Wednesday Afternoon Round Up

Faosiliva set for disciplinary hearing    Alafoti Faosiliva of Worcester Warriors will appear before an RFU disciplinary panel this evening (Wednesday), with charges of striking Gloucester's...

Alby Mathewson joins Canterbury squad

Former All Black halfback Alby Mathewson has joined the Canterbury Mitre 10 Cup squad as injury cover for Mitchell Drummond.   “It is hugely disappointing to lose Mitchell Drummond to injury...

The top 5 players to watch in the Mitre 10 Cup

With the Mitre 10 Cup at full swing, we take a look at the outstanding players of the league:   Jordie Barrett   Jordie made the Barrett family proud by being the fifth and last of the Barrett...

What's on TV this weekend

A mammoth weekend rugby is upon us, so check out our personalised rugby TV guide for this weekends fixtures.  Times below are UK/IRE.   Friday: Southland vs Auckland (08:35) - Sky Sports...

Weekly Round Up

Auckland grab first win   Auckland got their season on track after claiming a 37-15 victory over Northland at Eden Park today.   The game was riddled by injuries for Northland with...

Winners & losers of the weekend

Winners   Bayonne A happy return to life in the Top 14 for the Basque based side as they toppled French giants Toulon in an impressive victory. After a tight 1st half which saw the sides level...

Mitre 10 Highlights: Canterbury v Auckland (Round 1)

Wilson Whineray

Major teams: Canterbury, Waikato, Auckland Country: New Zealand Test span: 1957-65 Test caps: 32 (32 starts) Test points: 6 (2T)Sir Wilson Whineray was that rugby rarity, a loosehead who had scrummaging...

NZ: Auckland march on, after scare

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All Blacks name squad for Rugby Championship

The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the 2016 Rugby Championship.   Hurricanes outside back Nehe Milner-Skudder and Chiefs midfielder Charlie...