The 2021 Bunnings NPC season was the 16th season of New Zealand's provincial rugby union competition since it turned professional in 2006. The regular season began on August 6, when Manawatu hosted Counties Manukau. It involved the top 14 rugby unions in New Zealand. For sponsorship reasons, the competition was known as the Bunnings NPC and it was the first season under the lead sponsor and to carry the NPC moniker since 2005. The winner of the Championship, Taranaki wasn't promoted to the Premiership due to a format restructure earlier in the season. Despite finishing seventh in the Premiership, Auckland was not relegated to the Championship, having only played two matches due to a resurgence of COVID-19 in the Auckland Region.

2021 Bunnings NPC season
CountriesNew Zealand New Zealand
Date6 August – 20 November
ChampionsWaikato
Runners-upTasman
Matches played53
Tries scored353
(average 6.7 per match)
Top point scorerStephen Perofeta (Taranaki)
172 points
Top try scorerLeicester Fainga'anuku (Tasman)
8 tries
Official website
www.provincial.rugby
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Format

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

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

Standings

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Source: Bunnings NPC standings 2021[5]

Standings progression

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Premiership
Team W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10
Auckland 5
(3rd)
6
(4th)
6
(7th)
6
(7th)
6
(7th)
6
(7th)
8
(7th)
8
(7th)
8
(7th)
8
(7th)
Bay of Plenty 0
(6th)
5
(6th)
7
(6th)
8
(6th)
13
(5th)
13
(6th)
15
(6th)
15
(6th)
17
(6th)
24
(6th)
Canterbury 0
(5th)
5
(7th)
9
(4th)
13
(4th)
13
(4th)
15
(5th)
18
(5th)
19
(5th)
23
(5th)
28
(3rd)
Hawke's Bay 0
(7th)
5
(5th)
9
(3rd)
14
(2nd)
14
(3rd)
19
(1st)
26
(1st)
31
(1st)
36
(1st)
38
(1st)
Tasman 4
(4th)
8
(2nd)
13
(1st)
13
(3rd)
18
(1st)
18
(2nd)
20
(4th)
20
(4th)
23
(3rd)
28
(4th)
Waikato 5
(2nd)
10
(1st)
11
(2nd)
16
(1st)
17
(2nd)
17
(3rd)
21
(2nd)
21
(3rd)
26
(2nd)
30
(2nd)
Wellington 5
(1st)
7
(3rd)
8
(5th)
9
(5th)
11
(6th)
16
(4th)
21
(3rd)
23
(2nd)
23
(4th)
25
(5th)
Championship
Team W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7 W8 W9 W10
Counties Manukau 0
(6th)
0
(6th)
0
(7th)
0
(7th)
0
(7th)
0
(7th)
2
(7th)
2
(7th)
2
(7th)
2
(7th)
Manawatu 4
(1st)
5
(2nd)
5
(2nd)
9
(2nd)
13
(2nd)
18
(2nd)
20
(2nd)
21
(2nd)
22
(2nd)
24
(2nd)
North Harbour 0
(5th)
4
(3rd)
4
(3rd)
4
(3rd)
4
(4th)
4
(5th)
6
(5th)
6
(5th)
6
(6th)
6
(6th)
Northland 0
(7th)
0
(7th)
1
(6th)
1
(6th)
6
(3rd)
6
(3rd)
8
(4th)
8
(4th)
10
(4th)
12
(5th)
Otago 4
(3rd)
4
(4th)
4
(4th)
4
(4th)
4
(5th)
5
(4th)
11
(3rd)
15
(3rd)
15
(3rd)
20
(3rd)
Southland 1
(4th)
1
(5th)
1
(5th)
2
(5th)
2
(6th)
2
(6th)
4
(6th)
4
(6th)
9
(5th)
13
(4th)
Taranaki 4
(2nd)
9
(1st)
13
(1st)
18
(1st)
18
(1st)
22
(1st)
28
(1st)
33
(1st)
33
(1st)
39
(1st)

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

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The 2021 Bunnings NPC was originally scheduled to play across ten weeks. The competition started on Friday, August 6, with Manawatu taking on Counties Manukau at Central Energy Trust Arena.[6] On August 18, New Zealand Rugby announced that all rugby in New Zealand would be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] In September it was confirmed the competition schedule would continue from Week 7 of the original draw. Auckland, Counties Manukau, Manawatu, North Harbour, Otago, and Southland would have byes due to covid restrictions.[8] Therefore all rugby matches scheduled between the 20th and 29 August and 3rd to the 5th of September 2021 was postponed.[9][10]

On 7 October 2021, it was later revealed the Auckland based teams, Auckland, Counties Manukau, and North Harbour would be withdrawn from the competition after being declined its third travel exemption application.[11] A new draw was released for the remainding four weeks of the season. In addition non-competition matches were implemented so that teams that would have otherwise played Auckland region teams don't go two weeks without a match. These matches will not receive competition points.[12]

