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The Battle for Promotion in the Mitre 10 Cup

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The battle for promotion to the Premiership division of the Mitre 10 Cup kicks off this weekend with Waikato hosting Northland and Otago hosting Hawke's Bay.   Here are two sets of semi-finals:      The...

Maori All Blacks squad named for historic tour

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Maori All Blacks squad to play in the USA, Brazil and Chile for their end of year tour, has been named today.   Five players in Japan with the All Blacks will later join the Maori All Blacks...

All Blacks named for the November Tests

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Steve Hansen has named his 32 man squad for the November Tests with just one uncapped player in Dalton Papali'i. Matt Todd returns to the squad.       Loose forward Matt Todd has...

Manu Samoa names team for Northern Hemisphere tour

5 years ago by Manu Samoa

Manu Samoa's squad for the forthcoming Northern Hemisphere Tour in November this year has been named.   Head coach Steve Jackson has retained most of the old heads in the team with a number of new...

Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Otago vs Bay of Plenty

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Otago secure a playoff spot the Premiership division of the Mitre 10 Cup as they punished Bay of Plenty's mistakes and ultimately leaving the visitors' season hanging in balance. Highlanders utility back...

Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Bay of Plenty v Manawatu

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

It wasn't a spectacle by any means but it had its moments. Manawatu survive the Bay of Plenty onslaught to beat them for the first time in 4 years. Bay of Plenty pushed and pushed and had an opportunity...