Tasman secure historic victory in style

Follow @RedefinedRugby 49 v 16 – It took seven years and eight matches for Tasman to get their first win over Otago, but boy this was one to wait for. Tasman’s emphatic 49-16 win over Otago, their first over their southern opponents since their inception in 2006, was highlighted by a brace to James Lowe…

Southland stun Waikato

Follow @RedefinedRugby 20 v 16 – Whatever form Waikato had left along with the Ranfurly Shield. That much was clear after they slumped their third straight defeat on Friday. They dominated possession and territory but couldn’t hold out Southland, the second championship team to trip them up in less than a month. This 20-16 defeat…

Preview: Tasman v Otago

Follow @RedefinedRugby Trafalgar Park hosts its first clash of the season and it couldn’t get any bigger as they chase their first win over Otago since their inception into provincial rugby in 2006. MISSING IN ACTION: Tasman will welcome back the inspirational Robbie Malneek from injury as he suits up in the No.22 jersey. Otago,…

Preview: Australia v South Africa

Follow @RedefinedRugby Stopped: Bryan Habana Australia continue their quest for victory in The Rugby Championship when they host South Africa on Saturday. Back-to-back matches against New Zealand were always going to be a tough ask for new Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie, and whilst there were certainly notable moments for Australia, overall they were generally outclassed.…

Preview: Southland v Waikato

Follow @RedefinedRugby Centre: Jackson Willison Waikato will be craving a victory that would close the gap on the leading three when they face Southland at Rugby Park in Invercargill on Friday. Former Otago scrum-half Brad Weber, who has joined the Mooloos for the remainder of the season, is the notable inclusion. He has been bracketed…