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.
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.
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.
It was bitter-sweet as Southlanders farewelled the Ranfurly Shield to Canterbury last night.
Tim Shadbolt retained the mayoralty but another reign ended in Invercargill tonight.
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 ?
Gareth Anscombe, teenage son of Auckland coach Mark Anscombe, will be under the spotlight tonight when he puts on the no.10 jersey.
Southland's Ranfurly Shield run has been a 'beacon of hope' for a battered province. Will the dream run end tonight?
The Wellington rugby side is confident it will have All Black Ma'a Nonu back to play for them on Saturday week.
Taranaki handed Southland their first loss of the ITM Cup season last night with a convincing performance in New Plymouth.
Northland were the architects of their own downfall in suffering to the hands of Waikato on Saturday night.
Former All Black teammates Tana Umaga and Luke McAlister will square off tomorrow in a provincial contest with international repercussions.