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

Rugby: Stanleys in central roles for Auckland
Auckland are looking to play a more expansive game in their ITM Cup matchup against Hawke's Bay tomorrow night.

Rugby: Rokocoko eager for an early return
All Black wing Joe Rokocoko has returned from leave early and wants to be involved in Auckland's next game.

Rugby: Counties Manukau survive late 'Taniwha' scare
Counties Manukau survived a determined Northland comeback to secure a hard-fought 40-24 bonus point win.

Rugby: BOP stay on track for playoffs
Bay of Plenty maintained their challenge for a semifinals spot as they beat Otago 40-30 tonight.

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

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

Rugby: Snow can't stop Shield match
Southland Rugby is certain tomorrow night's Ranfurly Shield match will go ahead against Auckland in Invercargill.

League tops rugby in Auckland: poll
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.

Rugby: All geared up for rugged Ranfurly Shield battle
Auckland have made six changes for their Ranfurly Shield challenge tomorrow, reintroducing several All Blacks.

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