Waikato retain Shield in dramatic draw
Waikato have clung to the Ranfurly Shield after a remarkable 20-20 draw against Taranaki.
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Live updates of the Mitre 10 Cup clash between Auckland and Counties Manukau in Auckland.
One of the biggest upsets in NPC history
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Simon Hickey will return to the French Top 14 soon after his Auckland Mitre 10 Cup commitments are concluded. It is a vastly different
Rugby: Otago win sixth straight to remain on top
Live updates of the Mitre 10 Cup clash between Otago and North Harbour in Dunedin.
Rugby: Wellington ease past Bay of Plenty
Wellington continued their long-standing dominance over Bay of Plenty with a 24-10 win at a windswept Westpac Stadium tonight.
Magpies too strong in battle of bottom-placed sides
Hawke's Bay have earned their first victory of the Mitre 10 Cup season, proving too strong for fellow strugglers Southland.
Counties coach - Players need to temper their excitement
Darryl Suasua is not trying to hinder his Steelers' flair, but he would like to see them "temper their excitement" to avoid costly turnovers.
Shocking miss: Counties lose close one
Counties Manukau roared back into their Premiership contest against Taranaki, but they came up just short.
Former All Black called in as injury cover for Canterbury
Western Force halfback and former All Black Alby Mathewson has signed as injury cover for provincial side Canterbury.
Rugby: Waikato hang on to topple Auckland
Waikato have regained the Stan Thomas Memorial after an action-packed Premiership clash at Eden Park.
Otago beat Tasman to stay undefeated
Otago's unbeaten Mitre 10 Cup run continues after they downed the Tasman Makos 30-27 at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Rugby: Blake Gibson returns for Waikato clash
Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Auckland v Waikato Eden Park, Auckland Sunday, 4.35pm Blake Gibson is back. The loose forward has endured
Rugby: Tupou frustrated by loss to Wellington
You can sense the frustration among the Counties Manukau players. Imagine being their fans. Last night the Steelers surrendered a
Wellington win Lomu Memorial Trophy in final seconds
A 48m final-second penalty goal from Jackson Garden-Bachop has given Wellington a win and the inaugural Jonah Lomu Memorial Trophy.
Rugby: Bay of Plenty run riot against Northland
A scintillating attacking performance has given Bay of Plenty their first win in the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup.
Auckland in a great escape as Bay blow lead
Auckland last night survived a serious scare against winless Hawke's Bay, bailed out by Simon Hickey's boot to leap into second in the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership.
Rugby: Auckland name strong side for Hawke's Bay
Four days after playing Southland in Invercargill, Auckland coach Nick White has named his side for their Wednesday night Mitre 10
Sam Vaka: In-form and uncontracted
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Waikato hold off Manawatu to keep Ranfurly Shield
Waikato's reign on the Ranfurly Shield continues, with Manawatu failing to capitalise on their best chance in years to end a 38 year drought.
Rugby: Canterbury underwhelm, still win and score 50
There are few teams who can score 50 points and have a right to be disappointed, but Canterbury fit the bill.
Auckland blow Southland away in second half
Auckland cranked on the afterburners to blow away the Stags in Invercargill.
Rugby: Crotty and Taylor cleared to play for Canterbury
Ryan Crotty and Codie Taylor, not selected for the All Blacks last weekend due to head knocks, have been cleared to play for Canterbury in the Mitre 10 Cup.
Rugby: Counties topple Bay of Plenty
Counties Manukau have righted the ship, but it was taking water at an alarming rate in the first half at Pukekohe today for their crossover Mitre 10 Cup clash with Bay of Plenty.
Rugby: Canterbury thrash Tasman
There are seven rounds to go, but lock Canterbury in for top spot going into the Mitre 10 Cup playoffs.
Counties Manukau and Bay of Plenty desperate to get on the board
Three Rio Olympians are back for this Sunday's Steelers-Steamers Mitre 10 Cup crossover clash in Pukekohe.
Manawatu steal Mitre 10 Cup thriller
Southland saw their thrilling comeback culled by an Otere Black penalty after the hooter as Manawatu clung to a 34-31 Mitre 10 Cup victory.
North Harbour confident ahead of Shield clash
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Liaki Moli finally gets chance to crack 50
You might not have noticed it, but Liaki Moli played some good code on the blindside flank for the Sunwolves during the Super Rugby season.
Players all wired up to aid research
A ground-breaking study on concussion will help researchers get inside the heads of rugby players.
Auckland make four changes for Northland clash
Auckland have made four changes to their starting line-up as they attempt to redeem themselves for Friday's night's Mitre 10 Cup crossover