1992 National Provincial Championship

New Zealand rugby union tournament in 1992 The 1992 season was the fourteenth year of the National Provincial Championship (NPC), a provincial rugby union competition in New Zealand. Waikato were the winners of Division 1. Division 1 Standings The following table gives the final standings:http://www.thesilverfern.co.nz/index.php/air-nz-cup-mainmenu-57/results-1976-2005-mainmenu-145 NPC Results 1976-2006 2024-09-18 2009-08-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20090808023539/http://www.thesilverfern.co.nz/index.php/air-nz-cup-mainmenu-57/results-1976-2005-mainmenu-145 dead Howitt 1992 87 Qualified for semi-finals Relegated to Division Two Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts1Auckland y8701253127+126282Otago y8602203147+56253North Harbour y8602222157+65244Waikato y8503268153+115205Wellington y8404183182+1186King Country y8305144245-101127Canterbury y8206197198-1108Hawke's Bay y8206131267-13689North Auckland y8107134259-1257 Results June 1 June 1992 North Harbour y 33–16 Howitt 1992 88 King Country y Richard Turner (2)Richard KapaTu Nu'uali'itiaWarren BurtonWalter Little Warren Burton (3/6) Warren Burton (1/1) Richard WattsDion Mathews Phil Coffin (1/2) Phil Coffin (2/2) Onewa Domain, Takapuna This game scored 4 point tries 13 June 1992 Waikato y 13–20 Howitt 1992 88 Auckland y Andrew Strawbridge Matthew Cooper (1/1) Matthew Cooper (2/2) Shane Howarth (2)Pat Lam Grant Fox (1/3) Grant Fox (1/1) Rugby Park, Hamilton August 8 August 1992 Hawke's Bay y 32–22 Howitt 1992 88 Wellington y Jamie Saker (2) Jarrod Cunningham (2/2) Jarrod Cunningham (6/6) Alama IeremiaLolani KokoPenalty try Simon Mannix (2/3) Simon Mannix (1/1) McLean Park, Napier 12 August 1992 North Auckland y 9–34 Howitt 1992 88 Otago y Warren Johnston (3/3) Greg Cooper (2)Jason WrightDavid Latta Greg Cooper (4/4) Greg Cooper (2/2) Okara Park, Whangārei 12 August 1992 Waikato y 22–17 Howitt 1992 88 Canterbury y Wayne WarlowBrent AndersonJohn Mitchell Brett Craies (1/3) Greg Smith (2) Craig Philpott (2/2) Craig Philpott (1/1) Rugby Park, Hamilton 15 August 1992 King Country y 22–9 Howitt 1992 88 Hawke's Bay y Jason WellsSimon Bradley Phil Coffin (0/2) Phil Coffin (4/4) Jarrod Cunningham (3/3) Rugby Park, Te Kūiti 15 August 1992 North Auckland y 24–16 Howitt 1992 88 Canterbury y Quinten GoingMichael YoungerRichard Le Bas Warren Johnston (3/3) Richard Le Bas (1/1) Paula BaleRob Penney Shayne Philpott (0/2) Shayne Philpott (2/2) Okara Park, Whangārei 15 August 1992 North Harbour y 30–8 Howitt 1992 88 Otago y Richard KapaRichard TurnerTu Nu'uali'itia Warren Burton (2/3) Warren Burton (2/2) Paul Cooke Greg Cooper (0/1) Greg Cooper (1/1) Onewa Domain, Takapuna 15 August 1992 Wellington y 17–9 Howitt 1992 88 Auckland y Lolani Koko Simon Mannix (0/1) Simon Mannix (4/4) John Carter (3/3) Athletic Park, Wellington 22 August 1992 Hawke's Bay y 29–21 Howitt 1992 88 North Auckland y Mick DennehyHuia GordonMurdoch Paewai Jarrod Cunningham (1/3) Jarrod Cunningham (4/4) Michael YoungerRichard Le Bas Warren Johnston (1/2) Warren Johnston (3/3) McLean Park, Napier 22 August 1992 Waikato y 17–30 Howitt 1992 88 North Harbour y Darren Henare Matthew Cooper (0/1) Matthew Cooper (4/4) Walter Little (2)Frank BunceEric Rush Warren Burton (2/4) Warren Burton (2/2) Rugby Park, Hamilton 22 August 1992 Canterbury y Howitt 1992 88 King Country y Shayne PhilpottTodd Blackadder Greg Coffey (2/2) Greg Coffey (2/2) Simon Bradley (2)Joeli Veitayaki Phil Coffin (0/3) Phil Coffin (2/2) Kurt McQuilkin (1/1) Lancaster Park, Christchurch 22 August 1992 