2006 Air New Zealand Cup

	2006 Air New Zealand Cup The 2006 Air New Zealand Cup was the first season of a new structure for the National Provincial Championship (known as the Air New Zealand Cup for sponsorship reasons), contested by teams from New Zealand. The season ran from July to October 2006. At the end of the regular season, the top six teams were joined in the quarter-finals by the top team from each of the repechage routes, with the winners going through to the semi-finals. The winner of each semi-final qualified for the final, which was contested between Waikato and Wellington; Waikato won 37–31 to claim the first Air New Zealand Cup title. This season was the first of the expanded competition, which has succeeded the First Division of the National Provincial Championship. It also saw the introduction of four new teams, Hawke's Bay, Counties Manukau, Manawatu and the newly formed Tasman (a merger of Nelson Bays and Marlborough). On 3 June 2006, the Commerce Commission accepted the NZRU proposal of a salary cap for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	New Zealand New Zealand () is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and List of islands of New Zealand, over 600 smaller islands. It is the List of island countries, sixth-largest island country by area and lies east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The Geography of New Zealand, country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps (), owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. Capital of New Zealand, New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland. The islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable land to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and subsequently developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight and record New Zealand. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Tiebreaker In games and sport, a tiebreaker or tiebreak is any method used to determine a winner or to rank participants when there is a tie - meaning two or more parties have achieved a same score or result. A tiebreaker provides the additional criterion or set of criteria to distinguish between the tied participants and establish a clear ranking or winner. In some sports, it is known as a countback. General operation In matches In some situations, the tiebreaker may consist of another round of play. For example, if contestants are tied at the end of a quiz game, they each might be asked one or more extra questions, and whoever correctly answers the most from that extra set is the winner. In many sports, teams that are tied at the end of a match compete in an additional period of play called " overtime" or "extra time". The extra round may also not follow the regular format, e.g. a tiebreak in tennis or a penalty shootout in association football. In the '' Super Smash Bros.'' series of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Hawke's Bay (National Provincial Championship) Hawke's Bay (often known as the Hawke's Bay Magpies) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Napier, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1884, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at McLean Park in Napier in the Hawke's Bay region. The team is affiliated with the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are black and white. Current squad The Hawke's Bay Magpies squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Hawke's Bay have never been overall Champions. Their full list of honours, though, include: ;National Provincial Championship Second Division North Island Winners: 1979 ;National Provincial Championship Second Division Winners: 1988, 1990, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 ;ITM Cup Championship Division Winners: 2011, 2015 ;Mitre 10 Cup Championship Division Winners: 2020 Current Super Rugby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Counties Manukau (National Provincial Championship) Counties Manukau (often known as the Counties Steelers) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Pukekohe, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1955, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe in the Auckland region. The team is affiliated with the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are black, white and red. Current squad The Counties Manukau Steelers squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Counties Manukau have been overall Champions on one occasion, winning the title in 1979. Their full list of honours include: ;National Provincial Championship First Division Winners: 1979 ;National Provincial Championship Second Division Winners: 1993 ;ITM Cup Championship Division Winners: 2012 Current Super Rugby players Players named in the 2023 Counties Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Southland (National Provincial Championship) Southland (often known as the Southland Stags) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Invercargill, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1887, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Rugby Park Stadium in Invercargill in the Southland region. The team is affiliated with the Highlanders Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are maroon and gold. Current squad The Southland Stags squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Southland have never been overall Champions. Their full list of honours, though, include: ;National Provincial Championship Second Division South Island Winners: 1982, 1984 ;National Provincial Championship Second Division Winners: 1989, 1994, 1996 Current Super Rugby players Players named in the 2023 Southland Stags squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Otago (National Provincial Championship) Otago are a Rugby union in New Zealand, New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The Otago Rugby Football Union, union was originally established in 1881, with the National Provincial Championship (1976–2005), National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship (2006–present), National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin in the Otago region. The team is affiliated with the Highlanders (rugby union), Highlanders Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are navy blue and gold. Current squad The Otago squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Otago have been overall Champions twice, winning the titles in 1991 and 