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The corks have been popping and there's jubilation aplenty at New Zealand rugby headquarters in Wellington and rightly so! Rugby followers throughout the country should also be celebrating the news that a new five-year $450 million broadcasting deal, crucial for the future of professional rugby, has been signed with News Limited.
Sanzar - New Zealand, South Africa and Australia -- confirmed it had signed a new deal with broadcasters News Limited and Supersport in South Africa which represented an increase on the TV companies' commitment.
They say the five-year agreement that starts in 2006 is worth $US323 million ($NZ451.6m), covering broadcast rights into the Sanzar countries and the UK. They say it represents a significant increase on amounts that had been speculated by some pessimistic media who had suggested the money could well be cut in half from the inaugural 10-year deal that was worth $US555m at the time. That original agreement expires at the end of 2005.
The NZRU felt it could celebrate the new agreement that represents, on a per-annum basis, a 16% increase on the previous return. Some were quick to point out that the agreement has to be balanced out by a drastically changed financial market, with the Kiwi dollar now trading at close to 72c on the US dollar.
Reports indicated "additional" television rights into markets such as Asia,Europe and America may well add a further $US20-30m to the deal, making the increase almost 25%.
NZRU chairman Jock Hobbs told reporters the new deal "secured the future" of the NZ professional game. SANZAR and NZRU chief executive Chris Moller termed the deal a superb result. "It will allows us to plan ahead with certainty and confidence."
Mr Moller said attendance figures and television ratings for Super 12 and Tri Nations matches had grown every year since 1996 and the new deal should ensure that trend continued.
REMEMBER WHEN THE ALL BLACKS SCORED SEVEN TRIES AGAINST THE BARBARIANS?
Yes, the All Blacks finished their four-match tour unbeaten when they outscored the Barbarians 47-19, seven tries to three, at Twickenham. The All Blacks scored early through Marty Holah and apart from a couple of anxious moments when the Barbarians' forward mauled and drove well, they had the game under control. Other try scorers for the All Blacks were Rico Gear (2), Casey Laulala, Ma's Nonu, Jereome Kaino and Piri Weepu. Players in the match were - All Blacks: Mils Muliaina; Rico Gear, Casey Laulala, Ma'a Nonu, Doug Howlett; Aaron Mauger (captain), Jimmy Cowan; Steven Bates; Marty Holah, Ali Williams, Reuben Thorne, Jerome Kaino; Greg Somerville, Keven Mealamu, Saimone Taumoepeau. On bench: Tana Umaga, Daniel Carter, Piri Weepu; Mose Tuiali'i, Chris Jack, Carl Hayman, Anton Oliver. The Barbarians were captained by Justin Marshall. The other New Zealander in the team were Xavier Rush.
HOW THEY RATED ON TOUR
British and French correspondents marked the touring players out of 10. Four of the tourists Richie McCaw, Chris Jack, Daniel Carter and Mils Muliaina, gained the maximum points. On nine were Byron Kelleher, Rodney So'oialo, Carl Hayman and Anton Oliver. Awarded eight were Tana Umaga, Joe Rokocoko, Conrad Smith, Jerry Collins and Tony Woodcock. On seven were Aaron Mauger, Norm Maxwell, Greg Somerville, and Keven Mealamu. On six were Rico Gear, Ma'a Nonu, Casey Laulala, Piri Weepu, Jerome Kaino, Marty Holah and Saimone Taumoepeau. Given five were Doug Howlett, Jimmy Cowan, Steven Bates, Ali Williams, Mose Tuialli'i, Reuben Thorne, Corey Flynn. Unlucky: Luke McAllister, Jono Gibbes.
2005 TEST PROGRAMME
The All Blacks will play their two Tri-Nations rugby internationals at home in Dunedin and Auckland next year. The All Blacks will host South Africa in Dunedin on August 27, followed by Australia in Auckland on September 3. The All Blacks will start against South Africa in Cape Town on August 6 with the Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia in Sydney on August 13. The AB's also play Fiji on June 10 before the three tests against the Lions on June 25 at Christchurch, on July 2 at Wellington and July 9 at Auckland.
FRENCH FRIED BY HOT BLACKS
The All Blacks whipped the French at Paris 45-6. The winning was the biggest since 1905 when New Zealand won 38-8. The tight five, Carl Hayman, Anton Oliver, Tony Woodcock, Norm Maxwell and Chris Jack set up the win and thus the loose trio turned up the heat in the contact and tackled ball areas and the French felt the pressure, especially in the second and third quarters. The French lost two props through injury and so 'golden oldie' scrums were the order of the day for the last half hour. Daniel Carter was superb at first five-eighth and his goalkicking was again outstanding. He scored a try, converted four and landed four penalties for 25 points. Other try scorers were Rodney So'oailo, Jerry Collins, Byron Kelleher and Ma'a Nonu. Capitalising on the work of the tight five, So'oailo and Collins cemented their positions in the loose forward mix with Richie McCaw. All three threw themselves into their work and led the defensive effort. Halfback Kelleher stepped up to the mark and has really put the pressure on Justin Marshall. His snappy passing gave Carter those vital extra seconds. Tana Umaga and Conrad Smith soon had control in midfield. The side was - Mils Muliaina; Doug Howlett (replaced by Nonu), Smith (replaced by Aaron Mauger), Umaga, Joe Rokocoko; Carter, Kelleher; So'oailo; McCaw, Jack, Maxwell (replaced by Ali Williams), Collins; Hayman, Oliver (replaced by Keven Mealamu), Tony Woodcock (replaced by Greg Somerville). Others on bench were - Piri Weepu, Mose Tuiall'i.
YOUNG AB RECEIVES AWARD
Jerome Kaino has won the IRB under 21 player of the year title. New Zealand had more successes through under 19 lock Jeremy Thrush, who won his category, and the sevens squad, coached by Gordon Tietjens captured their crown. A special spirit of rugby award went to former Hawke's Bay fullback, Jarrod Cunningham. The Springboks also had a good night with the player of the year being flanker Schalk Burger while Springbok coach Jake White won his category and South Africa won the international team award.
ALL BLACKS HOLD ON TO PIP WALES
The All Blacks held out a spirited Welsh challenge to win 26-25 at Cardiff. The All Blacks scored three tries to two with Joe Rokocoko getting two and Mils Muliaina the other. Daniel Carter kicked 11 points. The Welsh showed plenty of determination and had their goalkicking been on target they just may have pulled off their first victory over the All Blacks for more than 50 years. An injury to Aaron Mauger in the opening minute hindered the All Black backline and he was eventually replaced early in the second half by Ma'a Nonu who caused more problems when he was sinbinned going into the final quarter. It was when he was off the field that the All Blacks played at their best. They controlled the ball and several times threatened the Welsh line. Canterbury centre Casey Laulala and Wellington halfback Piri Weepu made satisfactory test debuts. Richie McCaw, in his first test as captain, was the star forward with Chris Jack also prominent. The side, with substitutions, was - Mils Muliaina; Doug Howlett, Casey Laulala, Aaron Mauger (Ma'a Nonu), Joe Rokocoko; Daniel Carter, Piri Weepu (Byron Kelleher); Mose Tuaili'i; Richie McCaw (captain), Chris Jack, Ali Williams, Rodney So'oailo; Greg Somerville, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock (Carl Hayman). Not required off the bench were - Rico Gear, Marty Holah, Reuben Thorne, Anton Oliver. Only players on tour not required for the two matches to date have been Luke McAllister and Jerome Keino. For the record the All Blacks beat Wales 55-37 in last year's World Cup and 43-17 at Cardiff the previous year.
