Waikato's pack dominate in win over Bay of Plenty
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJono Gibbes' men have put their poor start well and truly behind them after they claimed their fourth successive victory today. The Waikato pack stepped up today against a tough Bay of Plenty...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Northland v Southland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthland end up getting a bonus point win but it was far from a spectacle. It was all Southland in the...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Manawatu v Tasman
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA well fought match between these two sides with Manawatu running the Mako close throughout. Jamie Spowart scored a superb try from a scrum inside the first 10 minutes of the match before Sam Malcolm responded...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Canterbury v Auckland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fantastic win for Auckland as they end an 8-year drought in Canterbury beating the home side 29-34. TJ Faiane took over the captaincy today and scored a what he claimed to be his first ever hattrick....
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: North Harbour v Bay of Plenty
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyParsons, Hall, Li and Gatland all stood up as North Harbour put together a great second half, arguably their best rugby of the season, to move off the bottom of the table with 5 points in the bag. An exciting...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Counties Manukau v Wellington
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWellington secured a winning bonus point in this game with Vaea Fiftita putting in a superb performance for the away side. Isaia Walker-Leawere opened the floodgates in the 11th minute of the match with...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Tasman v Taranaki
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman ran riot today. They were miles ahead of Taranaki who just never really got into the game. No pace or urgency and constantly chasing the game. Tasman were able to just keep the scoreboard ticking and keep the pressure on Taranaki. Tasman scored some wonderful tries and will be very impressed with this effort. Taranaki need to fix a few things ad fast. They have faded in the last few weeks and will need to sort it out before the season gets away from them. It doesn't get easier for them next week as they host a resurgent...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Northland v Manawatu
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorthland get their first win over Manawatu in 7 years. And what a win it was. Dominated the game from the 6th minute onward. Manawatu opened the scoring but that was it from them. Northland were ruthless on attack and ruthless on every mistake Manawatu made. They can be extremely happy with this result. Manawatu will have to have a long hard look at their defensive game today. Manawatu host...
WATCH: Sevu Reece v Hawke's Bay
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbySevu Reece inspired Waikato to an emphatic win over Hawke's Bay in what was their first defence of the Ranfurly Shield in 2018. Waikato secured a massive 42-22 win in what was their 3rd game...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Waikato v Hawke's Bay
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWaikato retain the Ranfurly shield after an impressive win over top of the table Hawkes Bay. Waikato were made to work in the first half and Hawkes Bay had opportunities, but in the end Waikato were just...