Heartland Championship

Follow @RedefinedRugby King Country overcame a yellow card, a resurgent North Otago and a number of missed tackles to claim an historic Lochore Cup 47-34 amid jubilant scenes in Te Kuiti on Saturday. Wing Iliesi Ratuva’s two tries and an assist were complemented by fullback James Hemara’s brace as the hosts secured

2015 Lochore Cup Final ~ Full Replay ~ KING COUNTRY vs NORTH OTAGO Full Replay coverage of the 2015 Lochore Cup Final played at Te Kuiti on the 24th October between King Country and North Otago

Heartland Championship province East Coast RFU has been fined $5,000 and will lose two bonus points (the East Coast’s only points) from the 2015 Pink Batts Heartland Championship, after the Union admitted breaching the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) Player Eligibility Regulations. A NZRU panel consisting of Nigel Hampton QC (Chair),

Follow @RedefinedRugby We look at Week Ten and the FINALS the 2015 Heartland Championship MEADS CUP South Canterbury host Wanganui in Timaru to decide the 2015 Meads Cup and Heartland Championship. South Canterbury have been breaking records all season while Wanganui have returned to the top flight after their 2014 Lochore Cup win

Follow @RedefinedRugby New Zealand Heartland XV squad named The New Zealand Heartland XV squad for 2015 has been selected ahead of a three-match campaign starting in November. The matches, to be played at venues in the North Island between 7–13 November, will see the team first play New Zealand Marist for the McCrae