The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Canterbury at 1.02 — an implied 91% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Canterbury: closed 1.02 (91%)
• Southland: opened 13.00, closed 14.00 (7%)
• Draw: opened 50.00, closed 40.00 (2%)

Half-time: Canterbury 17 - 7 Southland.

Southland — recent form

• 2026-09-20Taranaki 55-19 Southland
• 2026-09-13Southland 43-12 Bay of Plenty
• 2026-08-09Manawatu 36-35 Southland

Canterbury — recent form

• 2026-09-05Waikato 14-36 Canterbury