 They reached the quarter finals, where they lost to Hawkes Bay 35–38 at McLean Park.2008 saw the Mooloo men start slow with three losses and one draw.However, they defeated Auckland 34–13 at Waikato Stadium and wins over Counties Manukau, Otago and Taranaki saw the Mooloo men reach the quarter finals, where they once again lost to Hawkes Bay.