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Mitre 10 Cup Round Up: Week 3

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Waikato is third on 10 with North Harbour and Counties Manukau sharing nine points.   Taranaki, on 14 points, sit one ahead of Hawke's Bay in the Mitre 10 Championship while Bay of Plenty are third,...

Mitre 10 Cup Round Round Three: Tasman v Manawatu

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Tasman machine keeps going. They put in a dominant, but sloppy performance, despite the score. The score could and probably...

Tasman score lovely 80-metre try to maintain Mitre 10 Cup form

5 years ago by rugbydump.com

Tasman scored a beautiful try against Manawatu in round three of the Mitre 10 Cup stemming from chip and chase.

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...

Mitre 10 Cup Round 1 Highlights: Manawatu v Hawke’s Bay

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Hawkes Bay broke down Manawatu in horrible condition to earn a bonus-point win. Manawatu started brilliantly to take an early lead, but after that it was all Hawke Bay. Slowly staying in the game and edging themselves in front. Manawatu could not handle their strong set-pieces. Hawkes Bay host Wellington...

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...

Tuesday Morning Round Up

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Injury blows for Lions   The Golden Lions have injury concerns ahead of their Currie Cup clash against the Blue Bulls at Ellis Park on Saturday.       Lock Wilhelm...

Manawatu Turbos enlist the help of firefighters for pre-season training

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Manawatu Turbos are preparing for this season's Mitre 10 Cup by trading rucks for underground tunnels and rugby balls for fire hoses.      The team has enlisted the help of Palmerston...

5 players to watch: Manawatu

5 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Adam Boult   A fullback-wing utility he brings speed from the back being the fastest player in the squad.   He made his mark in Manawatu rugby, two seasons ago as a 17-year-old when he topped...