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Rugby: Mitch Karpik leaving Auckland
Bay of Plenty Rugby has wasted no time in boosting the playing strength for the Steamers over the next two years.
Canterbury claim another title
Canterbury seized a narrow victory over Auckland tonight to claim their seventh title in eight years.
Rugby: Old rivals meet with top prize at stake
Two old rivals lock horns tonight for the 97th time since 1883.
ITM Cup: Magpies win promotion from Championship
Ihaia West slotted a sideline conversion in the 78th minute to snatch a dramatic 26-25 ITM Championship final victory at McLean Park.
Rugby: Wellington waltz into final
Wellington easily snuffed out the attack of Otago to book a final date with Hawke's Bay on Friday night in Napier.
Rugby: Canterbury set up Auckland clash
Canterbury were far too good for Taranaki in the second ITM Cup Premiership semifinal at AMI Stadium.
Rugby: Magpies march into final
Hawke's Bay's better lineout, place kicking and use of the wind enabled them to advance to the final of the ITM Cup championship.
ITM Cup: Auckland shut down Tasman to reach final
Auckland will be hard to contain in the ITM Cup Premiership final should they play in this effervescent fashion.
Rugby: Suasua has good base at Steelers
The appointment of Darryl Suasua as head coach of the Counties Manukau Steelers ensures continuity with the successful Tana Umaga tenure.
Rugby: Eden Park hurdle for Makos
The Makos have never beaten Auckland at Eden Park, but they will be buoyed by a second spell last week at Taranaki which ended their losing streak.
Rugby: Auckland secure home semi
Auckland have secured a home ITM Cup Premiership semifinal, but they did it against staunch neighbours Counties.
Rugby: Turbos topple Wellington
Hurricanes bragging rights made for a fast, loose and ultimately entertaining spectacle as Manawatu edged Wellington.
Rugby: Canterbury in form before semis
Canterbury warmed up for next weekend's playoffs by showing just why they finished on top of the ITM Cup Premiership.
Magic Mooloos claim Shield
A hat-trick to Waikato halfback Brad Weber carried Waikato to a stunning Ranfurly Shield win in Napier, halting Hawke's Bay's tenure at 11 successful defences.
Otago add to Northland's misery
Northland's porous defence shipped eight more tries against Otago and slumped to a ninth straight defeat.
Worst ITM Cup season ever?
Northland are in the midst of an awful ITM Cup season - but is it the worst of all time?
Rugby: Wellington seal home semi
Wellington shrugged off two yellow cards and a rugged Steamers outfit to seal a home Championship semifinal.
Rugby: Magpies battle to wild win
Hawkes Bay overcame a strong Southland side and an even sturdier Invercargill wind to clinch a home semifinal.
Rugby: Ten tries help Auckland past Taniwha
A rampant Auckland thumped Northland at Eden Park tonight to move second in the Premierships standings.
Rugby: Canterbury clinch top spot
Canterbury clinched home advantage for the ITM Cup playoffs after an outstanding attacking display against Tasman.
ITM Cup: Counties Manukau keep semi-final hopes alive
Counties Manukau have dispatched their Chiefs cousins with some skilful footy in conditions that patently did not suit their style of play.
Rugby: Otago end Harbour's hopes
North Harbour's tilt for the semifinals is over while Otago have all but qualified for the top four.
Rugby: Draw leaves Magpies in charge
A dramatic draw last night left Hawke's Bay in the box seat to earn promotion to the ITM Cup Premiership.