2016 Mitre 10 Cup#Round 5

The Mitre 10 Cup standings were sorted by a competition points system. Four points were awarded to the winning team, a draw equaled two points, whilst a loss amounted to zero points. 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.{{cite news| title=Adjustment to Mitre 10 Heartland Championship bonus points system|url=http://rugbyheartland.co.nz/wp/2016/09/02/adjustment-to-mitre-10-heartland-championship-bonus-points-system/|website=Rugby Heartland|date=2 September 2016}} 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.{{cite web|format=pdf|url=http://files.allblacks.com/legal_and_judicial/NZR_2016_Competitions_Regulations_Handbook.pdf|title=New Zealand Rugby Union Competition Regulations Handbook 2016|publisher=New Zealand Rugby|access-date=1 September 2017|archive-date=12 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190712231129/http://files.allblacks.com/legal_and_judicial/NZR_2016_Competitions_Regulations_Handbook.pdf|url-status=dead }} 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.{{cite web|url= http://www.manawaturugby.co.nz/article/1863.html|title=2010 ITM Cup Competition Structures|publisher=Manawatu Rugby Union|access-date=7 August 2010|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://archive.today/20130223161744/http://www.manawaturugby.co.nz/article/1863.html|archive-date=23 February 2013|df=dmy-all }} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.itmcup.co.nz/itmCupnews/20886/ITM-Cup-Finals-schedule|title=ITM Cup Finals schedule|publisher=All Blacks|access-date=24 October 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116061427/http://itmcup.co.nz/itmCupnews/20886/ITM-Cup-Finals-schedule|archive-date=16 January 2013|df=dmy-all }}

Source: Mitre 10 Cup standings 2016{{Cite web|url=https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/standings/historical-standings/|title=Historical Standings|work=New Zealand Rugby|access-date=1 October 2022}}

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The 2016 Mitre 10 Cup played across nine weeks with every team playing one Wednesday night fixture in a double-up round where they played twice that week. The competition started on Thursday, August 18, with North Harbour taking on Counties Manukau at QBE Stadium. Hawke's Bay hosted Wellington and Auckalnd versed Canterbury, in two repeat matchups of last year's finalists.{{cite news| title=Mitre 10 Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship 2016 draws released|url=http://rugbyheartland.co.nz/wp/2016/03/10/2016-mitre-10-cup-released/|website=Rugby Heartland|date=10 March 2016}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 18 August 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = North Harbour

| score = 20–17

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206003310/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29609/north-harbour-edge-counties-manukau-in-albany Report]

| away = Counties Manukau

| try1 = Afa Fa'atau 3'
Michael Little 56'

| con1 = Matt Vaega (1/1) 4'
Bryn Gatland (1/1) 57'

| pen1 = Matt Vaega (1/1) 38'
Bryn Gatland (1/1) 54'

| try2 = Jordan Taufua 26'
Sione Faletau 73'

| con2 = Piers Francis (2/2) 26', 74'

| pen2 = Joe Reynolds (1/2) 12'
Piers Francis (0/1)

| cards2 = Sam Vaka {{yel|33}}

| stadium = North Harbour Stadium, Albany

| referee = Shane McDermott

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{{rugbybox

| date = 19 August 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Northland

| score = 27–34

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206003340/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29625/manawatu-edge-northland-in-thriller Report]

| away = Manawatu

| try1 = Michael Faleafa (2) 27', 35'
Warren Dunn 32'
Jack Ram 59'

| con1 = Peter Breen (2/4) 28', 36'

| pen1 = Peter Breen (1/1) 66'

| try2 = Ngani Laumape 10'
Heiden Bedwell-Curtis 21'
Ambrose Curtis 70'
Jason Emery 76'

| con2 = Sam Malcolm (2/2) 11', 22'
Otere Black (2/2) 71', 77'

| pen2 = Sam Malcolm (2/3) 17', 41'

| cards2 = Hamish Northcott {{yel|27}}

| stadium = Okara Park, Whangārei

| referee = Angus Mabey

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{{rugbybox

| date = 20 August 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Bay of Plenty

| score = 22–30

| report =[https://web.archive.org/web/20180216044646/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29628/taranaki-hold-off-bay-of-plenty-in-tauranga Report]

| away = Taranaki

| try1 = Lalakai Foketi 56'
Te Rangi Fraser 61'
Joe Tupe 70'

| con1 = Kelly Haimona (2/3) 62', 71'

| pen1 = Luke Campbell (1/1) 73'
Kelly Haimona (0/1)

| try2 = Johnny Fa'auli 11'
Bernie Hall 32'
Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi 52'

| con2 = Marty McKenzie (3/3) 12', 33', 53'

| pen2 = Marty McKenzie (3/3) 59', 65', 75'

| stadium = Tauranga Domain, Tauranga

| referee = Michael Lash

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{{rugbybox

| date = 20 August 2016

| time = 17:35 NZST

| home = Hawke's Bay

| score = 26–36

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206003407/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29629/wellington-unleash-skills-in-napier-for-win Report]

| away = Wellington

| try1 = Billy Ropiha 19'
Fa'alemiga Selesele 37'
Geoffrey Cridge 71'
Ryan Tongia 75'

| con1 = Ihaia West (3/4) 38', 72', 76'

| pen1 = Ihaia West (0/1)

| try2 = Alex Fidow 33'
Jackson Garden-Bachop 46'
Galu Taufale 62'
Joe Hill 66'
Greg Foe 73'

| con2 = Jason Woodward (1/1) 34'
Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/4) 63', 67', 74'

| pen2 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/2) 41'
Jason Woodward (0/1)

| stadium = McLean Park, Napier

| referee = Brett Johnson

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 20 August 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Canterbury

| score = 43–3

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206003431/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29630/canterbury-send-auckland-reeling-in-opener Report]

| away = Auckland

| try1 = Richie Mo'unga 8'
Ben Funnell 28'
Johnny McNicholl (2) 32', 42'
Reed Prinsep 38'
Nathan Vella 57'

| con1 = Richie Mo'unga (4/5) 9', 29', 33', 43'
Ben Volavola (1/1) 58'

| pen1 = Richie Mo'unga (1/2) 21'

| pen2 = Simon Hickey (1/1) 35'

| cards2 = Melani Nanai {{yel|32}}

| stadium = Rugby League Park, Christchurch

| referee = Mike Fraser

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 21 August 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Southland

| score = 17–40

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206003501/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29633/powerful-second-half-gets-otago-home-over-southland Report]

| away = Otago

| try1 = Jaye Thompson-Te Muunu 50'

| con1 = Wharenui Hawera (0/1)

| pen1 = Wharenui Hawera (4/4) 12', 22', 28', 31'

| try2 = Dillon Hunt 38'
Teihorangi Walden (2) 45', 61'
Michael Collins 53'
Josh Walden 77'

| con2 = Fletcher Smith (3/4) 54', 62', 78'
Scott Eade (0/1)

| pen2 = Fletcher Smith (3/3) 67', 69', 71'

| stadium = Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill

| referee = Jamie Nutbrown

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 21 August 2016

| time = 16:35 NZST

| home = Tasman

| score = 24–19

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216044342/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29634/tasman-continue-winning-ways-over-waikato Report]

| away = Waikato

| try1 = Finlay Christie 47'
Alex Ainley 75'

| con1 = Mitchell Hunt (1/2) 48'

| pen1 = Mitchell Hunt (4/5) 7', 35', 40', 80'

| try2 = Jordan Trainor 32'

| con2 = Damian McKenzie (1/1) 33'

| pen2 = Damian McKenzie (4/4) 28', 51', 62', 71'

| stadium = Lansdowne Park, Blenheim

| referee = Kane McBride

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 25 August 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Otago

| score = 44–21

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206003549/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29653/otago-thump-wellington-under-the-roof Report]

| away = Wellington

| try1 = Matt Faddes 9'
Tom Franklin 18'
Sam Anderson-Heather 23'
Jack Wilson 32'
Michael Collins 48'

| con1 = Fletcher Smith (5/5) 10', 19', 24', 33', 49'

| pen1 = Fletcher Smith (2/4) 71', 76'
Scott Eade (1/1) 78'