1998. Their full list of honours include: ;National Provincial Championship (1976–2005), National Provincial Championship First Division Winners: 1991, 1998 Current Super Rugby players Play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Canterbury (National Provincial Championship) Canterbury are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Canterbury, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1879, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch in the Canterbury region. The team is affiliated with the Crusaders Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are black and red. Current squad The Canterbury squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Canterbury have been overall Champions on 14 occasions. Their first title was in 1977 and their most recent title was in 2017. Their full list of honours include: ; National Provincial Championship First Division Winners: 1977, 1983, 1997, 2001, 2004 ; Air New Zealand Cup Winners: 2008, 2009 ;ITM Cup Winners: 2010 ;ITM Cup Premiership Division Winners: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 ;Mitre 10 Cup The mitre (Common ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Manawatu (National Provincial Championship) Manawatu (often known as the Manawatu Turbos) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1886, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Central Energy Trust Arena in Palmerston North in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. The team is affiliated with the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are green and white. Current squad The Manawatū Turbos squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Manawatu have been overall Champions on one occasion, winning the title in 1980. Their full list of honours include: ;National Provincial Championship First Division Winners: 1980 ;ITM Cup Championship Division Winners: 2014 Current Super Rugby players Players named in the 2023 Manawatu Turbos squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Tasman (National Provincial Championship) Tasman (often known as the Tasman Mako and formerly Tasman Makos) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, New Zealand. Established in 2006, they play in the National Provincial Championship. They play their home games at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim or Trafalgar Park in Nelson. The team is affiliated with the Crusaders Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are red and blue. Current squad The Tasman Mako squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Tasman have been overall Champions twice, winning the title in 2019 and 2020. Their full list of honours include: ;ITM Cup Championship Division Winners: 2013 ;Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Division Winners: 2019, 2020 Current Super Rugby players Players named in the 2024 Tasman Mako squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad for any side participating in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season The 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season (known as SMARTECH Super Rugby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Taranaki (National Provincial Championship) Taranaki (often known as the Taranaki Bulls) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in New Plymouth, New Zealand. They represent the Taranaki region and compete National Provincial Championship. The union was originally established in 1889, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. The team is governed by the Taranaki Rugby Football Union, and typically play their home games at Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth. The team is affiliated with the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are amber and black. Current squad The Taranaki Bulls squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Taranaki have been overall Champions twice, winning the title in 2014 and 2023. They are also the current holders of the Ranfurly Shield having won the shield during the 2024 Bunnings NPC. Their full list of honours include: ;National Provincial Championship Second Division North Island Winners: 1976, 1982, 1983, 1984 ;National Provincial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bay Of Plenty (National Provincial Championship) Bay of Plenty (often known as the Bay of Plenty Steamers) are a Rugby union in New Zealand, New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union, union was originally established in 1911, with the National Provincial Championship (1976–2005), National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship (2006–present), National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Rotorua International Stadium in Rotorua or Tauranga Domain, Tauranga, both in the Bay of Plenty Region. The team is affiliated with the Chiefs (rugby union), Chiefs Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are blue and yellow. Current squad The Bay of Plenty Steamers squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Bay of Plenty have been overall Champions on 1 occasion, winning the inaugural title in 1976. Their full list of honours include: ;National Provinci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	North Harbour (National Provincial Championship) North Harbour are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Albany, New Zealand. Established in 1985, they play in the National Provincial Championship. They play their home games at North Harbour Stadium in Albany. The team is affiliated with the Blues Super Rugby franchise and represents the area north of Auckland. Their home playing colours are white black and cardinal. Current squad The North Harbour squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours North Harbour have never been overall Champions. Their full list of honours, though, include: ;National Provincial Championship Third Division Winners: 1985 ;National Provincial Championship Second Division Winners: 1987 ;Mitre 10 Cup Championship Division Winners: 2016 Current Super Rugby players Players named in the 2023 North Harbour squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad for any side participating in the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season The 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Season (known as Har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	2006 Air New Zealand Cup The 2006 Air New Zealand Cup was the first season of a new