ITM Cup : Coming up this week

Follow @RedefinedRugby Current Standings :   Upcoming Match Stats  : SOUTHLAND v TASMAN Wednesday 17 September, 7.35pm at Rugby Park, Invercargill Played: 6, 2006-2013 | Tasman wins: 2 | Southland wins: 4 Last match: Tasman 25 Southland 15, 17.08.13 in Invercargill (ITMC) Last Southland win: Southland 21 Tasman 16, 27.08.10 in Blenheim (ITMC) Biggest Tasman score: 14 (14-23), 16.09.06 in

Jimmy Tupou and Jason Woodward suspended for one week each

Follow @RedefinedRugby Counties Manukau lock Jimmy Tupou and Wellington fullback Jason Woodward have both been suspended for one week following separate judicial hearings today for foul play. Tupou was cited for breach of law 10.4 (a), after striking Waikato first five eighth Damian McKenzie in the 80th minute of their Week 5

Southland edge past Northland in thriller

Follow @RedefinedRugby Southland coach Brad Mooar. Photo / Getty Images Southland 36 Northland 34 Southland turned around their mid-season slump in stunning fashion today, beating Northland with the last kick of the ball in a thrilling finish in Invercargill. With one minute to play, Northland were five points ahead and could almost taste their

Auckland recover to beat Steamers

Follow @RedefinedRugby 12 - 27 Two tries: Lolagi Visinia Auckland recovered from a 0-12 deficit to beat Bay of Plenty 27-12 at Rotorua International Stadium on Saturday. That Bay of Plenty lead was taken into the half-time break after tries from hooker Joe Royal and blinside flank Johan Bardoul, one of which being converted

Preview: North Harbour v Manawatu

Follow @RedefinedRugby Manawatu, who are top of the ITM Cup Championship table, host North Harbour, the bottom side in the same division, as the fifth week of the 2014 season continues at QBE Stadium. Friday 12 September, 6.05pm at QBE Stadium, North Harbour Played: 15, 1986–2013 Manawatu wins: 4 | North Harbour wins: