Follow @RedefinedRugby Waikato have held on to the Ranfurly Shield, as expected, easing past King Country 55-0 on a wet day in Matamata. For half an hour on Saturday, the challengers offered staunch resistance, but as the clock wound its way towards the 40 minute mark, their dreams were dashed, courtesy of
Month: July 2016
Ranfurly Shield : King Country out to ruffle Waikato feathers
Follow @RedefinedRugby Despite the odds being stacked against the King Country Rams in their 20th crack at the Ranfurly Shield, they still hope to "ruffle a few feathers" in Matamata against holders Waikato. Bedford Park, home of the United Matamata Sports club, may not be the Rams' field of dreams on Saturday
New Zealand Heartland XV coaches named
Follow @RedefinedRugby New Zealand Heartland XV coaches named South Canterbury Coach Barry Matthews has been appointed Head Coach of New Zealand Heartland XV today, and will be assisted by Poverty Bay Head Coach, Mutu Ngarimu. Matthews takes up his first campaign with the national team while Ngarimu returns for a second season. The New
New Zealand Club Rugby round-up,16 July
Follow @RedefinedRugby There some exciting and eye-catching club rugby results around New Zealand on Saturday 16 July, including some thrilling semi-finals and finals. New Zealand National Provincial Championship provinces Premier Rugby Scores for 16 July 2016– starting at the bottom of the country and moving up - were: Southland Semi-finals: Woodlands 33 - 21 Pirates
Valspar to add a splash of colour to provincial rugby
Valspar to add a splash of colour to provincial rugby A new splash of colour will be added to New Zealand’s provincial rugby landscape with international paint company Valspar announced today as the official match officials sponsor for New Zealand’s domestic competitions for the next three years. Valspar will sponsor the men and