Canterbury 
Wellington Auckland have top-four destiny in their own hands
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandAuckland want to ensure they're in charge of their own destiny and they can go a long way towards that with a victory over Waikato in their ITM Cup battle at Eden Park tonight. Auckland sit fourth on...
Wellington blown away by Counties
1 decade ago by Rugby 365Counties Manukau thrashed the Wellington Lions 55-7 in an NPC Round Seven match, a result that makes it mathematically difficult for the 2013 runners-up to avoid relegation to the second tier Championship. The...
ITM Cup live updates: Counties Manukau v Wellington
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandFollow LIVE coverage as Counties Manukau host Wellington in their ITM Cup match in Pukekohe. Kick off is at 5:35pm (NZT)Pre-matchAll Black Victor Vito makes a welcome return to the Wellington pack. ...
Cruden replaced by Tom Taylor
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandCanterbury utility Tom Taylor has been given the nod to replace Aaron Cruden in the All Blacks squad after he paid the price for a late night drinking session before the team's departure to Argentina. Hurricanes...
Graham Henry has 'no doubt' over Dan Carter
1 decade ago by The PressSir Graham Henry would pick Dan Carter for the next World Cup though admits the veteran first-five now needs to earn his starting position ahead of two young "world class" alternatives in Aaron Cruden...
Preview: Counties v Canterbury
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyCanterbury coach Scott Robertson has made three changes to his starting XV that will take on Counties Manukau in Pukekohe on Friday. The win over Wellington was their fifth straight in the competition...
Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade agoCowan to Blues: Former All Black star Jimmy Cowan has been recruited by the Blues with a view to making a return to the Southern Hemisphere big time next season. Having plied his trade in England over...
One-week bans for Woodward, Tupou
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyWellington full-back Jason Woodward and Counties Manukau lock Jimmy Tupou have both received one-week suspensions following separate judicial hearings for foul play. Woodward was suspended for one week...
Hooker Harris only uncapped player in All Blacks squad
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandBay of Plenty hooker Nathan Harris is the only uncapped player in the 30-strong All Blacks squad for the tour of Argentina and South Africa. As previously reported, first choice hooker Dane Cole will...
Jimmy Tupou, Jason Woodward cited for striking
1 decade ago by TVNZ New ZealandCounties Manukau lock Jimmy Tupou has been cited by for allegedly striking Waikato first five-eighth Damian McKenzie during their ITM Cup match at Waikato Stadium on Sunday. Wellington fullback Jason...
