Australia defeated the South Island 56–0 at the Addington Showgrounds.[1] They then recorded wins against Central Districts, 24–4, and Northern Districts, 52–6.[2]Auckland then lost to Australia 10–50 in front of 15,000 fans at Carlaw Park.
Canterbury held the Rugby League Cup at the end of the season. Earlier in the year Taranaki defeated Wellington to capture the trophy before themselves losing it to Canterbury 22-16 who were on a North Island tour where they also defeated Waikato and Wellington.[6] Canterbury then drew with Auckland 22-all in front of 5,000 on 21 May and the West Coast 16-all and defeated Wellington 10–4 in Rugby League Cup challenges.[1][3] The West Coast was also defeated 24–12 in a non-challenge match.
Manukau won the Tusk Cup, defeating Randwick 34–13 to claim the $15,000 prize.[5] It was the third consecutive final Randwick had lost. Manukau had defeated defending champions Mount Albert 24–10 in a semifinal.[4]
Mt Albert won the Auckland Rugby League's Fox Memorial Trophy and the Stormont Shield.[7] They defeated Manukau 24–19 in the Fox Memorial Grand Final.[4] Manukau won the Rukutai Shield, Roope Rooster and Kiwi Shield. Glenora won the Sharman Cup and Lawson Cup in division two while Richmond won division three's Norton Cup.