Auckland y 21–16 Howitt 1992 79 Otago y Terry WrightEroni ClarkeMark Carter Grant Fox (0/3) Grant Fox (2/2) Paul Cooke Greg Cooper (1/1) Greg Cooper (3/3) Eden Park, Auckland 33,000 Alan Riley (Waikato) 25 August 1992 King Country y 23–18 Howitt 1992 88 North Auckland y Simon BradleyKurt McQuilkin Phil Coffin (2/2) Phil Coffin (2/2) Chris Wills (1/1) Quinten GoingNorm Berryman Warren Johnston (1/2) Warren Johnston (2/2) Rugby Park, Te Kūiti 26 August 1992 Canterbury y 27–11 Howitt 1992 88 North Harbour y Todd BlackadderTala Kele Greg Coffey (1/2) Greg Coffey (5/5) Walter Little Warren Burton (0/1) Warren Burton (2/2) Lancaster Park, Christchurch 29 August 1992 Hawke's Bay y 9–40 Howitt 1992 80 Auckland y Jarrod Cunningham (3/3) Shane HowarthTerry WrightJason HewettMark Carter Grant Fox (3/4) Grant Fox (2/2) Terry Wright (1/1) McLean Park, Napier 13,000 Colin Hawke (South Canterbury) 29 August 1992 North Harbour y 26–23 Howitt 1992 88 Wellington y Timo TagaloaMyles FerrisIan Calder Ian Calder (1/3) Ian Calder (3/3) Isaac AdamsKelley Rolleston Simon Mannix (2/2) Simon Mannix (2/2) Simon Mannix (1/1) Onewa Domain, Takapuna 29 August 1992 North Auckland y 22–63 Howitt 1992 88 Waikato y Duncan Bell (2)Mark Seymour Warren Johnston (2/3) Warren Johnston (1/1) Wayne Warlow (2)John Mitchell (2)Matthew CooperRichard LoeRodney McIntoshDarren Henare Matthew Cooper (7/8) Matthew Cooper (3/3) Okara Park, Whangārei September 1 September 1992 King Country y 15–42 Howitt 1992 81 Auckland y Phil Coffin (5/5) Shane HowarthTerry WrightEroni ClarkeJohn Kirwan Grant Fox (4/4) Grant Fox (2/2) Shane Howarth (1/1) Owen Delany Park, Taupō 8,000 Mike Fitzgibbon (Canterbury) 1 September 1992 Canterbury y 15–27 Howitt 1992 88 Otago y Greg Coffey (5/5) Paul Cooke (2)Stephen Bachop Greg Cooper (3/3) Greg Cooper (2/2) Lancaster Park, Christchurch 2 September 1992 Wellington y 10–39 Howitt 1992 88 Waikato y Lolani Koko Simon Mannix (1/1) Simon Mannix (1/1) Tom Coventry (3)Brent AndersonEugene Martin Matthew Cooper (4/5) Matthew Cooper (2/2) Athletic Park, Wellington 5 September 1992 Waikato y 52–10 Howitt 1992 88 King Country y Doug Wilson (3)Andrew Strawbridge (2)Wayne Warlow (2) Matthew Cooper (4/7) Matthew Cooper (3/3) Joeli Veitayaki Phil Coffin (1/1) Phil Coffin (1/1) Rugby Park, Hamilton 5 September 1992 Otago y 20–17 Howitt 1992 88 Wellington y John TimuMarc Ellis Greg Cooper (2/2) Greg Cooper (2/2) Simon TremainOfisa Tonu'u Steve Hirini (1/2) Steve Hirini (1/1) Carisbrook, Dunedin 5 September 1992 Canterbury y 34–9 Howitt 1992 88 Hawke's Bay y Paula Bale (2)Kose Seinafo Greg Coffey (2/2) Greg Coffey (5/5) Jarrod Cunningham (3/3) Lancaster Park, Christchurch 5 September 1992 Auckland y 49–3 Howitt 1992 82 North Auckland y Terry Wright (3)Robin Brooke (2)Shane Howarth Grant Fox (5/6) Grant Fox (3/3) Warren Johnston (1/1) Eden Park, Auckland 11,000 Grant Lempriere (Manawatu) 9 September 1992 North Auckland y 24–28 Howitt 1992 88 North Harbour y Norm BerrymanAdrian Going Warren Johnston (1/2) Warren Johnston (4/4) Dyrol LoweTimo TagaloaFrank Bunce Ian Calder (2/3) Ian Calder (3/3) Okara Park, Whangārei 9 September 1992 Otago y 36–16 Howitt 1992 88 Hawke's Bay y Paul CookeMarc EllisStephen Bachop Greg Cooper (2/3) Greg Cooper (4/4) Jeff Karika Jarrod Cunningham (1/1) Jarrod Cunningham (3/3) Carisbrook, Dunedin 12 August 1992 King Country y 13–43 Howitt 1992 88 Wellington y Kurt McQuilkin Phil Coffin (1/1) Phil Coffin (2/2) Alama IeremiaTala LeiasamaivaoSimon MannixPaul Schmidt-Uili Simon Mannix (4/4) Simon Mannix (5/5) Rugby Park, Te Kūiti 12 September 1992 Otago y 