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Sonny Bill Williams set for rugby return

9 years ago by ESPN Scrum

Code-hopper Sonny Bill Williams is likely to play provincial rugby for Counties Manukau before a probable return to the All Blacks later this year. The dual international is likely to begin his second...

Wellington blown away by Counties

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Counties Manukau thrashed the Wellington Lions 55-7 in an NPC Round Seven match, a result that makes it mathematically difficult for the 2013 runners-up to avoid relegation to the second tier Championship. The...

ITM Cup live updates: Counties Manukau v Wellington

9 years ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Follow LIVE coverage as Counties Manukau host Wellington in their ITM Cup match in Pukekohe. Kick off is at 5:35pm (NZT)Pre-matchAll Black Victor Vito makes a welcome return to the Wellington pack. ...

Preview: North Harbour v Canterbury

9 years ago by Planet Rugby

Canterbury coach Scott Robertson has made several changes to his side for Wednesday's clash at North Harbour. Following last Friday's tough win over Counties Manukau, the league leaders have decided...

Crotty, Bird start as Canterbury ring changes

9 years ago by TVNZ New Zealand

Canterbury coach Scott Robertson has made widespread changes for Wednesday's match against North Harbour in Albany.  Following last week's unconvincing win against Counties Manukau, a number of players...

No NPC for Sonny Bill

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Sonny Bill Williams will not play any NPC rugby this year, but that will not stop him from being picked for the All Blacks' year-end tour. The code-hopping star's Rugby League season almost came to...

NPC: Canterbury canter on

9 years ago by Rugby 365

Defending champions, Canterbury remain unbeaten in the NPC after a convincing 28-20 victory in Pukekohe but not before Counties Manukau gave them a second half scare. Counties Manukau went into the...

Preview: Counties v Canterbury

9 years ago by Planet Rugby

Canterbury coach Scott Robertson has made three changes to his starting XV that will take on Counties Manukau in Pukekohe on Friday. The win over Wellington was their fifth straight in the competition...

Wednesday Round-Up

9 years ago

Cowan to Blues: Former All Black star Jimmy Cowan has been recruited by the Blues with a view to making a return to the Southern Hemisphere big time next season. Having plied his trade in England over...

One-week bans for Woodward, Tupou

9 years ago by Planet Rugby

Wellington full-back Jason Woodward and Counties Manukau lock Jimmy Tupou have both received one-week suspensions following separate judicial hearings for foul play. Woodward was suspended for one week...