Wellington

Savea and Ioane responsible for defenders waking in cold sweats after these big carries

New Zealand's Mitre 10 Cup is in full swing and in round two there are a number of stars on show as it's a break in the Rugby Championship. Two former All Blacks 7s players stood out with powerful carries...

Mitre 10 Cup Round 3 Highlights: Wellington v Southland

A Wellington side packed with All Blacks put in a dominant display to brush off Southland 52-7 in round 3 action. The host went into the break with a confident 40-0 scoreline. Southland impeded Wellington's...

Hurricanes Star in Wellington's Win

Southland were up against a stronger Wellington side today with the Lions benefitting from the All Blacks off a week with TJ Perenara and Ardie Savea starting the match.   Wellington had another...

Cheslin Kolbe added to Springbok squad

Former Blitzbok and DHL Western Province outside back Cheslin Kolbe has been added to the Springbok squad for the forthcoming Australasian leg of the Rugby Championship as the only uncapped player.   The Toulouse...

Canterbury vs Wellington - Top Performers

Canterbury got their season back on track in round 2 following a round 1 loss to Tasman. It was a hard fought win for the home side, here are your Top Performers   George Bridge - Canterbury:   The...

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

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...

Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Wellington vs Otago

Experienced heads return to New Zealand for 2018 Mitre 10 Cup

Ahead of the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup, we take a look at the biggest names returning to New Zealand to feature in New Zealand's premier provisional competition.    Thomas Waldrom - Wellington   The...

Lions tour helps NZ provincial sides to record surplus

Last year's British and Irish Lions tour has contributed to solid financial results by New Zealand's provincial rugby unions.   The Mitre 10 Cup rugby unions built on a record-setting performance...