Week 1

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6 August 2021
19:05 NZST
Manawatu39–21Counties Manukau
Try: Drew Wild 26'
Brett Cameron 40'
Ray Niuia 76'
Con: Brett Cameron (3/3) 27', 40', 77'
Pen: Brett Cameron (6/9) 7', 14', 33', 47', 53', 70'
ReportTry: Alamanda Motuga 45'
Kalolo Tuiloma 80'
Con: Jarrod Halliday (1/1) 46'
Luteru Laulala (0/1)
Pen: Jarrod Halliday (3/3) 4', 32', 37'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Angus Mabey
7 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Taranaki33–19Hawke's Bay
Try: Bradley Slater (2) 18', 51'
Vereniki Tikoisolomone 80'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (3/3) 19', 52', 80'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (4/5) 4', 10', 22', 26'
ReportTry: Lincoln McClutchie 31'
Devan Flanders 40'
Ash Dixon 68'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (1/2) 40'
Tiaan Falcon (1/1) 69'
Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
Referee: Jonathan Bredin
7 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Wellington54–7Northland
Try: Taine Plumtree (3) 3', 5', 49'
Peter Umaga-Jensen 35'
Alex Fidow 38'
Julian Savea 61'
Bruce Kauika-Petersen 65'
Brandyn Laursen 73'
Con: Ruben Love (5/6) 4', 6', 36', 39', 50'
Brandyn Laursen (2/2) 66', 74'
Pen: Ruben Love (0/1)
ReportTry: Jordan Olsen 27'
Con: Rivez Reihana (1/1) 28'
Cards: Dan Hawkins   80'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Tipene Cottrell
7 August 2021
16:35 NZST
Otago26–19Southland
Try: Sam Gilbert 16'
Freedom Vahaakolo 79'
Con: Vilimoni Koroi (1/1) 17'
Sam Gilbert (1/1) 80'
Pen: Josh Ioane (1/1) 6'
Vilimoni Koroi (3/3) 39', 62', 66'
ReportTry: Greg Pleasants-Tate 20'
Con: Marty Banks (1/1) 21'
Pen: Marty Banks (4/4) 40', 52', 56', 77'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Daniel Waenga
8 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Bay of Plenty14–27Tasman
Try: Luke Campbell 27'
Sean Wainui 43'
Con: Kaleb Trask (2/2) 28', 44'
Pen: Kaleb Trask (0/1)
ReportTry: Tim O'Malley 39'
Quentin MacDonald (2) 47', 55'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (3/3) 39', 48', 55'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (2/2) 18', 31'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Brendon Pickerill
8 August 2021
14:05 NZST
North Harbour15–28Waikato
Try: Bryn Hall 10'
Moses Leo 72'
Con: Bryn Gatland (1/2) 73'
Pen: Bryn Gatland (1/1) 8'
ReportTry: Mosese Dawai (2) 35', 62'
Sekope Lopeti-Moli 44'
Mitch Jacobson 59'
Con: Fletcher Smith (4/4) 37', 45', 60', 64'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (0/1)
North Harbour Stadium, Albany
Referee: Nick Hogan
8 August 2021
16:35 NZST
Auckland35–24Canterbury
Try: AJ Lam (3) 3', 23', 34'
Harry Plummer 76'
Con: Harry Plummer (3/4) 24', 36', 77'
Pen: Harry Plummer (3/4) 11', 14', 61'
ReportTry: Manasa Mataele 43'
Corey Kellow 48'
Shilo Klein 72'
Con: Fergus Burke (3/3) 44', 49', 73'
Pen: Fergus Burke (1/1) 32'
Eden Park, Auckland
Referee: Nick Briant

Week 2

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13 August 2021
19:05 NZST
Counties Manukau6–14North Harbour
Pen: Jarrod Halliday (2/3) 44', 68'ReportTry: Shaun Stevenson 70'
Con: Bryn Gatland (0/1)
Pen: Bryn Gatland (3/3) 6', 24', 38'
Navigation Homes Stadium, Pukekohe
Referee: Daniel Waenga
14 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Tasman16–11Auckland
Try: Leicester Fainga'anuku 69'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (1/1) 70'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (3/6) 25', 40', 58'
Cards: Pari Pari Parkinson   80'
ReportTry: Salesi Rayasi 33'
Con: Harry Plummer (0/1)
Pen: Harry Plummer (2/3) 8', 31'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Jonathan Bredin
14 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Canterbury25–22Manawatu
Try: Chay Fihaki (2) 6', 32'
Shilo Klein 20'
Mitchell Drummond 44'
Con: Fergus Burke (1/4) 33'
Pen: Fergus Burke (1/1) 56'
ReportTry: Logan Henry 4'
Jarred Adams 68'
Shamus Hurley-Langton 75'
Con: Brett Cameron (2/3) 4', 69'
Pen: Brett Cameron (1/1) 25'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Marcus Playle
14 August 2021
16:35 NZST
RS – Hawke's Bay34–10Otago
Try: Neria Fomai 29'
Lolagi Visinia 35'
Stacey Ili 52'
Josh Kaifa 65'
Jonah Lowe 80'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (2/3) 30', 36'
Tiaan Falcon (1/2) 80'
Pen: Tiaan Falcon (1/1) 72'
ReportTry: Freedom Vahaakolo 19'
Con: Vilimoni Koroi (1/1) 20'
Pen: Vilimoni Koroi (1/2) 42'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Nick Briant
15 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Waikato43–37Wellington
Try: Mosese Dawai 5'
Jack Lam 49'
Ollie Norris 55'
Cortez-Lee Ratima 65'
Liam Messam 68'
Liam Coombes-Fabling 73'
Con: Fletcher Smith (5/6) 50', 56', 66', 69', 74'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (1/1) 11'
ReportTry: Pepesana Patafilo (2) 18', 20'
Du'Plessis Kirifi 26'
Julian Savea 36'
Peter Umaga-Jensen 39'
Con: Ruben Love (3/5) 28', 38', 40'
Pen: Ruben Love (1/3) 9'
Brandyn Laursen (1/1) 60'
Cards: Julian Savea   43'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Cameron Stone
15 August 2021
14:05 NZST
Southland11–31Bay of Plenty
Try: Charles Alaimalo 47'
Con: Greg Dyer (0/1)
Pen: Greg Dyer (0/1)
Marty Banks (2/2) 60', 67'
Cards: Charles Alaimalo   77'
ReportTry: Mitchell Karpik 22'
Sean Wainui 56'
Onisi Ratave 68'
Nikora Broughton 78'
Con: Kaleb Trask (4/4) 23', 57', 69', 79'
Pen: Kaleb Trask (1/2) 39'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Michael Winter
15 August 2021
16:35 NZST
Northland14–48Taranaki
Try: Leka Tu'ungafasi 10'
Kaliopasi Uluilakepa 64'
Con: Rivez Reihana (2/2) 11', 64'
Pen: Rivez Reihana (0/1)
Cards: Isi Manu   43'
ReportTry: Daniel Waite 36'
Ricky Riccitelli 47'
Kini Naholo (2) 52', 70'
Shaan Waite 60'
Daniel Rona 72'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (6/6) 36', 48', 54', 61', 71', 73'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (2/2) 33', 43'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Angus Mabey

Week 3

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17 September 2021
19:05 NZST
Waikato19–20Canterbury
Try: Samipeni Finau 40'
Sam Cooper 68'
Tepaea Cook-Savage 80'
Con: Fletcher Smith (2/3) 40', 69'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (0/1)
ReportTry: Waisake Naholo 15'
Henry Stowers 50'
Fergus Burke 73'
Con: Fergus Burke (1/3) 51'
Pen: Fergus Burke (1/1) 64'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Cameron Stone
18 September 2021
14:05 NZST
Taranaki32–26Wellington
Try: Stephen Perofeta 5'
Michael Bent 21'
Jayson Potroz 27'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (1/3) 28'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (5/6) 37', 43', 49', 59', 66'
Cards: Teihorangi Walden   40'
ReportTry: Wes Goosen 9'
Pepesana Patafilo 40'
Sam Smith 70'
Con: Aidan Morgan (0/2)
Ruben Love (1/1) 71'
Pen: Aidan Morgan (3/3) 4', 32', 53'
TET Stadium & Events Centre, Inglewood
Referee: James Doleman
19 September 2021
14:05 NZST
RS – Hawke's Bay36–33 (a.e.t.)Bay of Plenty
Try: Ash Dixon 14'
Solomone Funaki 21'
Pouri Rakete-Stones 31'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (3/3) 15', 22', 32'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (3/3) 29', 37', 63'
Tiaan Falcon (2/2) 80', 80+4'
ReportTry: Emoni Narawa 5'
Luke Campbell 18'
Onisi Ratave (2) 25', 77'
Sean Wainui 59'
Con: Kaleb Trask (2/3) 19', 26'
Otere Black (2/2) 60', 78'
Pen: Kaleb Trask (0/1)
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Paul Williams
Bye/s: Auckland, Counties Manukau, Manawatu, North Harbour, Otago, and Southland

Week 4

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24 September 2021
19:05 NZST
Tasman22–39Waikato
Try: Leicester Fainga'anuku 52'
Shannon Frizell 67'
Andrew Makalio 72'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (2/3) 52', 68'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (1/2) 3'
ReportTry: Matthew Lansdown 24'
Liam Coombes-Fabling (2) 27', 77'
Gideon Wrampling 42'
Cortez-Lee Ratima 55'
Con: Fletcher Smith (4/5) 25', 43', 56', 79'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (2/2) 14', 63'
Cards: Steven Misa   31'
Hamilton Burr   66'
Trafalgar Park, Nelson
Referee: Nick Briant
25 September 2021
14:05 NZST
Manawatu31–19Northland
Try: Ed Fidow 21'
Brayden Iose 27'
Taniela Filimone 73'
Con: Brett Cameron (2/3) 22', 28'
Pen: Brett Cameron (4/5) 13', 16', 50', 57'
ReportTry: Jone Macilai-Tori 60'
Jonah Mau'u 64'
Kaliopasi Uluilakepa 80'
Con: Rivez Reihana (0/1)
Johnny Cooper (2/2) 66', 80'
Cards: Noah Cooper   15'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Paul Williams
25 September 2021
16:05 NZST
Southland16–19 (a.e.t.)Canterbury
Try: Josh Moorby 14'
Con: Marty Banks (1/1) 16'
Pen: Marty Banks (3/5) 32', 61', 71'
Cards: Chris Apoua   52'
ReportTry: Luke Romano 54'
Con: Fergus Burke (1/1) 55'
Pen: Fergus Burke (4/4) 7', 20', 22', 85'
Jack Debreczeni (0/1)
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: James Doleman
26 September 2021
14:05 NZST
Wellington28–31Hawke's Bay
Try: Vince Aso 67'
Tyrone Thompson (2) 78', 80'
Con: Ruben Love (2/3) 79', 80'
Pen: Aidan Morgan (3/3) 35', 42', 47'
ReportTry: Ash Dixon 10'
Jonah Lowe 21'
Lolagi Visinia 37'
Solomone Funaki 71'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (3/3) 11', 22', 38'
Tiaan Falcon (1/1) 72'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (1/1) 3'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Stuart Curran
26 September 2021
16:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty28–55Taranaki
Try: Aidan Ross 26'
Sekuini Tanimo 63'
Viliami Tosi 71'
Chase Tiatia 74'
Con: Otere Black (4/4) 27', 64', 72', 75'
ReportTry: Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (2) 18', 32'
Logan Crowley 40'
Kini Naholo 53'
Vereniki Tikoisolomone (2) 59', 80'
Liam Blyde 65'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (7/7) 19', 33', 40', 54', 60', 66', 80'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (2/2) 5', 58'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Mike Fraser
Bye/s: Auckland, Counties Manukau, North Harbour, and Otago

