ABs shine for Aucks

15 Aug 2009

Auckland moved off the bottom of the New Zealand Cup log with a 32-13 win against Northland.

According to NZPA, prop John Afoa anchored a dominant Auckland scrum while flanker Jerome Kaino ensured his side won most of the collisions.

Further out, winger Joe Rokocoko produced his best game this year, grabbing a double and constantly looking for work.

Meanwhile, minnows Bay of Plenty moved to the top of the log with a 21-17 home win against Wellington.

Weekend results:
Otago 29 North Harbour 9
Southland 23 Manawatu 25
Canterbury 46 Waikato 13
Northland 13 Auckland 35
Taranaki 24 Hawke’s Bay 24
Bay of Plenty 21 Wellington 17
Click here for the log


20 Comments

  • 1.Big Hit: Reply to this comment
    15 Aug 2009, 21:27 pm

    Too late Joe Rokodragon

  • 2.The_Green_Machine_is_a_Mean_Machine: Reply to this comment
    15 Aug 2009, 21:27 pm

    Who gives a sheet about the Tri Nations’ wooden spooners’ provincial comp?
    Ps dragons se gat

  • 3.WakaNathan: Reply to this comment
    15 Aug 2009, 22:55 pm

    #2 The_Green_Machine_is_a_Mean_Machine:

    no, its not a Currie Cup match at all.

  • 4.rangerman: Reply to this comment
    15 Aug 2009, 23:34 pm

    #3 WakaNathan: kak competition.

    at least it keeps a few drunken kiwis off the streets.

  • 5.out wide: Reply to this comment
    15 Aug 2009, 23:35 pm

    Air New Zealand Cup might not have caught on with some myopic bloggers in SA but the weekend’s happenings may have won some of the limelight back from rugby league in NZ. The Northland v Auckland game was played in little Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands (pop; 6000), attendance 7000. Not bad and well done NZRFU for getting the game back to the people. Now SARFU, about that Sharks game in PMBG?

  • 6.charo: Reply to this comment
    15 Aug 2009, 23:38 pm

    #5 out wide:

    so every granny, baby and another 1000 bused in in?

  • 7.charo: Reply to this comment
    15 Aug 2009, 23:39 pm

    typing **** – good sign to hit the sack

  • 8.out wide: Reply to this comment
    15 Aug 2009, 23:45 pm

    #6 charo: and their dogs

  • 9.rangerman: Reply to this comment
    15 Aug 2009, 23:47 pm

    #6 charo: every drunk, hobo and even trauma patient wheeled in.

    desperate times………………..

  • 10.out wide: Reply to this comment
    16 Aug 2009, 00:54 am

    #9 rangerman: no Ranger, desperate to see provincial rugby supporters

  • 11.cane: Reply to this comment
    16 Aug 2009, 13:33 pm

    Bay of Plenty move to the top of the Table.

    They don’t even have a Coach.

    He resigned 3 weeks ago, and no replacement has been made.

  • 12.stormer in a teacup: Reply to this comment
    16 Aug 2009, 14:11 pm

    #11 cane:
    BoP and Griquas topping the tables. What odds would you get on that?

  • 13.WakaNathan: Reply to this comment
    16 Aug 2009, 22:01 pm

    #11 cane:

    how did they make their way to the stadium then – hitch ?

  • 14.Bakkies is innocent : Reply to this comment
    17 Aug 2009, 01:52 am

    Jayden Hayward of Taranaki looks a huge prospect, he’s got it all, any kiwi’s care to comment?

  • 15.Predawn: Reply to this comment
    17 Aug 2009, 04:12 am

    What is it with Rugby League that has Oz and Kaaiwaailand so enthralled? It has to be the most shite game ever concocted next to Aussie Rules. All that gyrating on the ground while another man tries to pin you down and feel you up.

  • 16.stew: Reply to this comment
    17 Aug 2009, 08:19 am

    #14 Bakkies is innocent (WP_): Hayward is looking a great prospect for the future

  • 17.Hitlar: Reply to this comment
    17 Aug 2009, 10:39 am

    #15 Predawn: Don’t worry its too complicated 4 ur thick yarpie skulls to try and understand. :) Best to stick to 10 man rugby

  • 18.WakaNathan: Reply to this comment
    17 Aug 2009, 12:26 pm

    #15 Predawn:

    1. played it ?
    2. been to it ?
    3. lived it ?

    oh

    thought not.

    Best thing about Rugby League for Sth Africa is they dont play it. Its a major sport in NZ and Aus. Imagine who much stronger NZ/Aus Union teams would be with their player-numbers doubled/tripled, whilst 100% of player-catchment is kept with Union in SA. NZ are World R.League Champions, Aus are generally the Best in the World, so presumably 1 or 2 mighty be worthy additions….

  • 19.Ratel Brussow : Reply to this comment
    17 Aug 2009, 12:33 pm

    #18 WakaNathan: Whateva loser, Soccer is our national sport. Imagine our player pool increased 10-fold. Stick to reality, League sucks the only reason it is gaining in popularity in NZ is because you won the world cup. Who else is even competitive? England?

  • 20.WakaNathan: Reply to this comment
    17 Aug 2009, 13:30 pm

    #19 Ratel Brussow (MSIUR):

    Yet another Sth African charmer on board. No wonder the bloggers flee here in their droves.

    Given the body-type similarities, not to say the game itself, between League & Union, the example is far more relevant than football.

    ‘Gaining in popularity’……. so the answer to the question @ 18 above is clearly ‘(4) none of the above’.

    League is and has been for many many years hugely popular in NZ, and bigger still in Aus. The League World Cup Final was played at a sold out Eden Park in 1988, which given that was 21yrs ago apparently made it quite popular back then too. The NRL competiton (in whatever guise) had massive ratings in NZ for 10+ years before they even entered a team (Warriors) in 1995. Ask any kid about Olsen Filipaina, Howie Tamati, Mark Graham and Clayton Friend – NZ players from the 70′s & 80′s and they will wax lyrical.

    So whilst I dont expect an Ignoramus to appreciate sports found in others countries, it might be helpful to keep schtum on those that others do.

Keo.co.za has always promoted uncensored views, but has never tolerated racist or crass outbursts. Come on guys and girls. If you can't moderate yourselves or each other then I am going to be forced to regulate the posts and enforce a registration process for comments. The choice is yours.

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