Follow @RedefinedRugby 56 v 26 Canterbury unleashed a withering three-try burst in eight minutes either side of half-time to secure what proved a match-winning advantage in their 56-26 win over Auckland in their ITM Cup semi-final at AMI Stadium Canterbury will contest their sixth successive ITM Cup final, they’ve won five in a row, while…
Follow @RedefinedRugby Another classic contest between the two old rivals, is there any other kind(?), is ahead to see if Auckland can deny Canterbury the right to defend the ITM Cup, at Christchurch on Saturday. WALKING WOUNDED: Andy Ellis has recovered from the shoulder dislocation he suffered against North Harbour so will start at halfback…
Follow @RedefinedRugby 2013 ITM Cup Semi-Finals Wellington have finished as the highest qualifier, losing just one match to grab top spot after the regular season finishing ahead of defending champions Canterbury, who claimed the second home spot in the ITM Premiership. The Ricoh Lions will welcome Tana Umaga’s Steelers, who locked up the Ranfurly Shield…
Follow @RedefinedRugby 00 v 38 Canterbury warmed up for a shot at their sixth straight premiership title with a six-try 38-0 win over North Harbour on Saturday. A four-try burst in the space of 22 minutes gave the five-time defending champions the bonus point they required in order to host the second premiership semi-final against…
Follow @RedefinedRugby Centre: Ryan Crotty Canterbury coach Scott Robertson has made three changes to his team that will take on North Harbour at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday. In the front-row, Joe Moody has recovered from a foot injury to start. Corey Flynn and Nepo Laulala will complete the front-row, with Ben Funnell the cover…
Follow @RedefinedRugby 38 v 23 They led for 67 minutes but a weakened Counties Manukau could not complete a major upset, eventually falling 38-23 to Canterbury in Christchurch on Sunday. Although the scoreboard suggested a comfortable bonus point win, which all but secured a home semi-final for the Cantabrians, that couldn’t be further from the…
Follow @RedefinedRugby WALKING WOUNDED: Injuries to Joe Moody (foot) and Matt Symons (shoulder) allow Paea Fa’anunu and Luke Katene to enter the starting lineuup at loosehead and lock respectively. Corey Flynn is promoted to starting hooker at the expense of Ben Funnell, while Jordan Taufua edges Nasi Manu for the No 8 jersey. In the…
Follow @RedefinedRugby 39 v 19 Auckland’s young bloods proved better than Canterbury’s in an ITM Cup contest which saw the home team win their first game since 2007 against the defending champions of the last five years 39-19. On a famous date in the rivalry between the two (it was 53 years ago on September…
Follow @RedefinedRugby 50 up: Ryan Crotty Canterbury coach Scott Robertson has made seven changes to his starting line-up ahead of Saturday’s clash with Auckland at Eden Park. In the front-row, the props alternate from Paea Fa’anunu and Sione Faletau to Joe Moody and Nepo Laulala after their 72-7 win over Manawatu. Matt Symons steps into…
Follow @RedefinedRugby 72 v 07 Canterbury’s ability to produce classy playmakers is astounding. Just think of what other provinces would do to have a Dan Carter, Andrew Merhtens, Colin Slade, Tyler Bleyendaal, Cameron McIntyre or a Stephen Brett in their ranks. There must be something in the water. Remember the success Leon MacDonald and Aaron…
Follow @RedefinedRugby Colin Slade probably couldn’t believe his misfortune as he was carried off yet another ground at the weekend. The rugby gods dealt the 11-Test All Black another cruel blow, this time a potential season-ending knee injury. Manawatu coach Jason O’Halloran is expected to be untroubled by injuries when making his selections this week.…
Follow @RedefinedRugby 25 v 19 Wellington are the only unbeaten side in the ITM Cup remaining after they defeated Canterbury 25-19 to seal their spot atop the Premiership. Tries to wing Joe Hill and flanker Ardie Savea gave Wellington a handy 15-9 lead with time up in the first half only for Canterbury to score…
Follow @RedefinedRugby Starts: Johnny McNicholl Canterbury coach Scott Robertson has made five changes to his XV that will face Wellington in their ITM Cup clash at Westpac Stadium on Saturday. Two players who returned from injury last week to start off the bench have this week made the XV – Corey Flynn at hooker and…
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