| try2 = Wes Goosen 43'
Shaun Treeby 59'
Matt Proctor 65'

| con2 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/3) 44', 60', 66'

| stadium = Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

| referee = Nick Briant

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 26 August 2016

| time = 17:45 NZST

| home = Manawatu

| score = 34–31

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206003603/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29663/black-seals-thriller-with-injury-time-goal Report]

| away = Southland

| try1 = Callum Gibbins 5'
Ngani Laumape (3) 19', 28', 48'

| con1 = Otere Black (4/4) 6', 20', 29', 49'

| pen1 = Otere Black (2/2) 13', 81'

| try2 = Mikaele Mafi 43'
Junior Ngaluafe 45'
Wharenui Hawera 55'
Bill Fukofuka 77'

| con2 = Wharenui Hawera (4/4) 44', 46', 56', 78'

| pen2 = Wharenui Hawera (1/1) 62'

| stadium = Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North

| referee = Cameron Stone

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 26 August 2016

| time = 19:45 NZST

| home = Auckland

| score = 37–15

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216044330/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29665/auckland-overcome-courageous-northland Report]

| away = Northland

| try1 = Pryor Collier 13'
Kurt Eklund 26'
Steven Luatua (2) 58', 62'
Vince Aso 74'

| con1 = Simon Hickey (3/5) 14', 63', 75'

| pen1 = Simon Hickey (2/3) 5', 46'

| try2 = Josh Larsen 37'
Jone Macilai-Tori 69'

| con2 = Peter Breen (1/2) 70'

| pen2 = Peter Breen (1/1) 3'

| stadium = Eden Park, Auckland

| attendance = 2,400

| referee = Jamie Nutbrown

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 27 August 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = RS – Waikato

| score = 26–15

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206003655/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29671/waikatos-start-too-tough-for-north-harbour Report]

| away = North Harbour

| try1 = Isaac Boss 1'
Loni Uhila 4'
Nathaniel Apa 18'
Epalahame Faiva 66'

| con1 = Jordan Trainor (3/4) 2', 19', 67'

| try2 = Michael Little 29'
Bryn Hall 45'

| con2 = Bryn Gatland (1/2) 30'

| pen2 = Bryn Gatland (1/3) 33'

| stadium = Waikato Stadium, Hamilton

| referee = Mike Fraser

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 27 August 2016

| time = 16:35 NZST

| home = Taranaki

| score = 55–28

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216044324/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29673/taranaki-come-from-behind-to-pluck-magpies Report]

| away = Hawke's Bay

| try1 = Mitchell Crosswell 39'
Iopu Iopu-Aso 47'
Rhys Marshall 51'
Manasa Mataele 56'
Marty McKenzie 64'
Declan O'Donnell 75'
Trinity Spooner-Neera 80'

| con1 = Marty McKenzie (7/7) 40', 48', 52', 57', 65', 76', 80'

| pen1 = Marty McKenzie (2/3) 32', 69'

| try2 = Jonah Lowe 6'
Ash Dixon 18'
Ihaia West 61'
Geoffrey Cridge 71'

| con2 = Ihaia West (4/4) 7', 19', 62', 72'

| stadium = Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth

| referee = Brendon Pickerill

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 28 August 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Canterbury

| score = 45–14

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216044318/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29676/canterbury-finish-strong-against-the-makos Report]

| away = Tasman

| try1 = Jordie Barrett 17'
Dominic Bird 60'
Nathan Vella 67'
Jack Goodhue 70'
Inga Finau 80'

| con1 = Jordie Barrett (4/5) 18', 68', 71', 80'

| pen1 = Jordie Barrett (4/4) 8', 23', 34', 50'

| try2 = Tima Fainga'anuku 52'

| con2 = Marty Banks (0/1)

| pen2 = Marty Banks (3/3) 11', 13', 29'

| stadium = Rugby League Park, Christchurch

| referee = Shane McDermott

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 28 August 2016

| time = 16:35 NZST

| home = Counties Manukau

| score = 39–34

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206003725/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29677/counties-manukau-hold-off-storming-bop-finish Report]

| away = Bay of Plenty

| try1 = Jordan Taufua 32'
Viliame Rarasea 45'
Penalty try 51'
Sione Molia 55'
Sherwin Stowers 58'

| con1 = Piers Francis (4/5) 46', 52', 56', 59'

| pen1 = Piers Francis (2/2) 10', 16'

| try2 = Monty Ioane (2) 6', 78'
Hugh Blake 19'
James O'Reilly 67'
Regan Ware 74'

| con2 = Kelly Haimona (1/2) 20'
Te Aihe Toma (2/3) 68', 75'

| pen2 = Kelly Haimona (1/1) 2'

| cards2 = Monty Ioane {{yel|51}}

| stadium = ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe

| referee = Paul Williams

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 31 August 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Otago

| score = 33–28

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216044306/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29691/otago-hold-off-brave-northland Report]

| away = Northland

| try1 = Naulia Dawai 6'
Jack Wilson (2) 39', 46'
Matt Faddes 72'

| con1 = Fletcher Smith (1/3) 47'
Scott Eade (1/1) 73'

| pen1 = Fletcher Smith (3/3) 15', 26', 34'

| try2 = Matthew Matich 27'
Shane Neville 43'
Jone Macilai-Tori 78'

| con2 = Peter Breen (2/3) 44', 79'

| pen2 = Peter Breen (3/4) 12', 19', 65'

| stadium = Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

| referee = Richard Kelly

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 1 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Hawke's Bay

| score = 20–48

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216044259/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29699/counties-manukau-overwhelm-hawke-s-bay Report]

| away = Counties Manukau

| try1 = Robbie Fruean 19'
Ryan Tongia 66'

| con1 = Ihaia West (2/2) 20', 67'

| pen1 = Ihaia West (2/3) 15', 37'

| try2 = Luteru Laulala 7'
Sam Vaka 23'
Jordan Taufua (2) 28', 70'
Sione Fifita 75'

| con2 = Piers Francis (4/5) 8', 29', 71', 76'

| pen2 = Piers Francis (4/4) 42', 48', 51', 63'

| drop2 = Piers Francis (1/1) 3'

| stadium = McLean Park, Napier

| referee = Nick Briant

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 2 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Southland

| score = 16–51

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206003801/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29707/ioane-brothers-tuipulotu-power-auckland-to-win Report]

| away = Auckland

| try1 = Jimmy Cowan 64'

| con1 = Jaye Thompson-Te Muunu (1/1) 65'

| pen1 = Lima Sopoaga (3/3) 7', 36', 47'

| cards1 = Kieran Moffat {{yel|55}}
Lima Sopoaga {{yel|59}}

| try2 = Rieko Ioane (2) 41', 75'
Joe Ravouvou 60'
Patrick Tuipulotu 70'
Pryor Collier 72'
Kurt Eklund 79'

| con2 = Simon Hickey (5/5) 42', 61', 71', 73', 76'
Jono Hickey (1/1) 80'

| pen2 = Simon Hickey (3/4) 17', 24', 30'

| stadium = Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill

| referee = Kane McBride

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 3 September 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Tasman

| score = 25–20

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216043927/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29711/tasman-sink-taranaki-in-thriller Report]

| away = Taranaki

| try1 = Kieron Fonotia 57'

| con1 = Marty Banks (1/1) 58'

| pen1 = Marty Banks (6/6) 9', 26', 44', 52', 67', 74'

| try2 = Seta Tamanivalu 34'
Beaudein Waaka 49'

| con2 = Marty McKenzie (2/2) 35', 50'

| pen2 = Marty McKenzie (2/3) 11', 23'

| stadium = Trafalgar Park, Nelson

| referee = Brendon Pickerill

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 3 September 2016

| time = 17:35 NZST

| home = Wellington

| score = 21–17

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216043920/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29713/tryless-wellington-down-north-harbour Report]

| away = North Harbour

| pen1 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (7/7) 22', 31', 40', 44', 53', 59', 64'

| try2 = Matt McGahan 17'
Brandon Nansen 49'

| con2 = Matt Vaega (2/2) 18', 50'

| pen2 = Matt Vaega (1/2) 2'

| stadium = Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington

| attendance = 3,696

| referee = Jamie Nutbrown

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 3 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Northland