ALL BLACKS SCORED NINE TRIES IN ROME
New test caps Wellington centre Conrad Smith and Auckland prop Saimone Taumoepeau were among the try scorers as the All Blacks downed Italy 59-10 in Rome. The All Blacks led 35-3 at halftime and then used their whole bench in a display that was generally rated as being seven out of 10. Other tryscorers were Richie McCaw (2), Tana Umaga (2), Mils Muliaina (2) and Daniel Carter who converted seven. Smith scored with his first touch in test rugby and then carried on to make an impressive debut. Daniel Carter was a real success at first five-eighth and his combination with halfback Byron Kelleher made an encouraging start. Up front Chris Jack and Richie McCaw carried on their outstanding form. The scrum was well tested with Anton Oliver obviously enjoying his return to test play. The lineout came unstuck in the second half so the forwards can look forward to some special work on the set phases during the week. The All Black team, with replacements in brackets, was - Mils Muliaina; Rico Gear (Ma'a Nonu), Conrad Smith, Tana Umaga (Aaron Mauger), Joe Rokocoko; Daniel Carter; Byron Kelleher (Jimmy Cowan); Mose Tuiali'i; Richie McCaw (Steven Bates), Chris Jack, Norman Maxwell (Ali Williams), Jerry Collins; Carl Hayman, Anton Oliver (Corey Flynn), Saimone Taumoepeau (Greg Somerville). Not required for the Italy test were Doug Howlett, Casey Laulala, Luke McAllister, Piri Weepu, Rodney So'oailo, Marty Holah, Tony Woodcock, Jerome Kaino, Keven Mealamu. Meanwhile Jono Gibbes has suffered a serious calf injury. In case he cannot to play on tour former All Black captain, Reuben Thorne, has arrived as cover for the lock position.
SUPER 12 SQUADS NAMED
Squads for the Rebel Sports Super 12 have been named. The Crusaders have retained the services of all the top rated five-eighths, Andrew Mehrtens, Daniel Carter and Aaron Mauger, while the Blues will have Carlos Spencer and the talented youngsters, Luke McAllister and Tasesa Lavea, vieing for the No10 spot. For team lists, draw scroll down to Super 12 section -
CANTERBURY CHAMPIONS
NPC first division final - CANTERBURY 40 WELLINGTON 27....
Promotion-relegation: NORTHLAND 32 NELSON BAYS 13
CANTERBURY DOMINATES FINAL
Canterbury burst away from Wellington in the middle stages of a gripping NPC first division final to win 40-27. Wellington was right in the hunt for the first 30 minutes, but then the Canterbury machine took over. Canterbury led 20-13 at halftime and started the second half in style with an early try and never looked back. The Canterbury forwards lived up their billing with the front row setting the platform. Chris Jack was superb in the lineout, Richie McCaw controlled the loose while Justin Marshall and Andrew Mehrtens ran the game from behind the dominant pack. Daniel Carter kicked splendidly. Wellington was again superbly led by in form number eight Rodney So'oialo. His strength was evident in the close quarter play, but his Wellington pack was outgunned by their opposites. Tana Umaga and Ma'a Nonu impressed with their strength in the midfield, but their chances were few.
Northland overcame a determined Nelson Bays 32-13 to keep their first division spot for next year. Nelson Bays started the better, but gradually the Northland forwards got their act together and the points came. Nelson Bays felt the pace of the game toward the end, but can feel pleased with their season.
* Scroll down to the NPC section for the latest results...
* Remember: Bay of Plenty won the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in its history when it beat Auckland 33-28 at Eden Park on Sunday, August 15. Canterbury then beat the Bay and successfully defended the coveted trophy against Southland and Northland.
LIONS TOUR ITINERARY
The Lions' 2005 tour opens against Bay of Plenty on June 4. Other matches - June 8 v Taranaki; June 11 v NZ Maori, Hamilton; June 15 v Wellington; June 18 v Otago; June 21 v Southland; June 25 v New Zealand, Christchurch; June 28 v Manawatu; July 2 v New Zealand, Wellington; July 5 v Auckland; July 9 v New Zealand, Auckland.
WHO HAVE PLANS TO TOUR NZ
2005: British Lions. 2006: Ireland, Pacific Islands. 2007: France, Italy. 2008: England, Ireland. 2009: Wales, Argentina. 2010: France, England. 2011: Scotland, Italy. 2012: England, Wales.
REMEMBER WHEN THE ALL BLACKS SCORED SEVEN TRIES AGAINST THE BARBARIANS?
Yes, the All Blacks finished their four-match tour unbeaten when they outscored the Barbarians 47-19, seven tries to three, at Twickenham. The All Blacks scored early through Marty Holah and apart from a couple of anxious moments when the Barbarians' forward mauled and drove well, they had the game under control. Other try scorers for the All Blacks were Rico Gear (2), Casey Laulala, Ma's Nonu, Jereome Kaino and Piri Weepu. Players in the match were - All Blacks: Mils Muliaina; Rico Gear, Casey Laulala, Ma'a Nonu, Doug Howlett; Aaron Mauger (captain), Jimmy Cowan; Steven Bates; Marty Holah, Ali Williams, Reuben Thorne, Jerome Kaino; Greg Somerville, Keven Mealamu, Saimone Taumoepeau. On bench: Tana Umaga, Daniel Carter, Piri Weepu; Mose Tuiali'i, Chris Jack, Carl Hayman, Anton Oliver. The Barbarians were captained by Justin Marshall. The other New Zealander in the team were Xavier Rush.
HOW THEY RATED ON TOUR
British and French correspondents marked the touring players out of 10. Four of the tourists Richie McCaw, Chris Jack, Daniel Carter and Mils Muliaina, gained the maximum points. On nine were Byron Kelleher, Rodney So'oialo, Carl Hayman and Anton Oliver. Awarded eight were Tana Umaga, Joe Rokocoko, Conrad Smith, Jerry Collins and Tony Woodcock. On seven were Aaron Mauger, Norm Maxwell, Greg Somerville, and Keven Mealamu. On six were Rico Gear, Ma'a Nonu, Casey Laulala, Piri Weepu, Jerome Kaino, Marty Holah and Saimone Taumoepeau. Given five were Doug Howlett, Jimmy Cowan, Steven Bates, Ali Williams, Mose Tuialli'i, Reuben Thorne, Corey Flynn. Unlucky: Luke McAllister, Jono Gibbes.
2005 TEST PROGRAMME
The All Blacks will play their two Tri-Nations rugby internationals at home in Dunedin and Auckland next year. The All Blacks will host South Africa in Dunedin on August 27, followed by Australia in Auckland on September 3. The All Blacks will start against South Africa in Cape Town on August 6 with the Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia in Sydney on August 13. The AB's also play Fiji on June 10 before the three tests against the Lions on June 25 at Christchurch, on July 2 at Wellington and July 9 at Auckland.
FRENCH FRIED BY HOT BLACKS
The All Blacks whipped the French at Paris 45-6. The winning was the biggest since 1905 when New Zealand won 38-8. The tight five, Carl Hayman, Anton Oliver, Tony Woodcock, Norm Maxwell and Chris Jack set up the win and thus the loose trio turned up the heat in the contact and tackled ball areas and the French felt the pressure, especially in the second and third quarters. The French lost two props through injury and so 'golden oldie' scrums were the order of the day for the last half hour. Daniel Carter was superb at first five-eighth and his goalkicking was again outstanding. He scored a try, converted four and landed four penalties for 25 points. Other try scorers were Rodney So'oailo, Jerry Collins, Byron Kelleher and Ma'a Nonu. Capitalising on the work of the tight five, So'oailo and Collins cemented their positions in the loose forward mix with Richie McCaw. All three threw themselves into their work and led the defensive effort. Halfback Kelleher stepped up to the mark and has really put the pressure on Justin Marshall. His snappy passing gave Carter those vital extra seconds. Tana Umaga and Conrad Smith soon had control in midfield. The side was - Mils Muliaina; Doug Howlett (replaced by Nonu), Smith (replaced by Aaron Mauger), Umaga, Joe Rokocoko; Carter, Kelleher; So'oailo; McCaw, Jack, Maxwell (replaced by Ali Williams), Collins; Hayman, Oliver (replaced by Keven Mealamu), Tony Woodcock (replaced by Greg Somerville). Others on bench were - Piri Weepu, Mose Tuiall'i.
