Follow @RedefinedRugby Wanganui Rugby Ascendancy in the northern sub-union remains with McCarthy's Ruapehu but only just, as strong grafting was nearly undone by Taihape's helter-skelter attacking as the defending Tasman Tanning Premier champions held on 23-20 at Rochfort Park on Saturday. On a weekend of cliffhanger Premier semifinals, Ruapehu stayed barely ahead inside
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Results : July 26th 2014
A round-up of most club rugby Premier competitions around NZ on Saturday 26 July Semi-finals and finals continued around much of the country this week. Auckland 26 July: University beat Grammar TEC 29-26 in a truly epic Gallaher Shield final at Eden Park. The final went to overtime after scores had been locked
Full squads see competition games go ahead
Follow @RedefinedRugby FAMILY TIES: Border winger and 2014's leading Premier points scorer Sikeli Ulukuta will play his brother and Pirates captain Lasa Ulukuta in today's big semifinal clash at Spriggens Park. Photo/File The Consolation rugby series for both Tasman Tanning Premier and Senior competitions will be going ahead this afternoon as
Two questions key to title
Follow @RedefinedRugby CHALLENGE: Goal kicker Andrew Fell of Gladstone has a big job to do.PHOTOS/CHRIS KILFORD Two questions hold the key to victory in today's grand final of the Wairarapa-Bush Rugby Union's premier division competition at Memorial Park, Masterton. Can the Eketahuna forwards quell the fire and intensity of their Gladstone counterparts
New Zealand Rugby mourns the passing of Kevin Skinner
Follow @RedefinedRugby New Zealand Rugby mourns the passing of Kevin Skinner All Blacks No.491 New Zealand Rugby is mourning the death of former All Blacks Captain Kevin Skinner, who passed away early this morning in Auckland, aged 86. “It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Kevin Skinner,” said New Zealand