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5 Reasons why you should follow the Mitre 10 Cup this week

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Round 5 of the Mitre 10 Cup kicks off on Wednesday this week and if you haven't been following New Zealand's premier provincial competition Round 5 is the perfect time to start.   Here are five...

Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Southland v Counties Manukau

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Counties come away with an impressive and very important away win. Southland will have happy with the tries they scored and the fight they showed, but in the end Counties were just too strong. Southland...

The History of the Ranfurly Shield & what it means to New Zealand Rugby

5 years ago by Ultimate 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...

Context to be considered in foul play rulings

5 years ago by New Zealand Rugby

With the Mitre 10 Cup underway, referees have been directed by New Zealand Rugby to consider context when ruling on foul play. New Zealand Rugby Head of Referees Bryce Lawrence said that player safety...

All Blacks name squad for 2018 Rugby Championship

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The 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...

London Irish sign TJ Ioane from Sale Sharks

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

London Irish have welcomed another international signing into their squad ahead of the 2018/19 Championship season with TJ Ioane joining from Sale Sharks.   “TJ has proven international...