NPC – National Provincial Championship

Follow @RedefinedRugby Taranaki put the disappointment of their Ranfurly Shield draw behind them with a 30-19 bonus-point win over Manawatu in atrocious conditions at Yarrow Stadium on Saturday night. Despite being outscored two tries to one in the opening 40 minutes, it was the visitors who took a 16-15 halftime lead thanks

Follow @RedefinedRugby Canterbury picked themselves up after their last round loss and dictated terms from the outset to beat Otago 45-34 in an enterprising Mitre 10 Cup game in Christchurch on Saturday. Canterbury quickly settled into their stride with none of the hesitancy that marked their loss to Manawatu. Wing Johnny McNicholl, as

Follow @RedefinedRugby Although known for their flashy backs, Counties Manukau unleashed a powerful forward display to overcome Waikato 35-26 and leap to the top of the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership ladder in Pukekohe. It was destined to be a good day for the front rowers when Counties Manukau tighthead prop Kalolo Tuiloma

Follow @RedefinedRugby It was mission accomplished for Wellington with a bonus point 29-21 win but it didn’t come easy against a never-say-die Northland side. The loss has extended Northland’s losing streak to 19 matches but showed that the Taniwha can foot it with the best teams in the competition with an impressive

Follow @RedefinedRugby Southland rebounded from a 10 point halftime deficit to overcome Bay of Plenty 20-16 and keep their semifinal hopes alive in Invercargill. Winless after five games in the Mitre 10 Cup, Southland trailed 13-3 at halftime and were staring down the barrel of another loss until returning All Blacks star