Hawke's Bay

NZ Rugby Prolong Sam McNicol's Return

One of the Chiefs most promising young backs, Sam McNicol will spend the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup season and the 2019 Super Rugby season on the sidelines. Hawke's Bay coach Mark Ozich says Sam McNicol's prolonged...

Highlanders sign Bryn Gatland & Marino Mikaele Tu’u

Highlanders have announced the signing of two players for 2019 and 2020. Blues first-five Bryn Gatland will join the southern club from next season for two years. Gatland currently with the Blues will...

Craig Philpott appointed NZ U20 coach

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has appointed Craig Philpott to a new and expanded full-time role as New Zealand Under 20 Head Coach.   Philpott, who leaves his role as Hawke's Bay Magpies Head Coach for...

Hawke’s Bay & Manawatu players cop suspensions

Hawke’s Bay’s Tony Lamborn and Manawatu’s Newton Tudreu have both received suspensions for their roles in an incident in the final round robin match of the Mitre 10 Cup on Sunday 15 October. Both...

HIGHLIGHTS: Hawke's Bay v Manawatu

HIGHLIGHTS: Northland v Hawke's Bay

A great start by Northland as they converted a try within the first 10 minutes but after after a yellow card to Nock, Hawke's Bay capitalized and leveled things up with a converted...

HIGHLIGHTS: North Harbour v Hawke's Bay

North Harbour edged Hawke's Bay 33-30 in a thrilling round 7 Mitre 10 Cup encounter. Hawke's Bay ran in two first half tries to one to take a 17-13 lead into the break. An early second half score...

HIGHLIGHTS: Hawke's Bay v Taranaki

A strong second half by Taranaki saw them thrash Hawke's Bay 48-17 in round 6 of the Mitre 10 Cup. Hawke's Bay picked up a yellow card around the 20 minute mark and Taranaki capitalized on their...

HIGHLIGHTS: Counties Manukau v Hawke's Bay

Otago thrashed Hawke's Bay 64-21 away from home in round 4 of the Mitre 10 Cup. Otago were completely dominant in the first half as they ran in four tries and slotted a penalty to take a commanding...

Highlights: Hawke's Bay v Otago

Otago thrashed Hawke's Bay 64-21 away from home in round 4 of the Mitre 10 Cup. Otago were completely dominant in the first half as they ran in four tries and slotted a penalty to take a commanding...