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Otago Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Bay of Plenty v Manawatu
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIt wasn't a spectacle by any means but it had its moments. Manawatu survive the Bay of Plenty onslaught to beat them for the first time in 4 years. Bay of Plenty pushed and pushed and had an opportunity...
Five outstanding tries from the latest round of New Zealand's Mitre 10 Cup
6 years ago by Rugby DumpThe Mitre 10 Cup continues to impress with its feast of top-shelf highlights. Week after week, the comp accurately displays the depth of riches New Zealand have at their disposal. As you can see from...
Mitre 10 Cup & NRC: Saturday Top Performers
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFollowing a jam-packed day in the Mitre 10 Cup and NRC we take a look at who performed for their respective sides. Josh McKay - Canterbury An outstanding performance by the Canterbury speedster...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Manawatu v Otago
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManawatu 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....
Mitre 10 Cup Highlights: Otago v Hawke's Bay
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHawke's Bay are two from two, away from home after a hard fought but impressive victory at Otago in Dunedin. Otago can only have themselves to blame as silly errors and penalties put them on the back foot. Otago were impressive for the first 20 mins, but after that Hawkes Bay showed their class. Scoring some impressive tries, Brad Webber and Gareth Evans were particularly impressive for Hawkes Bay. Otago got back int the contest but in the end, Hawkes Bay were able to roll down the clock an wrap up an impressive victory. Hawkes Bay are at home...
The History of the Ranfurly Shield & what it means to New Zealand Rugby
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Zealand Rugby's most prized trophy will be up for grabs on Friday when Taranaki host Manawatu. Taranaki have successfully defended the 'Log o Wood' twice this year during pre-season beating Poverty...
Context to be considered in foul play rulings
6 years ago by New Zealand RugbyWith the Mitre 10 Cup underway, referees have been directed by New Zealand Rugby to consider context when ruling on foul play. New Zealand Rugby Head of Referees Bryce Lawrence said that player safety...
Liam Hallam-Eames suspended for four matches
6 years ago by New Zealand RugbyManawatu lock Liam Hallam-Eames has been suspended for four matches for striking an opposition player in his team’s Mitre 10 Cup match against Waikato on Saturday 18 August. Hallam-Eames was cited...
All Blacks name squad for 2018 Rugby Championship
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe All Blacks have named their squad for this year's Rugby Championship. The squad also features two uncapped players. Crusaders and Tasman prop Tim Perry, who played two non-Tests on last year's Vista...