34–18 Howitt 1992 88 Waikato y Marc Ellis (2)Stephen Bachop (2)Paul Cooke Greg Cooper (3/5) Greg Cooper (1/1) Doug WilsonWayne Warlow Matthew Cooper (1/2) Matthew Cooper (2/2) Carisbrook, Dunedin 12 September 1992 Auckland y 47–38 Howitt 1992 83 Canterbury y Shane HowarthSean FitzpatrickJason HewettGrant FoxPenalty try Grant Fox (5/5) Grant Fox (4/4) Craig PhilpottDion KerrShayne PhilpottWiremu Maunsell Greg Coffey (2/3)Graeme Bachop (1/1) Greg Coffey (4/4) Eden Park, Auckland 22,000 David Bishop (Southland) 13 September 1992 North Harbour y 48–17 Howitt 1992 88 Hawke's Bay y Eric Rush (3)Timo Tagaloa (2)Richard TurnerAnt Strachan Walter Little (5/7) Walter Little (1/1) Terrence TaylorJarrod Cunningham Jarrod Cunningham (2/2) Jarrod Cunningham (1/1) Onewa Domain, Takapuna 19 September 1992 Hawke's Bay y 10–44 Howitt 1992 88 Waikato y Peter Davis Jarrod Cunningham (1/1) Jarrod Cunningham (1/1) Darren Henare (2)Rhys EllisonJohn MitchellRichard Loe Matthew Cooper (4/5) Matthew Cooper (2/2) McLean Park, Napier 19 September 1992 Otago y 28–21 Howitt 1992 88 King Country y Greg CooperPaul CookeArran PeneAndrew Rich Greg Cooper (1/4) Greg Cooper (2/2) Glynn MeadsJoeli Veitayaki Phil Coffin (0/1) Phil Coffin (2/2) Carisbrook, Dunedin 19 September 1992 Auckland y 25–16 Howitt 1992 85 North Harbour y John Kirwan Grant Fox (1/1) Grant Fox (6/6) Ant Strachan Walter Little (1/1) Walter Little (3/3) Eden Park, Auckland 43,000 Lindsay McLachlan (Otago) 19 September 1992 Wellington y 34–30 Howitt 1992 88 Canterbury y Ofisa Tonu'u (2)Paul Schmidt-UiliAlama IeremiaPhil Proctor Simon Mannix (2/4)Steve Hirini (1/1) Simon Mannix (1/1) Shayne PhilpottWiremu MaunsellTodd Blackadder Greg Coffey (3/3) Greg Coffey (3/3) Athletic Park, Wellington Finals Semi-finals 26 September 1992 Auckland y 21–27 Howitt 1992 89 Waikato y Grant Fox (7/7) Wayne WarlowSimon Crabb (2) Matthew Cooper (3/3) Matthew Cooper (2/2) Eden Park, Auckland 10,000 Lindsay McLachlan (Otago) 27 September 1992 Otago y 26–23 Howitt 1992 90 North Harbour y Greg CooperPaul Cooke Greg Cooper (2/2) Greg Cooper (3/3) John Timu (1/1) Ant StrachanWalter Little Walter Little (2/2) Walter Little (3/3) Carisbrook, Dunedin 20,000 Colin Hawke (South Canterbury) Final 4 October 1992 Waikato y 40–5 Howitt 1992 91 Otago y Ian FosterRichard LoeSimon Crabb (2) Matthew Cooper (4/4) Matthew Cooper (3/3) Ian Foster (1/1) John Mitchell Stu Forster Marc Ellis (0/1) Rugby Park, Hamilton 30,000 David Bishop (Southland) Division 2 The following table gives the final standings:Howitt 1992 111 Qualified for semi-finals Relegated to Division Three Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts1Taranaki y8701317150+167292Counties y870131791+226293Bay of Plenty y8503171128+43214Manawatu y8503263202+61215Southland y8503283161+122216South Canterbury y8404216230-14177Wairarapa Bush y8206143325-18288Poverty Bay y8107100382-28249Thames Valley y8008133274-1411 Results May 23 May 1992 Manawatu y 32–25 Howitt 1992 112 Thames Valley y Phil Doyle (2)Karl WilliamsSteve MaxwellSteven HallDanny Love Danny Love (0/6) Danny Love (3/3) Mark DarrahDave McCallumIrvine Campbell David East (2/3) David East (3/3) Palmerston North Showgrounds, Palmerston North August 8 August 1992 Bay of Plenty y 19–21 Howitt 1992 112 Taranaki y Peter Woods Andy Miller (1/1) Andy Miller (4/4) Jamie Cameron (7/7) Rugby Park, Rotorua 12 August 1992 Thames Valley y 14–31 Howitt 1992 112 Counties y Glen Dalgety Glen Dalgety (0/1) Glen Dalgety (3/3) Errol BrainLuke Erenavula Brett Crawford (2/2) Brett Crawford (4/4) Paeroa Domain, Paeroa 12 August 1992 South