Rugby: Auckland down Taranaki, retain Shield

Result of a Ranfurly Shield and Air NZ Cup rugby match played in Auckland today:

Auckland 22 (Daniel Braid, Stanley Haukinima, Jamie Helleur tries, Lachlan Munro pen, 2 con) Taranaki 6 (Willie Ripia 2 pen). Halftime: 10-6.

- NZPA