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Thursday Morning Round Up

Wallaby Forward Commits to Reds The Queensland Rugby have announced that rampaging back rower Caleb Timu has re-committed to the Queensland Reds for the 2019 season. Full Story   Ben Franks on...

The History of the Ranfurly Shield & what it means to New Zealand Rugby

New Zealand Rugby's most prized trophy will be up for grabs on Friday when Taranaki host Manawatu. Taranaki have successfully defended the 'Log o Wood' twice this year during pre-season beating Poverty...

Context to be considered in foul play rulings

With the Mitre 10 Cup underway, referees have been directed by New Zealand Rugby to consider context when ruling on foul play. New Zealand Rugby Head of Referees Bryce Lawrence said that player safety...

Manawatu lock suspended after frustrated swipe knocks out instigator

Manawatu Turbos lock Liam Hallam-Eames has felt the wrath of a disciplinary hearing, after not being spotted for a devastating back-hand strike less than a minute into their Mitre 10 Cup round one clash...

Tuesday Morning Round Up

Kriel fit for Bulls Jesse Kriel is set to play for the Blue Bulls against the Sharks at Kings Park on Saturday. The Springbok centre was not included in Rassie Erasmus’ touring squad for...

Liam Hallam-Eames suspended for four matches

Manawatu lock Liam Hallam-Eames has been suspended for four matches for striking an opposition player in his team’s Mitre 10 Cup match against Waikato on Saturday 18 August. Hallam-Eames was cited...

Saturday Top Performers - Mitre 10 Cup

We take a look at the top performing players from all the Mitre 10 Cup action today.   Liam Mitchell - Manawatu Turbos The flanker put in a great shift on a day that could easily have...

Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Manawatu vs Waikato

Lions tour helps NZ provincial sides to record surplus

Last year's British and Irish Lions tour has contributed to solid financial results by New Zealand's provincial rugby unions.   The Mitre 10 Cup rugby unions built on a record-setting performance...

All Blacks name squad for 2018 Rugby Championship

The All Blacks have named their squad for this year's Rugby Championship. The squad also features two uncapped players. Crusaders and Tasman prop Tim Perry, who played two non-Tests on last year's Vista...