| score = 34–52

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216043914/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29714/canterbury-roll-on-but-northland-hit-back Report]

| away = Canterbury

| try1 = Josh Goodhue (3) 25', 48', 52'
Howard Sililoto 67'

| con1 = Daniel Hawkins (4/4) 26', 49', 53', 68'

| pen1 = Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 10', 31'

| try2 = Marshall Suckling (2) 2', 22'
George Bridge (2) 4', 34'
Johnny McNicholl 8'
Jack Goodhue 39'
Matt Todd 50'
Jordie Barrett 60'

| con2 = Ben Volavola (2/7) 23', 51'
Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 61'

| pen2 = Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 73'
Jordie Barrett (1/1) 76'

| cards2 =Lee Roy Atalifo {{yel|74}}

| stadium = Okara Park, Whangārei

| referee = Brett Johnson

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 4 September 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Bay of Plenty

| score = 32–33

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216043908/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29717/otago-hold-on-to-claim-one-point-win Report]

| away = Otago

| try1 = Lalakai Foketi (3) 8', 20', 66'
Siegfried Fisiihoi 34'

| con1 = Kelly Haimona (3/4) 9', 21', 35'

| pen1 = Kelly Haimona (2/3) 12', 60'

| try2 = Michael Collins 5'
Mitchell Scott 15'
Naulia Dawai 31'
Lee Allan 56'

| con2 = Scott Eade (2/3) 6', 32'
Fletcher Smith (0/1)

| pen2 = Scott Eade (0/1)
Fletcher Smith (2/2) 52', 71'

| drop2 = Scott Eade (1/1) 46'

| stadium = Tauranga Domain, Tauranga

| referee = Cameron Stone

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 4 September 2016

| time = 16:35 NZST

| home = RS – Waikato

| score = 19–10

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180318120914/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29719/waikato-hold-off-turbos-challenge Report]

| away = Manawatu

| try1 = Willis Halaholo 55'

| con1 = Damian McKenzie (1/1) 56'

| pen1 = Damian McKenzie (4/7) 14', 35', 40', 60'

| try2 = Ambrose Curtis 24'

| con2 = Otere Black (1/1) 25'

| pen2 = Otere Black (1/2) 39'

| stadium = Waikato Stadium, Hamilton

| referee = Paul Williams

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 7 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Hawke's Bay

| score = 24–25

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206003846/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29736/auckland-lucky-to-win-in-hawkes-bay Report]

| away = Auckland

| try1 = Ihaia West 13'
Mark Abbott 58'

| con1 = Ihaia West (1/2) 59'

| pen1 = Ihaia West (4/5) 8', 38', 71', 77'

| try2 = Greg Pleasants-Tate 69'
Vince Aso 74'

| con2 = Simon Hickey (0/2)

| pen2 = Simon Hickey (5/6) 25', 43', 54', 62', 78'

| stadium = McLean Park, Napier

| referee = Paul Williams

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 8 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Taranaki

| score = 30–14

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216043853/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29745/taranaki-outgun-southland-in-the-wet Report]

| away = Southland

| try1 = Sean Wainui 7'
Ben Matwijow 44'
Lachlan Boshier 66'

| con1 = Marty McKenzie (3/3) 8', 45', 67'

| pen1 = Marty McKenzie (3/3) 30', 38', 54'

| try2 = Jason Rutledge 72'

| con2 = Greg Dyer (0/1)

| pen2 = Greg Dyer (3/4) 9', 15', 40'

| stadium = Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth

| referee = Brett Johnson

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 9 September 2016

| time = 17:45 NZST

| home = Bay of Plenty

| score = 52–25

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206003915/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29754/bay-of-plenty-power-their-way-to-first-win Report]

| away = Northland

| try1 = Jesse Parete (2) 6', 35'
Terrence Hepetema 30'
Joe Tupe (2) 41', 58'
Penalty try 44'
Isaac Te Aute 68'
Te Rangi Fraser 71'

| con1 = Kelly Haimona (5/7) 7', 31', 42', 45', 59'
Te Aihe Toma (1/1) 72'

| try2 = Waisea Lawebuka (2) 21', 50'
Matt Talaese 77'

| con2 = Peter Breen (1/2) 51'
Daniel Hawkins (1/1) 78'

| pen2 = Peter Breen (2/2) 9', 28'

| cards2 = Tom Robinson {{yel|33}}
Shane Neville {{yel|46}}

| stadium = Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua

| referee = Angus Mabey

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 9 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Counties Manukau

| score = 27–28

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206003941/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29756/garden-bachop-denies-counties-manukau-at-last-gasp Report]

| away = Wellington

| try1 = Luteru Laulala (2) 29', 37'
Kalolo Tuiloma 56'

| con1 = Piers Francis (3/3) 30', 38', 57'

| pen1 = Piers Francis (2/3) 13', 49'

| try2 = Leni Apisai (2) 10', 51'
Jackson Garden-Bachop 66'

| con2 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/3) 52', 67'

| pen2 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/5) 22', 35', 80'

| cards2 = Isaia Walker-Leawere {{yel|28}}

| stadium = ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe

| referee = Michael Lash

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 10 September 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = North Harbour

| score = 29–25

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216043847/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29759/clinical-final-quarter-sees-harbour-home Report]

| away = Manawatu

| try1 = Matt Duffie 2'
Tevita Li 17'
Michael Little 33'

| con1 = Bryn Gatland (1/3) 34'

| pen1 = Bryn Gatland (4/4) 43', 55', 63', 66'

| try2 = Ngani Laumape (2) 4', 27'
Chris Eves 49'

| con2 = Otere Black (2/3) 28', 50'

| pen2 = Otere Black (2/3) 59', 74'

| stadium = North Harbour Stadium, Albany

| referee = James Doleman

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 10 September 2016

| time = 16:35 NZST

| home = Otago

| score = 30–27

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216043841/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29760/otago-pip-tasman-to-remain-unbeaten Report]

| away = Tasman

| try1 = Paul Grant 4'
Craig Millar 12'
Naulia Dawai 37'

| con1 = Fletcher Smith (3/3) 5', 13', 38'

| pen1 = Fletcher Smith (3/3) 47', 63', 72'

| cards1 = Jonathan Ruru {{yel|30}}

| try2 = Alex Nankivell 22'
David Havili 28'
Shane Christie 40'

| con2 = Marty Banks (3/3) 23', 29', 40'

| pen2 = Marty Banks (2/3) 16', 34'

| stadium = Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

| referee = Mike Fraser

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 11 September 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Canterbury

| score = 63–7

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206004006/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29766/canterburys-runaway-train-runs-over-hawkes-bay Report]

| away = Hawke's Bay

| try1 = George Bridge 5'
Scott Barrett 39'
Dominic Bird 44'
Ben Funnell 53'
Nathan Earle 66'
Rob Thompson (2) 68', 76'
Jordie Barrett 72'

| con1 = Richie Mo'unga (4/4) 6', 40', 45', 54'
Ben Volavola (0/1)
Jordie Barrett (3/3) 69', 73', 77'

| pen1 = Richie Mo'unga (3/3) 2', 21', 27'

| try2 = Jonah Lowe 24'

| con2 = Ihaia West (1/1) 25'

| cards2 = Jonah Lowe {{yel|30}}

| stadium = Rugby League Park, Christchurch

| referee = Richard Kelly

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 11 September 2016

| time = 16:35 NZST

| home = Auckland

| score = 32–35

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216043834/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29767/waikato-edge-auckland-in-thriller Report]

| away = Waikato

| try1 = Blake Gibson (2) 31', 74'
Greg Pleasants-Tate 35'
Patrick Tuipulotu 77'

| con1 = Simon Hickey (3/4) 32', 75', 77'

| pen1 = Simon Hickey (2/2) 40', 50'

| try2 = Loni Uhila 4'
Sevu Reece 15'
Epalahame Faiva 55'
Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara (2) 65', 71'

| con2 = Damian McKenzie (2/5) 5', 66'

| pen2 = Damian McKenzie (2/3) 13', 53'

| cards2 = Loni Uhila {{yel|28}}

| stadium = Eden Park, Auckland

| attendance = 6,000

| referee = Ben O'Keeffe

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 14 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Counties Manukau

| score = 29–30

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206004019/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29783/second-heartbreak-at-the-death-for-counties-manukau Report]

| away = Taranaki

| try1 = Sione Molia 8'
Jordan Taufua 42'
Sherwin Stowers 45'
Richard Judd 67'

| con1 = Piers Francis (1/1) 9'
Joe Reynolds (2/3) 43', 68'

| pen1 = Joe Reynolds (1/3) 74'

| try2 = Sean Wainui 2'
Stephen Perofeta 38'
Mitchell Crosswell 71'

| con2 = Marty McKenzie (3/3) 3', 39', 72'

| pen2 = Marty McKenzie (3/4) 22', 30', 76'

| stadium = ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe

| referee = Jamie Nutbrown

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 15 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Southland

| score = 29–43

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216043522/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29791/hawke-s-bay-storm-to-first-win-of-2016 Report]

| away = Hawke's Bay

| try1 = Peni Ravai 58'
Tauasosi Tuimavave 75'

| con1 = Wharenui Hawera (1/1) 59'
Tauasosi Tuimavave (1/1) 76'

| pen1 = Wharenui Hawera (5/5) 3', 22', 36', 40', 49'

| cards1 = Mikaele Mafi {{yel|38}}

| try2 = Brad Weber 12'
Ash Dixon 41'
Mathew Skipwith-Garland 44'
Mason Emerson 64'
Tony Lamborn 69'
Ihaia West 72'

| con2 = Ihaia West (4/4) 13', 65', 70', 73'
Tiaan Falcon (1/2) 45'

| pen2 = Ihaia West (1/3) 39'

| cards2 = Ihaia West {{yel|40}}

| stadium = Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill

| referee = Glen Jackson

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 16 September 2016

| time = 17:45 NZST

| home = Tasman

| score = 33–23

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216043516/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29802/tasman-outlast-valiant-northland Report]

| away = Northland

| try1 = Tevita Koloamatangi 23'
Quinten Strange 33'
Shannon Frizell 62'

| con1 = Marty Banks (3/3) 24', 34', 63'

| pen1 = Marty Banks (4/4) 26', 28', 74', 79'

| try2 = Matthew Matich 38'
Kara Pryor 65'

| con2 = Daniel Hawkins (2/2) 39', 66'

| pen2 = Daniel Hawkins (3/3) 44', 47', 52'

| cards2 = Howard Sililoto {{yel|79}}

| stadium = Trafalgar Park, Nelson

| referee = Brendon Pickerill

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 16 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Wellington

| score = 24–10

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206004032/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29803/wellington-secure-win-in-miserable-conditions Report]

| away = Bay of Plenty

| try1 = Reggie Goodes (2) 14', 44'
Peter Umaga-Jensen 17'
Wes Goosen 23'

| con1 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/4) 18', 45'

| pen1 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (0/1)

| try2 = Terrence Hepetema 54'

| con2 = Daniel Hollinshead (1/1) 55'

| pen2 = Luke Campbell (1/1) 21'

| stadium = Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington

| attendance = 1,713

| referee = James Doleman

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 17 September 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Otago

| score = 24–13

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216043509/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29807/otago-overcome-north-harbour-for-sixth-straight-win Report]

| away = North Harbour

| try1 = Craig Millar 12'
Sam Anderson-Heather 45'

| con1 = Fletcher Smith (1/2) 46'

| pen1 = Fletcher Smith (4/4) 4', 10', 21', 55'

| try2 = Matt Vaega 28'

| con2 = Bryn Gatland (1/1) 29'

| pen2 = Bryn Gatland (2/3) 8', 36'

| stadium = Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

| referee = Kane McBride

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 17 September 2016

| time = 16:35 NZST

| home = Manawatu

| score = 19–13

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206004050/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29810/manawatu-achieve-seasons-upset-over-canterbury Report]

| away = Canterbury

| try1 = Jackson Hemopo 77'

| con1 = Otere Black (1/1) 78'

| pen1 = Otere Black (4/4) 9', 31', 39', 65'

| try2 = George Bridge 60'

| con2 = Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 61'

| pen2 = Richie Mo'unga (2/3) 17', 28'

| cards2 = Luke Whitelock {{yel|47}}

| stadium = Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North

| referee = Paul Williams

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 18 September 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Auckland

| score = 26–30

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206004104/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29813/counties-manukau-punish-auckland-errors Report]

| away = Counties Manukau

| try1 = Greg Pleasants-Tate 59'
Latiume Fosita 74'

| con1 = Simon Hickey (2/2) 60', 75'

| pen1 = Simon Hickey (4/4) 37', 40', 48', 66'

| try2 = Viliame Rarasea 17'
Gafatasi Su'a 27'
Sione Fifita 52'
Augustine Pulu 78'

| con2 = Piers Francis (2/4) 18', 79'

| pen2 = Piers Francis (2/4) 6', 69'

| stadium = Eden Park, Auckland

| attendance = 3,400

| referee = Shane McDermott

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 18 September 2016

| time = 16:35 NZST

| home = RS – Waikato

| score = 20–20

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200124224201/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29814/waikato-retain-shield-in-dramatic-draw Report]

| away = Taranaki

| try1 = Sevu Reece (2) 39', 42'
Tyler Campbell 65'

| con1 = Sam Christie (1/3) 43'

| pen1 = Sam Christie (1/1) 73'

| cards1 = Tawera Kerr-Barlow {{yel|7}}

| try2 = Johnny Fa'auli 28'
Toa Halafihi (2) 45', 58'

| con2 = Marty McKenzie (1/3) 45'

| pen2 = Marty McKenzie (1/1) 11'

| stadium = Waikato Stadium, Hamilton

| referee = Ben O'Keeffe

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 21 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Southland

| score = 20–16

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180216043503/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29830/stags-roll-steamers-to-keep-season-alive Report]

| away = Bay of Plenty

| try1 = James Schrader 48'
Jimmy Cowan 55'

| con1 = Wharenui Hawera (2/2) 49', 56'

| pen1 = Wharenui Hawera (2/3) 3', 71'

| try2 = Aidan Ross 17'
Joe Tupe 35'

| con2 = Kelly Haimona (0/1)
Daniel Hollinshead (0/1)

| pen2 = Kelly Haimona (1/2) 1'
Daniel Hollinshead (1/2) 60'

| cards2 = Solomona Sakalia {{yel|70}}

| stadium = Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill

| referee = Ben O'Keeffe

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 22 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Northland

| score = 21–29

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173823/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29834/wellington-hold-off-resurgent-northland-in-whangarei Report]

| away = Wellington

| try1 = Solomon Alaimalo 24'
Matthew Matich 59'
Shane Neville 69'

| con1 = Peter Breen (3/3) 25', 60', 70'

| pen1 = Peter Breen (0/1)

| cards1 = Kara Pryor {{yel|42}}

| try2 = Hoani Matenga 3'
Asafo Aumua (3) 13', 46', 51'

| con2 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (3/4) 4', 14', 52'

| pen2 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/1) 8'

| stadium = Okara Park, Whangārei

| referee = Mike Fraser

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 23 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Counties Manukau

| score = 35–26

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173817/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29841/steelers-surge-to-top-of-premiership Report]

| away = Waikato

| try1 = Kalolo Tuiloma (3) 3', 11', 17'
Gafatasi Su'a 43'
Sione Fifita 63'

| con1 = Piers Francis (2/5) 4', 18'

| pen1 = Piers Francis (2/2) 34', 61'

| try2 = Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara 25'
Brad Tucker 54'
Steven Misa 68'
Jason Robertson 75'

| con2 = Sam Christie (1/2) 55'
Jason Robertson (2/2) 69', 76'

| pen2 = Sam Christie (0/1)

| stadium = ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe

| referee = Cameron Stone

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 24 September 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Canterbury

| score = 45–34

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206004125/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29844/canterbury-back-on-track-in-style Report]

| away = Otago

| try1 = Alex Hodgman 10'
Rob Thompson 25'
Nathan Earle 30'
Billy Harmon 34'
Johnny McNicholl 42'
David McDuling 47'
Nathan Vella 75'

