Japan boost squad for Asian Games defence
1 decade ago by IRBWith one eye already on the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, Japan will field their strongest squad as they aim to retain the Rugby Sevens gold medal in the men’s competition at the 17th Asian Games, which starts...
Ulster Announce Raaymakers As Short-Term Signing
1 decade ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster Rugby have signed 24-year-old lock Ronald Raaymakers from Counties Manukau Steelers, on a short-term contract.
ITM Cup Updates: North Harbour v Canterbury
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandNorth Harbour host Canterbury in the first match in week 7 of the ITM Cup at QBE StadiumKick off is 7. 35pmPre-matchNorth Harbour will need to pull something special out tonight if they're too upset Canterbury. The...
Webber hat-trick seals Waikato win
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyJoe Webber scored three of Waikato's four tries as they beat Counties Manukau 26-21 in Sunday's ITM Cup clash in Hamilton. Sevens star Webber scored twice in the first 15 minutes as free-running Waikato...
Honey Badger shops for 'fart catcher' in Japan
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumNick Cummins, better known as 'Honey Badger', prepared for his inaugural start with Japanese club Coca Cola West Red Sparks in a rather unusual fashion - by shopping for a "fart catcher". The former...
As It Happened: Manawatu outplay clueless Counties
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandThe Manawatu Turbos have put the first half work in to run away with their ITM Cup match 26-10 in Palmerston North today. It took the match 45 minutes to come alive but it was only Manawatu who emerged...
Preview: Manawatu v Counties
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyCounties Manukau have made three changes to their starting XV for their clash with Manawatu at FMG Stadium in Palmerston North on Sunday. Dan Hyatt returns at blindside, Michael Stanley gets his first...
2014 ITM Cup Round 3 Review - Who's Hot and Who's Not?
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionThe third round of the 2014 ITM Cup saw the star-studded Hawke's Bay Magpies win the Ranfurly Shield off Counties Manukau Steelers – not bad for an ITM Cup Championship team! Three rounds is now...
