Follow @RedefinedRugby Sonny Bill Williams signs with Counties Manukau Sonny Bill Williams has signed to play his ITM Cup with the Counties Manukau Steelers. Williams has signed a two year deal with the current Ranfurly Shield holders for the 2015 and 2016 seasons. Steelers Coach Tana Umaga is rapt to be reunited with Williams.
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Brent Impey elected new Chairman of New Zealand Rugby
Follow @RedefinedRugby Brent Impey is the new Chairman of New Zealand Rugby following the recent retirement of former Chairman Mike Eagle. The respected businessman, broadcaster and independent Board member of New Zealand Rugby was elected to the role at the May Board meeting this morning. “It’s a great honour and a huge privilege
Wellington RFU Club Rugby Results – 10 May 2014
Follow @RedefinedRugby Wellington Rugby Football Union Club Rugby Results – 10 May 2014 Please note: these results are provisional until all clubs submit their weekly club result sheets and team cards. Swindale Shield (Premier) – Week 8 Tawa 22 (P Finau, G Tilsley, S Tuala tries. R Bishop 2 con and pen) Oriental Rongotai 15
NZRU Announces NZ Heartland Team under 19 Team
Follow @RedefinedRugby Big changes to representative and colt’s rugby in the Wairarapa Bush Rugby Union The NZRU has announced a national under 19 rugby tournament for rugby players who have left college as part of a nationwide strategy. The WBRU has been a front runner in supporting the new tournament to be
ITM Cup 2014 draw released
ITM Cup 2014 draw released Taranaki will open this year’s ITM Cup season by hosting Ranfurly Shield holders Counties Manukau at Yarrow Stadium on Thursday 14 August. “New Zealand Rugby has today released the final 2014 draw for the nine-week plus playoffs competition.” The first round of the 11-week competition also sees the Southland