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Thursday Morning Round Up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

    World announces immediate law amendment following contentious Wales try   World Rugby has changed a rule governing restarts in the wake of George North’s contentious try for...

Four Super Rugby stars made available to the All Black sevens

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks Sevens’ quest for Olympic gold in Tokyo next year has been given a major boost, with four Super Rugby players set to join the 2019/2020 campaign.     Caleb Clarke (Blues,...

Halfback duo sign with the Hurricanes

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Hurricanes have signed halfbacks Jamie Booth and Jonathan Taumateine for the next two Investec Super Rugby seasons. The pair replace Richard Judd and Finlay Christie, with the former leaving the...

9 All Blacks released for Mitre 10 Cup duty

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The All Blacks have confirmed that 9 players from their squad will be released to attend to Mitre 10 Cup duty.     Brad Weber (Hawke's Bay) and Liam Coltman and Josh Ioane (Otago) for their...

Watch: Nemani Nadolo's brother Chris Kuridrani scores a double to set up Counties victory

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Nemani Nadolo's younger brother Chris Kuridrani scored this crucial intercept try in the Mitre 10 Cup to help Counties Manakau to their first win over North Harbour since 2013.   WHEELS!...

Mitre 10 Cup Round 1 Highlights: Counties Manukau v Taranaki

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Counties Manukau came into the game as the underdogs having lost most of their games against Taranaki. Sonny Bill Williams played an impressive game of rugby as he had to prove himself but it was...

Mitre 10 Cup Round Up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

A thumping victory by Tasman over Wellington and a draw between defending champions Auckland and North Harbour got Mitre 10 Cup rugby off to an intriguing start at the weekend.     Adding...

Sonny Bill Williams looks set for All Blacks return after Mitre 10 Cup performance

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams made a couple of lovely offloads for Counties Manukau in the Mitre 10 Cup on Saturday.

Cheeky set piece tees up Mitre 10 Cup win for Taranaki

5 years ago by Rugby Dump

Taranaki scored a perfectly executed set piece try against Counties Manukau in the opening round of the Mitre 10 Cup.

Sonny Bill Williams named to start for for Counties Manukau along with former Connacht prop

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

All eyes will be on Sonny Bill Williams in Counties Manakau's Mitre 10 Cup clash on Saturday as the All Blacks centre starts against Taranaki.   It will be another important step for the 52-test...