rene Ranger Yellow card 66' 		Report Try: Tahlor Cahill 34'
Blair Murray (2) 61', 71'
Ben Funnell 67'
Chay Fihaki 80+1'
Con: Fergus Burke (3/5) 35', 62', 80+2'
Pen: Fergus Burke (4/5) 14', 24', 47', 53' 		Referee: Katsuki Furuse (Japan)
6 August 2023 Bay of Plenty 30–32 Auckland Tauranga Domain, Tauranga  
14:05 NZST Try: Manaaki Selby-Rickit 4'
Leroy Carter (2) 10', 46'
Con: Lucas Cashmore (3/3) 5', 11', 47'
Pen: Lucas Cashmore (2/2) 33', 62'
Wharenui Hawera (1/1) 75'
Cards: Alex Johnston Yellow card 80' 		Report Try: Salesi Rayasi 50'
Corey Evans 55'
Caleb Tangitau 66'
Soane Vikena 80+1'
Con: Zarn Sullivan (3/4) 56', 67', 80+2'
Pen: Zarn Sullivan (2/2) 9', 77' 		Referee: Daniel Waenga (New Zealand)
6 August 2023 Southland 21–29 Waikato Rugby Park, Invercargill  
16:35 NZST Try: Michael Manson 35'
Viliami Fine 45'
Con: Greg Dyer (1/2) 45'
Pen: Greg Dyer (3/3) 13', 40+2', 56' 		Report Try: Malachi Wrampling-Alec 3'
Pita Anae Ah-Sue 6'
Cortez Ratima (2) 19', 30'
Con: Josh Ioane (3/4) 7', 19', 31'
Pen: Taha Kemara (1/1) 80' 		Referee: Fraser Hannon (New Zealand)
9 August 2023 Northland 13–28 Taranaki Northland Events Centre, Whangārei  
19:05 NZST Try: Jonah Mau'u 9'
Con: Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 10'
Pen: Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 29', 43'
Cards: Brady Rush Yellow card 15' 		Report Try: Stephen Perofeta 16'
Jared Proffit 34'
Kaylum Boshier (2) 52', 68'
Con: Josh Jacomb (4/4) 18', 35', 53', 69' 		Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)

Week 2

11 August 2023 Counties Manukau 24–25 Hawke's Bay Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe  
19:05 NZST Try: Hoskins Sotutu 3'
Sean Reidy 22'
Etene Nanai-Seturo 65'
Con: Riley Hohepa (3/3) 4', 23', 66'
Pen: Riley Hohepa (1/2) 78' 		Report Try: Jacob Devery 9'
Chase Tiatia 73'
Penalty try 80+4'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (1/2) 10'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (2/2) 16', 26' 		Referee: Mike Winter (New Zealand)
12 August 2023 Bay of Plenty 19–15 Waikato Tauranga Domain, Tauranga  
14:05 NZST Try: Leroy Carter 19'
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi 39'
Lucas Cashmore 53'
Con: Lucas Cashmore (2/3) 20', 40'
Cards: Melani Nanai Yellow card 1' 		Report Try: Malachi Wrampling-Alec 46'
Bailyn Sullivan 63'
Con: Taha Kemara (1/2) 64'
Pen: Taha Kemara (1/1) 2'
Cards: Bailyn Sullivan Yellow card 65' 		Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
12 August 2023 Otago 5–28 Wellington Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
16:35 NZST Try: Jack Leslie 66'
Con: Sam Gilbert (0/1) 		Report Try: Peter Lakai 12'
Brad Shields 50'
Du'Plessis Kirifi 54'
Con: Aidan Morgan (2/3) 13', 51'
Pen: Aidan Morgan (3/3) 20', 40+1', 74' 		Referee: Jackson Henshaw (New Zealand)
12 August 2023 Tasman 24–12 Auckland Lansdowne Park, Blenheim  
19:05 NZST Try: Levi Aumua 5'
Tim Sail 16'
Taine Robinson 31'
Quentin MacDonald 71'
Con: Taine Robinson (2/4) 16', 32'
Pen: Taine Robinson (0/1) 		Report Try: Salesi Rayasi (2) 50', 74'
Con: Zarn Sullivan (1/2) 52' 		Referee: Stuart Curran (New Zealand)
13 August 2023 North Harbour 24–28 Canterbury Onewa Domain, Takapuna  
14:05 NZST Try: Jamie Booth 5'
Lotu Inisi 65'
Con: Oscar Koller (1/2) 7'
Pen: Oscar Koller (4/4) 9', 22', 33', 39' 		Report Try: Chay Fihaki 26'
Dominic Gardiner 50'
Dallas McLeod 56'
Cullen Grace 76'
Con: Fergus Burke (1/4) 27'
Pen: Fergus Burke (2/2) 13', 18' 		Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
13 August 2023 Southland 15–15 (a.e.t.) Northland Rugby Park, Invercargill  
14:05 NZST Pen: Marty Banks (4/4) 23', 31', 40+4', 45'
Greg Dyer (1/1) 70' 		Report Try: Heremaia Murray (2) 57', 79'
Con: Rivez Reihana (1/2) 59'
Pen: Rivez Reihana (1/1) 18' 		Referee: Marcus Playle (New Zealand)
13 August 2023 Manawatu 17–26 Taranaki Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
16:35 NZST Try: Flyn Yates 59'
Brayden Iose 79'
Con: Brett Cameron (1/1) 60'
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (1/1) 80'
Pen: Brett Cameron (1/1) 16' 		Report Try: Jesse Parete 20'
Matt McKenzie 25'
Meihana Grindlay 35'
Penalty try 40'
Con: Jayson Potroz (2/3) 21', 36'
Cards: Bradley Slater Yellow card 78' 		Referee: Jonathan Bredin (New Zealand)
16 August 2023 Hawke's Bay 35–32 Waikato McLean Park, Napier  
17:35 NZST Try: Brad Weber 21'
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u 43'
Tim Farrell (2) 68', 78'
Harry Godfrey 75'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (5/5) 22', 44', 68', 76', 79' 		Report Try: Bailyn Sullivan 8'
Liam Coombes-Fabling 25'
Austin Anderson 38'
Rhys Marshall 46'
Cody Nordstrom 54'
Con: Taha Kemara (2/5) 26', 39'
Pen: Taha Kemara (1/1) 15' 		Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)

