Follow @RedefinedRugby COMING UP THIS WEEK Week Six action in the Mitre 10 Cup: SOUTHLAND v BAY OF PLENTY Wednesday 21 September, 7.35pm at Rugby Park, Invercargill Played: 35, 1939-2015 | Bay of Plenty wins: 20 | Southland wins: 14 | Draws: 1 Last match: Bay of Plenty 26 Southland 10, 26.08.15 in Mt Maunganui
NPC – National Provincial Championship
Waikato retain Shield in dramatic draw
Follow @RedefinedRugby An injury-depleted Waikato retained the Ranfurly Shield in dramatic style on Sunday with a 20-20 draw with Taranaki - the first shield stalemate between the two sides since 1953. Taranaki illustrated their Premiership credentials with an impressive first half on attack, building an 8-0 lead within half an hour. However, Waikato's
Counties Manukau punish Auckland errors
Follow @RedefinedRugby Memories of two last-minute losses in their last two games were eased for Counties Manukau when they beat Auckland on Eden Park 30-26 on Sunday. Counties Manukau couldn't seal the win until the 77th minute when halfback Augustine Pulu darted around the blindside of a scrum and ran 22m to
Manawatu achieve season’s upset over Canterbury
Follow @RedefinedRugby Manawatu has played some fascinating encounters with Canterbury over the years, but few will rank with the upset 19-13 Mitre 10 Cup win fashioned in Palmerson North on Saturday. It was a 77th minute try borne out of a desperate ploy under a penalty advantage that produced a controversial finish
Otago overcome North Harbour for sixth straight win
Follow @RedefinedRugby The Otago juggernaut rolled on in Dunedin with a hard fought 24-13 win over an adventurous North Harbour side at Forsyth Barr Stadium. While Otago's attack has been heralded this season, it was their defence which was just as influential in this match. The backline was up fast and scrambled