Friday Morning Round Up

Highlanders and Tasman sign Tyrel Lomax for 2019

Although his Rebels contract has a year to run and he had previously represented the Australian under-20 and schoolboy national teams, the Highlanders have noted that the 21-year-old was committed to a long-term future in New Zealand. Full story

Canterbury to defend the Ranfurly Shield

Canterbury will have to defend the Log o Wood against Southland today. Follow the match live HERE

Manawatu vs Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty and Manawatu will face off today in the Mitre 10 Cup with both sides searching for consistency. Follow the match HERE

All Blacks captain Kieran Read gives the final word at Yarrow Stadium ahead of tomorrow night's Test match against Argentina.

Premiership Rugby Try of the Week

Wallabies expect passionate crowd in Perth