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Weekend Round Up

Oosthuizen to undergo scans on ribs Oosthuizen will undergo a scan to determine the scope of the rib injury he sustained against Argentina. Full story   9 All Blacks available for Mitre 10 Cup Akira...

Highlights: Manawatu vs Tasman Makos

Highlights: Canterbury vs Otago

A strong finish from Canterbury saw them successfully defend the Ranfurly Shield with a 30-24 home win over Otago in round 2 of the Mitre 10 Cup. The first half was a tight affair with a try apiece, with...

Highlights: Auckland vs Northland

Auckland ground out a 10-8 victory over Northland in wet conditions in round 2 of the Mitre 10 Cup. The sides traded penalties before Auckland crossed for a late first half try from an error at the Northland...

9 All Blacks available for Mitre 10 Cup

The All Blacks have made the following 9 players available for Round 3 of the Mitre 10 Cup: Akira Ioane Nathan Harris Vaea Fifita Jeffery Toomaga-Allen Ngani Laumape Nehe Milner-SkudderWaisake NaholoTawera...

WATCH: Former NZ U20 hooker score 2 great tries

Tipped as the future replacement for Dane Coles, Asafo Aumua is a powerful young hooker who has been impressive so far in this year's Mitre 10 Cup.   Wellington secured a 42-26 victory over Taranaki...

Friday Morning Round Up

Hougaard starts for Springboks South Africa made only one change to their starting XV to face Argentina in Salta as Francois Hougaard starts in the place of the injured Ross Cronje.    Los...

History of the Ranfurly Shield

Canterbury will defend the Ranfurly Shield against Otago on Sunday for the first time this Mitre 10 Cup this season. Follow the match   With that in mind, we have a look back into the history of...

Highlights: Southland vs North Harbour

A closely fought first half saw Southland go into the break thanks to a late try by Liam Howley. Matt Johnson opening the scoring after capitalising on a great up and under. Matt Vaega scored Harbour's...

Watch: Hilarious Bloopers from Mitre 10 Cup

North Harbour claimed their biggest in the Mitre 10 Cup since a 2012 when they faced off against Southland.   The win saw also them win their opening two matches for the first time since 2006.   However,...