Week 3

18 August 2023 Counties Manukau 32–19 Bay of Plenty Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe  
19:05 NZST Try: Kauvaka Kaivelata 2'
Sam Tuifua 7'
Penalty try 10'
Riley Hohepa 12'
Con: Riley Hohepa (2/3) 7', 13'
Pen: Riley Hohepa (2/2) 33', 50' 		Report Try: Cole Forbes 3'
Kurt Eklund 39'
Semisi Paea 44'
Con: Lucas Cashmore (2/3) 4', 40'
Cards: Naitoa Ah Kuoi Yellow card 10' 		Referee: Marcus Playle (New Zealand)
19 August 2023 North Harbour 21–43 Auckland Onewa Domain, Takapuna  
14:05 NZST Try: Wallace Sititi 56'
Danyon Morgan-Puterangi (2) 63', 80'
Con: Oscar Koller (0/3)
Pen: Oscar Koller (2/2) 3', 7' 		Report Try: Kalani Thomas 9'
Zarn Sullivan (2) 22', 68'
AJ Lam 28'
Harry Plummer 51'
Caleb Tangitau 80+2'
Con: Zarn Sullivan (5/6) 10', 23', 52', 69', 80+3'
Pen: Zarn Sullivan (1/1) 40' 		Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand)
Ranfurly Shield game 19 August 2023 RS – Wellington 39–17 Southland Hutt Recreation Ground, Lower Hutt  
14:05 NZST Try: Pepesana Patafilo 17'
Caleb Delany 38'
Riley Higgins 48'
Dominic Ropeti 56'
Connor Garden-Bachop 62'
Josh Southall 80+3'
Con: Tjay Clarke (3/6) 18', 39', 57'
Pen: Tjay Clarke (1/1) 8'
Cards: Dominic Ropeti Yellow card 27' 		Report Try: Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa 29'
Leroy Ferguson 71'
Gabriel Hamer-Webb 74'
Con: Greg Dyer (1/3) 29' 		Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand)
19 August 2023 Canterbury 68–26 Manawatu Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch  
16:35 NZST Try: Fergus Burke 19'
Mitchell Drummond (2) 25', 42'
Manasa Mataele (2) 28', 31'
Blair Murray 48'
Rameka Poihipi (2) 54', 75'
Corey Kellow 62'
Chay Fihaki 80'
Con: Fergus Burke (6/7) 19', 25', 29', 32', 43', 50'
Alex Harford (3/3) 63', 76', 80+1' 		Report Try: Jordi Viljoen 13'
Johan Momsen 45'
Kyle Brown 50'
Raymond Tuputupu 64'
Con: Brett Cameron (2/3) 45', 51'
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (1/1) 65' 		Referee: Fraser Hannon (New Zealand)
19 August 2023 Northland 32–5 Tasman Northland Events Centre, Whangārei  
19:05 NZST Try: Heremaia Murray (2) 17', 46'
Liam Hallam-Eames 32'
Matt Moulds 78'
Con: Rivez Reihana (2/3) 18', 47'
Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 80'
Pen: Rivez Reihana (2/3) 6', 43' 		Report Try: Quentin MacDonald 27'
Con: Tim O'Malley (0/1) 		Referee: Brendon Pickerill (New Zealand)
20 August 2023 Hawke's Bay 33–32 Otago McLean Park, Napier  
14:05 NZST Try: Devan Flanders (2) 8', 47'
Chase Tiatia 26'
Sam Smith 31'
Ollie Sapsford 39'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (4/5) 9', 27', 31', 48'
Cards: Patrick Tuifua Yellow card 75' 		Report Try: Christian Lio-Willie 12'
Josh Whaanga 23'
Saula Ma'u 42'
Jeremiah Asi 55'
Jack Leslie 80'
Con: Sam Gilbert (1/3) 14'
Finn Hurley (1/2) 56'
Pen: Finn Hurley (1/1) 75'
Cards: Henry Bell Yellow card 29' 		Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
20 August 2023 Waikato 17–29 Taranaki FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton  
16:35 NZST Try: George Dyer 34'
Daniel Sinkinson 54'
Patrick McCurran 80+1'
Con: Taha Kemara (0/2)
Tepaea Cook-Savage (1/1) 80+1'
Pen: Taha Kemara (0/1) 		Report Try: Kini Naholo (2) 27', 40+2'
Adam Lennox (2) 61', 67'
Matt McKenzie 78'
Con: Jayson Potroz (2/3) 40+3', 62'
Stephen Perofeta (0/2)
Cards: Tom Florence Yellow card 64' 		Referee: Daniel Waenga (New Zealand)
Ranfurly Shield game 23 August 2023 RS – Wellington 7–0 Tasman Sky Stadium, Wellington  
19:05 NZST Try: James O'Reilly 30'
Con: Aidan Morgan (1/1) 31'
Pen: Aidan Morgan (0/1) 		Report Pen: Tim O'Malley (0/1)
Macca Springer (0/1) 		Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)

Week 4

25 August 2023 Manawatu 31–30 Northland Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
19:05 NZST Try: TK Howden 7'
Penalty try 12'
Leif Schwenke (2) 23', 40+1'
Brayden Iose 80+1'
Con: Brett Cameron (2/3) 9', 40+2'
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (0/1) 		Report Try: Matt Moulds 28'
Lisati Milo-Harris 32'
Josh Moorby 67'
Con: Rivez Reihana (2/2) 29', 33'
Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 68'
Pen: Rivez Reihana (2/2) 19', 57'
Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 74'
Cards: Heremaia Murray Yellow card 10'
Matt Moulds Yellow card 12' 		Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand)
26 August 2023 Auckland 41–22 Hawke's Bay Eden Park, Auckland  
14:05 NZST Try: Soane Vikena 4'
Corey Evans 10'
Josh Beehre 43'
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 56'
Akira Ioane 68'
AJ Lam 80+2'
Con: Zarn Sullivan (3/5) 6', 44', 69'
Jock McKenzie (1/1) 80+3'
Pen: Zarn Sullivan (1/1) 23' 		Report Try: Lincoln McClutchie 28'
Tom Parsons 38'
Hisamitsu Shimada 72'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (1/2) 39'
Harry Godfrey (1/1) 73'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (1/1) 20' 		Referee: Mike Winter (New Zealand)
26 August 2023 Taranaki 26–29 Bay of Plenty Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
16:35 NZST Try: Stephen Perofeta 17'
Kini Naholo 31'
Teihorangi Walden 36'
Michael Bent 80+2'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (3/4) 18', 36', 80+2'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (0/1) 		Report Try: Ngarohi McGarvey-Black (2) 13', 27'
Kurt Eklund 22'
Leroy Carter 50'
Con: Lucas Cashmore (3/4) 14', 23', 52'
Pen: Lucas Cashmore (1/1) 79'
Cards: Lalomilo Lalomilo Yellow card 60' 		Referee: Stuart Curran (New Zealand)
26 August 2023 Otago 31–21 Southland Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
19:05 NZST Try: Josh Whaanga 6'
Josh Dickson (2) 14', 32'
Ajay Faleafaga 39'
Finn Hurley 65'
Con: Finn Hurley (3/5) 15', 33', 40' 		Report Try: Michael Manson 20'
Scott Gregory 27'
Matt Whaanga 47'
Con: Dan Hollinshead (3/3) 21', 27', 48' 		Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand)
27 August 2023 Canterbury 31–36 Wellington Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch  
14:05 NZST Try: Blair Murray (3) 18', 43', 63'
Cullen Grace 51'
Ben Funnell 69'
Con: Fergus Burke (3/5) 44', 52', 70' 		Report Try: Josh Southall 12'
Losi Filipo (2) 22', 75'
Peter Umaga-Jensen 35'
Sione Halalilo 54'
Kyle Preston 57'
Con: Tjay Clarke (1/2) 13', 37'
Sam Clarke (2/4) 58'
Cards: Filo Paulo Yellow card 67' 		Referee: Jonathan Bredin (New Zealand)
27 August 2023 Tasman 20–15 (a.e.t.) North Harbour Trafalgar Park, Nelson  
14:05 NZST Try: Feleti Kaitu'u 9'
Macca Springer 46'
Timoci Tavatavanawai (2) 74', 80+2'
Con: Macca Springer (0/3) 		Report Try: Tevita Mafileo 13'
Oscar Koller 18'
Henry Taefu 61'
Con: Oscar Koller (0/3)
Pen: Oscar Koller (0/1)
Shaun Stevenson (0/1) 		Referee: Daniel Waenga (New Zealand)
27 August 2023 Waikato 37–15 Counties Manukau FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton  
16:35 NZST Try: Cortez Ratima 43'
Daniel Sinkinson (2) 51', 64'
Penalty try 58'
Quinn Tupaea 70'
Con: Tepaea Cook-Savage (2/4) 44', 70'
Pen: Tepaea Cook-Savage (2/2) 7', 25' 		Report Try: Tevita Ofa 25'
Etene Nanai-Seturo 75'
Con: Riley Hohepa (1/2) 76'
Pen: Riley Hohepa (1/1) 40+2'
Cards: Ioane Moananu Yellow card 58' 		Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
30 August 2023 Auckland 31–33 Manawatu Eden Park, Auckland  
19:05 NZST Try: Leni Apisai (2) 4', 46'
Salesi Rayasi 21'
Caleb Tangitau 38'
Jock McKenzie 68'
Con: Jock McKenzie (3/5) 5', 22', 39' 		Report Try: Terrell Peita 28'
Waqa Nalaga 33'
Joseph Gavigan 55'
TK Howden 71'
Julian Goerke 80'
Con: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (4/5) 29', 34', 57', 80+1' 		Referee: Nick Hogan (New Zealand)

