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Rugby: Vito stays put to keep All Black dream alive

Victor Vito isn't going anywhere. After being axed from the All Blacks last weekend the Wellington loose forward said he won't head overseas.

Rugby: Ranger available in emergency

Rugby: Two tries break Shield drought

East Coast blindside flanker Brent Ingram yesterday became the first Coast player to score a try in a Ranfurly Shield challenge against Waikato at Ruatoria.

Rugby: ABs to play training matches in Lower Hutt

Rugby: Leonard to head to Italy

Rugby: ITM Cup player payments drop

Axed Hika an unhappy hooker

Zac ban works for 7s star

New Zealand sevens representative Kurt Baker stands to benefit most from the decision to suspend Zac Guildford from the Crusaders for the Super Rugby season.

Richard Loe: Faithful servant Thomson has earned tour

Canterbury secure title

Canterbury look for fifth

Rugby: Williams’ All Black future on line

For Ali Williams, the theme in tonight's provincial rugby final is not so much winning - it is surviving and doing enough to convince the All Black selectors.

Counties win promotion

After playing like a Premiership team for much of the season, Counties Manukau were tonight rewarded for their efforts with promotion to the top flight of the ITM Cup for the first time.

Rugby: Pivac seeks to break Canterbury dominance

Rugby: ITM Cup structure to remain

Rugby: Ellis eyes final debut