Follow @RedefinedRugby Southland have come ever so close to snatching the Ranfurly Shield off Hawke’s Bay in the final challenge of 2014, however the Stags had to settle for a 20-20 draw at McLean Park. Local boy and Shield hero Ihaia West, showing those exemplary nerves of steel, slotted over a drop
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Manawatu triumph to end Otago’s season
Follow @RedefinedRugby Manawatu punished Otago's mistakes to claim a 38-25 ITM Cup win at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Friday night. Playing at a high tempo throughout, Manawatu demonstrated why they have dominated the Championship but found a determined, if at times untidy Otago side keen to move the ball as
Steelers team announced to play Tasman
Follow @RedefinedRugby Steelers team announced to play Tasman The Counties Manukau Steelers have announced their team to play Tasman in Blenheim on Sunday afternoon. The Steelers have made two changes to their side that beat Auckland in the highly entertaining match on Wednesday night at ECOLight Stadium. Counties Manukau have named halfback Augustine Pulu
HARBOUR MAKE FOUR CHANGES
Follow @RedefinedRugby HARBOUR MAKE FOUR CHANGES FOR SATURDAY'S GAME AGAINST WELLINGTON Head coach Steve Jackson’s altered his starting squad slightly for Harbour’s all important final round robin game in the ITM Cup against Wellington on Saturday afternoon at Westpac Stadium. After missing out on the match-day 22 against Northland last week Mike Farmer
Waikato end season with derby win
Follow @RedefinedRugby Thursday, October 9, 2014 Waikato ended their season with a 29-12 bonus point ITM Cup win over Bay of Plenty at Hamilton on Thursday. There was a tired, end-of-season look to both sides. Too many handling mistakes and breakdown turnovers and general clutter meant there were few chances either side to