Tui Samuelu flying high with his rugby
1 decade ago by The PressChristchurch Boys' High's Tui Samuelu couldn't think of a better person to have played alongside in the biggest game of his young rugby career. The 17-year-old started at centre for the...
Coltman, Marshall in mix for All Blacks spot
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen must dig a little deeper than usual into New Zealand's rich pool of talent to shore up the troublesome position of hooker. Hansen has once again confirmed plans for Dane...
Canty win three-in-a-row
1 decade ago by The PressThe Canterbury women's rugby team showed they are building nicely for major upcoming assignments against unbeaten Otago and Waikato with a 33-13 win against Wellington at Rugby Park on Saturday. ...
As It Happened: Hawkes Bay v Otago
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandSee how it all unfolded from Napier. Fulltime: Hawkes Bay 41 Otago 0 - All over from Napier. Otago down-trousered. 78 mins: Hawkes Bay 41 Otago 0 - Otago held up with the try begging. Not their...
Preview: Canterbury v Wellington
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyCoach Scott Robertson has made four changes and five positional tweaks to his Canterbury side that will take on Wellington, with Tom Taylor starting. Taylor and Nathaniel Apa are the new additions to...
ITM Cup Live Updates: Otago v Northland
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandOtago host Northland to kick off the fifth week of the ITM Cup in DunedinKick-off is 7. 35pmPre-matchOtago will have in the back of their minds that they have a Ranfurly Shield challenge against Hawkes...
Match officials to September 14
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyThe match officials for this week's action have been confirmed, with J�r�me Garc�s refereeing the All Blacks versus Springboks clash. Rugby ChampionshipAustralia vs Argentina at Skilled Park,...
Taranaki too good for Southland
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandTaranaki defeated Southland 41 - 19 in their ITM Cup encounter in New Plymouth. Taranaki picked up their third consecutive victory proving firming up their standings in the top four. They got off to...
ITM Cup Live Updates: Otago v Canterbury
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandOtago host Canterbury in tonight's ITM Cup match at Forsyth Barr Stadium38mins: OTA 13 CAN 3Canterbury given another penalty with Otago offside, Mo'unga kicks it to touch, they're backing themselves for...
Canterbury juggernaut looking unstoppable
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandCan anyone stop the Canterbury juggernaut in the ITM Cup? That is the daunting question Otago face when they host the reigning at Forsyth Barr tonight. Canterbury are averaging over 50 points per game,...