CANTERBURY ITM CUP SQUAD NAMED

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Canterbury squad to contest the 2014 ITM Cup has been named, with 8 new players among the 36. Canterbury Head Coach Scott Robertson said they have a promising mix of valuable experience and exciting new talent in the squad, which will be defending the Premiership title that Canterbury won

Waikato and Taranaki in pre-season stalemate

Follow @RedefinedRugby Three second half tries for Waikato saw them come from behind to draw 19-19 with Taranaki in their second pre-season hit-out at Island Reserve in Otorohanga. Trailing 12-0 midway through the second half, Waikato produced a strong last quarter to storm back into the match and had the chance to

Steelers overcome NorthHarbour with second half fight back

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Steelers beat North Harbour 19-7 at Onewa Domain in another pre-season hit out. To their credit North Harbour came out firing in the first half, full of determination and were rewarded for their aggressive attack in opening stanza with a quick converted try. The remainder of the first half was

PreSeason : NORTHLAND 10 v 17 AUCKLAND

Follow @RedefinedRugby NORTHLAND 10 v 17 AUCKLAND August 1, 2014 It’s Tom McCartney in for the opening try of the match from a Northland mistake from the line out. Missed conversion. Auckland lead 5-0 Hadleigh Parkes goes in under the posts for Auckland, in a length of the field effort from the team, the

Wellington XV pipped by Turbos

Follow @RedefinedRugby Wellington XV pipped by Turbos Wellington missed out to Manawatu 28-29 in an ITM Cup pre-season match at the Hutt Recreation Ground on Friday afternoon. Played in a blustery wind, Wellington trailed 14-19 halftime, came back to lead late in the match, but conceded a late try to the visiting side.