Canterbury y 55–10 Howitt 1992 112 Wairarapa Bush y Craig Dorgan (3)Stephen ToddJohn MawhinneySteve TarrantJohn SimpsonBrendan Laney David Hunter (3/8) David Hunter (2/2)David Monteath (1/1) Mike Foster Neil Foote (1/1) Neil Foote (1/1) Fraser Park, Timaru 12 August 1992 Southland y 79–5 Howitt 1992 112 Poverty Bay y Simon Forrest (5)Wayne Miller (2)Simon Culhane (2)Phil JohnstonPaul HendersonGrant Beardsley Simon Culhane (5/12) Simon Culhane (3/3) Aaron Collins Shane Brown (0/1) Rugby Park, Invercargill 15 August 1992 South Canterbury y 35–6 Howitt 1992 112 Poverty Bay y Brendan Laney (3)Craig DorganGarry Stanley David Hunter (5/5) Api Rangihuna (2/2) Fraser Park, Timaru 15 August 1992 Southland y 31–11 Howitt 1992 112 Wairarapa Bush y Simon ForrestJeff WilsonPhil JohnstonPaul Henderson Simon Culhane (1/4) Simon Culhane (2/2)Grant Beardsley (1//1) James Shirkey Neil Foote (0/1) Neil Foote (1/1) Greg Gray (1/1) Rugby Park, Invercargill 15 August 1992 Manawatu y 15–18 Howitt 1992 112 Bay of Plenty y Sam DoylePaul Crosswell Jody Smith (1/2) Jody Smith (1/1) Damon KauiDean OswaldMartin Jones Andy Miller (0/3) Andy Miller (1/1) Palmerston North Showgrounds, Palmerston North 15 August 1992 Counties y 11–17 Howitt 1992 112 Taranaki y Luke Erenavula Dean Sheppard (0/1) Dean Sheppard (2/2) Gary Mellow Jamie Cameron (0/1) Jamie Cameron (1/1)Peter Wisnewski (3/3) Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe 19 August 1992 Bay of Plenty y 13–38 Howitt 1992 112 Counties y Steve Axtens Andy Miller (1/1) Andy Miller (2/2) Ora JohnJim CoeCarlos HassanJunior ParamoreLuke Erenavula Dean Sheppard (2/4) Dean Sheppard (3/3) Rugby Park, Rotorua 22 August 1992 Thames Valley y 6–52 Howitt 1992 112 Southland y Glen Dalgety (2/2) Phil Johnston (3)Eric Todd (2)Grant BeardsleyPaul HendersonSimon Forrest Grant Beardsley (2/7)Simon Culhane (1/1) Grant Beardsley (2/2) Rhodes Park, Thames 22 August 1992 Poverty Bay y 20–77 Howitt 1992 112 Manawatu y Aaron CollinsBrett Mataira Api Rangihuna (1/2) Api Rangihuna (1/1) Carl Izatt (3)George KoniaPita LloydStu CrudenDean ColemanLee StensnessMana OtaiPhil DoylePaul Alston Sam Doyle (4/4)Jody Smith (3/6)Phonse Carroll (1/1) Jody Smith (2/2) Rugby Park, Gisborne 22 August 1992 Wairarapa Bush y 3–33 Howitt 1992 112 Bay of Plenty y Neil Foote (1/1) Vern Cotter (2)Rex George (2)Milton Haig Andy Miller (4/5) Memorial Park, Masterton 22 August 1992 Taranaki y 41–27 Howitt 1992 112 South Canterbury y Aaron WhitemanGrant PatersonJamie CameronBull Allen Jamie Cameron (3/4) Jamie Cameron (5/5) Brendan LaneyDavid HunterCraig DorganAlister Stevenson David Hunter (2/4) David Hunter (1/1) Rugby Park, New Plymouth 25 August 1992 Counties y 36–14 Howitt 1992 112 Southland y Luke Erenavula (3)Afa Leu'uAndrew RooseMark Cooksley Dean Sheppard (3/6) Phil JohnstonDavid Henderson Simon Culhane (2/2) Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe 26 August 1992 Thames Valley y 25–31 Howitt 1992 112 South Canterbury y Scott HoneybunRoger WiltonMike Crawford Glen Dalgety (2/3) Glen Dalgety (2/2) Craig Dorgan (2)Brendan Laney (2) David Hunter (4/4) David Hunter (1/1) Paeroa Domain, Paeroa 26 August 1992 Poverty Bay y 13–54 Howitt 1992 112 Taranaki y Richard Riwaka Api Rangihuna (1/1) Api Rangihuna (2/2) Tony MartinDwight MurfittDarren MannBull AllenAndy SlaterRichard JarmanAaron WhitemanShane McDonald Kerry Eynon (3/7)Chris Sutton (1/1) Kerry Eynon (1/1)Chris Sutton (1/1) Rugby Park, Gisborne 29 August 1992 Wairarapa Bush y 16–48 Howitt 1992 112 Manawatu y Marty BerryMatthew Hoggard Neil Foote (0/2) Neil Foote (2/2) Sam Doyle (3)George KoniaLee