| con1 = Richie Mo'unga (5/7) 11', 26', 43', 48', 76'

| try2 = Fa'asiu Fuatai 40'
Teihorangi Walden 60'
Paul Grant 72'
Naulia Dawai 80'

| con2 = Fletcher Smith (1/1) 40'
Scott Eade (3/3) 61', 73', 80'

| pen2 = Fletcher Smith (2/2) 14', 28'

| stadium = Rugby League Park, Christchurch

| referee = Brendon Pickerill

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 24 September 2016

| time = 17:35 NZST

| home = Taranaki

| score = 30–19

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20181022073535/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29846/taranaki-down-plucky-turbos-in-the-wet Report]

| away = Manawatu

| try1 = Reuben O'Neill 13'
Kylem O'Donnell 25'
Latu Vaeno 67'
Rhys Marshall 74'

| con1 = Marty McKenzie (2/4) 14', 75'

| pen1 = Marty McKenzie (2/4) 36', 78'

| try2 = Ambrose Curtis 34'

| con2 = Otere Black (1/1) 35'

| pen2 = Otere Black (4/4) 2', 9', 40', 68'

| stadium = Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth

| referee = Brett Johnson

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 24 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Hawke's Bay

| score = 29–36

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206004148/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29847/tasman-get-breathing-space-over-hawkes-bay Report]

| away = Tasman

| try1 = Trent Boswell-Wakefield 15'
Tony Lamborn 65'
Jason Long 70'
Jonah Lowe 77'

| con1 = Ihaia West (2/3) 66', 71'
Jonah Lowe (1/1) 78'

| pen1 = Ihaia West (1/1) 26'

| cards1 = Ash Dixon {{yel|60}}

| try2 = Tima Fainga'anuku 9'
Pete Samu 20'
Kieron Fonotia 31'
Marty Banks 54'
Caleb Makene 75'

| con2 = Marty Banks (4/5) 10', 21', 32', 55'

| pen2 = Marty Banks (1/2) 6'

| stadium = McLean Park, Napier

| referee = Angus Mabey

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 25 September 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = North Harbour

| score = 35–14

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180131125657/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29850/north-harbour-master-the-wet-for-bonus-win Report]

| away = Southland

| try1 = Tevita Li (2) 33', 80'
Gerard Cowley-Tuioti 54'
Chris Vui 75'

| con1 = Bryn Gatland (2/2) 34', 55'
Matt McGahan (1/2) 76'

| pen1 = Bryn Gatland (3/3) 10', 20', 25'

| try2 = Peni Ravai 72'

| con2 = Wharenui Hawera (0/1)

| pen2 = Wharenui Hawera (3/4) 6', 28', 36'

| cards2 = Jimmy Cowan {{yel|14}}

| stadium = North Harbour Stadium, Albany

| referee = Richard Kelly

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 25 September 2016

| time = 16:35 NZST

| home = Bay of Plenty

| score = 38–44

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173805/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29851/auckland-pip-steamers-in-high-scoring-thriller Report]

| away = Auckland

| try1 = Shahn Eru 3'
Teddy Stanaway (2) 11', 76'
Joe Tupe (3) 29', 57', 69'

| con1 = Kelly Haimona (2/3) 4', 30'
Daniel Hollinshead (2/3) 58', 70'

| pen1 = Kelly Haimona (0/2)

| try2 = Rieko Ioane (3) 22', 40', 53'
Lolagi Visinia 34'
Simon Hickey 48'
Melani Nanai 71'

| con2 = Simon Hickey (4/5) 23', 40', 49', 54'
Latiume Fosita (0/1)

| pen2 = Simon Hickey (2/2) 5', 20'

| stadium = Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua

| referee = Kane McBride

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 28 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Waikato

| score = 23–29

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180531134637/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29872/canterbury-edge-waikato-in-ranfurly-shield-thriller Report]

| away = Canterbury – RS

| try1 = Jordan Manihera 13'
Whetu Douglas 28'
Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara 66'

| con1 = Jordan Trainor (1/3) 29'

| pen1 = Jordan Trainor (2/2) 44', 51'

| try2 = Ben Funnell 22'
Johnny McNicholl 31'

| con2 = Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 23', 32'

| pen2 = Richie Mo'unga (2/2) 10', 18'
Jordie Barrett (3/3) 62', 70', 76'

| stadium = Waikato Stadium, Hamilton

| referee = Nick Briant

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 29 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Tasman

| score = 15–10

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180317165316/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29880/tasman-outlast-counties-manukau-in-tight-tussle Report]

| away = Counties Manukau

| pen1 = Marty Banks (5/8) 14', 18', 25', 37', 71'

| try2 = Jimmy Tupou 28'

| con2 = Piers Francis (1/1) 29'

| pen2 = Piers Francis (1/2) 40'
Luteru Laulala (0/1)

| cards2 = Augustine Pulu {{yel|31}}

| stadium = Lansdowne Park, Blenheim

| referee = Jamie Nutbrown

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 30 September 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Wellington

| score = 60–21

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20200206004227/http://mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29885/wellingtons-talent-unleashed-on-southland Report]

| away = Southland

| try1 = Vaea Fifita 16'
Greg Foe 22'
Matt Proctor 31'
Wes Goosen 33'
Jason Woodward 38'
Malo Tuitama (2) 51', 70'
Asafo Aumua 61'
Galu Taufale 64'

| con1 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (6/9) 17', 23', 32', 34', 39', 65'

| pen1 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/1) 14'

| try2 = Jahvis Wallace 9'
Wharenui Hawera 28'
Keanu Kahukura 80'

| con2 = Wharenui Hawera (2/2) 10', 29'
Greg Dyer (1/1) 80'

| pen2 = Wharenui Hawera (0/1)

| stadium = Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington

| attendance = 2,243

| referee = Kane McBride

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 1 October 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = North Harbour

| score = 44–34

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180317165340/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29891/tactical-kicking-aerial-back-up-give-north-harbour-a-win Report]

| away = Bay of Plenty

| try1 = Chris Vui 30'
Tevita Li (2) 36', 43'
Matt Vaega 49'
Nic Mayhew 55'
Matt Duffie 63'

| con1 = Bryn Gatland (4/6) 31', 37', 56', 64'

| pen1 = Bryn Gatland (2/3) 4', 14'

| try2 = Teddy Stanaway 18'
Monty Ioane 45'
Henry Stowers 59'
Joe Royal 68'
Jesse Parete 75'

| con2 = Daniel Hollinshead (3/5) 19', 46', 76'

| pen2 = Daniel Hollinshead (1/2) 9'

| stadium = North Harbour Stadium, Albany

| referee = Ben O'Keeffe

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 1 October 2016

| time = 17:35 NZST

| home = Manawatu

| score = 21–30

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173452/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29894/magpies-down-turbos-in-the-wet Report]

| away = Hawke's Bay

| try1 = Travis Taylor (2) 27', 54'
Timothy Cadwallader 69'

| con1 = Otere Black (0/3)

| pen1 = Otere Black (2/4) 9', 13'

| try2 = Mark Abbott 51'
Robbie Fruean 66'

| con2 = Ihaia West (1/2) 52'

| pen2 = Ihaia West (6/6) 39', 44', 48', 58', 64', 77'

| stadium = Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North

| referee = Michael Lash

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 1 October 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Auckland

| score = 54–17

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180131125719/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29893/auckland-leave-otago-in-tatters Report]

| away = Otago

| try1 = Rieko Ioane (3) 9', 46', 74'
Taleni Seu 22'
Lolagi Visinia 30'
Melani Nanai 36'
Simon Hickey 42'

| con1 = Simon Hickey (5/7) 10', 23', 43', 47', 75'

| pen1 = Simon Hickey (3/3) 28', 49', 60'

| try2 = Donald Brighouse 39'
Jonah Aoina 79'

| con2 = Fletcher Smith (1/1) 40'
Scott Eade (1/1) 80'

| pen2 = Fletcher Smith (1/1) 13'

| stadium = Eden Park, Auckland

| attendance = 3,700

| referee = Brendon Pickerill

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 2 October 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Taranaki

| score = 34–39

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173446/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29898/canterbury-overcome-brave-bulls Report]

| away = Canterbury

| try1 = Rhys Marshall 26'
Iopu Iopu-Aso 38'
Stephen Perofeta 73'
Toa Halafihi 79'

| con1 = Marty McKenzie (1/2) 27'
Stephen Perofeta (0/2)

| pen1 = Marty McKenzie (4/4) 4', 12', 57', 60'

| cards1 = Mitchell Brown {{yel|37}}

| try2 = Jack Stratton 17'
Luke Whitelock (2) 30', 66'
Jordie Barrett 46'
Richie Mo'unga 69'

| con2 = Jordie Barrett (4/5) 18', 31', 47', 67'

| pen2 = Jordie Barrett (2/2) 22', 77'

| stadium = Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth

| referee = Glen Jackson

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 2 October 2016

| time = 16:35 NZST

| home = Northland

| score = 48–27

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180318120658/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29899/taniwha-break-drought-with-mooloo-mauling Report]

| away = Waikato

| try1 = Jordan Hyland 6'
Phil Kite 17'
Matthew Matich 30'
Jone Macilai-Tori 39'
Daniel Hawkins 77'

| con1 = Peter Breen (4/5) 18', 31', 40', 78'

| pen1 = Peter Breen (5/5) 11', 21', 56', 65', 69'

| try2 = Jordan Trainor 35'
Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara 42'
Sefo Kautai 51'
Whetu Douglas 73'

| con2 = Jordan Trainor (2/4) 43', 52'

| pen2 = Jordan Trainor (1/1) 15'

| stadium = Okara Park, Whangārei

| referee = Shane McDermott

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 5 October 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Manawatu

| score = 50–28

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173435/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29916/turbos-run-lions-ragged-in-palmerston-north Report]

| away = Wellington

| try1 = Jason Emery (2) 10', 55'
Antonio Kiri Kiri (4) 22', 35', 43', 73'
Chris Eves 46'
Callum Gibbins 65'

| con1 = Otere Black (5/8) 23', 44', 56', 66', 74'

| try2 = Wes Goosen 17'
Hoani Matenga 52'
Jason Woodward 61'
Galu Taufale 77'

| con2 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (4/4) 18', 53', 62', 78'

| cards2 = Sam Lousi {{yel|71}}

| stadium = Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North

| referee = Richard Kelly

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 6 October 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Auckland

| score = 31–49

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180131125731/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29923/tasman-achieve-a-first-win-at-eden-park Report]

| away = Tasman

| try1 = Scott Scrafton 18'
Pryor Collier 23'
Lolagi Visinia (2) 33', 50'

| con1 = Simon Hickey (4/4) 19', 23', 33', 51'

| pen1 = Simon Hickey (1/2) 39'

| try2 = Pete Samu 9'
Tim Perry 31'
David Havili 43'
Quinten Strange 70'

| con2 = Marty Banks (4/4) 10', 32', 44', 71'

| pen2 = Marty Banks (6/6) 3', 28', 40', 52', 56', 80'
David Havili (1/1) 60'

| stadium = Eden Park, Auckland

| attendance = 2,400

| referee = Glen Jackson

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 7 October 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = RS – Canterbury

| score = 47–18

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180131125738/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29931/canterbury-extinguish-north-harbour-challenge Report]

| away = North Harbour

| try1 = Tom Sanders 10'
George Bridge 18'
Jack Goodhue 56'
Richie Mo'unga 66'
Nathan Vella 68'
Jack Stratton 80'

| con1 = Jordie Barrett (3/4) 19', 57', 67'
Richie Mo'unga (1/1) 69'
Johnny McNicholl (0/1)

| pen1 = Jordie Barrett (3/3) 4', 46', 50'

| try2 = Matt Vaega 7'
Sione Mafileo 27'

| con2 = Bryn Gatland (1/2) 28'

| pen2 = Bryn Gatland (2/2) 32', 43'

| stadium = Rugby League Park, Christchurch

| referee = Ben O'Keeffe

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 8 October 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Southland

| score = 39–31

| report =

| away = Northland

| try1 = James Schrader (2) 5', 73'
Michael Molloy 22'
Phil Hadler 58'
Tauasosi Tuimavave 70'

| con1 = Wharenui Hawera (2/3) 6', 59'
Greg Dyer (2/2) 71', 74'

| pen1 = Wharenui Hawera (1/2) 42'

| drop1 = Jimmy Cowan (1/1) 55'

| try2 = Phil Kite 12'
Peter Breen 27'
Shane Neville 53'
Aorangi Stokes 78'
Jone Macilai-Tori 80'

| con2 = Peter Breen (3/5) 28', 54', 79'

| stadium = Rugby Park Stadium, Invercargill

| referee = James Doleman

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 8 October 2016

| time = 17:35 NZST

| home = Otago

| score = 14–16

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173424/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29937/last-gasp-penalty-gets-steelers-home-over-otago Report]

| away = Counties Manukau

| try1 = Craig Millar 18'
Naulia Dawai 52'

| con1 = Scott Eade (2/2) 19', 53'

| try2 = Jimmy Tupou 12'

| con2 = Piers Francis (1/1) 13'

| pen2 = Piers Francis (1/4) 36'
Joe Reynolds (2/2) 67', 80'

| stadium = Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

| referee = Nick Briant

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 8 October 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Waikato

| score = 46–22

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173417/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29938/waikato-safe-but-hawkes-bay-slip-down Report]

| away = Hawke's Bay

| try1 = Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara (2) 6', 70'
Willis Halaholo 27'
Tau Koloamatangi 36'
Jordan Trainor 54'
Jason Robertson 77'

| con1 = Jordan Trainor (5/6) 7', 28', 37', 55', 78'

| pen1 = Jordan Trainor (2/2) 19', 40'

| cards1 = Tevita Taufuʻi {{yel|44}}

| try2 = Penalty try 45'
Tony Lamborn 58'
Mason Emerson 63'

| con2 = Ihaia West (2/3) 46', 64'

| pen2 = Ihaia West (1/1) 23'

| stadium = Waikato Stadium, Hamilton

| referee = Brendon Pickerill

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 9 October 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Wellington

| score = 31–54

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173412/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29940/taranaki-hammer-wellington-in-record-breaking-style Report]

| away = Taranaki

| try1 = Alex Fidow 60'
Joe Hill 66'
James Blackwell 77'
Mark Reddish 80'

| con1 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (4/4) 61', 67', 78', 80'

| pen1 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (1/1) 5'

| try2 = Iopu Iopu-Aso 10'
Stephen Perofeta (3) 27', 57', 73'
Toa Halafihi 43'
Seta Tamanivalu 52'
Jackson Ormond 63'

| con2 = Marty McKenzie (4/5) 11', 28', 44', 58'
Stephen Perofeta (1/2) 74'

| pen2 = Marty McKenzie (3/3) 17', 36', 50'

| cards2 = Jared Proffit {{yel|59}}

| stadium = Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington

| attendance = 3,150

| referee = Angus Mabey

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 9 October 2016

| time = 16:35 NZST

| home = Bay of Plenty

| score = 38–33

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180202133436/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29941/bay-of-plenty-claim-topsy-turvy-contest Report]

| away = Manawatu

| try1 = Aidan Ross 13'
Jesse Parete 38'
Te Aihe Toma 54'
Henry Stowers 60'
Shahn Eru 67'

| con1 = Daniel Hollinshead (5/5) 14', 39', 55', 61', 68'

| pen1 = Daniel Hollinshead (1/1) 80'

| cards1 = Culum Retallick {{yel|23}}

| try2 = Penalty try 22'
Jason Emery 27'
Jamie Booth 44'
Ambrose Curtis 65'
Heiden Bedwell-Curtis 76'

| con2 = Otere Black (4/5) 23', 28', 45', 66'

| pen2 = Otere Black (0/1)

| stadium = Rotorua International Stadium, Rotorua

| referee = Cameron Stone

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 12 October 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = North Harbour

| score = 27–27

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173046/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29953/stalemate-for-tasman-at-fortress-albany Report]

| away = Tasman

| try1 = Matt McGahan 17'
Matt Vaega 54'
Adrian Smith 69'

| con1 = Bryn Gatland (3/3) 18', 55', 70'

| pen1 = Bryn Gatland (2/3) 7', 39'

