The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Taranaki at 1.08 — an implied 86% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Taranaki: closed 1.08 (86%)
• Southland: closed 8.00 (12%)
• Draw: opened 35.00, closed 40.00 (2%)

Half-time: Taranaki 24 - 14 Southland.

Southland — recent form

• 2026-09-13Southland 43-12 Bay of Plenty
• 2026-08-09Manawatu 36-35 Southland

Taranaki — recent form

• 2026-08-22Bay of Plenty 28-24 Taranaki