StensnessKarl WilliamsSteven HallMana Otai Phonse Carroll (4/8) Memorial Park, Masterton 29 August 1992 Bay of Plenty y 35–5 Howitt 1992 112 Poverty Bay y Adrian CashmoreShane StoneAndrew YoungMike Howe Adrian Cashmore (3/4) Adrian Cashmore (3/3) Ron Tamatea Shane Brown (0/1) Rugby Park, Whakatāne 29 August 1992 Taranaki y 31–12 Howitt 1992 112 Thames Valley y Bull AllenKieran CrowleyKevin Barrett Peter Wisnewski (2/2)Kerry Eynon (1/1) Peter Wisnewski (3/3) Glen Dalgety (4/4) Rugby Park, New Plymouth 29 August 1992 Counties y 63–5 Howitt 1992 112 South Canterbury y Luke Erenavula (2)Errol Brain (2)Carl Murray (2)Henare LeachCarlos Hassan (2)Andrew FlemingDean Sheppard Dean Sheppard (4/11) Craig Dorgan David Hunter (0/1) Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe September 5 September 1992 Poverty Bay y 14–49 Howitt 1992 112 Counties y Barry Madden Shane Brown (0/1) Shane Brown (2/2) Shane Brown (1/1) Dean Sheppard (3)Luke Erenavula (2)Errol Brain (2)Carlos HassanOra John Dean Sheppard (1/8)Brett Crawford (1/1) Rugby Park, Gisborne 5 September 1992 Wairarapa Bush y 36–22 Howitt 1992 112 Thames Valley y Matthew HoggardJoseph HuriamaDarren GuildfordDanny BoyleJames Shirkey Marty Berry (0/4)Neil Foote (1/1) Marty Berry (3/3) Scott Honeybun (2)Dave McCallum Glen Dalgety (2/3) Glen Dalgety (1/1) Memorial Park, Masterton 5 September 1992 South Canterbury y 24–6 Howitt 1992 112 Bay of Plenty y David HunterBrendan Laney David Hunter (1/1) David Hunter (3/3) David Hunter (1/1) Adrian Cashmore (2/2) Fraser Park, Timaru 5 September 1992 Manawatu y 42–12 Howitt 1992 112 Southland y Paul AlstonLee StensnessKarl WilliamsJody Smithpenalty try Jody Smith (4/5) Jody Smith (3/3) Simon Culhane (4/4) Palmerston North Showgrounds, Palmerston North 9 September 1992 Poverty Bay y 25–16 Howitt 1992 112 Thames Valley y Merv Dudley Shane Brown (1/1) Shane Brown (6/6) Jason McFetridge Glen Dalgety (1/1) Glen Dalgety (3/3) Rugby Park, Gisborne 9 September 1992 Bay of Plenty y 14–9 Howitt 1992 112 Southland y Damon Kaui Adrian Cashmore (0/1) Adrian Cashmore (3/3) Simon Culhane (3/3) Rugby Park, Rotorua 9 September 1992 Manawatu y 0–35 Howitt 1992 112 Counties y Errol Brain (2)Lino Foa'iMark CooksleyCarlos Hassan Dean Sheppard (2/5) Dean Sheppard (2/2) Palmerston North Showgrounds, Palmerston North 12 September 1992 Wairarapa Bush y 37–13 Howitt 1992 112 Poverty Bay y Andrew Langley (2)Marty BerryAndy WharrieJason Reedy Marty Berry (3/5) Marty Berry (2/2) Brett MatairaJohnny Martin Shane Brown (0/2) Shane Brown (1/1) Memorial Park, Masterton 12 September 1992 South Canterbury y 12–18 Howitt 1992 112 Manawatu y Chris Gard (4/4) Paul AlstonPita LloydKarl Williams Jody Smith (0/3) Jody Smith (1/1) Fraser Park, Timaru 12 September 1992 Southland y 25–20 Howitt 1992 112 Taranaki y Bobby MurrellJeff Wilson Simon Culhane (0/2) Simon Culhane (4/4) Simon Culhane (1/1) Kieran CrowleyShane McDonald Peter Wisnewski (2/2) Peter Wisnewski (2/2) Rugby Park, Invercargill 16 September 1992 Taranaki y 69–15 Howitt 1992 112 Wairarapa Bush y Richard Te Ngahue (3)Bull Allen (2)Richard Jarman (2)Jamie CameronShane McDonaldTony Martin Jamie Cameron (6/8)Peter Wisnewski (2/2) Peter Wisnewski (1/1) Marty BerryVern Boyce Matthew Hoggard (1/1) Matthew Hoggard (1/1) Rugby Park, New Plymouth 19 September 1992 Thames Valley y 13–33 Howitt 1992 112 Bay of Plenty y Jason McFetridgeGreg Ellis Glen Dalgety (0/2) Glen Dalgety (1/1) Ross SymingtonDean OswaldDamon KauiPeter WoodsRay Peacock Adrian Cashmore (4/5) Paeroa Domain, Paeroa 19 September 1992 Southland y 61–27 Howitt 1992 112 South