Follow @RedefinedRugby Preview: Taranaki aware they won't slip under the radar In 1985 Auckland became the first team in a decade of NPC competition to go back-to-back, and champion's Taranaki will enter an exclusive club if they can defend their 2015 ITM Cup crown, becoming the third union to achieve such a feat. Only the blue and whites and Canterbury have
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ITM Cup 2015 set to kick off
Follow @RedefinedRugby ITM Cup 2015 set to kick off Competition officially launched Primary schools set to win big Breakdown, maul priority focus to improve flow of game Today marks 14 days until the ITM Cup kicks off – and with one Ranfurly Shield, two trophies up for grabs, 10 weeks of play, 14 teams
Strong year for New Zealand Rugby
Follow @RedefinedRugby Strong year for New Zealand Rugby Organization rated 79/100 for 2014 Scoreboard David Rhodes new President Glen Wahlstrom and Richard Dellabarca new Board Members Andy Leslie new Life Member Winning All Blacks, significant investment in the game, and agreement on broadcasting contracts capped off a satisfying 2014, New Zealand Rugby Chairman Brent Impey said
Ben Afeaki retires from rugby
Follow @RedefinedRugby Investec Super Rugby player Ben Afeaki has decided to retire from all rugby due to medical reasons. Afeaki suffered concussion in February 2014 during an Investec Super Rugby match against the Crusaders. He was cleared to resume training as part of a graduated return to play plan. He suffered a further
ITM Cup draw for 2015 confirmed
Follow @RedefinedRugby ITM Cup draw for 2015 confirmed Provincial rugby fans can look forward to some exciting afternoon match-ups involving traditional rivals and neighbours with the ITM Cup draw for 2015 confirmed today. In Week One, fans are in for a huge weekend of rugby. The competition kicks off with Southland hosting Auckland