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Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Otago v Northland

Otago will make it 2 wins in a row with a hard-fought victory over Northland. The visitors were in control most of the match heading in to the break 7-10 in the...

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

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 & NRC: Saturday Top Performers

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...

Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Manawatu v Otago

Manawatu only have themselves to blame. Otago were brilliant in the 2nd half. They made Manawatu pay for the basic mistakes. Rob Thompson was impressive, but he was fighting a lonely battle out there....

Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Otago v Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay are two from two, away from home after a hard fought but impressive victory at Otago in Dunedin. Otago can only have themselves to blame as silly errors and penalties put them on the back foot. Otago were impressive for the first 20 mins, but after that Hawkes Bay showed their class. Scoring some impressive tries, Brad Webber and Gareth Evans were particularly impressive for Hawkes Bay. Otago got back int the contest but in the end, Hawkes Bay were able to roll down the clock an wrap up an impressive victory. Hawkes Bay are at home...

Top Performers - Otago v Hawke's Bay

We take a look at the Top Performers following an entertaining clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium between Otago and Hawke's Bay:   Brad Weber - Hawke's Bay Steve Hansen take note! Weber had another...

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...

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...

Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Wellington vs Otago