Week 5

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1 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Northland38–28Waikato
Try: Jone Macilai-Tori 16'
Kara Pryor 23'
Sam Nock 38'
Blake Hohaia 46'
Sam McNamara 79'
Con: Dan Hawkins (5/5) 18', 25', 39', 48', 80'
Pen: Dan Hawkins (1/2) 40'
ReportTry: Liam Coombes-Fabling (3) 8', 53', 73'
Mitch Jacobson 43'
Con: Fletcher Smith (4/4) 10', 44', 54', 75'
Cards: D'Angelo Leuila   70'
Okara Park, Whangārei
Referee: Mike Fraser
2 October 2021
16:35 NZST
Manawatu27–14Otago
Try: Tima Fainga'anuku 9'
Josiah Maraku 17'
Jarred Adams 42'
Con: Brett Cameron (3/3) 10', 18', 43'
Pen: Brett Cameron (2/4) 30', 57'
Cards: Flyn Yates   65'
ReportTry: Dylan Nel 26'
James Lentjes 66'
Con: Josh Ioane (2/2) 27', 67'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Tipene Cottrell
3 October 2021
14:05 NZST
Tasman51–14Southland
Try: Timoci Tavatavanawai (2) 2', 8'
Macca Springer 11'
Leicester Fainga'anuku (2) 22', 61'
Levi Aumua 34'
Regan Ware 72'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (5/6) 9', 12', 23', 35', 63'
William Havili (0/1)
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (2/2) 27', 32'
ReportTry: Marty Banks 29'
Solomon Alaimalo 43'
Con: Marty Banks (2/2) 30', 44'
Lansdowne Park, Blenheim
Referee: Jonathan Bredin
Bye/s: Auckland, Canterbury, Counties Manukau, Hawke's Bay, North Harbour, and Taranaki

Week 6

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8 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Wellington35–30 (a.e.t.)Canterbury
Try: Peter Umaga-Jensen (2) 2', 82'
Du'Plessis Kirifi 13'
Alex Fidow 80'
Con: Ruben Love (3/3) 3', 14', 80'
Pen: Ruben Love (3/3) 7', 40', 48'
Cards: Alex Fidow   50'
ReportTry: Manasa Mataele (2) 23', 51'
Josh McKay 36'
Chay Fihaki 58'
Con: Fergus Burke (2/4) 37', 53'
Pen: Fergus Burke (2/2) 16', 73'
Cards: Luke Romano   80'
Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington
Referee: Paul Williams
9 October 2021
16:35 NZST
RS – Hawke's Bay34–22Tasman
Try: Ere Enari 4'
Brendon O'Connor 14'
Lolagi Visinia 17'
Stacey Ili 29'
Neria Fomai 56'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (3/5) 15', 30', 58'
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (0/1)
Tiaan Falcon (1/1) 79'
ReportTry: Shannon Frizell 34'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (1/1) 35'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (5/5) 11', 21', 28', 40', 53'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: James Doleman
9 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Otago23–30Taranaki
Try: Sio Tomkinson 39'
Dylan Nel 62'
Con: Josh Ioane (2/2) 40', 63'
Pen: Josh Ioane (3/4) 15', 29', 70'
Cards: Sam Fischli   48'
ReportTry: Teihorangi Walden 31'
Pita Gus Sowakula 57'
Liam Blyde 72'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (3/3) 32', 58', 73'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (3/3) 4', 11', 67'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: Daniel Waenga
10 October 2021
14:05 NZST
Southland27–38Manawatu
Try: Tony Lamborn 22'
Solomon Alaimalo 34'
Matt Whaanga 50'
Con: Marty Banks (3/3) 23', 35', 51'
Pen: Marty Banks (2/3) 5', 7'
ReportTry: Brett Cameron 40'
Ed Fidow (2) 46', 56'
Liam Mitchell 74'
Con: Brett Cameron (3/4) 40', 47', 57'
Pen: Brett Cameron (4/5) 18', 29', 66', 79'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Jonathan Bredin
Bye/s: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau, North Harbour, Northland, and Waikato

Week 7

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15 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Northland13–24Otago
Try: Sam Nock 15'
Jone Macilai-Tori 37'
Con: Dan Hawkins (0/2)
Pen: Dan Hawkins (1/2) 51'
ReportTry: Sio Tomkinson (2) 2', 74'
James Lentjes 6'
Con: Josh Ioane (3/3) 3', 7', 76'
Pen: Josh Ioane (1/1) 10'
Cards: Will Tucker   66'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Michael Winter
16 October 2021
14:05 NZST
Waikato26–33Taranaki
Try: Mosese Dawai 15'
James Tucker 18'
Beaudein Waaka 52'
D'Angelo Leuila 68'
Con: Fletcher Smith (3/4) 19', 53', 69'
Pen: Fletcher Smith (0/1)
Cards: Cortez-Lee Ratima   75'
ReportTry: Daniel Waite 58'
Kini Naholo 63'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (1/2) 64'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (7/7) 3', 5', 8', 18', 27', 74', 78'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Mike Fraser
16 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Manawatu16–36Wellington
Try: Ray Niuia 43'
Con: Brett Cameron (1/1) 44'
Pen: Brett Cameron (3/3) 6', 30', 56'
ReportTry: Peter Umaga-Jensen 2'
Du'Plessis Kirifi 10'
James O'Reilly 48'
Alex Fidow 51'
Ruben Love 77'
Con: Ruben Love (4/5) 4', 49', 53', 79'
Pen: Ruben Love (1/1) 61'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Nick Hogan
Bye/s: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau, North Harbour, Southland, and Tasman

