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Rugby: Naki breach leaky Harbour
Leaky defences were all too evident at North Harbour stadium last night.

Rugby: Lions out-muscle Stags
After a great start, Southland's 2010 ITM Cup campaign has ended disappointingly.

Rugby: Southern men sink to new low
It was no surprise to anyone when Manawatu ran rampant over the hapless Otago side yesterday.

Rugby: Dummies' guide to national championship
The ITM format changes next season into a seven-team Premiership and a seven-team Championship.

Rugby: Northland take out see-saw win
Northland held off a desperate Bay of Plenty to win a see-sawing national provincial championship rugby match.

Rugby: Slade focuses on positives
Canterbury first five Colin Slade is doing his best to concentrate on the positives after missing selection for the All Blacks.

Rugby: Week 12 ITM Cup wrap
The usual suspects seem likely to play out the ITM Cup semifinals following 12 weeks of action.

<i>Richard Loe:</i> Fit form players only for Loe's tour squad
Former All Black Richard Loe picks his 30 players that should go on the All Blacks' end of year tour.

Rugby: Sonny with a chance of reign
For a city that's had its fill of seismic activity, the people of Christchurch showed an admirable appetite for some more yesterday.

Rugby: In the name of the father
Mark Anscombe is careful to avoid accusations of nepotism when it comes to son Gareth, writes Michael Brown.

Rugby: Centre duo power Canterbury to victory
Canterbury got their latest Ranfurly Shield reign off to a winning start, beating Counties Manukau 39-21.

Rugby: A second shot at Shield glory
24 times they've tried and 24 times they've failed. But Counties Manukau are still confident they can win the Ranfurly Shield tomorrow.