Week 5

1 September 2023 Northland 44–21 Hawke's Bay Northland Events Centre, Whangārei  
19:05 NZST Try: Robb Cobb 25'
Sam Nock (2) 29', 37'
Tama Anderson (2) 63', 66'
Con: Rivez Reihana (4/4) 26', 31', 38', 64'
Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 67'
Pen: Rivez Reihana (3/3) 12', 50', 59' 		Report Try: Lincoln McClutchie (2) 8', 40'
Tyrone Thompson 54'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (3/3) 9', 40+1', 55' 		Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr (New Zealand)
2 September 2023 Bay of Plenty 38–14 Otago Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua  
14:05 NZST Try: Richard Judd 6'
Manaaki Selby-Rickit (2) 10', 29'
Cole Forbes 14'
Lucas Cashmore 79'
Con: Lucas Cashmore (5/5) 7', 11', 15', 30', 80'
Pen: Lucas Cashmore (1/1) 77'
Cards: Naitoa Ah Kuoi Yellow card 74' 		Report Try: Jermaine Ainsley 22'
Saula Ma'u 55'
Con: Finn Hurley (2/2) 23', 56' 		Referee: Jonathan Bredin (New Zealand)
2 September 2023 Canterbury 29–28 Taranaki Rangiora Showground Oval, Rangiora  
14:05 NZST Try: Alex Harford 28'
Ngane Punivai 39'
Billy Harmon 48'
Rameka Poihipi 55'
Con: Alex Harford (3/4) 30', 40', 56'
Pen: Alex Harford (1/1) 34'
Cards: Chay Fihaki Yellow card 61'
Reed Prinsep Yellow card 68' 		Report Try: Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens 23'
Ricky Riccitelli 58'
Vereniki Tikoisolomone 63'
Stephen Perofeta 73'
Con: Jayson Potroz (1/4) 59'
Pen: Jayson Potroz (2/2) 3', 32'
Cards: Heiden Bedwell-Curtis Yellow card 66' 		Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
2 September 2023 North Harbour 39–17 Waikato North Harbour Stadium, Albany  
16:35 NZST Try: Ben Grant 14'
Tevita Mafileo 19'
Shaun Stevenson 23'
Danyon Morgan-Puterangi 33'
Ray Niuia 64'
Lotu Inisi 70'
Con: Oscar Koller (3/6) 20', 24', 65'
Pen: Oscar Koller (1/1) 77' 		Report Try: Liam Coombes-Fabling 7'
Ollie Norris 50'
Sean Ralph 73'
Con: Tepaea Cook-Savage (0/2)
Aaron Cruden (1/1) 50' 		Referee: Nick Hogan (New Zealand)
Ranfurly Shield game 2 September 2023 RS – Wellington 56–25 Counties Manukau Sky Stadium, Wellington  
19:05 NZST Try: Ruben Love (2) 22', 71'
Kyle Preston 24'
Billy Proctor 33'
Isi Saumaki 36'
Du'Plessis Kirifi 63'
Kemara Hauiti-Parapara 68'
Con: Aidan Morgan (4/5) 25', 34', 38', 65'
Sam Clarke (2/2) 69', 73'
Pen: Aidan Morgan (3/3) 10', 19', 54' 		Report Try: Ioane Moananu 28'
Peniasi Malimali 40'
Liam Daniela 48'
Etene Nanai-Seturo 76'
Con: Riley Hohepa (0/3)
AJ Alatimu (1/1) 76'
Pen: Riley Hohepa (1/1) 8'
Cards: Sam Tuifua Yellow card 68' 		Referee: Stuart Curran (New Zealand)
3 September 2023 Southland 13–41 Auckland Rugby Park, Invercargill  
14:05 NZST Try: Michael Manson 55'
Con: Dan Hollinshead (1/1) 56'
Pen: Dan Hollinshead (2/2) 8', 33'
Cards: Danny Drake Yellow card 68' 		Report Try: AJ Lam 12'
Zarn Sullivan 20'
Kalani Thomas 38'
Xavier Tito-Harris (3) 43', 72', 77'
Vaiolini Ekuasi 51'
Con: Zarn Sullivan (3/6) 13', 21', 52'
Jock McKenzie (0/1) 		Referee: Jackson Henshaw (New Zealand)
3 September 2023 Tasman 58–19 Manawatu Trafalgar Park, Nelson  
16:35 NZST Try: Anton Segner 15'
Noah Hotham (3) 24', 28', 47'
Feleti Kaitu'u 35'
Macca Springer 36'
Shun Miyake 42'
Will Gualter 51'
Jack Gray 80'
Con: Shun Miyake (5/9) 25', 29', 37', 43', 48'
Pen: Shun Miyake (1/1) 4' 		Report Try: Slade McDowall 8'
Joseph Gavigan 69'
John Poland 75'
Con: Brett Cameron (0/1)
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (2/2) 70', 76' 		Referee: Marcus Playle (New Zealand)
6 September 2023 North Harbour 27–24 Otago North Harbour Stadium, Albany  
19:05 NZST Try: Sofai Maka (2) 7', 63'
Moses Leo 73'
Con: Oscar Koller (1/1) 8'
Bryn Gatland (2/2) 65', 74'
Pen: Oscar Koller (2/2) 40+1', 52' 		Report Try: Fabian Holland 4'
Josh Whaanga 21'
John Tapueluelu 33'
Jona Nareki 59'
Con: Finn Hurley (2/4) 5', 60'
Pen: Finn Hurley (0/1) 		Referee: Mike Winter (New Zealand)

