North Harbour secured a well-earned 33-26 victory over Northland at North Harbour Stadium in Albany.

Bay of Plenty have continued to slide out of contention for the premiership finals after losing 25-16 to Auckland.

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What a shabby chapter Luke McAlister and the NZ Union have written into this country's rugby history.

Joe Rokocoko plays his final game on the ground in blue and white before departing for a new lease of rugby life at French club Bayonne at the end of the ITM Cup.

Wellington clawed their way off the foot of the premiership rugby table in the battle of the bottom against Southland last night.

Life without Luke McAlister is looking much like it did when he was around - pretty bleak.

Tasman have upset Auckland for the second time in three years with a 30-28 win at Trafalgar Park in Nelson tonight, denting Auckland's hopes of an appearance in the final.

Waikato comfortably secured their fourth win on the trot defeating Otago 25-10 at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.

Canterbury flew home with the aid of a very strong southerly wind to win their ITM Cup match 28-13 over Northland

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Taranaki have climbed to the top of the ITM Cup Premiership table with a 26-23 victory over Tasman at Yarrow Stadium.

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Auckland clung on for a controversial victory over Counties Manukau last night to keep their title hopes alive.