YOUNG AB RECEIVES AWARD
Jerome Kaino has won the IRB under 21 player of the year title. New Zealand had more successes through under 19 lock Jeremy Thrush, who won his category, and the sevens squad, coached by Gordon Tietjens captured their crown. A special spirit of rugby award went to former Hawke's Bay fullback, Jarrod Cunningham. The Springboks also had a good night with the player of the year being flanker Schalk Burger while Springbok coach Jake White won his category and South Africa won the international team award.
ALL BLACKS HOLD ON TO PIP WALES
The All Blacks held out a spirited Welsh challenge to win 26-25 at Cardiff. The All Blacks scored three tries to two with Joe Rokocoko getting two and Mils Muliaina the other. Daniel Carter kicked 11 points. The Welsh showed plenty of determination and had their goalkicking been on target they just may have pulled off their first victory over the All Blacks for more than 50 years. An injury to Aaron Mauger in the opening minute hindered the All Black backline and he was eventually replaced early in the second half by Ma'a Nonu who caused more problems when he was sinbinned going into the final quarter. It was when he was off the field that the All Blacks played at their best. They controlled the ball and several times threatened the Welsh line. Canterbury centre Casey Laulala and Wellington halfback Piri Weepu made satisfactory test debuts. Richie McCaw, in his first test as captain, was the star forward with Chris Jack also prominent. The side, with substitutions, was - Mils Muliaina; Doug Howlett, Casey Laulala, Aaron Mauger (Ma'a Nonu), Joe Rokocoko; Daniel Carter, Piri Weepu (Byron Kelleher); Mose Tuaili'i; Richie McCaw (captain), Chris Jack, Ali Williams, Rodney So'oailo; Greg Somerville, Keven Mealamu, Tony Woodcock (Carl Hayman). Not required off the bench were - Rico Gear, Marty Holah, Reuben Thorne, Anton Oliver. Only players on tour not required for the two matches to date have been Luke McAllister and Jerome Keino. For the record the All Blacks beat Wales 55-37 in last year's World Cup and 43-17 at Cardiff the previous year.
ALL BLACKS SCORED NINE TRIES IN ROME
New test caps Wellington centre Conrad Smith and Auckland prop Saimone Taumoepeau were among the try scorers as the All Blacks downed Italy 59-10 in Rome. The All Blacks led 35-3 at halftime and then used their whole bench in a display that was generally rated as being seven out of 10. Other tryscorers were Richie McCaw (2), Tana Umaga (2), Mils Muliaina (2) and Daniel Carter who converted seven. Smith scored with his first touch in test rugby and then carried on to make an impressive debut. Daniel Carter was a real success at first five-eighth and his combination with halfback Byron Kelleher made an encouraging start. Up front Chris Jack and Richie McCaw carried on their outstanding form. The scrum was well tested with Anton Oliver obviously enjoying his return to test play. The lineout came unstuck in the second half so the forwards can look forward to some special work on the set phases during the week. The All Black team, with replacements in brackets, was - Mils Muliaina; Rico Gear (Ma'a Nonu), Conrad Smith, Tana Umaga (Aaron Mauger), Joe Rokocoko; Daniel Carter; Byron Kelleher (Jimmy Cowan); Mose Tuiali'i; Richie McCaw (Steven Bates), Chris Jack, Norman Maxwell (Ali Williams), Jerry Collins; Carl Hayman, Anton Oliver (Corey Flynn), Saimone Taumoepeau (Greg Somerville). Not required for the Italy test were Doug Howlett, Casey Laulala, Luke McAllister, Piri Weepu, Rodney So'oailo, Marty Holah, Tony Woodcock, Jerome Kaino, Keven Mealamu. Meanwhile Jono Gibbes has suffered a serious calf injury. In case he cannot to play on tour former All Black captain, Reuben Thorne, has arrived as cover for the lock position.
SUPER 12 SQUADS NAMED
Squads for the Rebel Sports Super 12 have been named. The Crusaders have retained the services of all the top rated five-eighths, Andrew Mehrtens, Daniel Carter and Aaron Mauger, while the Blues will have Carlos Spencer and the talented youngsters, Luke McAllister and Tasesa Lavea, vieing for the No10 spot. For team lists, draw scroll down to Super 12 section -
CANTERBURY CHAMPIONS
NPC first division final - CANTERBURY 40 WELLINGTON 27....
Promotion-relegation: NORTHLAND 32 NELSON BAYS 13
CANTERBURY DOMINATES FINAL
Canterbury burst away from Wellington in the middle stages of a gripping NPC first division final to win 40-27. Wellington was right in the hunt for the first 30 minutes, but then the Canterbury machine took over. Canterbury led 20-13 at halftime and started the second half in style with an early try and never looked back. The Canterbury forwards lived up their billing with the front row setting the platform. Chris Jack was superb in the lineout, Richie McCaw controlled the loose while Justin Marshall and Andrew Mehrtens ran the game from behind the dominant pack. Daniel Carter kicked splendidly. Wellington was again superbly led by in form number eight Rodney So'oialo. His strength was evident in the close quarter play, but his Wellington pack was outgunned by their opposites. Tana Umaga and Ma'a Nonu impressed with their strength in the midfield, but their chances were few.
Northland overcame a determined Nelson Bays 32-13 to keep their first division spot for next year. Nelson Bays started the better, but gradually the Northland forwards got their act together and the points came. Nelson Bays felt the pace of the game toward the end, but can feel pleased with their season.
* Scroll down to the NPC section for the latest results...
* Remember: Bay of Plenty won the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in its history when it beat Auckland 33-28 at Eden Park on Sunday, August 15. Canterbury then beat the Bay and successfully defended the coveted trophy against Southland and Northland.
LIONS TOUR ITINERARY
The Lions' 2005 tour opens against Bay of Plenty on June 4. Other matches - June 8 v Taranaki; June 11 v NZ Maori, Hamilton; June 15 v Wellington; June 18 v Otago; June 21 v Southland; June 25 v New Zealand, Christchurch; June 28 v Manawatu; July 2 v New Zealand, Wellington; July 5 v Auckland; July 9 v New Zealand, Auckland.
WHO HAVE PLANS TO TOUR NZ
2005: British Lions. 2006: Ireland, Pacific Islands. 2007: France, Italy. 2008: England, Ireland. 2009: Wales, Argentina. 2010: France, England. 2011: Scotland, Italy. 2012: England, Wales.
Squads for the 2005 Rebel Sport Super 12 include 25 new Super 12 players and seven who have previously been selected in a Super 12 squad. The squads also include 16 draft players.
BLUES: John Afoa, Ben Atiga, Daniel Braid, Justin Collins, Steve Devine, Taufa’ao Filise, David Gibson, Tom Harding, Doug Howlett, Jerome Kaino, Tasesa Lavea, Angus MacDonald, Luke McAlister, Keven Mealamu, Bradley Mika, Mils Muliaina, Isa Nacewa, Greg Rawlinson, Joe Rokocoko, Xavier Rush, Carlos Spencer, Saimone Taumoepeau, Sam Tuitupou, Ali Williams, Nick Williams, Derren Witcombe, Tony Woodcock, Rudi Wulf. New Super 12 players are - Taufa'ao Filise, Tom Harding, Luke McAllister, Isa Nacewa, Saimone Taumoepeau, Nick Williams, Rudi Wulf.
CHIEFS: Sosene Anesi, Steven Bates, Adrian Cashmore, Ben Castle, Michael Collins, Loki Crichton, Simms Davison, Stephen Donald, Jono Gibbes (c), David Hill, Sean Hohneck, Marty Holah, Byron Kelleher, Nili Latu, Sione Lauaki, Keith Lowen, Aleki Lutui, Derek Maisey, Deacon Manu, Grant McQuoid, Wayne Ormond, Mark Ranby, Keith Robinson, Kevin Senio, Sitiveni Sivivatu, Sailosi Tagicakibau, Bernie Upton, Tom Willis.
