Hoeata and Lienert-Brown cop 5 week suspensions
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJarrad Hoeata (Taranaki) and Daniel Lienert-Brown (Canterbury) have received five-week suspensions following their red cards in the Taranaki vs Canterbury Mitre 10 Cup game last week. Hoeata was...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Hawke's Bay v Manawatu
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyManawatu came out firing in the opening minutes of the game as they scored 17 consecutive points after 21 minutes. However, Otere Black's penalty in the 21st minute was the last time Manawatu troubled...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Wellington v Auckland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAuckland moved to the top of the Premiership standings as they edged Wellington 29-24. An early try and penalty saw Wellington into a 10-0 lead, but Auckland hit back with their first try to trail by just...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Otago vs Bay of Plenty
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago secure a playoff spot the Premiership division of the Mitre 10 Cup as they punished Bay of Plenty's mistakes and ultimately leaving the visitors' season hanging in balance. Highlanders utility back...
NZ Rivals clash for the first time since 2014
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Mitre 10 Cup heads into the closing stages of the competition and with playoff spots on the line. The pick of the weekend fixtures sees two in-form sides face off with a Premiership...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Wellington v Tasman
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyTasman Mako hold out on a late onslaught by Wellington to take a bonus point victory back home. The visitors completely dominated the set piece and controlled most of the match. Wellington were however...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Taranaki v North Harbour
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNorth Harbour put in a completely dominant performance to outclass Taranaki in their own backyard. Six tries by the visitors in the opening 40 minutes put the game to bed early on. The second half...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Waikato v Southland
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWaikato retain the Shield but were made to work hard for it as Southland came out all guns blazing in the first half. Jono Gibbes let his side know about their shortcomings at the break and Waikato came...
A gutsy defensive effort by Otago to record historic win
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAt the back of 6 wins on the trot and an unbeaten season thus far, the men from Auckland had their eyes set on another scalp. However it was a Matt Faddes hat trick and a good defensive effort that saw...
Mitre 10 Cup HIGHLIGHTS: Auckland v Otago
6 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOtago win only their 2nd match in 42 years at Eden Park. It was a fantastic match. Otago putting massive pressure on Auckland and capitalizing on their mistakes to stay in the contest and ultimately get...