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Rugby: Canterbury back in winning mode

Canterbury ended a difficult week on a positive note by beating ITM Cup rugby rivals Manawatu 42-15 in Christchurch today.

Rugby: Northland battle to victory over Otago

Northland have beaten Otago 20-17 in a pulsating round five ITM Cup match at Toll Stadium, Whangarei.

Livescoring: Saturday rugby updates

Rugby: Counties return home empty handed again

Rugby: Anscombe gives Toeava some space

Rugby: Waikato late try claims bonus-point win

Waikato notched their second win of the ITM Cup when they beat Tasman 33-6 in Hamilton tonight.

Rugby: Southland hang on to Log o' Wood

Southland successfully defended the Ranfurly Shield with a gutsy win in the wet to beat Counties Manukau 22-14 at Rugby Park in Invercargill.

Rugby: Wellington team to play Bay of Plenty

Chris Rattue: Small nations deserve better refereeing

Rugby: Cowan cashes in on Southland success

Rugby: Bason gives Steelers an edge

Counties Manukau might not have thrown the kitchen sink at Tasman, but they did throw the Bason on - and it proved decisive.

Rugby: Magpies end Otago's unbeaten run

Hawke's Bay ended Otago's unbeaten start to the ITM Cup and emerge with a 27-13 victory at McLean Park.

Live scoring: ITM Cup, NRL

nzherald brings you live scoring of today's ITM Cup and NRL matches.

Rugby: Smith sparkles across the park

Manawatu halfback Aaron Smith was pivotal as Northland were repulsed in an ITM Cup Championship match at Palmerston North yesterday.

Rugby: Steamers too hot for Harbour

The Steamers have been careful to build some depth in their squad - something they will need if they continue to play with the pace and intensity they discovered last night.

Rugby: Wilson kick brings back shield magic

For the second time in two years, an underdog Southland side travelled up to Christchurch and against all expectations prised away the Ranfurly Shield.