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Manawatu Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Tasman v Taranaki
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman ran riot today. They were miles ahead of Taranaki who just never really got into the game. No pace or urgency and constantly chasing the game. Tasman were able to just keep the scoreboard ticking and keep the pressure on Taranaki. Tasman scored some wonderful tries and will be very impressed with this effort. Taranaki need to fix a few things ad fast. They have faded in the last few weeks and will need to sort it out before the season gets away from them. It doesn't get easier for them next week as they host a resurgent...
Ranfurly Shield Top Performers
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Ranfurly Shield will stay with Taranaki after a 5 try and 20 point thumping of Manawatu. The Shield holders put in a great performance after their opening weekend loss as they hunt for the Mitre 10...
Thursday Morning Round Up
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWallaby Forward Commits to Reds The Queensland Rugby have announced that rampaging back rower Caleb Timu has re-committed to the Queensland Reds for the 2019 season. Full Story Ben Franks on...
The History of the Ranfurly Shield & what it means to New Zealand Rugby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew 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...
Liam Hallam-Eames suspended for four matches
5 years ago by New Zealand RugbyManawatu lock Liam Hallam-Eames has been suspended for four matches for striking an opposition player in his team’s Mitre 10 Cup match against Waikato on Saturday 18 August. Hallam-Eames was cited...
All Blacks name squad for 2018 Rugby Championship
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have named their squad for this year's Rugby Championship. The squad also features two uncapped players. Crusaders and Tasman prop Tim Perry, who played two non-Tests on last year's Vista...