Canterbury y Jeff Wilson (2)Simon Forrest (2)Eric ToddSimon CulhaneGrant BeardsleyBobby Murrell Simon Culhane (3/8) Simon Culhane (4/4)Grant Beardsley (1/1) Craig DorganJohn MawhinneyBrendan Laney Chris Gard (3/3) Chris Gard (2/2) Rugby Park, Invercargill 19 September 1992 Counties y 54–15 Howitt 1992 112 Wairarapa Bush y Gary MillingtonErrol BrainJim CoeMark CooksleyJunior ParamoreLino Foa'iBrett Crawford Dean Sheppard (5/7) Dean Sheppard (3/3) Darren GuildfordJason Reedy Marty Berry (1/1) Marty Berry (1/1) Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe 20 September 1992 Taranaki y 64–28 Howitt 1992 112 Manawatu y Kieran Crowley (2)Kevin Barrett (2)Shane McDonald (2)Nathan HillTony Martin Jamie Cameron (6/8) Jamie Cameron (4/4) Sam DoyleJody SmithKarl WilliamsJason Chandler Jody Smith (4/4) Rugby Park, New Plymouth Finals Semi-finals 26 September 1992 Counties y 31–29 Howitt 1992 Bay of Plenty y Luke ErenavulaJunior ParamoreOra John Dean Sheppard (2/3) Dean Sheppard (4/4) Damon KauiDean OswaldAdrian Cashmore Adrian Cashmore (1/3) Adrian Cashmore (4/4) Pukekohe Stadium, Pukekohe 3,150 Grant Lemprerie (Manawatu) 26 September 1992 Manawatu y 18–29 Howitt 1992 114 Taranaki y Stu Cruden (2) Jody Smith (1/2) Jody Smith (2/2) Dwight MurfittBull Allen (2)Richard Jarman Peter Wisnewski (3/4) Kelvin Mahon (1/1) Palmerston North Showgrounds, Palmerston North 3,000 Alan Riley (Waikato) Final 3 October 1992 Taranaki y 12–0 Howitt 1992 115 Counties y Kelvin Mahon (4/4) Rugby Park, New Plymouth 9,000 Terry Marshall (Canterbury) Division 3 The following table gives the final standings:Howitt 1992 125 Qualified for semi-finals Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts1Nelson Bays y880032894+234322Wanganui y8701306101+205283Horowhenua y8602244121+123244Mid Canterbury y8503165113+52205Buller y8404154129+25176Marlborough y8305198192+6137East Coast y8206160243+8388North Otago y8107113309-19659West Coast y8008474133660 Results June 1 June 1992 West Coast y 3–31 Howitt 1992 126 Buller y Michael Foster (1/1) Thomas Stuart (4) Craig Neill (3/4) Craig Neill (3/3) Rugby Park, Greymouth This game scored 4 point tries July 29 July 1992 Wanganui y 57–18 Howitt 1992 126 Horowhenua y Thomas Scott (2)Bruce Hansen (2)Slade Sturmey (2)Nigel WardBrent ScottRoger Byam Guy Lennox (6/9) Kere AkuhataSam TovoTrevor Mason Chris Graham (0/3) Chris Graham (1/1) Cooks Gardens, Wanganui August 5 August 1992 Horowhenua y 46–15 Howitt 1992 126 East Coast y Cory Kennett (3)Aaron HiriniStu PalmerCarlos Spencer Carlos Spencer (5/6) Carlos Spencer (2/2) Morgan WaitoaJack Higgins Eli Manuel (1/2) Eli Manuel (1/1) Levin Domain, Levin 11 August 1992 Buller y 8–10 Howitt 1992 126 Mid Canterbury y Graeme O'Dea Tony Pratt (0/1) Tony Pratt (1/1) Gary Burgess Grant Breach (1/1) Grant Breach (1/1) Victoria Square, Westport 12 August 1992 North Otago y 18–57 Howitt 1992 126 Wanganui y Peter RowlandShayne Curle Craig Hore (0/2) Craig Hore (3/3) Neil Bell (4)Jerome Nahona (2)Stu Selby (2)Ralph WallaceDanny Thompson Guy Lennox (7/10) Guy Lennox (1/1) Centennial Park, Oamaru 15 August 1992 Nelson Bays y 92–9 Howitt 1992 126 West Coast y Allen Prince (5)Chris Trathen (2)Mark Milne (2)Murray HendersonMurray SilcockDion MyttonDavid RuteneKyle Byers Chris Trathen (8/14) Chris Trathen (2/2) Michael Foster (3/3) Trafalgar Park, Nelson 15 August 1992 Buller y 27–3 Howitt 1992 126 Marlborough y Thomas StuartPenalty try Tony Pratt (1/2) Tony Pratt (5/5) Craig Forsyth (1/1) Victoria Square, Westport 15 August 1992 Mid Canterbury y 6–22 Howitt 1992 126 Wanganui y Grant Breach (1/1) Richard