Rugby

NPC WARM-UPS

(Wellington)

Wellington 26 (M. Schwalger, C. Smith, S. Paku tries; D. Holwell con, 2 pen, P. Weepu pen) Auckland 14 (I. Nacewa, S. Tonga'uiha tries; B. Ward 2 con). HT: 10-14.

(Christchurch)

Taranaki 18 (C. Masoe, R. Robinson tries; B. James 2 pen, con) Canterbury 17 (B. Blair, S. Hamilton tries, Blair pen, 2 con). HT: 13-7.