Livescoring: Saturday rugby updates

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Live updates from the five games of rugby on Saturday beginning with an early ITM Cup start and ending with the Wallabies hosting South Africa.

First up Manawatu look to continue their fine start to the season as they host Northland at the early kick off time of 12.35pm, followed by Canterbury's Ranfurly Shield defence against Southland.

In other games Bay of Plenty host North Harbour while Auckland look to bounce back from losing their opening two matches by taking on Wellington.

The night is capped off with the opening Tri-Nations clash between Australia and South Africa.

Saturday games:
Manawatu 30 Northland 22

Canterbury 19 Southland 22

Bay of Plenty 38 North Harbour 17

Auckland 21 Wellington 17

Australia 39 South Africa 20

- HERALD ONLINE