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Watch: Rieko Ioane scores an intercept try for Auckland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A 50-metre interception try highlighted All Black winger Rieko Ioane's return to provincial rugby as Auckland beat Bay of Plenty 19-13 on Saturday.   The under-pressure winger had a somewhat solid...

Mitre 10 Cup Round Two Highlights: Canterbury v Tasman

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Tasman maintain a perfect winning record at the start of their 2019 campaign with a comprehensive 23-8 victory over Canterbury.  Canterbury came out breathing fire and scored an early try but the...

Watch: Nemani Nadolo's brother Chris Kuridrani scores a double to set up Counties victory

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nemani Nadolo's younger brother Chris Kuridrani scored this crucial intercept try in the Mitre 10 Cup to help Counties Manakau to their first win over North Harbour since 2013.   WHEELS!...

Mitre 10 Cup Round 1 Highlights: Bay of Plenty v Otago

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Bay of Plenty scored 50 points against Otago for the first time in their history to get the perfect start to Mitre 10 Cup 2019. Otago had no answer for the powerful scrums and quick slick backs. Bay of...

Sonny Bill Williams named to start for for Counties Manukau along with former Connacht prop

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All eyes will be on Sonny Bill Williams in Counties Manakau's Mitre 10 Cup clash on Saturday as the All Blacks centre starts against Taranaki.   It will be another important step for the 52-test...

MITRE 10 CUP ROUND ONE HIGHLIGHTS: Southland v Northland

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Northland battled from behind to claim the opening victory of the Mitre 10 Cup 2019. Southland battled hard in the rain and need to be commended on a top effort, but it just wasn't enough in the end as...

Bay of Plenty sign former NLR player

4 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Roosters NRL league player Abraham Papali'i has signed to play for the Bay of Plenty Steamers for this year’s Mitre 10 Cup. Papali'i played junior league for the Glenora Bears and Pt Chevalier...