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Five outstanding tries from the latest round of New Zealand's Mitre 10 Cup

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

The Mitre 10 Cup continues to impress with its feast of top-shelf highlights. Week after week, the comp accurately displays the depth of riches New Zealand have at their disposal. As you can see from...

Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: North Harbour v Tasman

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Tasman Mako made it three wins from three as they claimed a 32-20 away win over North Harbour in an all Premiership clash. Tasman ran in three fist half tries to one as they took a 22-13 lead into...

Mitre 10 Cup & NRC: Saturday Top Performers

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Following a jam-packed day in the Mitre 10 Cup and NRC we take a look at who performed for their respective sides.   Josh McKay - Canterbury An outstanding performance by the Canterbury speedster...

NZ Rugby takes over at the Blues

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

New Zealand Rugby has retaken the reins of the Blues in a bid to avert what they saw as a looming crisis.   NZ Rugby is vowing to get the right people in the boardroom to fix the ailing franchise.   On...

PRO14 Preview: Conference A

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

With the PRO14 returning this weekend we preview Conference A and give a few predictions on how each side will progress throughout the season and identify a few players who are set for big seasons.   Cardiff...

Waikato vs North Harbour - Top Performers

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

North Harbour earned their 2nd consecutive win and 2nd one by a single point. They had a great comeback scoring 3 tries in 5 minutes to grab a strangle hold on the game and earn a win against the Championship...

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

6 years ago by Ultimate 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...

Bryn Gatland horror show script flipped after return from HIA

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

North Harbour edged Northland on Thursday in the opening game of the Mitre 10 Cup. Rene Ranger was a stand out, as we posted about, but another sub-plot was the story of Bryn Gatland. The number ten started...

Rene Ranger at his dynamic best as the Mitre 10 Cup kicks off with nailbiter

6 years ago by Rugby Dump

Forever a fan favourite, Rene Ranger put in another strong performance as Northland started their Mitre 10 Cup campaign earlier today against North Harbour. Unfortunately for them, they were edged 21-20,...

Mitre 10 Cup Round 1 Highlights: North Harbour v Northland

6 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A cracking game to get the Mitre 10 Cup season underway with both sides giving it their all. North Harbour enjoyed the vast majority of possession and territory but the Taniwha's defence stood strong at...