Follow @RedefinedRugby Preview: Waikato v Taranaki 26th August 2014 – BET NOW Tawera Kerr-Barlow: First Waikato appearance since 2012 All Blacks scrum-half Tawera Kerr-Barlow will make his first Waikato appearance since 2012 when they face Taranaki in Hamilton on Wednesday. Waikato veteran Marty Holah will take over the captaincy in place of regular number nine…
Follow @RedefinedRugby Two of last week’s big winners, Waikato and Canterbury, will clash tonight in Hamilton as week two of the ITM Cup continues. Waikato ($3.70) v Canterbury ($1.25) Tonight 6:05pm | Bet Now While most of the talk after the first week was about the 6-times defending champions Canterbury, what can’t be ignored was…
Follow @RedefinedRugby 9 – 9 The opening match of the 2014 ITM Cup has seen Counties-Manukau stage a dramatic fight back to record a draw with Taranaki at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth. Wet weather and challenging conditions conspired to make the match an awkward affair at times, and it was Taranaki would dominate the…
Follow @RedefinedRugby The always-popular ITM Cup provincial rugby tournament kicks off this week and this is the competition where the rugby public see the future stars for the first time. Taranaki v Counties Manukau Thursday 7:35pm | Bet Now The opening match on Thursday night features Taranaki hosting Counties-Manukau with both of these teams playing…
Follow @RedefinedRugby The 2014 ITM Cup kicks off on tonight with Taranaki v Counties-Manukau. We look at how the NZ TAB have rated this season’s contenders Premiership: Canterbury ($2.25 to win Premiership) Six consecutive ITM Cup titles give Canterbury our favourites tag at $2.25. Even with a big host of All Blacks unavailable, the core…
Follow @RedefinedRugby ITM Cup 2014 season launched New game priorities for referees It’s almost here! The 39th season of New Zealand’s premier domestic competition – the ITM Cup – kicks off in nine days’ time with all teams raring to get their 2014 campaigns under way. The 2014 season of the ITM Cup was officially…
Follow @RedefinedRugby ITM Cup 2014 draw released Taranaki will open this year’s ITM Cup season by hosting Ranfurly Shield holders Counties Manukau at Yarrow Stadium on Thursday 14 August. “New Zealand Rugby has today released the final 2014 draw for the nine-week plus playoffs competition.” The first round of the 11-week competition also sees the Southland…
Follow @RedefinedRugby MEDIA RELEASE from the TARANAKI RFU 10 December 2013 Taranaki Rugby joins the Chiefs The Chiefs region has today been extended to include the province of Taranaki, ending the Taranaki Rugby Football Union’s (TRFU) 17 year association with the Hurricanes. Taranaki Rugby is one of six Provincial Unions who, in conjunction with a…
Follow @RedefinedRugby Chiefs embark on new era off the field • Seven year licence awarded to new operator • Includes six unions and private investors from Waikato and Taranaki • Taranaki RFU joins Chiefs’ catchment, will host two matches Investec Super Rugby franchise the Chiefs today ushered in a new era with a group comprising…
Follow @RedefinedRugby Canterbury and Auckland will contest the final of the Women’s National Provincial Championship next week. Canterbury assured its place with a 53-5 win over Wellington while Auckland beat Waikato 30-8 on Saturday. Otago 37 (Pip Love 3, Greer Muir, Haile Hurring tries; Anika Tiplady 3 con, 2 pen) Manawatu 7 (Scorers not provided).…
Follow @RedefinedRugby 22 v 14 Taranaki looked down and out when trailing 0-22 early in the second half but they came storming back to give the home team an end of season fright at Waikato Stadium before Waikato won 22-14. Ultimately, it was Waikato’s superior defence and consistency in all facets that sealed the win,…
Follow @RedefinedRugby 20 v 27 Tasman were given a reminder of the task ahead of them when attempting to win promotion to the ITM Cup Premiership when Taranaki came back at them before they claimed a 27-20 win at Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth on Sunday. Tasman led 21-6 at half-time but they were push…
Follow @RedefinedRugby Taranaki can’t afford to slip-up against a reduced-strength Tasman side when they meet at Yarrow Stadium on Sunday. WALKING WOUNDED: Taranaki lock Jarrad Hoeta was bracketed in the reserves pending a fitness test on Saturday. Not so much wounded as suspended lock Alex Ainley will be missing from the Tasman line-up which is…
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