Week 6

8 September 2023 Waikato 24–41 Wellington FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton  
19:05 NZST Try: Tepaea Cook-Savage 12'
Xavier Roe 26'
Daniel Sinkinson 30'
James Tucker 45'
Con: Tepaea Cook-Savage (2/4) 27', 47'
Cards: Tepaea Cook-Savage Yellow card 59' 		Report Try: Losi Filipo (3) 5', 40', 54'
Ruben Love 16'
Hugo Plummer 35'
Xavier Numia 75'
Con: Aidan Morgan (4/6) 5', 40+1', 55', 75'
Pen: Aidan Morgan (1/1) 3' 		Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
9 September 2023 Counties Manukau 39–29 Southland Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe  
16:35 NZST Try: Joshua Gray (3) 2', 37', 44'
Liam Daniela 16'
Riley Hohepa 33'
Penalty try 69'
Con: Riley Hohepa (1/3) 17'
AJ Alatimu (1/2) 38'
Pen: AJ Alatimu (1/1) 56' 		Report Try: Mike McKee 10'
Michael Manson (3) 21', 52', 64'
Gabriel Hamer-Webb 40+1'
Con: Dan Hollinshead (2/5) 40+2', 53'
Cards: Connor McLeod Yellow card 70' 		Referee: Mike Winter (New Zealand)
9 September 2023 Hawke's Bay 35–38 Bay of Plenty McLean Park, Napier  
16:35 NZST Try: Tyrone Thompson 5'
Jonah Lowe 8'
Brad Weber 57'
Ollie Sapsford (2) 69', 79'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (2/5) 6, 70'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (2/2) 26', 38' 		Report Try: Sekuini Tanimo 21'
Justin Sangster 32'
Pasilio Tosi 51'
Fehi Fineanganofo 60'
Manaaki Selby-Rickit 66'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (5/5) 22', 32', 52', 61', 68'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (1/1) 36'
Cards: Seamus Bardoul Yellow card 37'
Veveni Lasaqa Red card 45'
Manaaki Selby-Rickit Yellow card 78' 		Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand)
9 September 2023 Auckland 36–29 Canterbury Eden Park, Auckland  
19:05 NZST Try: Bryce Heem 4'
Corey Evans 13'
Kalani Thomas (2) 34', 44'
Joe Royal 78'
Con: Zarn Sullivan (4/5) 5', 35', 46', 80'
Pen: Zarn Sullivan (1/1) 67'
Cards: Josh Beehre Yellow card 62' 		Report Try: Fergus Burke 26'
Dallas McLeod 30'
Solomon Alaimalo 40'
Penalty try 62'
Con: Fergus Burke (2/3) 27', 31'
Pen: Fergus Burke (1/1) 8'
10 September 2023 Taranaki 18–29 Tasman Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
14:05 NZST Try: Jayson Potroz 24'
Pita Gus Sowakula 60'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (1/2) 26'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (2/3) 9', 67'
Cards: Jared Proffit Yellow card 29' 		Report Try: Levi Aumua (2) 17', 44'
Timoci Tavatavanawai 40'
Anton Segner 70'
Con: Taine Robinson (3/4) 18', 45', 71'
Pen: Taine Robinson (1/1) 30' 		Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
10 September 2023 Manawatu 29–48 North Harbour Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
14:35 NZST Try: Nehe Milner-Skudder 22'
Slade McDowall 36'
Andrew Quattrin 48'
Drew Wild 67'
TK Howden 76'
Con: Brett Cameron (1/2) 24'
Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (1/3) 49'
Cards: Slade McDowall Yellow card 59' 		Report Try: Jed Melvin 13'
Moses Leo 16'
Tamarau McGahan 26'
Jamie Booth 30'
Danyon Morgan-Puterangi 42'
Bryn Gatland 58'
Fatongia Paea 74'
Con: Bryn Gatland (4/6) 17', 31', 43', 59'
Oscar Koller (1/1) 74'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (1/1) 6' 		Referee: Tipene Cottrell (New Zealand)
10 September 2023 Otago 30–15 Northland Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
16:05 NZST Try: Will Tucker 2'
Jona Nareki 55'
Jake Te Hiwi 71'
Con: Sam Gilbert (3/3) 3', 56', 73'
Pen: Sam Gilbert (3/3) 25', 28', 51' 		Report Try: Heremaia Murray (2) 34', 61'
Con: Rivez Reihana (1/2) 62'
Pen: Rivez Reihana (1/1) 6'
Cards: Jack Goodhue Yellow card 47' 		Referee: Marcus Playle (New Zealand)
13 September 2023 Counties Manukau 31–29 Canterbury Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe  
19:05 NZST Try: James Thompson 19'
Ioane Moananu 30'
Adam Brash 61'
Blake Makiri 80+3'
Con: AJ Alatimu (1/1) 20'
Tevita Ofa (3/3) 31', 62', 80+4'
Pen: AJ Alatimu (1/1) 23' 		Report Try: Ben Funnell 3'
Daniel Lienert-Brown 39'
Tom Christie 50'
Cullen Grace 53'
Con: Fergus Burke (3/4) 4', 40', 54'
Pen: Fergus Burke (1/1) 18'
Cards: Tom Christie Yellow card 80' 		Referee: Nick Hogan (New Zealand)

Week 7

15 September 2023 Hawke's Bay 57–7 Manawatu McLean Park, Napier  
19:05 NZST Try: Sam Smith 6'
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u (2) 9', 68'
Brad Weber (2) 14', 19'
Nick Grigg 47'
Ollie Sapsford 55'
Sam Wye 72'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (7/8) 7', 10', 15', 20', 48', 69', 73'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (1/1) 12' 		Report Try: Beaudein Waaka 23'
Con: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (1/1) 24'
Cards: TK Howden Yellow card 12' 		Referee: Fraser Hannon (New Zealand)
16 September 2023 Auckland 12–27 Waikato Bell Park, Pakuranga  
14:05 NZST Try: Vaiolini Ekuasi 24'
Zarn Sullivan 69'
Con: Zarn Sullivan (1/2) 69'
Pen: Zarn Sullivan (0/1)
Cards: Xavier Tito-Harris Yellow card 37' 		Report Try: Aki Tuivailala 10'
Xavier Roe (3) 30', 37', 65'
Con: Tepaea Cook-Savage (2/4) 31', 66'
Pen: Tepaea Cook-Savage (0/1)
Drop: Tepaea Cook-Savage (1/1) 59' 		Referee: Jonathan Bredin (New Zealand)
16 September 2023 North Harbour 50–31 Northland North Harbour Stadium, Albany  
16:35 NZST Try: Shaun Stevenson (2) 8', 33'
Kade Banks (2) 19', 40+2'
Tevita Mafileo 57'
Lotu Inisi (2) 68', 73'
Con: Bryn Gatland (6/7) 9', 20', 34', 58', 69', 74'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (1/1) 66' 		Report Try: Josh Moorby 30'
Heremaia Murray 45'
Rivez Reihana 47'
Jonah Mau'u 51'
Con: Rivez Reihana (4/4) 32', 46', 48', 52'
Pen: Rivez Reihana (1/2) 27' 		Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand)
16 September 2023 Otago 17–36 Taranaki Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
19:05 NZST Try: Jona Nareki 16'
Con: Sam Gilbert (0/1)
Pen: Sam Gilbert (4/4) 26', 37', 40+2', 56'
Cards: Tom Sanders Yellow card 52' 		Report Try: Logan Crowley 2'
Bradley Slater 52'
Adam Lennox 60'
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens 69'
Josh Jacomb 78'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (4/5) 3', 54', 71', 79'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (1/2) 45' 		Referee: Daniel Waenga (New Zealand)
17 September 2023 Bay of Plenty 14–26 Wellington Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua  
14:05 NZST Try: Penitoa Finau 30'
Reon Paul 56'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (2/2) 31', 57' 		Report Try: Losi Filipo 16'
Siale Lauaki 20'
Brad Shields 40+1'
Penieli Poasa 77'
Con: Aidan Morgan (3/4) 17', 21', 40+2' 		Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
17 September 2023 Canterbury 29–14 Southland Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch  
14:05 NZST Try: Fergus Burke 13'
Ngane Punivai 18'
George Bell 61'
Willi Heinz 67'
Con: Fergus Burke (3/4) 19', 62', 68'
Pen: Fergus Burke (1/1) 69' 		Report Try: Nic Souchon 30'
Danny Drake 42'
Con: Dan Hollinshead (2/2) 31', 43' 		Referee: Fraser Hannon (New Zealand)
17 September 2023 Tasman 27–17 Counties Manukau Lansdowne Park, Blenheim  
16:35 NZST Try: Timoci Tavatavanawai 29'
Taine Robinson 38'
Will Gualter 54'
Quentin MacDonald 63'
Seta Baker 68'
Con: Taine Robinson (1/5) 69' 		Report Try: Ian West-Stevens 13'
Sean Reidy 72'
Con: Tevita Ofa (2/2) 15', 72'
Pen: Tevita Ofa (1/1) 25' 		Referee: Jackson Henshaw (New Zealand)

