Tasman have stamped their mark as a title contender, moving to the top of the Premiership.

So much for the "Magic of the Ranfurly Shield".

Auckland's unbeaten run has come to the end in the Mitre 10 Cup.

Finally, we have a legitimate contender for the strangest Mitre 10 Cup game of the season.

Taranaki and Auckland are having very different seasons.

For the first time in a decade, there's a new power at the top of the Mitre 10 Cup.

Wellington shone to record their second 50 point performance of the season.

Taranaki continue to fall from grace in the Mitre 10 Cup.

Northland's win over Manawatu was overshadowed by a controversial TMO decision.

Waikato ran rampant over the hosts to claim an impressive win and hoist the Log of Wood.

Hawke's Bay had their work cut out against Bay of Plenty in the Battle of the Bays.

Auckland triumphed in what was a concoction of hilarity and errors – mostly from Tasman.

Match-winning penalties don't come much easier than this.

Hyperbole alert: The Mitre 10 Cup title is Tasman's to lose.

Sometimes, the game plays out exactly how it was expected to.

Taranaki's win over Counties Manukau had a similar allure to the Sharknado franchise.

The shortfin mako is the fastest shark in the ocean, and Tasman have channelled that.

George Bridge made an immediate impact in his return to Mitre 10 Cup football.

Vaea Fifita was in devastating form for Wellington against Otago.

Bay of Plenty have beaten Taranaki for the first time since 2006.

In summary, Canterbury sucked as they slipped to a surprise defeat to Tasman.

If Harbour want to be crowned King in the North, they'll need to find a killer mentality.

Online abuse stemmed from footage of the teams' pre-match haka earlier this week.

Bit cold? Streakers may have physical and emotional injuries after taking to field.

Science versus the roar of the crowd - what sort of justice does New Zealand want?

The president of the Otahuhu Rugby Football Club is standing by his players.

Sir Graham Henry will assist Alama Ieremia with Auckland in this year's Mitre 10 Cup.

The victim required a titanium implant and a false tooth after brawl.

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Canterbury first-five the star of the final as red and blacks continue remarkable record.