New Super 12 players - Sosene Anesi, Stephen Donald, Nili Latu, Aleki Lutui, Kevin Senio, Sailosi Tagicakibau, Bernie Upton.
HURRICANES: Luke Andrews, Isaac Boss, Jerry Collins, Lome Fa’atau, Tim Fairbrother, Riki Flutey, Hosea Gear, Jimmy Gopperth, Ben Herring, Andrew Hore, Ross Kennedy, Chris Masoe, Joe McDonnell, Ma’a Nonu, Kristian Ormsby, Shannon Paku, Tony Penn, Conrad Smith, Rodney So’oialo, Neemia Tialata, Paul Tito, Tane Tu’ipulotu, Tana Umaga (c), Scott Waldrom, Thomas Waldrom, Brent Ward, Joe Ward, Piri Weepu. New Super 12 player - Jimmy Gopperth.
CRUSADERS: Sam Broomhall, Daniel Carter, Vilimoni Delasau, Greg Feek, Ross Filipo, Corey Flynn, Rico Gear, Scott Hamilton, Sam Harding, Dave Hewett, Chris Jack, Campbell Johnstone, Tony Koonwaiyou, Tone Kopelani, Casey Laulala, Johnny Leo’o, Leon MacDonald, Justin Marshall, Aaron Mauger, Norm Maxwell, Richie McCaw, Andrew Mehrtens, Jamie Nutbrown, Kevin O’Neill, Caleb Ralph, Greg Somerville, Reuben Thorne, Mose Tuiali’i. New Super 12 players - Vilimoni Delasau, Tone Kopelani, Kevin O'Neill.
HIGHLANDERS: Josh Blackie, Ben Blair, Colin Bourke, Neil Brew, Jimmy Cowan, Clarke Dermody, Tom Donnelly, Nick Evans, Ryan Glover, Carl Hayman, Carl Hoeft, Glen Horton, Chris King, Danny Lee, Filipo Levi, Hoani MacDonald, Seilala Mapusua, Cameron McIntyre, Paul Miller, Craig Newby, Anton Oliver (c), Hayden Pedersen, James Ryan, Matt Saunders, Mahonri Schwalger, Jason Shoemark, Anthony Tuitavake, Grant Webb. New Super 12 players - Colin Bourke, Ryan Glover, Hoani McDonald, James Ryan, Matt Saunders, Mahonri Schwalger, Anthony Tuitavake.
Players from each NPC union are - Canterbury 27, Auckland 23, Wellington 23, Waikato 19, Otago 19, Bay of Plenty 11, North Harbour 7, Taranaki 5, Southland 5, Nelson Bays 1.
MATCHES in 2005
Round one.-
Fri 25 Feb: Highlanders v Blues - Dunedin, 7.35pm; Waratahs v Chiefs - Sydney; Stormers v Sharks - Cape Town. Sat 26 Feb: Brumbies v Crusaders - Canberra; Reds v Hurricanes - Brisbane; Cats v Bulls - Johannesburg.
Round two -
Fri 4 March: Blues v Reds - Auckland, 7.35pm; Brumbies v Bulls - Canberra. Sat 5 March: Highlanders v Stormers - Dunedin, 5.30pm; Crusaders v Chiefs - Christchurch, 7.35pm; Sharks v Waratahs - Durban; Cats v Hurricanes - Johannesburg.
Round three -
Fri 11 March: Highlanders v Bulls - Dunedin, 7.35pm; Brumbies v Stormers - Canberra; Sharks v Hurricanes - Durban. Sat 12 March: Crusaders v Reds, 2.35pm; Chiefs v Blues - Hamilton, 7.35pm; Cats v Waratahs - Johannesburg.
Round four -
Fri 18 March: Chiefs v Reds - Hamilton, 7.35pm. Sat 19 March: Hurricanes v Bulls - Wellington, 5.30pm; Blues v Crusaders - Auckland, 7.35pm; Waratahs v Stormers - Sydney; Cats v Brumbies - Johannesburg; Sharks v Highlanders - Durban.
Round five -
Fri 25 March: Hurricanes v Stormers - Wellington, 7.35pm; Cats v Highlanders - Bloemfontein. Sat 26 March: Waratahs v Bulls - Sydney; Sharks v Brumbies - Durban. Byes: Blues/Crusaders/Chiefs/Reds.
Round six -
Fri 1 April: Hurricanes v Chiefs - Wellington, 7.35pm; Reds v Highlanders -Brisbane. Sat 2 April: Blues v Brumbies - Auckland, 7.35pm; Waratahs v Crusaders -Sydney. Byes - Sharks /Cats/Bulls/Stormers.
Round seven -
Fri 8 April: Highlanders v Brumbies - Dunedin, 7.35pm. Sat 9 April: Chiefs v Sharks - Hamilton, 5.30pm; Blues v Cats - Auckland, 7.35pm; Stormers v Reds - Cape Town; Bulls v Crusaders - Pretoria. Sun 10 April: Hurricanes v Waratahs - Wellington, 2.35pm.
Round eight -
Fri 15 April: Chiefs v Cats - Hamilton, 7.35pm; Bulls v Reds - Pretoria. Sat 16 April: Blues v Sharks - Auckland, 7.35pm; Brumbies v Waratahs - Canberra; Stormers v Crusaders - Cape Town. Byes: Hurricanes/Highlanders.
Round nine -
Fri 22 April: Hurricanes v Highlanders -Wellington, 7.35pm. Sat 23 April: Crusaders v Cats - Christchurch, 7.35pm; Reds v Sharks - Brisbane; Bulls v Chiefs - Pretoria; Stormers v Blues - Cape Town. Byes: Waratahs/Brumbies.
Round ten -
Fri 29 April: Crusaders v Sharks - Christchurch, 7.35pm; Reds v Cats - Brisbane; Bulls v Blues - Pretoria. Sat 30 April: Highlanders v Waratahs - Dunedin, 5.30pm; Hurricanes v Brumbies - Wellington, 7.35pm; Stormers v Chiefs - Cape Town.
Round eleven -
Fri 6 May: Blues v Hurricanes - Auckland, 7.35pm; Waratahs v Reds - Sydney. Sat 7 May: Highlanders v Crusaders - Dunedin, 7.35pm; Brumbies v Chiefs - Canberra; Sharks v Bulls - Durban; Stormers v Cats - Cape Town.
Round twelve -
Fri 13 May: Crusaders v Hurricanes - Christchurch, 7.35pm; Waratahs v Blues - Sydney. Sat 14 May: Chiefs v Highlanders - Hamilton, 7.35pm; Reds v Brumbies - Brisbane; Bulls v Stormers - Pretoria; Cats v Sharks - Bloemfontein.
BRUMBIES ARE THE CHAMPIONS!
The Brumbies turned on a brilliant first 20 minutes to lead the Crusaders 33-0 and clinch there and then the Super 12 crown. The Crusaders came back somewhat, but the Brumbies always had matters under control and eventually got home 47-38. In the semifinals the Brumbies overcame the Chiefs 32-17 and the Crusaders held out the Stormers 27-16.
Points: Brumbies 40; Crusaders 34; Stormers, Chiefs 33; Blues 32; Bulls 28; Waratahs, Sharks 27; Highlanders 26; Reds 25; Hurricanes 23; Cats 12.
2004 scores were -
Round one: Highlanders 39 Reds 8; Cats 23 Stormers 28; Chiefs 19 Hurricanes 7; Crusaders 19 Waratahs 43; Brumbies 44 Blues 27; Bulls 18 Sharks 23.
Round two: Crusaders 29 Blues 38; Brumbies 68 Cats 28; Waratahs 48 Sharks 14; Reds 39 Chiefs 25; Stormers 46 Highlanders 25; Bulls 40 Hurricanes 19.
