Follow @RedefinedRugby Counties Manukau 21-27 Hawkes Bay Ryan Tongia's 66th-minute try led to Hawke's Bay recapturing the Ranfurly Shield after defeating Counties Manukau in Pukekohe. Ihaia West added the extra two points for a final score of 27-21, as the visitors held onto their narrow lead in the final minutes. The defensive effort in
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Counties retain Ranfurly Shield
Follow @RedefinedRugby Counties-Manukau kept their hands on the Ranfurly Shield after beating Otago 29-25 at ECOLight Stadium. Saturday's win sees the Steelers continue their unbeaten start to the 2014 season after drawing with Taranaki last Thursday in New Plymouth. But it wasn't a simple victory as Otago fought until the bitter end, ultimately
Steelers march on against Mid Canterbury
Follow @RedefinedRugby The Counties Manukau Steelers were able to defend the treasured Ranfurly Shield against a courageous Mid Canterbury side 46-10 at ECOLight Stadium in Pukekohe. From the outset the Steelers raced out to a 22-0 lead before the Meads Cup holders bounced back and showed resistance against the Tana Umaga-coached side
Steelers team announced to play Mid Canterbury in Ranfurly Shield Match
Follow @RedefinedRugby The Counties Manukau Steelers season will play their second Ranfurly Shield match in a week Wednesday 9 July 6pm when they play Mid Canterbury at ECOLight Stadium. After their 68-0 win over Thames Valley last week, the Steelers are expecting the Meads Cup winners to be a tougher opposition and
Counties Manukau too strong for Swamp Foxes
Follow @RedefinedRugby Photosport DOMINANT: Counties Manukau’s Savelio Ropati makes a pass during his side's 68-0 win over Thames Valley. ECOLight Stadium may have resembled a swamp by the end of Counties Manukau's first Ranfurly Shield challenge of the year against Thames Valley but it was the Steelers, not the Swamp Foxes, who were