NPCRugby: Tasman hammer SouthlandTasman continue to impress during their maiden season in the ITM Cup’s Premiership division.17 Sep 09:39 AM
NPCRugby: Shield stays in the BayHawkes Bay banished the bad memories of last year's brief Ranfurly Shield reign by blowing away Otago today to retain the Log o' Wood14 Sep 06:10 AM
NPCRugby: Auckland battle back to beat BOPAuckland coach Paul Feeney must be a master of the halftime team talk, though he probably wishes his oratory skills were less essential.13 Sep 04:54 AM
NPCITM Cup: Comeback rekindles Auckland's self-beliefAuckland need more of the second-half commitment which saw them steal victory from Wellington when they face Bay of Plenty in today's crossover clash in Rotorua.12 Sep 05:00 PM
NPCITM Cup: Canterbury heap more misery on WellingtonAt the start of the ITM Cup many would have predicted the week five match between Canterbury and Wellington to be a clash of two unbeaten teams.12 Sep 10:31 AM
NPCRugby: Taniwha tame OtagoNorthland have put in an impressive performance in the first game of their southern road-trip, defeating Otago and putting themselves clear in second place in the ITM Cup championship10 Sep 09:15 AM
NPCITM Cup: Steamers snap losing streakBay of Plenty broke a 12-match losing drought and North Harbour spirits with a rugged Championship win in Rotorua.07 Sep 06:18 AM
NPCRugby: Manawatu keep on rollingManawatu confirmed their lofty position at the top of the ITM Cup Championship table with a decisive victory in Palmerston North07 Sep 04:21 AM
NPCRugby: Northland upset Hawke's BayHawke’s Bay’s Ranfurly Shield celebrations have officially ended after they were upset 23-21 by Northland.06 Sep 09:00 AM
NPCITM Cup: Taranaki storm into secondTaranaki stormed into second spot in the ITM Cup premiership as their impressive season continued with a win over Southland today.06 Sep 06:20 AM
All BlacksRugby: Feeney steering clear of debate over All BlacksAuckland coach Paul Feeney is not entering the debate about why his three fringe All Blacks have not been released for today's ITM Cup Premiership match against Wellington at Eden Park.05 Sep 05:00 PM
NPCITM Cup: Tasman sneak late winTasman prop Siua Halanukonuka’s first try in the ITM Cup has proven to be a valuable one.05 Sep 08:45 AM
NPCRugby: Champs remain perfectIt was less convincing on the scoreboard but Canterbury's narrow victory over Otago tonight was almost as impressive as their early-round routs.04 Sep 09:22 AM
NPCRugby: Manawatu continue fine seasonManawatu's ITM Cup campaign just keeps getting better.03 Sep 09:47 AM
OpinionJustin Marshall: ITM Cup nursery for rugby talentThere's obviously a lot of debate about the ITM Cup and its place in New Zealand rugby after the changes that mean there are games on almost every day of the week.31 Aug 05:00 PM
NPCRugby: Mooloos rebound to get by HarbourWaikato won an ugly, but priceless victory just three days after Taranaki wiped the mat with them.30 Aug 09:50 AM
NPCRugby: Ranfurly Shield returns to NapierCounties Manukau enjoyed their six-game, 12-month tenure, but had to cede to a superior, hungry Hawke's Bay outfit before a crowd of around 6500 in Pukekohe.30 Aug 04:22 AM
New ZealandUnions pay for AB stars to playIt's not just rugby fans who have to pay to get close to the All Blacks - these days their own provincial sides are forking out to have them in the team.29 Aug 11:38 PM
NPCRugby: Stowers prepares for Hawkes Bay reprisalRevenge is in the air. So says Counties Manukau wing Sherwin Stowers as he contemplates how Hawkes Bay might approach their work in this afternoon's Ranfurly Shield clash at Pukekohe.29 Aug 05:00 PM
NPCITM Cup: Manawatu upset Wellington at Cake TinJust when you thought it couldn’t get any worse for Wellington, it has.29 Aug 09:32 AM
NPCITM Cup: Defending champions rumble onThere won't be many more lopsided affairs on paper in this year's ITM Cup than Canterbury hosting Northland and for the opening quarter of last night's contest, the Taniwha held their own.28 Aug 05:00 PM
All BlacksABs suiting up to do battle for ITM sidesAs many as 10 current All Black squad members could appear in the ITM Cup over the next few days.25 Aug 05:00 PM
All BlacksRugby: Williams put on fast trackNew Zealand Rugby yesterday confirmed that Sonny Bill Williams will be given a special exemption to fast-track his way into the All Blacks' end-of-year tour.25 Aug 05:00 PM