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MITRE 10 CUP HIGHLIGHTS: Southland v Otago

Otago go 5 from 5 against Southland with a bonus point victory over the Stags in this match. Mitchell Scott got the scoring underway in the 15th minute with a fine finish in the corner. Tries...

Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Northland v Manawatu

Northland get their first win over Manawatu in 7 years. And what a win it was. Dominated the game from the 6th minute onward.  Manawatu opened the scoring but that was it from them. Northland were ruthless on attack and ruthless on every mistake Manawatu made. They can be extremely happy with this result. Manawatu will have to have a long hard look at their defensive game today. Manawatu host...

5 Reasons why you should follow the Mitre 10 Cup this week

Round 5 of the Mitre 10 Cup kicks off on Wednesday this week and if you haven't been following New Zealand's premier provincial competition Round 5 is the perfect time to start.   Here are five...

Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Southland v Counties Manukau

Counties come away with an impressive and very important away win. Southland will have happy with the tries they scored and the fight they showed, but in the end Counties were just too strong. Southland...

Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Hawkes Bay v Counties Manukau

What a difference a half time can make. After a somewhat flat first half, both teams turn switch it on in the second half. Counties were excellent in the second and make Hawkes Bay pay for there cautious...

Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Manawatu v Otago

Manawatu only have themselves to blame. Otago were brilliant in the 2nd half. They made Manawatu pay for the basic mistakes. Rob Thompson was impressive, but he was fighting a lonely battle out there....

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...

Tasman vs Southland - Mitre 10 Cup Highlights