Both sides are out and we are set for kick off

The opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup continues in Rotorua with Bay of Plenty hosting the current Ranfurly Shield holders Taranaki. Historically, Taranaki have the edge in this encounter but Steamers will be looking to start their season on high by beating a Premiership side. Stay with us for play by play updates.

Biggest Bay of Plenty score: 51 in New Plymouth, 25.07.1987 (NPC)
Biggest Taranaki score: 58 in New Plymouth 28.08.2004 (NPC)
Biggest differential: Taranaki by 44 (58-14) in New Plymouth, 28.08.2004 (NPC)

Previous Encounters:

Played: 43, 1925-2017 | Bay of Plenty wins: 16 | Taranaki wins: 27