Round three: Blues 20, Chiefs 27; Waratahs 46, Cats 10; Bulls 16, Highlanders 16; Brumbies 23, Sharks 20; Reds 17, Crusaders 20; Stormers 19, Hurricanes 25.
Round four: Highlanders 35 Sharks 36; Hurricanes 42 Cats 25; Reds 20 Blues 3; Bulls 32 Brumbies 31; Stormers 27 Waratahs 3. Byes: Chiefs, Crusaders.
Round five: Hurricanes 20 Sharks 21; Bulls 38 Waratahs 27; Highlanders 29 Cats 17; Chiefs 15 Crusaders 36; Stormers 15 Brumbies 33. Byes: Reds, Blues.
Round six: Hurricanes 26 Blues 26; Chiefs 32 Waratahs 17; Crusaders 46 Highlanders 29; Stormers 25 Bulls 11; Brumbies 51 Reds 8. Byes: Sharks, Cats.
Round seven: Highlanders 31 Chiefs 36. Crusaders 47 Brumbies 28. Hurricanes 29 Reds 12. Sharks 42 Cats 28. Blues 22 Waratahs 17. Byes: Bulls, Stormers.
Round eight: Blues 56 Bulls 19. Brumbies 50 Highlanders 18. Reds 20 Stormers 21. Sharks 29 Crusaders 25. Cats 23 Chiefs 21. Byes: Hurricanes, Waratahs.
Round nine: Blues 23 Stormers 51. Reds 17 Bulls 23. Sharks 27 Chiefs 34. Waratahs 49 Hurricanes 31. Crusaders 39 Cats 37. Byes: Brumbies, Highlanders.
Round 10: Chiefs 29 Stormers 14. Crusaders 40 Bulls 21. Highlanders 26 Hurricanes 14. Waratahs 37 Brumbies 29. Sharks 5 Reds 6. Cats 28 Blues 35.
Round 11: Chiefs 24 Bulls 22. Sharks 26 Blues 37. Crusaders 24 Stormers 9. Waratahs 28 Highlanders 29. Brumbies 46 Hurricanes 25. Cats 23 Reds 47.
Round 12: Hurricanes 37 Crusaders 20. Chiefs 12 Brumbies 15. Blues 50 Highlanders 22. Reds 23 Waratahs 7. Bulls 62 Cats 52. Sharks 24 Stormers 31.
May 15: Semifinals - Brumbies 32 Chiefs 17. Crusaders 27 Stormers 16.
May 22 final: Brumbies 47 Crusaders 38.
REMEMBER 2003?
The Blues beat the Crusaders 21-17 in the Super 12 final at Eden Park. In the semifinals the Blues downed the Brumbies 42-21 at Eden Park and the Crusaders beat the Hurricanes 39-16 at Jade Stadium. Final Super 12 points were - Blues 49; Crusaders 40; Hurricanes 35; Brumbies, Waratahs 31; Bulls 30; Highlanders 29; Reds 26; Stormers 23; Chiefs 18; Sharks 17; Cats 13.
MATCHES in 2005
Round one.-
Fri 25 Feb: Highlanders v Blues - Dunedin, 7.35pm; Waratahs v Chiefs - Sydney; Stormers v Sharks - Cape Town. Sat 26 Feb: Brumbies v Crusaders - Canberra; Reds v Hurricanes - Brisbane; Cats v Bulls - Johannesburg.
Round two -
Fri 4 March: Blues v Reds - Auckland, 7.35pm; Brumbies v Bulls - Canberra. Sat 5 March: Highlanders v Stormers - Dunedin, 5.30pm; Crusaders v Chiefs - Christchurch, 7.35pm; Sharks v Waratahs - Durban; Cats v Hurricanes - Johannesburg.
Round three -
Fri 11 March: Highlanders v Bulls - Dunedin, 7.35pm; Brumbies v Stormers - Canberra; Sharks v Hurricanes - Durban. Sat 12 March: Crusaders v Reds, 2.35pm; Chiefs v Blues - Hamilton, 7.35pm; Cats v Waratahs - Johannesburg.
Round four -
Fri 18 March: Chiefs v Reds - Hamilton, 7.35pm. Sat 19 March: Hurricanes v Bulls - Wellington, 5.30pm; Blues v Crusaders - Auckland, 7.35pm; Waratahs v Stormers - Sydney; Cats v Brumbies - Johannesburg; Sharks v Highlanders - Durban.
Round five -
Fri 25 March: Hurricanes v Stormers - Wellington, 7.35pm; Cats v Highlanders - Bloemfontein. Sat 26 March: Waratahs v Bulls - Sydney; Sharks v Brumbies - Durban. Byes: Blues/Crusaders/Chiefs/Reds.
Round six -
Fri 1 April: Hurricanes v Chiefs - Wellington, 7.35pm; Reds v Highlanders -Brisbane. Sat 2 April: Blues v Brumbies - Auckland, 7.35pm; Waratahs v Crusaders -Sydney. Byes - Sharks /Cats/Bulls/Stormers.
Round seven -
Fri 8 April: Highlanders v Brumbies - Dunedin, 7.35pm. Sat 9 April: Chiefs v Sharks - Hamilton, 5.30pm; Blues v Cats - Auckland, 7.35pm; Stormers v Reds - Cape Town; Bulls v Crusaders - Pretoria. Sun 10 April: Hurricanes v Waratahs - Wellington, 2.35pm.
Round eight -
Fri 15 April: Chiefs v Cats - Hamilton, 7.35pm; Bulls v Reds - Pretoria. Sat 16 April: Blues v Sharks - Auckland, 7.35pm; Brumbies v Waratahs - Canberra; Stormers v Crusaders - Cape Town. Byes: Hurricanes/Highlanders.
Round nine -
Fri 22 April: Hurricanes v Highlanders -Wellington, 7.35pm. Sat 23 April: Crusaders v Cats - Christchurch, 7.35pm; Reds v Sharks - Brisbane; Bulls v Chiefs - Pretoria; Stormers v Blues - Cape Town. Byes: Waratahs/Brumbies.
Round ten -
Fri 29 April: Crusaders v Sharks - Christchurch, 7.35pm; Reds v Cats - Brisbane; Bulls v Blues - Pretoria. Sat 30 April: Highlanders v Waratahs - Dunedin, 5.30pm; Hurricanes v Brumbies - Wellington, 7.35pm; Stormers v Chiefs - Cape Town.
Round eleven -
Fri 6 May: Blues v Hurricanes - Auckland, 7.35pm; Waratahs v Reds - Sydney. Sat 7 May: Highlanders v Crusaders - Dunedin, 7.35pm; Brumbies v Chiefs - Canberra; Sharks v Bulls - Durban; Stormers v Cats - Cape Town.
Round twelve -
Fri 13 May: Crusaders v Hurricanes - Christchurch, 7.35pm; Waratahs v Blues - Sydney. Sat 14 May: Chiefs v Highlanders - Hamilton, 7.35pm; Reds v Brumbies - Brisbane; Bulls v Stormers - Pretoria; Cats v Sharks - Bloemfontein.
BRUMBIES ARE THE CHAMPIONS!
The Brumbies turned on a brilliant first 20 minutes to lead the Crusaders 33-0 and clinch there and then the Super 12 crown. The Crusaders came back somewhat, but the Brumbies always had matters under control and eventually got home 47-38. In the semifinals the Brumbies overcame the Chiefs 32-17 and the Crusaders held out the Stormers 27-16.
Points: Brumbies 40; Crusaders 34; Stormers, Chiefs 33; Blues 32; Bulls 28; Waratahs, Sharks 27; Highlanders 26; Reds 25; Hurricanes 23; Cats 12.
2004 scores were -
Round one: Highlanders 39 Reds 8; Cats 23 Stormers 28; Chiefs 19 Hurricanes 7; Crusaders 19 Waratahs 43; Brumbies 44 Blues 27; Bulls 18 Sharks 23.
