Follow @RedefinedRugby On paper it should have been a walk over but the reality was much different as Tasman Makos hung on for a tight 33-23 win over Northland. Northland haven’t recorded a victory in the Mitre 10 Cup since 2014 but pushed Premiership contenders Tasman to the brink in blustery conditions
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Hawke’s Bay storm to first win of 2016
Follow @RedefinedRugby In his 50th game for Hawke’s Bay, Ihaia West inspired the Magpies to a bonus-point 43-29 win over Southland in a crucial Mitre 10 Cup cross over clash in Invercargill. After suffering five straight defeats since being promoted to the Premiership, the Magpies needed a win over Southland to have
Second heartbreak at the death for Counties Manukau
Follow @RedefinedRugby Counties Manukau lost to a last minute penalty against Wellington at the weekend and on Wednesday night they failed when they had the boot on the other foot, losing 29-30 to Taranaki in Pukekohe. Replacement goal-kicker Joe Reynolds wasn't able to convert his injury-time chance and instead Taranaki could reflect
Mitre 10 Cup 2016 Previews | Week 05
Follow @RedefinedRugby COMING UP THIS WEEK Week Five action in the Mitre 10 Cup COUNTIES MANUKAU v TARANAKI Wednesday 14 September, 7.35pm at ECOLight Stadium, Pukekohe Played: 34, 1956-2015 | Counties Manukau wins: 13 | Taranaki wins: 19 | Draws: 2 Last match: Taranaki 17 Counties Manukau 10, 02.09.15 in New Plymouth (ITMC) Last Counties Manukau win: Counties