Week 8

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22 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Otago22–20Canterbury
Try: Freedom Vahaakolo 36'
Con: Josh Ioane (1/1) 38'
Pen: Josh Ioane (5/7) 40', 59', 63', 70', 77'
ReportTry: Sam Dickson 20'
Fergus Burke 29'
Con: Fergus Burke (2/2) 21', 31'
Pen: Fergus Burke (1/1) 27'
Alex Harford (1/1) 73'
Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin
Referee: James Doleman
23 October 2021
14:05 NZST
Taranaki47–35Manawatu
Try: Penalty try 31'
Liam Blyde (2) 32', 39'
Stephen Perofeta 53'
Vereniki Tikoisolomone 72'
Josh Jacomb 76'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (3/5) 40', 54', 78'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (3/5) 14', 22', 69'
ReportTry: Josiah Maraku 6'
Tima Fainga'anuku 46'
Ed Fidow 60'
Griffin Culver 63'
Drew Wild 80'
Con: Stewart Cruden (5/5) 7', 47', 61', 64', 80'
TET Stadium & Events Centre, Inglewood
Referee: Daniel Waenga
23 October 2021
19:05 NZST
RS – Hawke's Bay41–14Waikato
Try: Jacob Devery 2'
Danny Toala 22'
Neria Fomai (2) 62', 77'
Tom Parsons 69'
Ollie Sapsford 73'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (4/5) 23', 62', 70', 74'
Caleb Makene (0/1)
Pen: Lincoln McClutchie (1/1) 54'
Cards: Danny Toala   80'
ReportTry: Steven Misa 16'
Liam Coombes-Fabling 28'
Con: D'Angelo Leuila (2/2) 17', 29'
Pen: D'Angelo Leuila (0/1)
Cards: James Tucker   71'
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Nick Briant
Bye/s: Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Counties Manukau, North Harbour, Northland, Southland, Tasman, and Wellington

Week 9

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29 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Canterbury24–20Tasman
Try: Fergus Burke 6'
Luke Romano 61'
Dallas McLeod 75'
Con: Fergus Burke (3/3) 7', 62', 76'
Pen: Fergus Burke (1/1) 66'
ReportTry: Quentin MacDonald 51'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (0/1)
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (5/5) 10', 32', 40', 46', 57'
Cards: Leicester Fainga'anuku   8'
Sam Matenga   13'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Tipene Cottrell
30 October 2021
14:05 NZST
Southland37–33Northland
Try: Josh Moorby 25'
Solomon Alaimalo 30'
Matthew James 48'
Greg Pleasants-Tate 57'
Con: Marty Banks (4/4) 26', 32', 49', 58'
Pen: Marty Banks (3/3) 14', 22', 38'
ReportTry: Pisi Leilua 5'
Dan Hawkins 19'
Rene Ranger 65'
Jone Macilai-Tori 80'
Con: Dan Hawkins (2/4) 21', 65'
Pen: Dan Hawkins (3/3) 3', 40', 45'
Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill
Referee: Cameron Stone (New Zealand
30 October 2021
16:35 NZST
Bay of Plenty33–37Waikato
Try: Lucas Cashmore 25'
Nathan Harris 35'
Joe Webber 45'
Leroy Carter 51'
Emoni Narawa 80'
Con: Lucas Cashmore (4/5) 26', 37', 47', 80'
Cards: Leroy Carter   40'
ReportTry: Cortez-Lee Ratima (2) 8', 42'
Mosese Dawai 40'
Rupeni Tamani 70'
Con: D'Angelo Leuila (4/4) 9', 40', 43', 71'
Pen: D'Angelo Leuila (3/3) 7', 33', 74'
Cards: Hamilton Burr   57'
Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Referee: Stuart Curran
30 October 2021
19:05 NZST
Manawatu31–40Hawke's Bay
Try: Shamus Hurley-Langton 17'
Liam Mitchell 36'
Nehe Milner-Skudder (2) 46', 80'
Con: Brett Cameron (3/3) 19', 37', 47'
Stewart Cruden (1/1) 80'
Pen: Brett Cameron (1/1) 31'
ReportTry: Ollie Sapsford (3) 24', 34', 50'
Pouri Rakete-Stones 60'
Kienan Higgins (2) 66', 71'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (1/2) 25'
Caleb Makene (4/4) 51', 61', 67', 72'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Daniel Waenga
Bye/s: Auckland, Counties Manukau, North Harbour, Otago, Taranaki, and Wellington

