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Rugby: Sloppy scrums dominate derby
They may be neighbours but geographical proximity was the only thing Auckland had in common with North Harbour after easing to a 27-20 victory at Eden Park today.
Rugby: Injury to Tupou frustrates Umaga
Counties coach Tana Umaga is annoyed at the Crusaders for not acting on Jimmy Tupou's wrist injury.
Provincial rugby season set for kick-off
The ITM Cup gets under way when Counties Manukau host Wellington in Pukekohe on Thursday night.
Rugby: Noakes heading for neck surgery
The Blues' first five-eighths intrigues have taken another turn with Chris Noakes heading for neck surgery.
Rugby: Vito stays put to keep All Black dream alive
Victor Vito isn't going anywhere. After being axed from the All Blacks last weekend the Wellington loose forward said he won't head overseas.
Zac ban works for 7s star
New Zealand sevens representative Kurt Baker stands to benefit most from the decision to suspend Zac Guildford from the Crusaders for the Super Rugby season.
Rugby: Williams’ All Black future on line
For Ali Williams, the theme in tonight's provincial rugby final is not so much winning - it is surviving and doing enough to convince the All Black selectors.
Counties win promotion
After playing like a Premiership team for much of the season, Counties Manukau were tonight rewarded for their efforts with promotion to the top flight of the ITM Cup for the first time.