2006 Air New Zealand Cup final
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The 2006 Air New Zealand Cup final was contested on 21 October 2006 by Waikato and Wellington. Waikato won 37–31 to give them their first Air New Zealand Cup title. The match was the last of the 2006 Air New Zealand Cup season, and was hosted by Waikato at Waikato Stadium. It was the first final in the history of the domestic rugby competition. Waikato had qualified highest during the regular season, while Wellington qualified fourth.
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Event | 2006 Air New Zealand Cup | ||||||
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Date | 21 October 2006 | ||||||
Venue | Waikato Stadium, Hamilton | ||||||
Referee | Bryce Lawrence (New Zealand) | ||||||
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Waikato won their semi-final, where they beat Otago 44–15. Wellington travelled to Auckland where they beat Auckland in their semi-final. Waikato hosted the final after qualifying higher than Wellington, who had to travel back from Auckland for the match.