ITM Cup Live Updates: Waikato v Manawatu
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandWaikato host Manawatu in the first match of today's ITM Cup action they clash in Hamilton. Kick off is 2. 35pmPre-match Waikato welcome back lock Luke Katene back from injury and straight into the starting...
Preview: Waikato v Manawatu
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWaikato have made one alteration to their starting line-up for Saturday's ITM Cup fixture against Championship side Manawatu Turbos at Waikato Stadium. Second-row Luke Katene has now recovered from...
NPC: Bans for McGougan and Nemani
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Waikato prop James McGougan has been suspended for one week and Bay of Plenty wing Tino Nemani suspended for two weeks, after separate judicial hearings for foul play during Week Six of the NPC. Both...
The ITM Cup 6 and 7: What happened to the Southland Stags?
1 decade ago by Talking Rugby UnionThe sixth round of the ITM Cup saw some enormous margins of victories and defeat combined with a lack of upsets. Otago's win over Waikato was really the only one that went against the thoughts of most...
Cruden joins NZ's hall of shame
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Aaron Cruden is the latest to join New Zealand's ever-growing 'Bad Boys' club, a list that already features some of the most famous names in the sport. The flyhalf's reputation may have suffered and...
NPC: Tasman tame Lions
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The Tasman Makos have continued their remarkable run, defeating Wellington 42-20 in their first win over the Lions in their sixth meeting. It was blue chip stuff from the tourists who have now confirmed...
Otago impress against Waikato
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyOtago produced an impressive four-try performance on Sunday as they cut loose against Waikato, defeating the Mooloos 38-7 at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The home side were in front from the third minute when...
As It Happened: Otago and Parker pile on the points
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandOtago have thrashed Waikato 38-7 in their cross-division clash in Dunedin today. Feeding off their halftime lead, a dominant second half has seen the southerners cruise home, a collective forward effort...
Preview: Otago v Waikato
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWaikato have made three changes to their starting line-up for Sunday's ITM Cup fixture against Otago in Dunedin. There is a first start at hooker for Hame Faiva, who comes in for the injured Brayden...
ITM Cup Round 5 Review – Who Is Hot and Not?
1 decade ago by In The LooseITM Cup Round 5 started off with two upsets before settling down with some more predictable results, although not many people expected Hawke’s Bay to thrash Otago by so many points in the final...