Otago impress against Waikato
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyOtago produced an impressive four-try performance on Sunday as they cut loose against Waikato, defeating the Mooloos 38-7 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The home side were in front from the third minute when...
Tasman cruise past Wellington
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWellington's dismal season suffered a fresh blow on Sunday as they lost 42-20 to Tasman at Westpac Stadium. This was the Lions' sixth straight defeat as the Makos were simply too good for them, running...
As It Happened: Otago and Parker pile on the points
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandOtago have thrashed Waikato 38-7 in their cross-division clash in Dunedin today. Feeding off their halftime lead, a dominant second half has seen the southerners cruise home, a collective forward effort...
ITM Cup Updates: Hawke's Bay v Bay of Plenty
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandHawkes Bay host Bay of Plenty in a Ranfurly Shield challenge in Napier this afternoon. 78mins: HBY 31 BOP 17 Tempers are strained in this match a few feisty moments. 77mins: HBY 31 BOP 17 RED CARDReferees...
Preview: Otago v Waikato
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWaikato have made three changes to their starting line-up for Sunday's ITM Cup fixture against Otago in Dunedin. There is a first start at hooker for Hame Faiva, who comes in for the injured Brayden...
Nude Otago player left red faced
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumA naked player was left red-faced after he was televised changing during the prematch pep talk in Otago's changing room before last Wednesday night's ITM Cup match against Northland. The footage lasted...
Preview: Southland v Tasman
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyTasman coach Kieran Keane has made several changes to his starting XV for Wednesday's clash with Southland in Invercargill. Former All Blacks scrum-half Jimmy Cowan faces his former team-mates 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...
ITM Cup Round 5 Review – Who Is Hot and Not?
1 decade ago by In The LooseITM Cup Round 5 started off with two upsets before settling down with some more predictable results, although not many people expected Hawke’s Bay to thrash Otago by so many points in the final...
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. ...
