Follow @RedefinedRugby Wanganui retained their lead at the head of the Mitre 10 Heartland Championship when beating King Country 22-10 at Wanganui on Saturday. They are unbeaten after four games but were denied the four-try bonus point they had scored in their three earlier games to sit on 19 points. Second-placed South Canterbury
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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
Wellington secure win in miserable conditions
Follow @RedefinedRugby Wellington continued their upward drive in the Mitre 10 Cup Championship with a 24-10 win over Bay of Plenty at Westpac Stadium on Friday. Strong home defence was needed as Bay of Plenty, especially in the middle stages of the second half, mounted some strong assaults but were unable to
Tasman outlast valiant Northland
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