Week 8

22 September 2023 Northland 26–32 Bay of Plenty Northland Events Centre, Whangārei  
19:05 NZST Try: Tamati Tua 3'
Heremaia Murray 60'
Con: Rivez Reihana (2/2) 4', 61'
Pen: Rivez Reihana (3/3) 10', 26', 35'
Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 73'
Cards: Jonah Mau'u Yellow card 18' 		Report Try: Kurt Eklund 21'
Manaaki Selby-Rickit 31'
Fehi Fineanganofo 66'
Josh Bartlett 78'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (3/4) 32', 67', 79'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (2/2) 7', 40+1' 		Referee: Mike Winter (New Zealand)
23 September 2023 Counties Manukau 46–19 Manawatu Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe  
14:05 NZST Try: Suetena Asomua 16'
Joshua Gray (2) 29', 52'
Sean Reidy 31'
Ian West-Stevens 38'
Etene Nanai-Seturo 41'
Ioane Moananu (2) 57', 61'
Con: Tevita Ofa (3/8) 17', 39', 63' 		Report Try: Brayden Iose (2) 2', 80+2'
James Tofa 26'
Con: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (2/2) 4', 27'
Beaudein Waaka (0/1) 		Referee: Jonathan Bredin (New Zealand)
23 September 2023 Southland 7–33 Hawke's Bay Rugby Park, Invercargill  
14:05 NZST Try: Tevita Latu 7'
Con: Greg Dyer (1/1) 8' 		Report
Report 		Try: Tyrone Thompson 11'
Marino Mikaele-Tu'u 24'
Josh Kaifa (2) 38', 74'
Brad Weber 49'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (3/4) 25', 39', 50'
Caleb Makene (1/1) 75' 		Referee: Marcus Playle (New Zealand)
23 September 2023 Canterbury 30–28 Tasman Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch  
16:35 NZST Try: Tom Christie 17'
Manasa Mataele 29'
Solomon Alaimalo 34'
Con: Fergus Burke (3/3) 18', 30', 35'
Pen: Fergus Burke (3/3) 7', 13', 63' 		Report Try: Macca Springer 38'
Timoci Tavatavanawai 53'
Taine Robinson 58'
Con: Taine Robinson (2/3) 39', 54'
Pen: Taine Robinson (3/3) 22', 40+2', 74' 		Referee: Stuart Curran (New Zealand)
23 September 2023 Taranaki 18–16 Auckland Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
19:05 NZST Try: Ricky Riccitelli 8'
Tom Florence 39'
Con: Jayson Potroz (1/2) 40'
Pen: Jayson Potroz (1/2) 47'
Josh Jacomb (1/1) 67' 		Report Try: Salesi Rayasi 21'
Con: Zarn Sullivan (1/1) 23'
Pen: Zarn Sullivan (3/4) 10', 15', 28'
Drop: Zarn Sullivan (0/1) 		Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
Ranfurly Shield game 24 September 2023 RS – Wellington 26–6 North Harbour Jerry Collins Stadium, Porirua  
14:05 NZST Try: Losi Filipo 14'
Billy Proctor 28'
Aidan Morgan 44'
Ruben Love 71'
Con: Aidan Morgan (3/4) 16', 29', 72'
Cards: Billy Proctor Yellow card 68' 		Report Pen: Bryn Gatland (2/2) 25', 40+1' Referee: Daniel Waenga (New Zealand)
24 September 2023 Waikato 47–7 Otago FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton  
16:35 NZST Try: Aaron Cruden (2) 14', 25'
Pita Anae Ah-Sue 31'
Samipeni Finau 37'
Simon Parker 59'
Austin Anderson 69'
Tepaea Cook-Savage 75'
Con: Aaron Cruden (5/6) 15', 27', 32', 38', 70'
Daniel Sinkinson (1/1) 76' 		Report Try: Fabian Holland 78'
Con: Sam Gilbert (1/1) 79' 		Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
27 September 2023 Southland 23–25 Bay of Plenty Rugby Park, Invercargill  
19:05 NZST Try: Jay Renton 20'
Viliami Fine 30'
Tevita Latu 36'
Con: Marty Banks (0/2)
Dan Hollinshead (1/1) 37'
Pen: Dan Hollinshead (2/4) 40+1', 76' 		Report Try: Fehi Fineanganofo 3'
Manaaki Selby-Rickit 12'
Kurt Eklund 57'
Naitoa Ah Kuoi 63'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (1/4) 64'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (1/1) 78' 		Referee: Fraser Hannon (New Zealand)