Ellis (1/1) Brent ScottAdrian BullBruce HansenRoger Byam Guy Lennox (1/4) Ashburton Showgrounds, Ashburton 16 August 1992 North Otago y 6–23 Howitt 1992 126 Horowhenua y Craig Hore (2/2) Mike ChasePaul Hirini Carlos Spencer (2/2) Carlos Spencer (3/3) Centennial Park, Oamaru 19 August 1992 Nelson Bays y 26–13 Howitt 1992 126 Horowhenua y David InchKyle Byers Chris Trathen (1/2) Chris Trathen (3/3) Chris GrahamCory Kennett Chris Graham (0/2) Chris Graham (1/1) Trafalgar Park, Nelson 19 August 1992 West Coast y 5–24 Howitt 1992 126 Wanganui y Tony Lindbom Michael Foster (0/1) Jason HamlinRoger ByamStu SelbyPenalty try Guy Lennox (2/4) Cass Square, Hokitika 19 August 1992 North Otago y 18–20 Howitt 1992 126 East Coast y John TaieloaNathan Cunningham Craig Hore (1/2) Craig Hore (2/2) Monty ManuelAllan CallaghanJoe Kiwara Eli Manuel (1/3) Eli Manuel (1/1) Centennial Park, Oamaru 22 August 1992 Marlborough y 3–35 Howitt 1992 126 Horowhenua y Shane Jones (1/1) Mike ChaseTrevor MasonAndrew HopkinsPaul Hirini Chris Graham (3/4) Chris Graham (3/3) Lansdowne Park, Blenheim 22 August 1992 Buller y 28–10 Howitt 1992 126 East Coast y Danny Pratt (2) Tony Pratt (0/2) Tony Pratt (5/5) Kerry Roche (1/1) Mani Waititi Eli Manuel (1/1) Eli Manuel (1/1) Victoria Square, Westport 22 August 1992 Mid Canterbury y 16–24 Howitt 1992 126 Nelson Bays y Grant Lloyd Grant Breach (1/2) Grant Breach (3/3) Murray HendersonDavid Rutene Chris Trathen (1/2) Chris Trathen (3/3) Mark Milne (1/1) Ashburton Showgrounds, Ashburton 25 August 1992 Marlborough y 47–3 Howitt 1992 126 East Coast y Josh Crimmins (3)Ken HartMatthew KerrKen Boyd Tony Ziolo (4/6) Tony Ziolo (3/3) Eli Manuel (1/1) Lansdowne Park, Blenheim 26 August 1992 Buller y 34–6 Howitt 1992 126 North Otago y Warrick Tepping (2)Thomas StuartGlen Elley Tony Pratt (1/4) Tony Pratt (4/4) Craig Hore (2/2) Victoria Square, Westport 29 August 1992 Wanganui y 13–23 Howitt 1992 126 Nelson Bays y Guy Lennox Guy Lennox (1/1) Guy Lennox (2/2) Will DempsterKyle ByersChris Trathen Chris Trathen (1/3) Chris Trathen (2/2) Cooks Gardens, Wanganui 29 August 1992 Mid Canterbury y 20–15 Howitt 1992 126 Marlborough y Craig CarterMark Breach Grant Breach (2/2) Grant Breach (2/2) Tony Ziolo (5/5) Ashburton Showgrounds, Ashburton 29 August 1992 West Coast y 11–45 Howitt 1992 126 North Otago y Michael Foster Michael Foster (0/1) Michael Foster (2/2) Ross Skinner (3)Ross McCollJason DrummondAnton Matthews Craig Hore (3/6) Craig Hore (2/2) Kelvin Mansfield (1/1) Rugby Park, Greymouth September 1 September 1992 East Coast y 13–35 Howitt 1992 126 Nelson Bays y Craig McCarthyRobert Tuari Mason Haenga (0/2) Mason Haenga (1/1) Gary FordWill DempsterGregory WinCraig WilliamsonChris Trathen Chris Trathen (2/5) Chris Trathen (2/2) Hatea-a-Rangi Memorial Park, Tokomaru Bay 2 September 1992 Wanganui y 29–0 Howitt 1992 126 Buller y Charles Osborne (2)Brent ScottStu Selby Guy Lennox (3/4) Guy Lennox (1/1) Cooks Gardens, Wanganui 5 September 1992 East Coast y 10–36 Howitt 1992 126 Wanganui y Nigel HenareHarawira Matahiki Mason Haenga (0/2) Ralph Wallace (2)Charles OsborneTim CundyStu Selby Guy Lennox (1/5) Guy Lennox (3/3) Te Araroa Domain, Te Araroa 5 September 1992 Nelson Bays y 69–3 Howitt 1992 126 North Otago y Kelvin Farrington (3)Murray Henderson (2)Bevan CadwalladerCraig WilliamsonMark MilneMurray SilcockRoss LienertKyle Byers Mark Milne (7/11) Craig Hore (1/1) Trafalgar Park, Nelson 5 September 1992 Horowhenua y 41–11 Howitt 1992 126 Buller y Sam TovoAaron O'RiellyPaul HiriniGerald Baines Chris Graham (3/4) Chris Graham (5/5) Graeme O'Dea Tony Pratt (0/1) Tony Pratt (2/2) Levin Domain, Levin 5 September 1992 West Coast y 6–34 Howitt 1992 126 Marlborough y Shaun Fahey (2/2) Shane JonesCraig ForsythJason Landon-LanePaul O'Fagan Tony Ziolo (1/4) Tony Ziolo (4/4) Rugby Park, Greymouth 8 September 1992 Mid Canterbury y 58–10 Howitt 1992 126 West Coast y Mark Breach (2)John Smitheram (2)Mark CousinsHamish ElliottMark SullivanSteve MacAskill Grant Breach (5/8) Grant Breach (1/1) Glen AitkenMichael Foster Michael Foster (0/2) Ashburton Showgrounds, Ashburton 8 September 1992 Marlborough y 63–11 Howitt 1992 126 North Otago y Matthew Kerr (3)Roger Burrows (2)Len MasonDenis MarfellCraig ForsythPenalty try Tony Ziolo (9/9) Ross McColl Craig Hore (0/1) Craig Hore (2/2) Lansdowne Park, Blenheim 12 September 1992 Wanganui y 58–21 Howitt 1992 126 Marlborough y Stu Selby (3)Roger Byam (2)Charles Osborne (2)Danny Thompson Guy Lennox (3/8) Guy Lennox (4/4) Ken Boyd (2) Tony Ziolo (1/1) Tony Ziolo (3/3) Cooks Gardens, Wanganui 12 September 1992 East Coast y 17–30 Howitt 1992 126 Mid Canterbury y Jimmy KururangiHarawira Matahiki Eli Manuel (2/2) Eli Manuel (1/1) John SmitheramCaryl McKibbinMark BreachIan Howden Grant Breach (2/4) Grant Breach (2/2) George Nepia Memorial Park, Tikitiki 12 September 1992 Nelson Bays y 27–15 Howitt 1992 126 Buller y Kyle Byers (2)Craig GarnerPouesi Fitisemanu Mark Milne (2/4) Mark Milne (1/1) Wayne PattersonThomas Stuart Tony Pratt (1/2) Tony Pratt (1/1) Trafalgar Park, Nelson 15 September 1992 Horowhenua y 12–3 Howitt 1992 126 Mid Canterbury y Paul HiriniChris Graham Chris Graham (1/2) Grant Breach (1/1) Levin Domain, Levin 16 September 1992 East Coast y 72–3 Howitt 1992 126 West Coast y Jimmy Kururangi (3)Nigel Henare (2)Morgan Waitoa (2)Robert Tuari (2)Graeme Walker (2)Monty Manuel Leroy Apiata (2/12) Eli Manuel (1/1) Michael Foster (1/1) Uawa Reserve, Tolaga Bay 19 September 1992 Marlborough y 12–32 Howitt 1992 126 Nelson Bays y Tony Ziolo (4/4) Allen PrinceRiki TaikatoRoss LienertPouesi FitisemanuMurray Silcock Mark Milne (2/5) Mark Milne (1/1) Lansdowne Park, Blenheim 19 September 1992 Horowhenua y 57–0 Howitt 1992 126 West Coast y Paul Hirini (2)Carlos Spencer (2)Aaron O'Rielly (2)Riki Te TomoWillie FletcherHamish Ruawai Chris Graham (5/8)Carlos Spencer (1/1) Easton Park, Foxton 19 September 1992 North Otago y 5–22 Howitt 1992 126 Mid Canterbury y John Taieloa Craig Hore (0/1) John Smitheram (2)Mark Sullivan Grant Breach (2/2) Grant Breach (1/1) Centennial Park, Oamaru Finals Semi-finals 26 September 1992 Horowhenua y 30–22 Howitt 1992 128 Wanganui y Riki Te Tomo (3) Chris Graham (3/3) Chris Graham (3/3) Jason HamlinStu SelbyDanny ThompsonBruce Hansen Guy Lennox (1/4) Levin Domain, Levin 1,000 Jim Taylor (Counties) 26 September 1992 Nelson Bays y 27–13 Howitt 1992 129 Mid Canterbury y Kelvin FarringtonMark MilneMurray HendersonSteve Berkett Mark Milne (2/4) Mark Milne (1/1) Ian Howden Grant Breach (1/1) Grant Breach (2/2) Trafalgar Park, Nelson Paddy O'Brien (North Otago) Final 3 October 1992 Horowhenua y 23–25 Howitt 1992 130 Nelson Bays y Aaron O'ReillyChris Graham Chris Graham (2/2) Chris Graham (3/3) Colin LottMark MilneDion Mytton Mark Milne (2/3) Mark Milne (2/2) Levin Domain, Levin 4,000 Steve Walsh (Wellington) Promotion/relegation Division Two winner Taranaki were promoted to Division One to replace North Auckland who were relegated. Division Three winner Nelson Bays were elevated to Division Two to replace Thames Valley who were relegated. Citations References Howitt Bob Radio New Zealand Sport Rugby Annual 1992 1992 Moa Beckett Auckland 1 86947 114 8 1992 1