| try2 = David Havili 13'
Andrew Makalio 63'
Shannon Frizell 75'

| con2 = Marty Banks (3/3) 14', 64', 76'

| pen2 = Marty Banks (2/3) 33', 40'

| cards2 = Kieron Fonotia {{yel|53}}
Ethan Blackadder {{yel|68}}

| stadium = North Harbour Stadium, Albany

| referee = Kane McBride

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 13 October 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Taranaki

| score = 35–32

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180202133444/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29960/taranaki-stun-auckland-to-claim-home-semi Report]

| away = Auckland

| try1 = Marty McKenzie 18'
Seta Tamanivalu 36'
Rhys Marshall 52'
Ben Matwijow 68'
Toa Halafihi 79'

| con1 = Marty McKenzie (2/5) 69', 80'

| pen1 = Marty McKenzie (2/2) 26', 61'

| cards1 = Kylem O'Donnell {{yel|71}}

| try2 = Melani Nanai 4'
Rieko Ioane (2) 12', 39'
Penalty try 72'

| con2 = Simon Hickey (3/4) 13', 40', 73'

| pen2 = Simon Hickey (2/2) 48', 67'

| cards2 = Scott Scrafton {{yel|57}}

| stadium = Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth

| referee = Shane McDermott

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 14 October 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Manawatu

| score = 14–21

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180202133452/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29966/otago-defence-holds-manawatu-out Report]

| away = Otago

| try1 = Ngani Laumape 26'
Jamie Booth 71'

| con1 = Otere Black (2/2) 27', 72'

| try2 = Tony Ensor 9'
Matt Faddes 12'
Adam Knight 35'

| con2 = Scott Eade (0/3)

| pen2 = Scott Eade (1/2) 30'
Fletcher Smith (1/1) 62'

| cards2 = Joshua Dickson {{yel|23}}

| stadium = Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North

| referee = Glen Jackson

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 15 October 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Counties Manukau

| score = 33–21

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173032/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29969/sensational-steelers-storm-into-semifinals Report]

| away = Canterbury

| try1 = Toni Pulu (2) 31', 62'
Pauliasi Manu 48'
Cardiff Vaega 65'
Richard Judd 72'

| con1 = Piers Francis (1/1) 32'
Luteru Laulala (3/4) 49', 63'

| cards1 = Sione Fifita {{yel|44}}

| try2 = Daniel Lienert-Brown 52'
Nathan Earle 79'

| con2 = Jordie Barrett (1/2) 53'

| pen2 = Jordie Barrett (3/3) 25', 24', 46'

| cards2 = Ben Funnell {{yel|30}}

| stadium = ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe

| referee = Mike Fraser

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 15 October 2016

| time = 17:35 NZST

| home = Hawke's Bay

| score = 24–26

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180202133503/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29971/bay-of-plenty-forward-power-seals-win Report]

| away = Bay of Plenty

| try1 = Brad Weber 30'
Jonah Lowe (2) 77', 79'

| con1 = Ihaia West (3/3) 31', 78', 79'

| pen1 = Ihaia West (1/1) 35'

| try2 = Te Aihe Toma 25'
Lalakai Foketi 43'
Solomona Sakalia 51'
Penalty try 72'

| con2 = Daniel Hollinshead (3/4) 26', 52', 73'

| cards2 = Henry Stowers {{yel|76}}

| stadium = McLean Park, Napier

| referee = Paul Williams

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 15 October 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Wellington

| score = 24–28

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173026/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29972/beaver-sinks-the-lions-in-wellington Report]

| away = Waikato

| try1 = Vaea Fifita 15'
Hoani Matenga 19'
Reggie Goodes 28'
Asafo Aumua 62'

| con1 = Jackson Garden-Bachop (2/4) 20', 63'

| cards1 = Tomasi Palu {{yel|56}}

| try2 = Adam Burn 9'
Jordan Manihera 39'
Sevu Reece 71'
Stephen Donald 76'

| con2 = Damian McKenzie (4/4) 10', 40', 72', 77'

| stadium = Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington

| attendance = 1,980

| referee = Brendon Pickerill

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 16 October 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Tasman

| score = 56–0

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180202133512/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29974/record-tasman-win-secures-semis-berth Report]

| away = Southland

| try1 = Pete Samu 8'
Andrew Makalio 14'
James Lowe 25'
Viliami Lolohea 47'
Jesse MacDonald 56'
Alex Nankivell 60'
Alex Ainley 66'
Caleb Makene 80'

| con1 = Mitchell Hunt (5/5) 9', 15', 26', 48', 57'
Tim O'Malley (3/3) 61', 67', 80'

| stadium = Trafalgar Park, Nelson

| referee = Angus Mabey

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 16 October 2016

| time = 16:35 NZST

| home = Northland

| score = 28–44

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180202133520/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/29975/harbour-seal-semifinal-spot-in-style Report]

| away = North Harbour

| try1 = Epineri Uluiviti 2'
Ross Wright 61'
Solomon Alaimalo 70'
Waisea Lawebuka 78'

| con1 = Peter Breen (4/4) 3', 62', 71', 79'

| cards1 = Daniel Hawkins {{yel|26}}

| try2 = Matt Duffie (2) 10', 33'
Tevita Li 27'
Michael Little 36'
Connor Collett 52'
Karl Tu'inukuafe 72'

| con2 = Bryn Gatland (3/5) 11', 34', 37'
Matt McGahan (1/1) 73'

| pen2 = Bryn Gatland (2/3) 8', 12'

| cards2 = Afa Fa'atau {{yel|70}}

| stadium = Okara Park, Whangārei

| referee = Nick Briant

}}

{{Col-start}}

{{Col-2}}

Championship

{{4TeamBracket

| RD1 = Semi-finals

| RD2 = Final

| RD1-seed1 = 1

| RD1-team1 = Otago

| RD1-score1 = 27

| RD1-seed2 = 4

| RD1-team2 = Bay of Plenty

| RD1-score2 = 20

| RD1-seed3 = 2

| RD1-team3 = Wellington

| RD1-score3 = 37

| RD1-seed4 = 3

| RD1-team4 = North Harbour

| RD1-score4 = 40

| RD2-seed1 = 1

| RD2-team1 = Otago

| RD2-score1 = 14

| RD2-seed2 = 3

| RD2-team2 = North Harbour

| RD2-score2 = 17

}}

{{Col-2}}

Premiership

{{4TeamBracket

| RD1 = Semi-finals

| RD2 = Final

| RD1-seed1 = 1

| RD1-team1 = Canterbury

| RD1-score1 = 22

| RD1-seed2 = 4

| RD1-team2 = Counties Manukau

| RD1-score2 = 7

| RD1-seed3 = 2

| RD1-team3 = Taranaki

| RD1-score3 = 29

| RD1-seed4 = 3

| RD1-team4 = Tasman

| RD1-score4 = 41

| RD2-seed1 = 1

| RD2-team1 = Canterbury

| RD2-score1 = 43

| RD2-seed2 = 3

| RD2-team2 = Tasman

| RD2-score2 = 27

}}

{{col-end}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 21 October 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Otago

| score = 27–20

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173019/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/30003/otago-s-defence-earns-home-final Report]

| away = Bay of Plenty

| try1 = Franklin 6' c
Dawai 21' c
Lentjes 41' c

| con1 = Smith (3/3) 7', 22', 42'

| pen1 = Smith (1/2) 57'
Eade (1/1) 71'

| cards1 = Franklin {{yel|62}}

| try2 = Foketi 46' c
Hepetema 76' c

| con2 = Hollinshead (1/1) 46'
Toma (1/1) 77'

| pen2 = Hollinshead (1/1) 4', 19'

| stadium = Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

| referee = Brendon Pickerill

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 22 October 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Wellington

| score = 37–40

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180131125316/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/30007/north-harbour-upset-wellington-in-capital Report]

| away = North Harbour

| try1 = Apisai 11' c
Goosen 25' m
Hill 58' m
Aumua 66' c
Rangihuna 80' c

| con1 = Garden-Bachop (3/5) 12', 68', 80'

| pen1 = Garden-Bachop (2/2) 19', 22'

