Lochore Cup
The Lochore Cup is a rugby union trophy named after famed Wairarapa Bush and All Blacks player and coach Brian Lochore. It is contested during the Heartland Championship. It was first awarded in 2006, when the Heartland Championship format was introduced.
Competition
Regular Season
At present, all 12 teams play 8 games over 8 weeks before the finals. Once finished, the teams placed 5-8 advance to the Lochore Cup finals. The top 4 teams play for the Meads Cup. Previously, a pool system was used between 2006 and 2010 to determine who played for the Cups.
Finals
The Lachore Cup winner is determined in four-team single-elimination tournament. The semifinal matchups are seeded 1-4 and 2-3, with the higher seed receiving home field advantage. The highest remaining seed hosts the Meads Cup final.
Winners
| Year | Meads Cup Winner |
| 2006 |  Poverty Bay
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| 2007 | Poverty Bay
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| 2008 | Poverty Bay
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| 2009 |  North Otago
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| 2010 |  Wairarapa Bush
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| 2011 | Poverty Bay
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| 2012 | File:Buller.png Buller |