Week 10

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3 November 2021
19:05 NZST
Bay of Plenty22–14Northland
Try: Peni Lasaqa (2) 4', 24'
Manaaki Selby-Rickit 59'
Nathan Harris 64'
Con: Lucas Cashmore (1/4) 65'
Cards: Cassius Misa   48'
Viliami Tosi   79'
ReportTry: Blake Hohaia 36'
Justin Davies 80'
Con: Rivez Reihana (1/1) 37'
Dan Hawkins (1/1) 80'
Cards: Blake Hohaia   22'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Tipene Cottrell
5 November 2021
19:05 NZST
Waikato27–25Otago
Try: James Thompson 40'
Ryan Tongia 55'
James Tucker 71'
Con: D'Angelo Leuila (3/3) 40', 56', 72'
Pen: D'Angelo Leuila (2/2) 29', 36'
ReportTry: Freedom Vahaakolo (2) 14', 47'
Matt Faddes 63'
Con: Josh Ioane (2/3) 48', 65'
Pen: Josh Ioane (2/3) 33', 38'
Cards: Sam Fischli   28'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Nick Briant
6 November 2021
16:35 NZST
Canterbury40–28Bay of Plenty
Try: Chay Fihaki 3'
Dallas McLeod (2) 7', 27'
Waisake Naholo (2) 37', 51'
Con: Fergus Burke (3/5) 4', 7', 52'
Pen: Fergus Burke (2/4) 59', 80'
Chay Fihaki (1/1) 72'
ReportTry: Leroy Carter 10'
Veveni Lasaqa 20'
Lucas Cashmore 48'
Con: Lucas Cashmore (2/3) 11', 49'
Pen: Lucas Cashmore (3/3) 15', 26', 30'
Rugby League Park, Christchurch
Referee: Jonathan Bredin
Bye/s: Auckland, Counties Manukau, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu, and North Harbour

Play-offs

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Semi-finals

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Championship

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12 November 2021
19:05 NZST
Manawatu16–44Otago
Try: Brayden Iose 63'
Josiah Maraku 79'
Con: Drew Wild (0/2)
Pen: Stewart Cruden (2/3) 26', 44'
ReportTry: Josh Hill 38'
Sam Gilbert 46'
Vilimoni Koroi 52'
Freedom Vahaakolo (2) 67', 74'
Con: Josh Ioane (4/4) 40', 47', 53', 68'
Cameron Millar (1/1) 75'
Pen: Josh Ioane (3/4) 10', 18', 61'
Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Referee: Nick Hogan
13 November 2021
14:05 NZST
Taranaki25–13Southland
Try: Tom Florence 4'
Logan Crowley 10'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (0/2)
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (5/6) 18', 27', 54', 70', 75'
ReportTry: Rory van Vugt 49'
Con: Marty Banks (1/1) 50'
Pen: Marty Banks (2/3) 15', 22'
Cards: Isaac Te Tamaki   80'
TET Stadium & Events Centre, Inglewood
Referee: Jonathan Bredin

Premiership

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13 November 2021
19:05 NZST
Waikato17–14Canterbury
Try: Rhys Marshall 28'
Bailyn Sullivan 38'
Con: D'Angelo Leuila (2/2) 29', 39'
Pen: D'Angelo Leuila (1/2) 54'
ReportTry: Corey Kellow 45'
Con: Fergus Burke (0/1)
Pen: Chay Fihaki (0/1)
Fergus Burke (3/3) 25', 59', 65'
Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua
Referee: Daniel Waenga

Finals

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Championship

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20 November 2021
14:05 NZST
Taranaki32–19Otago
Try: Jared Proffit 4'
Daniel Waite 19'
Mickey Woolliams 39'
Kini Naholo 43'
Con: Stephen Perofeta (3/4) 5', 20', 45'
Pen: Stephen Perofeta (2/4) 32', 47'
Jayson Potroz (0/1)
Cards: Jayson Potroz   51'
ReportTry: Josh Hill 6'
Vilimoni Koroi 33'
Josh Ioane 54'
Con: Josh Ioane (2/3) 7', 55'
TET Stadium & Events Centre, Inglewood
Referee: Stuart Curran

Premiership

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20 November 2021
19:05 NZST
Waikato23–20Tasman
Try: Bailyn Sullivan (2) 33', 48'
Con: D'Angelo Leuila (2/2) 33', 50'
Pen: D'Angelo Leuila (2/3) 9', 40'
Fletcher Smith (1/1) 72'
ReportTry: Regan Ware 27'
Quinten Strange 67'
Con: Mitchell Hunt (2/2) 28', 68'
Pen: Mitchell Hunt (2/3) 38', 46'
Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Referee: Nick Briant
FB 15 Ryan Tongia
RW 14 Liam Coombes-Fabling
OC 13 Bailyn Sullivan
IC 12 Gideon Wrampling
LW 11 Mosese Dawai   51'
FH 10 D'Angelo Leuila   58'
SH 9 Cortez-Lee Ratima   72'
N8 8 Jack Lam   80'
OF 7 Mitch Jacobson
BF 6 Samipeni Finau
RL 5 Hamilton Burr   67'
LL 4 James Tucker
TP 3 George Dyer   41'   51'   61'
HK 2 Rhys Marshall   61'
LP 1 Ayden Johnstone (c)   53'
Replacements:
HK 16 Steven Misa   61'
PR 17 Ollie Norris   53'
PR 18 Sefo Kautai   41'   51'   61'
LK 19 Rupeni Tamani   80'
FL 20 Liam Messam   67'
SH 21 Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi   72'
FH 22 Fletcher Smith   58'
FB 23 Beaudein Waaka   51'
 
FB 15 Andrew Knewstubb
RW 14 Timoci Tavatavanawai   65'
OC 13 Leicester Fainga'anuku
IC 12 Alex Nankivell
LW 11 Regan Ware   78'
FH 10 Mitchell Hunt
SH 9 Louie Chapman   78'
N8 8 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta   65'
OF 7 Anton Segner
BF 6 Jacob Norris
RL 5 Quinten Strange (c)
LL 4 Antonio Shalfoon   65'
TP 3 Sam Matenga   56'
HK 2 Andrew Makalio   52'
LP 1 Isi Tu'ungafasi   51'
Replacements:
HK 16 Quentin MacDonald   52'
PR 17 Luca Inch   51'
PR 18 Isaac Salmon   56'
LK 19 Max Hicks   65'
FL 20 Hugh Renton   65'
SH 21 Noah Hotham   78'
WG 22 Macca Springer   78'
CE 23 Levi Aumua   65'