structure for the National Provincial Championship (known as the Air New Zealand Cup for sponsorship reasons), contested by teams from New Zealand. The season ran from July to October 2006. At the end of the regular season, the top six teams were joined in the quarter-finals by the top team from each of the repechage routes, with the winners going through to the semi-finals. The winner of each semi-final qualified for the final, which was contested between Waikato and Wellington; Waikato won 37–31 to claim the first Air New Zealand Cup title. This season was the first of the expanded competition, which has succeeded the First Division of the National Provincial Championship. It also saw the introduction of four new teams, Hawke's Bay, Counties Manukau, Manawatu and the newly formed Tasman (a merger of Nelson Bays and Marlborough). On 3 June 2006, the Commerce Commission accepted the NZRU proposal of a salary cap for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	New Zealand New Zealand () is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and List of islands of New Zealand, over 600 smaller islands. It is the List of island countries, sixth-largest island country by area and lies east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and south of the islands of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The Geography of New Zealand, country's varied topography and sharp mountain peaks, including the Southern Alps (), owe much to tectonic uplift and volcanic eruptions. Capital of New Zealand, New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland. The islands of New Zealand were the last large habitable land to be settled by humans. Between about 1280 and 1350, Polynesians began to settle in the islands and subsequently developed a distinctive Māori culture. In 1642, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman became the first European to sight and record New Zealand. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Tiebreaker In games and sport, a tiebreaker or tiebreak is any method used to determine a winner or to rank participants when there is a tie - meaning two or more parties have achieved a same score or result. A tiebreaker provides the additional criterion or set of criteria to distinguish between the tied participants and establish a clear ranking or winner. In some sports, it is known as a countback. General operation In matches In some situations, the tiebreaker may consist of another round of play. For example, if contestants are tied at the end of a quiz game, they each might be asked one or more extra questions, and whoever correctly answers the most from that extra set is the winner. In many sports, teams that are tied at the end of a match compete in an additional period of play called " overtime" or "extra time". The extra round may also not follow the regular format, e.g. a tiebreak in tennis or a penalty shootout in association football. In the '' Super Smash Bros.'' series of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Hawke's Bay (National Provincial Championship) Hawke's Bay (often known as the Hawke's Bay Magpies) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Napier, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1884, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at McLean Park in Napier in the Hawke's Bay region. The team is affiliated with the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are black and white. Current squad The Hawke's Bay Magpies squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Hawke's Bay have never been overall Champions. Their full list of honours, though, include: ;National Provincial Championship Second Division North Island Winners: 1979 ;National Provincial Championship Second Division Winners: 1988, 1990, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005 ;ITM Cup Championship Division Winners: 2011, 2015 ;Mitre 10 Cup Championship Division Winners: 2020 Current Super Rugby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Counties Manukau (National Provincial Championship) Counties Manukau (often known as the Counties Steelers) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Pukekohe, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1955, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe in the Auckland region. The team is affiliated with the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are black, white and red. Current squad The Counties Manukau Steelers squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Counties Manukau have been overall Champions on one occasion, winning the title in 1979. Their full list of honours include: ;National Provincial Championship First Division Winners: 1979 ;National Provincial Championship Second Division Winners: 1993 ;ITM Cup Championship Division Winners: 2012 Current Super Rugby players Players named in the 2023 Counties Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Southland (National Provincial Championship) Southland (often known as the Southland Stags) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Invercargill, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1887, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Rugby Park Stadium in Invercargill in the Southland region. The team is affiliated with the Highlanders Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are maroon and gold. Current squad The Southland Stags squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Southland have never been overall Champions. Their full list of honours, though, include: ;National Provincial Championship Second Division South Island Winners: 1982, 1984 ;National Provincial Championship Second Division Winners: 1989, 1994, 1996 Current Super Rugby players Players named in the 2023 Southland Stags squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Otago (National Provincial Championship) Otago are a Rugby union in New Zealand, New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Dunedin, New Zealand. The Otago Rugby Football Union, union was originally established in 1881, with the National Provincial Championship (1976–2005), National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship (2006–present), National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin in the Otago region. The team is affiliated with the Highlanders (rugby union), Highlanders Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are navy blue and gold. Current squad The Otago squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Otago have been overall Champions twice, winning the titles in 1991 and 1998. Their full list of honours include: ;National Provincial Championship (1976–2005), National Provincial Championship First Division Winners: 1991, 1998 Current Super Rugby players Play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Canterbury (National Provincial Championship) Canterbury are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Canterbury, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1879, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch in the Canterbury region. The team is affiliated with the Crusaders Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are black and red. Current squad The Canterbury squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Canterbury have been overall Champions on 14 occasions. Their first title was in 1977 and their most recent title was in 2017. Their full list of honours include: ; National Provincial Championship First Division Winners: 1977, 1983, 1997, 2001, 2004 ; Air New Zealand Cup Winners: 2008, 2009 ;ITM Cup Winners: 2010 ;ITM Cup Premiership Division Winners: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 ;Mitre 10 Cup The mitre (Common ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Manawatu (National Provincial Championship) Manawatu (often known as the Manawatu Turbos) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1886, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Central Energy Trust Arena in Palmerston North in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. The team is affiliated with the Hurricanes Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are green and white. Current squad The Manawatū Turbos squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Manawatu have been overall Champions on one occasion, winning the title in 1980. Their full list of honours include: ;National Provincial Championship First Division Winners: 1980 ;ITM Cup Championship Division Winners: 2014 Current Super Rugby players Players named in the 2023 Manawatu Turbos squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Tasman (National Provincial Championship) Tasman (often known as the Tasman Mako and formerly Tasman Makos) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere, New Zealand. Established in 2006, they play in the National Provincial Championship. They play their home games at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim or Trafalgar Park in Nelson. The team is affiliated with the Crusaders Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are red and blue. Current squad The Tasman Mako squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Tasman have been overall Champions twice, winning the title in 2019 and 2020. Their full list of honours include: ;ITM Cup Championship Division Winners: 2013 ;Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Division Winners: 2019, 2020 Current Super Rugby players Players named in the 2024 Tasman Mako squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad for any side participating in the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season The 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season (known as SMARTECH Super Rugby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Taranaki (National Provincial Championship) Taranaki (often known as the Taranaki Bulls) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in New Plymouth, New Zealand. They represent the Taranaki region and compete National Provincial Championship. The union was originally established in 1889, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. The team is governed by the Taranaki Rugby Football Union, and typically play their home games at Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth. The team is affiliated with the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are amber and black. Current squad The Taranaki Bulls squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Taranaki have been overall Champions twice, winning the title in 2014 and 2023. They are also the current holders of the Ranfurly Shield having won the shield during the 2024 Bunnings NPC. Their full list of honours include: ;National Provincial Championship Second Division North Island Winners: 1976, 1982, 1983, 1984 ;National Provincial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bay Of Plenty (National Provincial Championship) Bay of Plenty (often known as the Bay of Plenty Steamers) are a Rugby union in New Zealand, New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union, union was originally established in 1911, with the National Provincial Championship (1976–2005), National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship (2006–present), National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Rotorua International Stadium in Rotorua or Tauranga Domain, Tauranga, both in the Bay of Plenty Region. The team is affiliated with the Chiefs (rugby union), Chiefs Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are blue and yellow. Current squad The Bay of Plenty Steamers squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours Bay of Plenty have been overall Champions on 1 occasion, winning the inaugural title in 1976. Their full list of honours include: ;National Provinci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	North Harbour (National Provincial Championship) North Harbour are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Albany, New Zealand. Established in 1985, they play in the National Provincial Championship. They play their home games at North Harbour Stadium in Albany. The team is affiliated with the Blues Super Rugby franchise and represents the area north of Auckland. Their home playing colours are white black and cardinal. Current squad The North Harbour squad for the 2024 Bunnings NPC is: Honours North Harbour have never been overall Champions. Their full list of honours, though, include: ;National Provincial Championship Third Division Winners: 1985 ;National Provincial Championship Second Division Winners: 1987 ;Mitre 10 Cup Championship Division Winners: 2016 Current Super Rugby players Players named in the 2023 North Harbour squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad for any side participating in the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season The 2023 Super Rugby Pacific Season (known as Har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]