Southland

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....

Savea and Ioane responsible for defenders waking in cold sweats after these big carries

New Zealand's Mitre 10 Cup is in full swing and in round two there are a number of stars on show as it's a break in the Rugby Championship. Two former All Blacks 7s players stood out with powerful carries...

Mitre 10 Cup Round 3 Highlights: Wellington v Southland

A Wellington side packed with All Blacks put in a dominant display to brush off Southland 52-7 in round 3 action. The host went into the break with a confident 40-0 scoreline. Southland impeded Wellington's...

Hurricanes Star in Wellington's Win

Southland were up against a stronger Wellington side today with the Lions benefitting from the All Blacks off a week with TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea starting the match.   Wellington had another...

Tasman vs Southland - Mitre 10 Cup Highlights

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...

Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Southland v Hawkes Bay

Hawke's Bay marched to a comfortable opening day bonus point win despite spending 9 minutes in the 2nd half with 13 men. Southland struggled to stop line out drives and mauls and conceded 4 tries as the...

Experienced heads return to New Zealand for 2018 Mitre 10 Cup

Ahead of the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup, we take a look at the biggest names returning to New Zealand to feature in New Zealand's premier provisional competition.    Thomas Waldrom - Wellington   The...

Defending Mitre 10 Cup Champions Confirm 2018 Squad

Canterbury Head Coach Joe Maddock has today announced his team for the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup season, including eight new names from the 2017 Premiership-winning squad.  The new squad members include...

Worcester Warriors sign Hurricanes lock Fatialofa

Worcester Warriors have announced the signing of New Zealand lock Michael Fatialofa on a two-year deal from 2016 Super Rugby champions the Hurricanes.   The 25-year-old becomes Warriors’...