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Rugby: Auckland comeback falls short
Auckland paid the ultimate price for a multitude of handling errors as Canterbury fought out a high-scoring 40-33 win.
Rugby: Bason blows his chance as battling Counties fall short
Bay of Plenty lead Counties Manukau in their ITM Cup clash at Bayer Growers stadium in Pukekohe.
Live updates: Sunday rugby
nzherald.co.nz brings you live updates of today's ITM Cup games and the international between the Wallabies and Samoa.
Rugby: Winger's hattrick sinks Taranaki
Winger Jason Woodward outshone his more illustrious teammates to grab three tries in Wellington's 23-5 over Taranaki.
Rugby: Clash of No 10s adds spice to big match
Auckland's young pretender gets to show his prowess against All Black squad incumbent.
Rugby: Donald leads Waikato past Southland
Waikato began their ITM Cup campaign with a tough 19-9 win over Southland at Rugby Park in Invercargill.
Live scoring: Friday night footy
Friday night footy at nzherald.co.nz brings you live scoring of tonight's ITM Cup and NRL matches.
Dylan Cleaver: Looking for the next perfect 10
Since Dan Carter made the No 10 jersey his own at the end of 2004, the search for an heir apparent has been largely fruitless.
Rugby: McAlister wants early release
Luke McAlister may have played his last game for North Harbour.
Chris Rattue: Old man's game could bring Cup home
Looking for a World Cup omen? Here's one - the All Blacks' top starting side might be older...
Rugby: Slade on trial for Tri-Nations spot
Colin Slade will be on trial for a spot in the All Blacks' Tri-Nations squad when he plays for Canterbury on Friday.
Super 15 rugby star 'probably saved my life'
Wendy Knight may have had a rib cracked courtesy of NZ rugby star - but she says he saved her life...