Follow @RedefinedRugby Waikato came from behind to shut out Manawatu 19-10 and ensure their Ranfurly Shield reign lasts for at least two more weeks. Manawatu provided the early fireworks with one of the tries of the season but it was the Waikato defence, superior urgency and industrious work at the breakdown which
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Waikato ease past King Country in the wet to hold on to the Ranfurly Shield
Follow @RedefinedRugby Waikato have held on to the Ranfurly Shield, as expected, easing past King Country 55-0 on a wet day in Matamata. For half an hour on Saturday, the challengers offered staunch resistance, but as the clock wound its way towards the 40 minute mark, their dreams were dashed, courtesy of
Ranfurly Shield : King Country out to ruffle Waikato feathers
Follow @RedefinedRugby Despite the odds being stacked against the King Country Rams in their 20th crack at the Ranfurly Shield, they still hope to "ruffle a few feathers" in Matamata against holders Waikato. Bedford Park, home of the United Matamata Sports club, may not be the Rams' field of dreams on Saturday
Waikato begin Ranfurly Shield defence as expected with thrashing of Thames Valley
Follow @RedefinedRugby PHOTOSPORT Winger Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara scoring the first of his three tries for Waikato on Monday Waikato kicked off their defence of the Ranfurly Shield with an 83-13 thrashing of Thames Valley at Paeroa Domain on Monday. Hamilton Old Boys winger Iliesa Ratuva Tavuyara scored a hat-trick on debut as Waikato racked up 13 tries to ease