Statistics

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Leading point scorers

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No. Player Team Points Average Details
1 Stephen Perofeta Taranaki 172 17.20 2 T, 30 C, 34 P, 0 D
2 Mitchell Hunt Tasman 123 12.30 1 T, 23 C, 24 P, 0 D
3 Brett Cameron Manawatu 107 15.29 2 T, 17 C, 21 P, 0 D
4 Fergus Burke Canterbury 97 9.70 3 T, 17 C, 16 P, 0 D
5 Josh Ioane Otago 82 10.25 1 T, 16 C, 15 P, 0 D
6 Marty Banks Southland 77 9.63 1 T, 12 C, 16 P, 0 D
7 Lincoln McClutchie Hawke's Bay 77 8.56 2 T, 23 C, 7 P, 0 D
8 Ruben Love Wellington 58 7.25 1 T, 19 C, 5 P, 0 D
9 Fletcher Smith Waikato 56 5.60 0 T, 22 C, 4 P, 0 D
10 D'Angelo Leuila Waikato 55 5.00 1 T, 13 C, 8 P, 0 D

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

Leading try scorers

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No. Player Team Tries Average
1 Leicester Fainga'anuku Tasman 8 0.80
2 Freedom Vahaakolo Otago 7 0.78
3 Liam Coombes-Fabling Waikato 7 0.64
4 Kini Naholo Taranaki 6 0.67
5 Peter Umaga-Jensen Wellington 5 0.63
6 Mosese Dawai Waikato 5 0.50
7 Vereniki Tikoisolomone Taranaki 5 0.50
8 Taine Plumtree Wellington 4 0.67
9 Tyrone Thompson Wellington 4 0.67
10 Jone Macilai-Tori Northland 4 0.57

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

Points by week

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Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total Average
Auckland 35 24 11 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 40 23.00 20.00
Bay of Plenty 14 27 31 11 33 36 28 55 33 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 33 37 50 54 222 252 27.75 31.50
Canterbury 24 35 25 22 20 19 19 16 0 0 30 35 26 45 20 22 24 20 40 28 228 242 25.33 26.89
Counties Manukau 21 39 6 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 53 13.50 26.50
Hawke's Bay 19 33 34 10 36 33 31 28 0 0 34 22 45 26 41 14 40 31 0 0 280 197 35.00 24.63
Manawatu 39 21 22 25 0 0 31 19 27 14 38 27 16 36 35 47 31 40 0 0 239 229 29.88 28.63
North Harbour 15 28 14 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 34 14.50 17.00
Northland 7 54 14 48 29 48 19 31 38 28 0 0 13 24 0 0 33 37 14 22 167 292 20.88 36.50
Otago 26 19 10 34 0 0 0 0 14 27 23 30 24 13 22 20 0 0 25 27 144 170 20.57 24.29
Southland 19 26 11 31 0 0 16 19 14 51 27 38 0 0 0 0 37 33 10 24 134 222 19.14 31.71
Taranaki 33 19 48 14 32 26 55 28 0 0 30 23 33 26 47 35 0 0 24 10 302 181 37.75 22.63
Tasman 27 14 16 11 48 29 22 39 51 14 22 34 0 0 0 0 20 24 34 22 240 187 30.00 23.38
Waikato 28 15 43 37 19 20 39 22 28 38 0 0 26 33 14 41 37 33 27 25 261 264 29.00 29.33
Wellington 54 7 37 43 26 32 28 31 32 33 35 30 36 16 0 0 0 0 22 34 270 226 33.75 28.25

Source: Bunnings NPC Fixtures and Results 2021[13]

Tries by week

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Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total Average
Auckland 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 2.50 2.00
Bay of Plenty 2 3 4 1 5 3 4 7 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 4 7 7 32 31 4.00 3.88
Canterbury 3 4 4 3 3 3 1 1 0 0 4 4 4 7 2 1 3 1 5 3 29 27 3.22 3.00
Counties Manukau 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 1.00 2.00
Hawke's Bay 3 3 5 1 3 5 4 3 0 0 5 1 7 4 6 2 6 4 0 0 39 23 4.88 2.88
Manawatu 3 2 3 4 0 0 3 3 3 2 4 3 1 5 5 6 4 6 0 0 26 31 3.25 3.88
North Harbour 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 1.50 2.00
Northland 1 8 2 6 5 8 3 3 5 4 0 0 2 3 0 0 4 4 2 4 24 40 3.00 5.00
Otago 2 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 2 3 2 3 3 2 1 2 0 0 3 3 14 19 2.00 2.71
Southland 1 2 1 4 0 0 1 1 2 7 3 4 0 0 0 0 4 4 1 3 13 25 1.86 3.57
Taranaki 3 3 6 2 3 3 7 4 0 0 3 2 2 4 6 5 0 0 3 1 33 24 4.13 3.00
Tasman 3 2 1 1 8 5 3 5 7 2 1 5 0 0 0 0 1 3 5 3 29 26 3.63 3.25
Waikato 4 2 6 5 3 3 5 3 4 5 0 0 4 2 2 6 4 5 3 3 35 34 3.89 3.78
Wellington 8 1 5 6 3 3 3 4 6 5 4 4 5 1 0 0 0 0 3 5 37 29 4.63 3.63
For Against

