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Rugby: A second shot at Shield glory
24 times they've tried and 24 times they've failed. But Counties Manukau are still confident they can win the Ranfurly Shield tomorrow.
Rugby: Injuries key to picking All Blacks to tour
Medical tests and intuition will be crucial selection components before the All Black touring squad is announced on Sunday.
Rugby: Taranaki winger ruptures bowel
Taranaki rugby wing Andre Taylor will miss the rest of the ITM Cup after having emergency surgery to repair a ruptured bowel.
All Blacks: More ABs could play for provinces
Several underdone All Blacks may play for their provinces in the final round of the ITM Cup before they link up with their teammates in Hong Kong.
Rugby: Wellington feast off Harbour errors
North Harbour's leaky defence provided Wellington with a feast of second-half ball as they ran out 52-23 winners in a national provincial championship rugby match at Albany today.
Rugby: Auckland victory keeps top-four hopes alive
Auckland kept alive their semifinals aspirations with a 37-13 win over ITM Cup rugby rivals Counties-Manukau at Pukekohe.
Rugby: Late burst secures Taranaki win
Two tries in the closing seven minutes secured Taranaki a 30-16 bonus try win over Manawatu.
<i>Wynne Gray:</i> McCaw's back up is grey area in grand plan
The All Black selectors seem hell-bent on taking as many World Cup prospects as they can to Europe - but who is the best choice to back-up number seven ?
Rugby: Teen No 10 gets starting chance
Gareth Anscombe, teenage son of Auckland coach Mark Anscombe, will be under the spotlight tonight when he puts on the no.10 jersey.
Rugby: Canterbury out to shatter Southland's dream run
Southland's Ranfurly Shield run has been a 'beacon of hope' for a battered province. Will the dream run end tonight?
Rugby: Donald stars in Waikato win
Waikato, with Stephen Donald and Mils Muliaina playing key roles, have overwhelmed a hapless Otago tonight.
Rugby: Canterbury out to make up for shield surrender
Sonny Bill Williams will be a protected species this weekend but another of rugby's prized possessions remains under threat.
Rugby: Canterbury tinker for Shield bid
Canterbury welcome back hooker Corey Flynn for their ITM Cup match and Ranfurly Shield challenge against Southland on Saturday.
Rugby: Nonu set to return for Wellington
The Wellington rugby side is confident it will have All Black Ma'a Nonu back to play for them on Saturday week.
Rugby: Extra security after Sonny Bill mobbing
Southland rugby officials have reminded security guards to be mindful of player safety on Saturday night.
Rugby: Week 10 ITM Cup wrap
For the second time in three weeks the Ranfurly Shield will be contested between the top two teams in the ITM Cup.
Rugby: Ageless Umaga shows way for Steelers
After 80 minutes there was just a lick of paint on the uprights to separate Counties Manukau from North Harbour.