
Rugby: Tasman hold on in last gasp thriller
Consider this: a bonus point win over Tasman last night would have had Auckland top of the premiership.
Consider this: a bonus point win over Tasman last night would have had Auckland top of the premiership.
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
Hawke's Bay claimed their second Premiership scalp beating Bay of Plenty 32-13 in a bonus-point victory at Rotorua International Stadium.
A try to Jason Rutledge in the first minute of injury-time deprived North Harbour of an historic second Ranfurly Shield win in Invercargill today.
Taranaki have climbed to the top of the ITM Cup Premiership table with a 26-23 victory over Tasman at Yarrow Stadium.
Auckland scored 21 unanswered points in the secondhalf to triumph in the 'battle of the bridge' over North Harbour at North Harbour Stadium in Albany.
Waikato have defeated Counties Manukau 22-15 in a scrappy encounter at Bayer Growers Stadium in Pukekohe.
Live updates of today's two rugby matches, featuring two Super Rugby inter-franchise battles.
Canterbury outflanked Tasman 36-32 to record a bonus-point victory at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim.
Bay of Plenty have cemented their spot at the top of the ITM Cup ladder with a 32-0 victory over Wellington at Bay Park Stadium in Mt Maunganui.
Taranaki inflicted yet more doubt and uncertainty on Auckland with a ITM Cup win at New Plymouth today.
Live updates from all of today's rugby and league action with two ITM Cup clashes and three NRL encounters.
Canterbury ended a difficult week on a positive note by beating ITM Cup rugby rivals Manawatu 42-15 in Christchurch today.