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Son of former All Black captain Michael Jones included in powerful Auckland Mitre 10 Cup squad

Auckland Rugby Head Coach Alama Ieremia has drawn from his player’s Super Rugby Aotearoa experience and strong Auckland Rugby pedigree for his 2020 Mitre 10 Cup squad.   Ieremia has the luxury...

Mitre 10 Cup Round 3 - Round Up

We were treated to another cracking round of Mitre 10 Cup action this past week with games starting on Wednesday and finishing off with the Battle of the Bridge on Sunday.   Stat leaders Jordan...

ROUND 3 HIGHLIGHTS: Taranaki v Counties Manukau

Taranaki claim a bonus point victory thanks to a brace from All Black wing Naisake Naholo, Charlie Ngatai and a winning score from Ricitelli. The Steelers fought bravely throughout and were unlucky to...

Maori All Blacks team to face Harlequins

Head Coach Colin Cooper has made three changes to his Maori All Blacks run-on side for their tour-closing match against the Harlequins on Wednesday.   Whetu Douglas will start no.6, Sean Wainui...

Maori All Blacks squad for 2016 northern tour

Six new caps have been named in the side including this year’s New Zealand Under 20 captain, Wellington’s Leni Apisai.   Ash Dixon will take over from Charlie Ngatai in the captain’s...

Mitre 10 Highligts: North Harbour Vs Bay of Plenty

ITM Cup live updates: BOP v Otago

Follow LIVE coverage as Bay of Plenty hosts Otago in their ITM Cup match in Mount Maunganui. 40mins BOP 19-10 OTATRY! Otago loosehead Aki Seiuli finishes off a series of deft passes that saw Otago streak...

ITM Cup Updates: Bay of Plenty v Northland

Bay of Plenty host Northland in tonight's ITM Cup battle in TaurangaKick off 7. 35pmPre-matchHard working Taniwha's prop Ross Wright will bring up his 50th ITM Cup appearance for Northland against the...

ITM Cup Updates: Hawke's Bay v Bay of Plenty

Hawkes 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...

Auckland recover to beat Steamers

Auckland recovered from a 0-12 deficit to beat Bay of Plenty 27-12 at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday. More to follow. . . The scorers:For Bay of Plenty:Tries: Royal, BardoulCon: Evemy For...