Former All Black teammates Tana Umaga and Luke McAlister will square off tomorrow in a provincial contest with international repercussions.

Sonny Bill Williams returns to the Canterbury starting 15 but not at second five in Saturday's match against Otago.

All Black wing Joe Rokocoko has returned from leave early and wants to be involved in Auckland's next game.

Deep maroon tones with gold trim and highlights are the 'in' look this season in domestic rugby.

Counties Manukau survived a determined Northland comeback to secure a hard-fought 40-24 bonus point win.

Bay of Plenty maintained their challenge for a semifinals spot as they beat Otago 40-30 tonight.

If the Mooloo men get their act together in the last five games, anything's possible

Southland have given the people of the embattled province some much-needed cheer with a rousing Ranfurly Shield defence against Auckland

Keep up to date with all the action in tonight's Ranfurly Shield clash between Southland and Auckland in Invercargill.

Auckland have restored All Black midfielder Benson Stanley for tonight's Ranfurly Shield challenge.

Southland Rugby is certain tomorrow night's Ranfurly Shield match will go ahead against Auckland in Invercargill.

While more New Zealanders are interested in the ITM Cup than in the NRL or A-League, a new poll released by UMR Research shows big regional variations.

Auckland have made six changes for their Ranfurly Shield challenge tomorrow, reintroducing several All Blacks.

Auckland's preparing to deal with the possibility of snow in Thursday night's Ranfurly Shield match against Southland.