Farah Palmer Cup 2018 – Preview Week 1

THE FARAH PALMER CUP In May 2016 New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced, with the support of competition sponsor Mitre 10, that the Farah Palmer Cup was to commence from 6 August 2016. The renamed competition represents an exciting time for rugby and is an acknowledgement of the contribution made by former Black

Expanded Farah Palmer Cup 2018 draw announced

Follow @RedefinedRugby Expanded Farah Palmer Cup 2018 draw announced • Largest number of teams to compete in over a decade • SKY TV announces highlights show; increased live match broadcast • Action kicks off 1 September An impressive line-up of 12 teams will play 42 matches over eight weeks of Farah Palmer Cup, in what

Black Ferns announce two-Test tour of France

Follow @RedefinedRugby Black Ferns announce two-Test tour of France • Black Ferns to play Bay of Plenty and Auckland in Game of Three Halves • Black Ferns 2018 schedule grows to five Tests The Black Ferns have announced a two-Test tour of France at the end of the year and will warm-up for a

ASB Rugby Awards – Black Ferns cap off historic year with awards haul 

Follow @RedefinedRugby Black Ferns cap off historic year with awards haul •    Black Ferns win adidas Team of the Year, ASB Coach of the Year and SKY TV Fan’s Try of the Year •    Sam Whitelock named Kel Tremain Memorial Player of the Year, Investec Super Rugby Player of the Year •    Sarah Goss

Domestic competitions – finalists confirmed

Follow @RedefinedRugby After an exciting weekend of semifinal action, the 2017 finalists have been confirmed across the Mitre 10 Cup, Farah Palmer Cup and Mitre 10 Heartland Championship. Canterbury will get the chance to defend their Premiership title at home next week and once again host Tasman in the final. Canterbury were too