Round two: Crusaders 29 Blues 38; Brumbies 68 Cats 28; Waratahs 48 Sharks 14; Reds 39 Chiefs 25; Stormers 46 Highlanders 25; Bulls 40 Hurricanes 19.
Round three: Blues 20, Chiefs 27; Waratahs 46, Cats 10; Bulls 16, Highlanders 16; Brumbies 23, Sharks 20; Reds 17, Crusaders 20; Stormers 19, Hurricanes 25.
Round four: Highlanders 35 Sharks 36; Hurricanes 42 Cats 25; Reds 20 Blues 3; Bulls 32 Brumbies 31; Stormers 27 Waratahs 3. Byes: Chiefs, Crusaders.
Round five: Hurricanes 20 Sharks 21; Bulls 38 Waratahs 27; Highlanders 29 Cats 17; Chiefs 15 Crusaders 36; Stormers 15 Brumbies 33. Byes: Reds, Blues.
Round six: Hurricanes 26 Blues 26; Chiefs 32 Waratahs 17; Crusaders 46 Highlanders 29; Stormers 25 Bulls 11; Brumbies 51 Reds 8. Byes: Sharks, Cats.
Round seven: Highlanders 31 Chiefs 36. Crusaders 47 Brumbies 28. Hurricanes 29 Reds 12. Sharks 42 Cats 28. Blues 22 Waratahs 17. Byes: Bulls, Stormers.
Round eight: Blues 56 Bulls 19. Brumbies 50 Highlanders 18. Reds 20 Stormers 21. Sharks 29 Crusaders 25. Cats 23 Chiefs 21. Byes: Hurricanes, Waratahs.
Round nine: Blues 23 Stormers 51. Reds 17 Bulls 23. Sharks 27 Chiefs 34. Waratahs 49 Hurricanes 31. Crusaders 39 Cats 37. Byes: Brumbies, Highlanders.
Round 10: Chiefs 29 Stormers 14. Crusaders 40 Bulls 21. Highlanders 26 Hurricanes 14. Waratahs 37 Brumbies 29. Sharks 5 Reds 6. Cats 28 Blues 35.
Round 11: Chiefs 24 Bulls 22. Sharks 26 Blues 37. Crusaders 24 Stormers 9. Waratahs 28 Highlanders 29. Brumbies 46 Hurricanes 25. Cats 23 Reds 47.
Round 12: Hurricanes 37 Crusaders 20. Chiefs 12 Brumbies 15. Blues 50 Highlanders 22. Reds 23 Waratahs 7. Bulls 62 Cats 52. Sharks 24 Stormers 31.
May 15: Semifinals - Brumbies 32 Chiefs 17. Crusaders 27 Stormers 16.
May 22 final: Brumbies 47 Crusaders 38.
REMEMBER 2003?
The Blues beat the Crusaders 21-17 in the Super 12 final at Eden Park. In the semifinals the Blues downed the Brumbies 42-21 at Eden Park and the Crusaders beat the Hurricanes 39-16 at Jade Stadium. Final Super 12 points were - Blues 49; Crusaders 40; Hurricanes 35; Brumbies, Waratahs 31; Bulls 30; Highlanders 29; Reds 26; Stormers 23; Chiefs 18; Sharks 17; Cats 13.
CANTERBURY showed its class with a clinical 40-27 success in the Air NZ first division final against Wellington. Canterbury led 20-13 at halftime. The Canterbury pack absorbed the early Wellington pressure then took over just before halftime and dominated most of the second half. The Canterbury front row set the necessary platform, Chris Jack was supreme in the lineout, Richie McCaw managed to control the loose play, Rueben Thorne was prominent in the tight-loose play, Justin Marshall and Andrew Mehrtens ran the ship from behind the scrum and Daniel Carter landed the crucial goals. Wellington, outplayed up front, looked dangerous when Tana Umaga and Ma'a Nonu had the ball, but that was about it. As expected, Northland held its first division place with a 32-13 win over Nelson Bays in the promotion-relegation encounter. Northland was behind early, but came good in the second half.
WELLINGTON qualified for the final with a 28-16 success over Waikato while Canterbury overcame Bay of Plenty's spirit in the first half and led 23-0 before going on to win 44-12.
Nelson Bays held off Hawke's Bay 19-14 in the second division final. The third division final went to Poverty Bay 37-14 over Wairarapa Bush. Poverty Bay therefore wins promotion to the second division and Thames Valley drops down.
Division one points - Wellington 35 (5 bonus points); Canterbury 32 (6); Bay of Plenty 32 (4); Waikato (6) 30; Taranaki (4) 29; North Harbour (9) 27; Auckland 24; Otago 12; Southland 5; Northland 1.
Division two points: Nelson Bays 36; Hawke's Bay 35; Counties-Manukau 31; North Otago 26; Marlborough 15; Manawatu 14; Wanganui 12; East Coast 7; Thames Valley 0.
Third division points: Poverty Bay 27; Wairarapa-Bush 26; Mid Canterbury 23; Horowhenua-Kapiti 21; King Country 16; South Canterbury 12; West Coast 10; Buller 3.
2004 DRAW (home teams first)
Saturday, August 7: Second division - Nelson Bays 17 Wanganui 16; East Coast 20 Marlborough 21; Thames Valley 5 North Otago 62; Counties-Manukau 40 Manawatu 32.
Friday, August 13: First division - Wellington 34 Canterbury 27.
Saturday, August 14: First division - Otago 40 Northland 24; Taranaki 33 North Harbour 29; Waikato 52 Southland 23. Second division - Nelson Bays 71 Thames Valley 10; Manawatu 24 East Coast 13; Marlborough 32 Counties-Manukau 36; Wanganui 0 Hawke's Bay 54.
Sunday, August 15: First division and Ranfurly Shield - Auckland 28 Bay of Plenty 33.
Friday, August 20: First division - Southland 16 Taranaki 48.
Saturday, August 21: First division: Canterbury 43 North Harbour 43; Northland 29 Auckland 37; Otago 16 Wellington 16. Second division - North Otago 52 Wanganui 35; Hawke's Bay 88 Thames Valley 0; East Coast 12 Nelson Bays 31; Marlborough 25 Manawatu 15. Third division - Wairarapa-Bush 27 Buller 15; West Coast 10 South Canterbury 48; Poverty Bay 22 Mid Canterbury 24; King Country 20 Horowhenua-Kapiti 20.
Sunday, August 22: First division - Bay of Plenty (RS) 26 Waikato 20.
Friday, August 27: First division: Canterbury 42 Otago 7.
Saturday, August 28: First division - Waikato 59 Auckland 11; Southland 54 Northland 26; Taranaki 58 Bay of Plenty 14. Second division - Counties-Manukau 20 Nelson Bays 20; Thames Valley 7 East Coast 56; Wanganui 28 Marlborough 14; Hawke's Bay 56 North Otago 25. Third division - Mid Canterbury 57 West Coast 24; South Canterbury 14 King Country 28; Buller 23 Poverty Bay 30; Horowhenua-Kapiti 18 Wairarapa Bush 35.
Sunday, August 29: First division - North Harbour 16 Wellington 18.
Friday, September 3: First division - Wellington 37 Waikato 17.
Saturday, September 4: First division - Auckland 32 North Harbour 34; Otago 27 Southland 10; Northland 11 Taranaki 62. Second division - Manawatu 47 Thames Valley 5; Wanganui 29 East Coast 28; North Otago 43 Counties-Manukau 48; Marlborough 6 Hawke's Bay 30. Third division - Mid Canterbury 32 South Canterbury 5; Wairarapa Bush 30 King Country 17; Poverty Bay 44 Horowhenua - Kapiti 15; West Coast 23 Buller 0.
Sunday, September 5: First division and Ranfurly Shield - Bay of Plenty 26 Canterbury 33.
Friday, September 10: First division - North Harbour 35 Southland 16.
