Follow @RedefinedRugby Buller first five-eighths James Lash kicked a dropped goal in the last minute to deny Mid Canterbury a draw in their Mitre 10 Heartland game in Westport on Saturday. It was a great way for Logan Mundy to celebrate his 100th game for the union while flanker Luke Brownley and
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Tasman sink Taranaki in thriller
Follow @RedefinedRugby Tasman got their Mitre 10 Cup season back on track with an important 25-20 win over Premiership rivals Taranaki on Saturday afternoon. Centre Seta Tamanivalu's return from All Black duty helped the visitors establish a 13-6 half-time lead with the only try of the half. However, following a wealth of possession
Ioane brothers, Tuipulotu power Auckland to win
Follow @RedefinedRugby Some belated class from Auckland's big hitters lock Patrick Tuipulotu and the dynamic brothers, flanker Akira Ioane and centre Rieko provided a 51-16 win over Southland in perfect conditions in Invercargill on Friday. Auckland took a long time to put the home team away but when the hammer went down
Adjustment to Mitre 10 Heartland Championship bonus points system
Follow @RedefinedRugby Adjustment to Mitre 10 Heartland Championship bonus points system New Zealand Rugby has today confirmed an amendment to competition regulations adjusting the bonus points system for the 2016 Mitre 10 Heartland Championship competition. The bonus point system now allocates one point to teams who lose within eight points (previously seven points),
Counties Manukau & Wellington to play for Jonah Lomu Memorial Trophy
Follow @RedefinedRugby The upcoming Mitre 10 Cup fixture between the Counties Manukau Steelers and Wellington Lions on Friday 9 September at ECOLight Stadium in Pukekoheat 7:45pm will have a special touch. Both sides will be honouring the life of Jonah Lomu, by playing in the inaugural Jonah Lomu Memorial Trophy Match. Lomu was