Week 9

29 September 2023 Auckland 27–26 Northland Eden Park, Auckland  
19:05 NZST Try: Che Clark 19'
Josh Beehre 32'
Marcel Renata 80+2'
Con: Zarn Sullivan (3/3) 20', 33', 80+2'
Pen: Zarn Sullivan (2/3) 7', 63' 		Report Try: Jordan Trainor 22'
Rob Rush 26'
Tamati Tua 38'
Jordan Olsen 67'
Con: Rivez Reihana (2/3) 27', 40'
Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 68'
Cards: Liam Hallam-Eames Yellow card 15'
Sam Caird Yellow card 31' 		Referee: Daniel Waenga (New Zealand)
30 September 2023 Waikato 37–35 Canterbury FMG Stadium Waikato, Hamilton  
14:05 NZST Try: Malachi Wrampling-Alec 6'
Tepaea Cook-Savage 13'
Gideon Wrampling (2) 20', 49'
Xavier Roe 38'
James Tucker 68'
Con: Aaron Cruden (0/1)
Tepaea Cook-Savage (2/5) 50', 68'
Pen: Tepaea Cook-Savage (1/1) 72' 		Report Try: Dominic Gardiner 4'
Dallas McLeod 28'
Oli Jager 34'
Mitchell Drummond 59'
Ben Funnell 76'
Con: Fergus Burke (5/5) 5', 29', 35', 60', 76'
Pen: Fergus Burke (0/1) 		Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand)
Ranfurly Shield game 30 September 2023 Wellington 18–20 Hawke's Bay – RS Sky Stadium, Wellington  
14:05 NZST Try: Xavier Numia 14'
Penieli Poasa 74'
Con: Aidan Morgan (1/2) 15'
Pen: Aidan Morgan (2/2) 40+1', 63'
Drop: Connor Garden-Bachop (0/1) 		Report Try: Ollie Sapsford 17'
Jonah Lowe 57'
Sam Smith 78'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (1/3) 79'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (1/1) 27' 		Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
30 September 2023 Taranaki 54–21 North Harbour Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth  
19:05 NZST Try: Tom Franklin 5'
Bradley Slater 20'
Josh Jacomb (2) 36', 57'
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (2) 40+1', 50'
Ricky Riccitelli (2) 73', 79'
Con: Josh Jacomb (7/8) 6', 22', 38', 40+3', 51', 58', 80+1' 		Report Try: Tom Barham 48'
Kade Banks (2) 53', 67'
Con: Bryn Gatland (3/3) 49', 54', 68' 		Referee: Mike Winter (New Zealand)
1 October 2023 Bay of Plenty 41–12 Tasman Tauranga Domain, Tauranga  
14:05 NZST Try: Naitoa Ah Kuoi 27'
Manaaki Selby-Rickit 40+2'
Josh Bartlett 54'
Melani Nanai 57'
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi 71'
Tamiro Armstrong 80+2'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (4/6) 28', 40+3', 72', 80+3'
Pen: Wharenui Hawera (1/2) 21' 		Report Try: Alex Nankivell 46'
Quentin MacDonald 63'
Con: Taine Robinson (1/2) 64'
Cards: Max Hicks Yellow card 40+1' 		Referee: Jonathan Bredin (New Zealand)
1 October 2023 Otago 38–22 Counties Manukau Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin  
14:05 NZST Try: Finn Hurley 25'
John Tapueluelu 38'
Sam Gilbert 48'
Josh Whaanga 52'
Will Stodart 71'
Jeremiah Asi 80+1'
Con: Sam Gilbert (4/5) 26', 39', 50', 53'
Josh Dickson (0/1) 		Report
Report 		Try: Joshua Gray 21'
Etene Nanai-Seturo 33'
Ioane Moananu 64'
Blake Makiri 77'
Con: Tevita Ofa (1/4) 34' 		Referee: Maggie Cogger-Orr (New Zealand)
1 October 2023 Manawatu 12–37 Southland Central Energy Trust Arena, Palmerston North  
16:35 NZST Try: John Poland 26'
Brayden Iose 50'
Con: Beaudein Waaka (1/2) 51' 		Report Try: Jay Renton (2) 18', 40'
Tevita Latu 44'
Scott Gregory 76'
Matt Whaanga 80'
Con: Marty Banks (3/3) 19', 40+1', 45'
Dan Hollinshead (0/2)
Pen: Marty Banks (1/1) 47'
Dan Hollinshead (1/1) 68' 		Referee: Stu Catley (New Zealand)

Play-offs

The play-off fixtures are as follows:

Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
         
1 Wellington 32
8 Waikato 28
Wellington 24
Hawke's Bay 25
4 Bay of Plenty 28
5 Hawke's Bay 38
Hawke's Bay 19
Taranaki 22
2 Taranaki 34
7 Tasman 18
Taranaki 23
Canterbury 16
3 Canterbury 29
6 Auckland 24

Quarter-finals

6 October 2023
19:05 NZST
Canterbury29–24Auckland
Try: Solomon Alaimalo 32'
George Bell 45'
Chay Fihaki 53'
Blair Murray 76'
Con: Rameka Poihipi (3/4) 33', 45', 54'
Pen: Rameka Poihipi (1/2) 14'		ReportTry: Josh Beehre (2) 16', 69'
Salesi Rayasi 42'
AJ Lam 80'
Con: Zarn Sullivan (2/3) 17', 70'
Taufa Funaki (0/1)
Pen: Zarn Sullivan (0/1)
Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
Referee: Nick Briant (New Zealand)
7 October 2023
16:35 NZST
Wellington32–28Waikato
Try: Julian Savea 10'
Riley Higgins 26'
James O'Reilly 38'
Du'Plessis Kirifi 56'
Con: Aidan Morgan (3/4) 27', 39', 57'
Pen: Aidan Morgan (2/4) 4', 33'		ReportTry: James Tucker 14'
Pita Anae Ah-Sue 43'
Tana Tuhakaraina 64'
Sean Ralph 74'
Con: Tepaea Cook-Savage (2/2) 15', 44'
Taha Kemara (2/2) 65', 75'
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Daniel Waenga (New Zealand)
7 October 2023
19:05 NZST
Taranaki34–18Tasman
Try: Vereniki Tikoisolomone 11'
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens 43'
Tom Florence 52'
Penalty try 55'
Con: Josh Jacomb (3/3) 12', 44', 53'
Pen: Josh Jacomb (2/3) 20', 40'		ReportTry: Timoci Tavatavanawai 15'
Max Hicks 71'
Con: Taine Robinson (1/2) 17'
Pen: Taine Robinson (2/3) 30', 34'
Cards: Alex Nankivell Yellow card 55'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Stuart Curran (New Zealand)
8 October 2023
14:05 NZST
Bay of Plenty28–38Hawke's Bay
Try: Naitoa Ah Kuoi 12'
Manaaki Selby-Rickit (2) 18', 32'
Leroy Carter 22'
Con: Wharenui Hawera (4/4) 13', 19', 24', 33'		ReportTry: Pouri Rakete-Stones 9'
Jonah Lowe 26'
Tyrone Thompson (2) 40', 55'
Lolagi Visinia 67'
Chase Tiatia 74'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (4/6) 11', 40+2', 69', 76'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)

Semi-finals

13 October 2023
19:05 NZST
Taranaki23–16Canterbury
Try: Adam Lennox 14'
Con: Josh Jacomb (0/1)
Pen: Josh Jacomb (4/4) 7', 30', 43', 50'
Stephen Perofeta (2/2) 74', 78'		ReportTry: Rameka Poihipi 57'
Con: Alex Harford (1/1) 58'
Pen: Alex Harford (3/3) 4', 11', 39'
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Stuart Curran (New Zealand)
14 October 2023
19:05 NZST
Wellington24–25Hawke's Bay
Try: Billy Proctor 47'
Dominic Ropeti 80'
Riley Higgins 80+4'
Con: Aidan Morgan (1/1) 48'
Ruben Love (2/2) 80', 80+5'
Pen: Aidan Morgan (1/2) 14'
Cards: Brad Shields Yellow card 16'		ReportTry: Chase Tiatia (3) 22', 39', 54'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (2/3) 40+1', 55'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (2/2) 17', 33'
Cards: Sam Wye Yellow card 80'
Sky Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand)

