Tasman prove to strong for Magpies

Follow @RedefinedRugby Tasman vs Hawkes Bay 35 – 15 On more than one occasion a team promoted has struggled when playing in the top flight, and while the Makos are still to face a Premiership heavyweight, they signalled their presence in this year's competition with a 35-15 victory over Hawke’s Bay. To

Waikato stun Wellington in the capital

Follow @RedefinedRugby Wellington vs Waikato 25 - 37 The Mooloo men, who struggled last year and during the pre-season, have turned in a gem of a performance to storm the capital and defeat the Wellington Lions 37-25 tonight. It was possibly the upset of the weekend so far, with the Lions beaten

Canterbury brutally brush aside Auckland

Follow @RedefinedRugby Canterbury v Auckland 48 - 09 The ITM Cup defending Premiership champions, the so-called slow season starters, have put together a near complete performance in beating Auckland 48-9 in Christchurch this evening. The two traditional powerhouses, who have won 27 overall titles between them, were totally different beasts in

Free running Otago defeat North Harbour

Follow @RedefinedRugby Otago v North Harbour 28 - 14 Otago have got their 2014 ITM Cup Championship campaign of to the perfect start with a lively 28-14 win over a gallant North Harbour at Forsyth Barr Stadium. The match, against last year’s second placed regular season finishers in the Championship Otago and

ITM Cup | Preview – Northland v Manawatu

Follow @RedefinedRugby Northland v Manawatu Current Odds HEAD 2 HEAD as at 4.29pm 17/08/2014 Northland 1.87  / Manawatu 1.87  | Bet Now Thursday 4:35pm | Bet Now The final match of the round is from the Championship and sees Northland at home in Whangarei against Manawatu. Neither side has much time for imported