Saturday, September 11: First division - Bay of Plenty 44 Otago 16; Waikato 41 Northland 21; Wellington 27 Auckland 21. Second division - Counties-Manukau 24 Wanganui 15; Nelson Bays 37 Marlborough 19; North Otago 58 Manawatu 14; East Coast 24 Hawke's Bay 30. Third division - King Country 25 Poverty Bay 18; South Canterbury 11 Wairarapa Bush 11; Buller 3 Mid Canterbury 9; Horowhenua-Kapiti 48 West Coast 15.
Sunday, September 12: First division - Taranaki 30 Canterbury 23.
Friday, September 17: First division - Otago 27 Waikato 39.
Saturday, September 18: First division - Bay of Plenty 17 Wellington 13; Auckland 51 Taranaki 22; Canterbury 52 Southland 13 (Ranfurly Shield). Second division - North Otago 21 Nelson Bays 34; Counties-Manukau 39 East Coast 10; Thames Valley 21 Marlborough 56; Hawke's Bay 44 Manawatu 12. Third division - West Coast 27 King Country 19; Poverty Bay 30 Wairarapa Bush 5; Mid Canterbury 32 Horowhenua-Kapiti 21; Buller 17 South Canterbury 21.
Sunday, September 19: First division - Northland 16 North Harbour 40.
Friday, September 24: First division - Waikato 15 Canterbury 30.
Saturday, September 25: First division - Northland 24 Bay of Plenty 29; Wellington 73 Taranaki 28; North Harbour 20 Otago 3. Second division - Wanganui 62 Thames Valley 10; Manawatu 15 Nelson Bays 28; Marlborough 33 North Otago 46; Hawke's Bay 49 Counties-Manukau 26. Third division - King Country 14 Mid Canterbury 20; Poverty Bay 30 South Canterbury 3; Wairarapa Bush 42 West Coast 7; Horowhenua-Kapiti 54 Buller 7.
Sunday, September 26: First division - Southland 22 Auckland 30.
Friday, October 1: First division - Taranaki 31 Otago 14.
Saturday, October 2: First division - Wellington 65 Northland 12; Bay of Plenty 38 Southland 20; Auckland 20 Canterbury 28. Second division - Manawatu 28 Wanganui 8; Thames Valley 14 Counties-Manawatu 68; East Coast 20 North Otago 28; Nelson Bays 34 Hawke's Bay 32. Third division - West Coast 24 Poverty Bay 55; Mid Canterbury 22 Wairarapa Bush 26; South Canterbury 17 Horowhenua-Kapiti 22; Buller 15 King Country 38.
Sunday, October 3: First division: Waikato 25 North Harbour 20.
Friday, October 8: First division - Auckland 35 Otago 33.
Saturday, October 9: First division - Taranaki 20 Waikato 26; Canterbury 68 Northland 19 (Ranfurly Shield); Southland 0 Wellington 30.
Sunday, October 10: North Harbour 9 Bay of Plenty 14.
NPC SEMI-FINALS / FINALS
Second division semi-finals: Nelson Bays 32 North Otago 15; Hawke's Bay 41 Counties-Manukau 20. Third division semi-finals: Poverty Bay 22 Horowhenua-Kapiti 13; Wairarapa Bush 16 Mid Canterbury 9.
Friday, October 15: First division semi-final one - Wellington 28 Waikato 16.
Saturday, October 16: Third division final, Poverty Bay 37 Wairarapa-Bush 14. Second division final, Nelson Bays 19 Hawke's Bay 14. 5.35pm. First division semi-final two, Canterbury 44 Nay of Plenty 12.
Saturday, October 23: Promotion-relegation, Nelson Bays 13 Northland 32. First division final, Wellington 27 Canterbury 40.
2004 SEASON - UNION BY UNION
FIRST DIVISION
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WELLINGTON: beat Canterbury 34-27; drew 16-16 with Otago; beat North Harbour 18-16; beat Waikato 37-17; beat Auckland 27-21; lost to Bay of Plenty 13-17; beat Taranaki 73-28; beat Northland 65-12; beat Southland 30-0; beat Waikato 28-16; lost to Canterbury 27-40.
CANTERBURY: lost to Wellington 27-34; drew 43-43 with North Harbour; beat Otago 42-7; beat Bay of Plenty 33-27; lost to Taranaki 23-30; beat Southland 52-13; beat Waikato 30-15; beat Auckland 28-20; beat Northland 68-19; beat Bay of Plenty 44-12; beat Wellington 40-27.
OTAGO: beat Northland 40-24; drew 16-16 with Wellington; lost to Canterbury 7-42; beat Southland 27-10; lost to Bay of Plenty 16-44; lost to Waikato 27-39; lost to North Harbour 3-20; lost to Taranaki 14-31; lost to Auckland 33-35.
NORTHLAND: lost to Otago 24-40; lost to Auckland 29-37; lost to Southland 26-54; lost to Taranaki 11-62; lost to Waikato 21-41; lost 16-40 to North Harbour; lost to Bay of Plenty 24-29; lost Wellington 12-65; lost to Canterbury 19-68; beat Nelson Bays 32-13.
TARANAKI: beat North Harbour 33-29; whipped Southland 48-16; crushed Bay of Plenty 58-14; whipped Northland 62-11; held out Canterbury 30-23; crushed by Auckland 22-51; whipped by Wellington 28-73; came back to down Otago 31-14; lost to Waikato 20-26.
NORTH HARBOUR: lost to Taranaki 29-33; drew with Canterbury 43-43; lost to Wellington 16-18; beat Auckland 34-32; beat Southland 35-16; beat Northland 40-16; beat Otago 20-3; lost to Waikato 20-25; lost to Bay of Plenty 9-14.
WAIKATO: beat Southland 52-23; lost to Bay of Plenty 20-26; thumped Auckland 59-11; lost 17-37 to Wellington; beat Northland 41-21; beat Otago 39-27; lost to Canterbury 15-30; beat North Harbour 25-20; beat Taranaki 26-20; lost to Wellington 16-28.
SOUTHLAND: lost to Waikato 23-52; lost to Taranaki 16-48; beat Northland 54-26; lost to Otago 10-27; lost to North Harbour 16-35; lost to Canterbury 13-52; lost to Auckland 22-30; lost to Bay of Plenty 20-38; lost to Wellington 0-30.
AUCKLAND: lost to Bay of Plenty 28-33; beat Northland 37-29; submitted to Waikato 11-59; lost to North Harbour 32-34; lost to Wellington 21-27; beat Taranaki 51-22; beat Southland 30-22; lost to Canterbury 20-28; beat Otago 35-33.
BAY OF PLENTY: beat Auckland 33-28; beat Waikato 26-20; lost to Taranaki 14-58; lost to Canterbury 27-33; beat Otago 44-16; beat Wellington 17-13; beat Northland 29-24; beat Southland 38-20; beat North Harbour 14-9; lost to Canterbury 12-44.
SECOND DIVISION
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COUNTIES-MANAKAU: beat Manawatu 40-32; beat Marlborough 36-32; drew with Nelson Bays 20-20; beat North Otago 48-43; beat Wanganui 24-15; beat East Coast 39-10; lost to Hawke's Bay 26-49; beat Thames Valley 68-14; lost to Hawke's Bay 20-41.
MANAWATU: lost to Counties-Manukau 32-40; beat East Coast 24-13; lost to Marlborough 15-25; beat Thames Valley 47-5; lost to North Otago 14-58; lost to Hawke's Bay 12-44; lost to Nelson Bays 15-28; beat Wanganui 28-8.
NORTH OTAGO: beat Thames Valley 62-5; beat Wanganui 52-35; lost to Hawke's Bay 25-56; lost to Counties-Manukau 43-48; beat Manawatu 58-14; lost to Nelson Bays 21-34; beat Marlborough 46-33; beat East Coast 28-20; lost to Nelson Bays 15-32.
THAMES VALLEY: lost 5-62 to North Otago; lost 10-71 to Nelson Bays; lost 0-88 to Hawke's Bay; lost to East Coast 7-56; lost to Manawatu 5-47; lost to Marlborough 21-56; lost 10-62 to Wanganui; lost to Counties-Manukau 14-68.
MARLBOROUGH: beat East Coast 21-20; lost 32-36 to Counties-Manukau; beat Manawatu 25-15; lost to Wanganui 14-28; lost to Hawke's Bay 6-30; lost to Nelson Bays 19-37; beat Thames Valley 56-21; lost to North Otago 33-46.
EAST COAST: lost 20-21 to Marlborough; lost 13-24 to Manawatu; lost 12-31 to Nelson Bays; beat Thames Valley 56-7; lost to Wanganui 28-29; lost to Hawke's Bay 24-30; lost to Counties-Manukau 10-39; lost to North Otago 20-28.
NELSON BAYS: beat Wanganui 17-16; beat Thames Valley 71-10; beat East Coast 31-12; drew 20-20 with Counties-Manukau; beat Marlborough 37-19; beat North Otago 34-21; beat Manawatu 28-15; beat Hawke's Bay 34-32; beat North Otago 32-15; beat Hawke's Bay 19-14; lost to Northland 13-32.
WANGANUI: lost to Nelson Bays 16-17; lost to Hawke's Bay 0-54; lost 35-52 to North Otago; beat Marlborough 28-14; beat East Coast 29-28; lost to Counties-Manukau 15-24; beat Thames Valley 62-10; lost to Manawatu 8-28.
HAWKE'S BAY: beat Wanganui 54-0; beat Thames Valley 88-0; beat North Otago 56-25; beat Marlborough 30-6; beat East Coast 30-24; beat Manawatu 44-12; beat Counties-Manukau 49-26; lost to Nelson Bays 32-34; beat Counties-Manukau 41-20; lost to nelson bays 14-19.
THIRD DIVISION
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MID CANTERBURY: beat Poverty Bay 24-22; beat West Coast 57-24; beat South Canterbury 32-5; beat Buller 9-3; lost 21-32 to Horowhenua-Kapiti; beat King Country 20-14; lost to Wairarapa-Bush 22-26; lost to Wairarapa-Bush 9-16.
POVERTY BAY: lost 22-24 to Mid Canterbury; beat Buller 30-23; beat Horowhenua-Kapiti 44-15; lost to King Country 18-25; beat Wairarapa Bush 30-5; beat South Canterbury 30-3; beat West Coast 55-24; beat Horowhenua-Kapiti 22-13; beat Wairarapa-Bush 37-14.
WAIRARAPA BUSH: beat Buller 27-15; beat Horowhenua-Kapiti 35-18; drew 11-11 with South Canterbury; lost to Poverty Bay 5-30; beat West Coast 42-7; beat Mid Canterbury 26-22; beat Mid Canterbury 16-9; lost to Poverty Bay 14-37.
BULLER: lost 15-27 to Wairarapa-Bush; lost to Poverty Bay 23-30; beat King Country 30-17; lost to West Coast 0-23; lost to Mid Canterbury 3-9; lost to South Canterbury 17-21; lost to Horowhenua-Kapiti 19-54; lost to King Country 15-38.
SOUTH CANTERBURY: beat West Coast 48-10; lost to King Country 14-28; lost to Mid Canterbury 5-32; drew 11-11 with Wairarapa-Bush; beat Buller 21-17; lost to Poverty Bay 3-30; lost to Horowhenua-Kapiti 17-22.
WEST COAST: lost to South Canterbury 10-48; lost to Mid Canterbury 24-57; beat Buller 23-0; lost to Horowhenua 15-48; beat King Country 27-19; lost to Wairarapa-Bush 7-42; lost to Poverty Bay 24-55.
KING COUNTRY: drew 20-20 with Horowhenua; beat South Canterbury 28-14; lost to Wairarapa Bush 17-30; beat Poverty Bay 25-18; lost to West Coast 19-27; lost to Mid Canterbury 14-20; beat Buller 38-15.
HOROWHENUA-KAPITI: drew 20-20 with King Country; lost to Wairarapa-Bush 18-35; lost to Poverty Bay 15-44; beat West Coast 48-15; beat Mid Canterbury 32-21; beat Buller 54-19; beat South Canterbury 22-17; lost to Poverty Bay 13-22.
REMEMBER 2003?
Auckland capped off a great few weeks to its season with a six try to four 41-29 first division final success against Wellington. In the previous weeks Auckland had lifted the Ranfurly Shield off Canterbury then beaten Otago at Carisbrook in the championship semifinal. Northland soon stamped its authority on the promotion-relegation match and led Hawke's Bay 42-0 at halftime before going on to win 66-12. In the second division final Hawke's Bay had run away from Nelson Bays to win 57-14. Wanganui won the third division final 28-16 over King Country.
First division points were- Otago 32; Waikato 29; Wellington, Auckland 28; Bay of Plenty 25; Canterbury, Southland 24; North Harbour 16; Taranaki 13; Northland 4. Semifinals: Wellington 30 Waikato 29; Auckland 39 Otago 32. Final: Auckland 41 Wellington 29.
Second division points: Hawke's Bay 37; Nelson Bays 32; Counties-Manukau 27; North Otago 26; Manawatu 24; Marlborough 15; Thames Valley 12; East Coast 8; Mid Canterbury 1. Semifinals: Hawke's Bay 24 North Otago 18; Nelson Bays beat Counties-Manukau.Final: Hawke's Bay 57 Nelson Bays 14.
PROMOTION-RELEGATION: Northland 66 Hawke's Bay 12.
Third division: South Canterbury 27; King Country 24; Wanganui 20; Poverty Bay 20; Horowhenua-Kapiti 19; Wairarapa-Bush 18; Buller 11; West Coast 7. Semifinals: King Country 6 Poverty Bay 0; Wanganui 17 South Canterbury 13. Final: Wanganui 28 King Country 16.
REMEMBER 2002 NPC ?
First division points: Waikato 39; Canterbury 34; Auckland 32; Otago 29; Wellington 27; Taranaki 23; North Harbour 17; Northland 11; Southland 10; Bay of Plenty 9. Semifinals: AUCKLAND 29, CANTERBURY 23; WAIKATO 41, OTAGO 37. Final at the Waikato Stadium - AUCKLAND 40, WAIKATO 28.
Promotion-relegation at Rotorua: BAY OF PLENTY 37, HAWKE'S BAY 21.
Second division points: Hawke's Bay 34; Counties 26; Manawatu 21; Nelson Bays 20; Marlborough, Mid Canterbury 13; East Coast 9; Thames Valley 2. Semifinals: Hawke's Bay 30, Nelson Bays 3; Counties-Manukau 36, Manawatu 10. Final: HAWKE'S BAY 37, COUNTIES-MANUKAU 16.
Third division points: North Otago 39; King Country 30; Horowhenua-Kapiti 29; South Canterbury 25; Wanganui 19; Buller 13; Poverty Bay 11; Wairarapa Bush 10; West Coast 6. Semifinals: NORTH OTAGO 58, SOUTH CANTERBURY 10; HOROWHENUA-KAPITI 20, KING COUNTRY 18. Final at Oamaru: NORTH OTAGO 43, HOROWHENUA-KAPITI 19.
WAIHOU CLUB TO CELEBRATE 125 YEARS
The Waihou Rugby Club will play the 'Classic All Blacks' during its 125th jubilee celebrations in March, 2005. Waihou, on the main road between Te Aroha and Morrinsville, has a proud record in Thames Valley rugby. The celebrations will open on Friday, March 18, with a golf day which will feature members of the 'Classic All Blacks', other special guests as well as Waihou club members. The Waihou seniors will face the 'Classic All Blacks' on Saturday, March 19, and the celebrations will finish on Sunday, March 20, with a family day and farewell function. Congratulations to Stephen Whyte and his team for coming up with an excellent programme. For further information and registration forms email [email protected] or call up the club's website www.waihourugbyclub.co.nz