Final

21 October 2023
14:05 NZST
Taranaki22–19Hawke's Bay
Try: Meihana Grindlay 2'
Daniel Rona 11'
Adam Lennox 48'
Con: Josh Jacomb (2/3) 3', 49'
Pen: Josh Jacomb (1/1) 40+2'
Stephen Perofeta (0/2)		ReportTry: Lolagi Visinia 24'
Tom Parsons 34'
Geoff Cridge 54'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (2/3) 25', 35'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (0/1)
Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth
Referee: Angus Mabey (New Zealand)
Team kit (amber jersey with horizontal black stripes; white shorts; and amber socks with horizontal black stripes).\
Taranaki
Team kit (white jersey with horizontal black stripes; black shorts; and white socks with horizontal black stripes).\
Hawke's Bay
FB 15 Stephen Perofeta
RW 14 Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
OC 13 Meihana Grindlay
IC 12 Daniel Rona
LW 11 Kini Naholo downward-facing red arrow 69'
FH 10 Josh Jacomb downward-facing red arrow 56'
SH 9 Adam Lennox downward-facing red arrow 69'
N8 8 Kaylum Boshier (c) downward-facing red arrow 74'
OF 7 Tom Florence
BF 6 Pita Gus Sowakula
RL 5 Josh Lord downward-facing red arrow 66'
LL 4 Tom Franklin downward-facing red arrow 60'
TP 3 Reuben O'Neill downward-facing red arrow 56'
HK 2 Bradley Slater downward-facing red arrow 60' upward-facing green arrow 74'
LP 1 Jared Proffit downward-facing red arrow 74'
Replacements:
HK 16 Ricky Riccitelli upward-facing green arrow 60'
PR 17 Donald Brighouse upward-facing green arrow 74'
PR 18 Michael Bent upward-facing green arrow 56'
LK 19 Heiden Bedwell-Curtis upward-facing green arrow 66'
FL 20 Michael Loft upward-facing green arrow 60'
SH 21 Logan Crowley upward-facing green arrow 69'
FH 22 Jayson Potroz upward-facing green arrow 56'
WG 23 Vereniki Tikoisolomone upward-facing green arrow 69'
FB 15 Lolagi Visinia downward-facing red arrow 74'
RW 14 Ollie Sapsford
OC 13 Nick Grigg downward-facing red arrow 56'
IC 12 Chase Tiatia
LW 11 Jonah Lowe
FH 10 Lincoln McClutchie
SH 9 Brad Weber downward-facing red arrow 66'
N8 8 Devan Flanders
OF 7 Josh Kaifa downward-facing red arrow 40+2'
BF 6 Marino Mikaele-Tu'u
RL 5 Tom Parsons (c)
LL 4 Geoff Cridge downward-facing red arrow 66'
TP 3 Joel Hintz downward-facing red arrow 66'
HK 2 Tyrone Thompson downward-facing red arrow 48'
LP 1 Pouri Rakete-Stones downward-facing red arrow 60'
Replacements:
HK 16 Jacob Devery upward-facing green arrow 48'
PR 17 Tim Farrell upward-facing green arrow 60'
PR 18 Joe Apikotoa upward-facing green arrow 66'
LK 19 Frank Lochore upward-facing green arrow 66'
FL 20 Sam Smith upward-facing green arrow 40+2'
SH 21 Folau Fakatava upward-facing green arrow 66'
CE 22 Stacey Ili upward-facing green arrow 56'
FB 23 Caleb Makene upward-facing green arrow 74'

Statistics

Leading point scorers

No. Player Team Points Average Details
1 Lincoln McClutchie Hawke's Bay 125 9.62 3 T, 37 C, 12 P, 0 D
2 Fergus Burke Canterbury 109 10.09 3 T, 29 C, 12 P, 0 D
3 Aidan Morgan Wellington 102 8.50 1 T, 23 C, 17 P, 0 D
Zarn Sullivan Auckland 102 10.20 4 T, 26 C, 10 P, 0 D
5 Rivez Reihana Northland 86 8.60 1 T, 18 C, 15 P, 0 D
6 Josh Jacomb Taranaki 71 8.88 3 T, 16 C, 8 P, 0 D
7 Taine Robinson Tasman 65 7.22 3 T, 13 C, 8 P, 0 D
8 Wharenui Hawera Bay of Plenty 56 5.09 0 T, 19 C, 6 P, 0 D
9 Oscar Koller North Harbour 55 6.88 1 T, 7 C, 12 P, 0 D
10 Stephen Perofeta Taranaki 53 5.89 3 T, 10 C, 6 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 Manaaki Selby-Rickit Bay of Plenty 9 0.82
2 Heremaia Murray Northland 8 0.80
3 Losi Filipo Wellington 7 0.70
Blair Murray Canterbury 7 1.00
Chase Tiatia Hawke's Bay 7 0.58
6 Joshua Gray Counties Manukau 6 0.86
Michael Manson Southland 6 1.00
Etene Nanai-Seturo Counties Manukau 6 0.75
Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens Taranaki 6 0.46
Salesi Rayasi Auckland 6 0.67
Timoci Tavatavanawai Tasman 6 0.55

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

Points by game

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total Average
Auckland 32 30 12 24 43 21 41 22 31 33 41 13 36 29 12 27 16 18 27 26 291 243 29.10 24.30
Bay of Plenty 30 32 19 15 19 32 29 26 38 14 38 35 14 26 32 26 25 23 41 12 285 241 28.50 24.10
Canterbury 43 11 28 24 68 26 31 36 29 28 29 36 29 31 29 14 30 28 35 37 351 271 35.10 27.10
Counties Manukau 29 37 24 25 32 19 15 37 25 56 39 29 31 29 17 27 46 19 22 38 280 316 28.00 31.60
Hawke's Bay 23 21 25 24 35 32 33 32 22 41 21 44 35 38 57 7 33 7 20 18 304 264 30.40 26.40
Manawatu 6 22 17 26 26 68 31 30 33 31 19 58 29 48 7 57 19 46 12 37 199 423 19.90 42.30
North Harbour 21 23 24 28 21 43 15 20 39 17 27 24 48 29 50 31 6 26 21 54 272 295 27.20 29.50
Northland 11 43 13 28 15 15 32 5 30 31 44 21 15 30 31 50 26 32 26 27 243 282 24.30 28.20
Otago 15 27 5 28 32 33 31 21 14 38 24 27 30 15 17 36 7 47 38 22 213 294 21.30 29.40
Southland 21 29 15 15 17 39 21 31 13 41 29 39 14 29 7 33 23 25 37 12 197 293 19.70 29.30
Taranaki 37 29 28 13 26 17 29 17 26 29 28 29 18 29 36 17 18 16 54 21 300 217 30.00 21.70
Tasman 27 15 24 12 5 32 0 7 20 15 58 19 29 18 27 17 28 30 12 41 230 206 23.00 20.60
Waikato 29 21 15 19 32 35 17 29 37 15 17 39 24 41 27 12 47 7 37 35 282 253 28.20 25.30
Wellington 22 6 28 5 39 17 7 0 36 31 56 25 41 24 26 14 26 6 18 20 299 148 29.90 14.80

Source: Bunnings NPC Fixtures and Results 2023[4]