| try2 = Li 4' c
Preston 40' c
Mayhew 41' c
Hilton-Jones 70' c

| con2 = Gatland (4/4) 5', 40', 42', 71'

| pen2 = Gatland (4/5) 3', 14', 50', 76'

| stadium = Westpac Stadium, Wellington

| attendance = 2,528

| referee = Paul Williams

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 23 October 2016

| time = 14:05 NZST

| home = Canterbury

| score = 22–7

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215173006/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/30017/canterbury-march-into-premiership-final Report]

| away = Counties Manukau

| try1 = Funnell 22' c
Barrett 37' c
Stratton 68' m

| con1 = Barrett (2/3) 23', 38'

| pen1 = Barrett (1/1) 1'

| try2 = Taufua 61' c

| con2 = Laulala (1/1) 62'

| pen2 = Laulala (0/1)

| stadium = AMI Stadium, Christchurch

| referee = Ben O'Keeffe

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 23 October 2016

| time = 16:35 NZST

| home = Taranaki

| score = 29–41

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180131125325/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/30018/gutsy-tasman-pack-sets-up-final-chance Report]

| away = Tasman

| try1 = Tamanivalu 3' m
Fa'auli 31' c
Tahuriorangi 50' c
O'Donnell 64' m
Crosswell 71' m

| con1 = McKenzie (2/5) 32', 51'

| try2 = Geldenhuys 19' c
Nankivell 35' c
Hunt 37' c
Guyton 46' c
Banks 79' c

| con2 = Banks (5/5) 20', 36', 38', 47', 80'

| pen2 = Banks (2/2) 14', 54'

| stadium = Yarrow Stadium, New Plymouth

| referee = Mike Fraser

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 28 October 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Otago

| score = 14–17

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180215172633/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/30038/composed-north-harbour-clinch-championship-crown Report]

| away = North Harbour

| try1 = Fuatai 1' c
Franklin 47' c

| con1 = Smith (2/2) 2', 49'

| pen1 = Eade (0/2)

| try2 = Little 17' m

| con2 = Gatland (0/1)

| pen2 = Gatland (3/4) 28', 42', 40'

| drop2 = Gatland (1/1) 79'

| cards2 = Preston {{yel|14}}

| stadium = Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin

| referee = Nick Briant

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 29 October 2016

| time = 19:35 NZST

| home = Canterbury

| score = 43–27

| report = [https://web.archive.org/web/20180131125338/http://www.mitre10cup.co.nz/News/30041/canterbury-extend-their-dynasty-in-final Report]

| away = Tasman

| try1 = McDuling 1' m
Earle 5' c
Mo'unga (2) 24' c, 59' c
Thompson 45' c
Harmon 68' c

| con1 = Barrett (5/6) 6', 25', 46', 60', 69'

| pen1 = Barrett (1/3) 30'

| try2 = Frizell 19' c
Guyton 55' c
MacDonald 62' c

| con2 = Banks (3/3) 20', 56', 63'

| pen2 = Banks (2/2) 9', 17'

| stadium = AMI Stadium, Christchurch

| referee = Glen Jackson

}}

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

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

Source: Mitre 10 Cup Fixtures and Results 2016{{Cite web|url=https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/fixtures/historical-fixtures-and-results/|title=Historical Fixtures and Results|work=New Zealand Rugby|access-date=1 October 2022}}

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

{{see also|Ranfurly Shield 2010–19}}

After winning the Ranfurly Shield off Hawke's Bay in their final game of 2015, Waikato confirmed their pre-season defences against Thames Valley, King Country and Wanganui. The Thames Valley and King Country unions would take on Waikato for the fifth time, while Wanganui gained a mandatory shield challenge as the current holders of the Meads Cup. The first challenge for 2016 was against Thames Valley at the Paeroa Domain. King Country's challenge was played at Bedford Park in Matamata with Wanganui being the last pre-season challenge.{{cite news|title=Waikato confirm pre-season Ranfurly Shield challenges|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/77996178/waikato-confirm-preseason-ranfurly-shield-challenges|website=Stuff|date=17 March 2016}}

Waikato had little trouble getting a victory in their first shield defense of the season, winning 83–13 in Paeroa. They ran in thirteen tries in front of a 2,500 capacity crowd. Winger Iliesa Ratuva scored a hat-trick on debut for his province, while number 8 Whetu Douglas and prop Atunaisa Moli both got a brace. Thames Valley managed two second-half tries, the first after Waikato had reached fifty points to veteran Brett Ranga. Their second came when centre Jone Koroinsagana scored an intercept. The match also featured a return for former Ireland half-back Isaac Boss, who first played for the province in 1999 before heading to Ulster in 2005.{{cite news|title=Waikato beat Thames Valley to keep Shield|url=http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2016/06/waikato-beat-thames-valley-to-keep-shield.html|website=Newshub|date=6 June 2016|access-date=16 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017045041/http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/sport/2016/06/waikato-beat-thames-valley-to-keep-shield.html|archive-date=17 October 2017|url-status=dead}}

In their second defense, Waikato got past King Country 55–0 in Matamata. First scoring was lock Brian Alainu'uese, getting over after a series of pick and goes. Jordan Trainor then soon after added a penalty. Flanker Murray Iti scored his side's fifth, but there was no further scoring action until the 74th minute, when Sevu Reece, on as a substitute, crossed over in the far left corner. Matthew Lansdown, another substitute, then added Waikato's seventh with two minutes to play, and he was followed in the final minute by Tevita Taufuʻi, who got their eighth.{{cite news|title=Waikato ease past King Country in the wet to hold on to the Ranfurly Shield|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-newspapers/central-north-island/sport/sport-region-6459/82491337/Waikato-ease-past-King-Country-in-the-wet-to-hold-on-to-the-Ranfurly-Shield|website= Stuff|date=30 July 2016}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 6 June 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Waikato

| score = 83–13

| report = [http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/80569306/thames-valley-putting-bold-ambitions-aside-in-ranfurly-shield-challenge-against-waikato Preview]
[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11651593 Report]

| away = Thames Valley

| try1 = Talakai 5' m
Ratuva (3) 17' c, 33' m, 70' c
Moli (2) 22' m, 72' m
Douglas (2) 26' c, 68' c
Ale 29' c
Robertson 35' c
Reece 41' c
Faiva 56' c
Iti 78' c

| con1 = Robertson (6/9) 18', 28', 30', 36', 42', 57'
Lansdown (3/4) 69', 71', 79'

| pen1 = Robertson (0/1)

| try2 = Ranga 44' m
Koroinsagana 61' m

| con2 = O'Flaherty (0/2)

| pen2 = O'Flaherty (1/1) 12'

| stadium = Paeroa Domain, Paeroa

| attendance = 2,500

| referee = Brett Johnson

}}

{{rugbybox

| date = 30 June 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Waikato

| score = 55–0

| report = [http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/82544747/waikato-using-ranfurly-shield-defence-against-king-country-to-test-the-waters Preview]
[http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11684428 Report]

| away = King Country

| try1 = Alainu'uese 12' c
Faiva (2) 32' m, 40' c
Trainor 33' c
Iti 47' c
Reece 74' m
Lansdown 77' c
Taufuʻi 80' c

| con1 = Trainor (6/8) 13', 34', 40', 48', 78', 80'

| pen1 = Trainor (1/1) 21'

| stadium = Bedford Park, Matamata

| attendance = 3,000

| referee = Angus Mabey

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| date = 6 August 2016

| time = 14:35 NZST

| home = Waikato

| score = 32–12

| report = [http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/82788348/waikatos-isaac-boss-privileged-to-start-in-ranfurly-shield-defence-against-wanganui Preview]
[http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/82890762/waikato-see-off-spirited-wanganui-challenge-to-retain-ranfurly-shield Report]

| away = Wanganui

| try1 = Ratuva 2' m
Taufuʻi 22' m
Trainor (2) 49' m, 68' m
Douglas 55' c
Misa 80' m

| con1 = Trainor (1/6) 56'

| try2 = Thornbury 69' c
Hughes 75' m

| con2 = Whale (1/2) 70'

| stadium = Memorial Park, Cambridge

| attendance = 3,000

| referee = Michael Lash

}}

• 2016 Heartland Championship

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