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

Sanctions

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Player Team   Red   Yellow Sent off match(es)
Sam Fischli Otago 1 1 vs Taranaki and Waikato
Dan Hawkins Northland 1 0 vs Wellington
Isi Manu Northland 1 0 vs Taranaki
Hamilton Burr Waikato 0 2 vs Tasman and Bay of Plenty
Pari Pari Parkinson Tasman 0 1 vs Auckland
Julian Savea Wellington 0 1 vs Waikato
Charles Alaimalo Southland 0 1 vs Bay of Plenty
Teihorangi Walden Taranaki 0 1 vs Wellington
Steven Misa Waikato 0 1 vs Tasman
Noah Cooper Northland 0 1 vs Manawatu
Chris Apoua Southland 0 1 vs Canterbury
D'Angelo Leuila Waikato 0 1 vs Northland
Flyn Yates Manawatu 0 1 vs Otago
Alex Fidow Wellington 0 1 vs Canterbury
Luke Romano Canterbury 0 1 vs Wellington
Will Tucker Otago 0 1 vs Northland
Cortez-Lee Ratima Waikato 0 1 vs Taranaki
Joe Apikotoa Hawke's Bay 0 1 vs Canterbury
James Tucker Waikato 0 1 vs Hawke's Bay
Danny Toala Hawke's Bay 0 1 vs Waikato
Leicester Fainga'anuku Tasman 0 1 vs Canterbury
Sam Matenga Tasman 0 1 vs Canterbury
Leroy Carter Bay of Plenty 0 1 vs Waikato
Cassius Misa Bay of Plenty 0 1 vs Northland
Viliami Tosi Bay of Plenty 0 1 vs Northland
Blake Hohaia Northland 0 1 vs Bay of Plenty
Isaac Te Tamaki Southland 0 1 vs Taranaki
Jayson Potroz Taranaki 0 1 vs Otago

Ranfurly Shield

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Pre-season challenges

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For the 2021 pre-season, Hawke's Bay accepted Ranfurly Shield challenges from North Otago and Ngāti Porou East Coast.[14] In their first defence on June 30, Hawke's Bay defeated North Otago 85–0 in Napier. The side scored 13 tries to none. It began with a try to Kienan Higgins on debut from a turnover after four minutes. North Otago then conceded a penalty try and lost lock Manulua Taiti to a yellow card. Hawke’s Bay added a further two tries from Jason Long to lead 28–0 after the first quarter. Another two tries in the last eight minutes gave Hawke's Bay a 42-point lead at halftime. Hawke's Bay also gave a debut to All Black family member Sir Brian Lochore's grandson, Frank Lochore.[15]

In Hawke's Bay's second defence of the year they scored 15 tries to win 93–5 against Ngāti Porou East Coast. Hawke's Bay number 8 Gareth Evans opened the scoring off due to lineout maul five minutes into the first half. Hawke's Bay had their second try through Josh Kaifa after some good runs from Anzelo Tuitavuki and Dennon Robinson-Bartlett on either wing, then fullback Danny Toala crossed over to make it 17–0 inside 15 minutes. Kaifa, Toala, Tuitavuki, Lincoln McClutchie and replacement prop Pouri Rakete-Stones all crossed for doubles, with McClutchie kicking nine conversions in a personal tally of 28 points. Ngāti Porou East Coast were coached by former New Zealand international Hosea Gear and scored their only try to hooker Jorian Tangaere in the thirtieth minute.[16]

30 June 2021
19:05 NZST
Hawke's Bay85–0North Otago
Try: Kienan Higgins 4'
Penalty try 10'
Jason Long (2) 18', 22'
Lolagi Visinia (2) 32', 52'
Tom Parsons 40'
Jacob Devery 43'
Anzelo Tuitavuki 46'
Josh Kaifa (2) 58', 77'
Danny Toala 68'
Namatahi Waa 72'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (9/11) 5', 19', 23', 33', 40', 44', 47', 73', 77'
Danny Toala (0/1)
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McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Michael Winter
24 July 2021
15:00 NZST
Hawke's Bay93–5Ngāti Porou East Coast
Try: Gareth Evans 5'
Josh Kaifa (2) 10', 41'
Danny Toala (2) 14', 51'
Anzelo Tuitavuki (2) 21', 46'
Kianu Kereru-Symes 26'
Dennon Robinson-Bartlett 34'
Namatahi Waa 39'
Lincoln McClutchie (2) 57', 72'
Pouri Rakete-Stones (2) 62', 74'
Elijah Martin 64'
Con: Lincoln McClutchie (9/15) 6', 22', 40', 47', 58', 63', 65', 73', 75'
Preview
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Try: Jorian Tangaere 30'
Con: Te Rangi Fraser (0/1)
McLean Park, Napier
Referee: Stuart Curran

References

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  8. ^ "Domestic and Community Rugby to Resume Outside of Auckland". 7 September 2021. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
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  10. ^ "Domestic and community rugby to remain on hold". New Zealand Rugby. 31 August 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  11. ^ "Bunnings Warehouse NPC to continue without Auckland based teams". Bunnings NPC. 7 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  12. ^ "Bunnings Warehouse NPC draw confirmed for rest of the season". Bunnings NPC. 12 October 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  13. ^ "Historical Fixtures and Results". New Zealand Rugby. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  14. ^ "East Coast earn pre-season Shield challenge against Magpies in Napier". Hawke's Bay Today. 2 June 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
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