Tries by game

Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total Average
Auckland 4 3 2 4 6 3 6 3 5 5 7 1 5 4 2 4 1 2 3 4 41 33 4.10 3.30
Bay of Plenty 3 4 3 2 3 4 4 4 5 2 5 5 2 4 4 2 4 3 6 2 39 32 3.90 3.20
Canterbury 5 1 4 2 10 4 5 6 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 2 3 3 5 6 48 37 4.80 3.70
Counties Manukau 4 6 3 3 4 3 2 5 4 7 6 5 4 4 2 5 8 3 4 6 41 47 4.10 4.70
Hawke's Bay 2 2 3 3 5 5 5 5 3 6 3 5 5 5 8 1 5 1 3 2 42 35 4.20 3.50
Manawatu 0 1 2 4 4 10 5 3 5 5 3 9 5 7 1 8 3 8 2 5 30 60 3.00 6.00
North Harbour 2 2 2 4 3 6 3 4 6 3 3 4 7 5 7 4 0 4 3 8 36 44 3.60 4.40
Northland 1 5 1 4 2 0 4 1 3 5 5 3 2 3 4 7 2 4 4 3 28 35 2.80 3.50
Otago 2 3 1 3 5 5 5 3 2 5 4 3 3 2 1 5 1 7 6 4 30 40 3.00 4.00
Southland 2 4 0 2 3 6 3 5 1 7 5 6 2 4 1 5 3 4 5 2 25 45 2.50 4.50
Taranaki 6 4 4 1 4 2 5 3 4 4 4 4 2 4 5 1 2 1 8 3 44 27 4.40 2.70
Tasman 3 2 4 2 1 4 0 1 4 3 9 3 4 2 5 2 3 3 2 6 35 28 3.50 2.80
Waikato 4 2 2 3 5 5 3 5 5 2 3 6 4 6 4 2 7 1 6 5 43 37 4.30 3.70
Wellington 1 0 3 1 6 3 1 0 6 5 7 4 6 4 4 2 4 0 2 3 40 22 4.00 2.20
For Against

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

Discipline

Player Team Red Yellow Week (vs. Opponent)
Josh Taula Manawatu 1 0 Week 1 (vs. Wellington)
Veveni Lasaqa Bay of Plenty 1 0 Week 6 (vs. Hawke's Bay)
Naitoa Ah Kuoi Bay of Plenty 0 2 Week 3 (vs. Counties Manukau)
Week 5 (vs. Otago)
Brady Rush Northland 0 2 Week 1 (vs. Canterbury)
Week 1 (vs. Taranaki)
Seamus Bardoul Bay of Plenty 0 1 Week 6 (vs. Hawke's Bay)
Josh Beehre Auckland 0 1 Week 6 (vs. Canterbury)
Henry Bell Otago 0 1 Week 3 (vs. Hawke's Bay)
Sam Caird Northland 0 1 Week 9 (vs. Auckland)
Tom Christie Canterbury 0 1 Week 6 (vs. Counties Manukau)
Tepaea Cook-Savage Waikato 0 1 Week 6 (vs. Wellington)
Danny Drake Southland 0 1 Week 5 (vs. Auckland)
Chay Fihaki Canterbury 0 1 Week 5 (vs. Taranaki)
Tom Florence Taranaki 0 1 Week 3 (vs. Waikato)
Jack Goodhue Northland 0 1 Week 6 (vs. Otago)
Liam Hallam-Eames Northland 0 1 Week 9 (vs. Auckland)
Max Hicks Tasman 0 1 Week 9 (vs. Bay of Plenty)
TK Howden Manawatu 0 1 Week 7 (vs. Hawke's Bay)
Alex Johnston Bay of Plenty 0 1 Week 1 (vs. Auckland)
Lalomilo Lalomilo Bay of Plenty 0 1 Week 4 (vs. Taranaki)
Jonah Mau'u Northland 0 1 Week 8 (vs. Bay of Plenty)
Slade McDowall Manawatu 0 1 Week 6 (vs. North Harbour)
Connor McLeod Southland 0 1 Week 6 (vs. Counties Manukau)
Ioane Moananu Counties Manukau 0 1 Week 4 (vs. Waikato)
Matt Moulds Northland 0 1 Week 4 (vs. Manawatu)
Heremaia Murray Northland 0 1 Week 4 (vs. Manawatu)
Melani Nanai Bay of Plenty 0 1 Week 2 (vs. Waikato)
Alex Nankivell Tasman 0 1 Quarter-final (vs. Taranaki)
Filo Paulo Wellington 0 1 Week 4 (vs. Canterbury)
Reed Prinsep Canterbury 0 1 Week 5 (vs. Taranaki)
Billy Proctor Wellington 0 1 Week 8 (vs. North Harbour)
Jared Proffit Taranaki 0 1 Week 6 (vs. Tasman)
Rene Ranger Northland 0 1 Week 1 (vs. Canterbury)
Dominic Ropeti Wellington 0 1 Week 3 (vs. Southland)
Tom Sanders Otago 0 1 Week 7 (vs. Taranaki)
Manaaki Selby-Rickit Bay of Plenty 0 1 Week 6 (vs. Hawke's Bay)
Brad Shields Wellington 0 1 Semi-final (vs. Hawke's Bay)
Bradley Slater Taranaki 0 1 Week 2 (vs. Manawatu)
Bailyn Sullivan Waikato 0 1 Week 2 (vs. Bay of Plenty)
Xavier Tito-Harris Auckland 0 1 Week 7 (vs. Waikato)
Patrick Tuifua Hawke's Bay 0 1 Week 3 (vs. Otago)
Sam Tuifua Counties Manukau 0 1 Week 5 (vs. Wellington)
Sam Wye Hawke's Bay 0 1 Semi-final (vs. Wellington)

Ranfurly Shield

See also: Ranfurly Shield 2020–29

Pre-season challenges

For the 2023 pre-season, Wellington accepted Ranfurly Shield challenges from Horowhenua-Kapiti and 2022 Meads Cup winners South Canterbury.[6]

12 July 2023
14:05 NZST
Horowhenua-Kapiti7–68Wellington
Try: Malaki Masoe 77'
Con: Connor Paki (1/1) 79'		ReportTry: Sione Halalilo 8'
Hugo Plummer 21'
Asafo Aumua 26'
Isi Saumaki (2) 34', 40'
Louis Northcott 45'
Joe Faleafaga 56'
Sam Clarke 63'
Kaliopasi Uluilakepa 71'
TJ Clarke 74'
Con: Aidan Morgan (9/10) 9', 22', 28', 35', 40+1', 46', 57', 72', 75'
Cards: Asafo Aumua yellow card 49' to 59'
Horowhenua Community Trust Levin Domain, Levin
Referee: Natarsha Ganley (New Zealand)
19 July 2023
14:05 NZST
Wellington67–21South Canterbury
Try: Sione Halalilo 2'
Keelan Whitman 5'
Asafo Aumua (4) 22', 26', 40+2', 48'
Losi Filipo 29'
Isi Saumaki (2) 41', 72'
TJ Clarke 45'
Pepesana Patafilo 70'
Con: Aidan Morgan (5/9) 6', 27', 30', 40+3', 42'
TJ Clarke (1/2) 71'		ReportTry: Paula Fifita 35'
Siu Kakala (2) 65', 79'
Con: Sam Briggs (3/3) 36', 66', 80'
Hutt Recreation Ground, Lower Hutt
Referee: Daniel Waenga (New Zealand)

References

  1. ^ "New competition format for the Bunnings Warehouse NPC". allblacks.com (Press release). 3 February 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e "2023 NZR Competitions Regulations Handbook" (PDF). New Zealand Rugby Union. 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Bunnings Warehouse NPC draw announced". allblacks.com (Press release). 22 March 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  4. ^ a b c "Bunnings Warehouse NPC Fixtures & Results". New Zealand Rugby. 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Adjustment to Mitre 10 Heartland Championship bonus points system". RugbyHeartland.co.nz. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Wellington Lions to defend the Ranfurly Shield in two confirmed preseason fixtures". Wellington Rugby. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.

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