'I'm just happy to be alive': Blues midfielder retires from rugby after 19-hour operation
Matt Johnson is grateful to be alive and content to call time on his inspiring rugby career.
Online Editors
15 Jul 2020, 14:55
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Mitre 10 Cup draw sees traditional powers get opportunity to seize Ranfurly Shield off Canterbury
A revised Mitre 10 Cup draw has been released today by New Zealand Rugby with the competition due to kick off on Friday 11 Septemb…
Online Editors
24 Jun 2020, 15:44
Why representing the Blues has never been the goal for All Black Jack Goodhue
Exclusive: Jack Goodhue has long been touted as the 'one that got away' from the Blues - but the Northland, Crusaders and All Blac…
Tom Vinicombe
06 Jun 2020, 16:13
Former Blues player on life support after open heart surgery
The Blues are among those sending their hopes and prayers to Matt Johnson as their former midfielder fights for his life after und…
Online Editors
02 Jun 2020, 18:37
Provincial unions at risk of pulling out of Mitre 10 Cup due to player payment concerns
At least four provincial unions may be forced to pull out of this year's Mitre 10 Cup competition over fears they will not be able…
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20 May 2020, 0:32
Asafo Aumua could help Lions hand Canterbury their worst start to a season in over 25 years
Unwanted by the All Blacks but sure to be a major pain in the backside for Mitre 10 Cup teams across the country: Asafo Aumua is s…
Tom Vinicombe
22 Aug 2019, 19:29
Derby round perfect opportunity to spy on your Super Rugby franchise's upcoming talent
The second week of the Mitre 10 Cup will see neighbours do battle with neighbours – which means it’s the perfect opportunity f…
Tom Vinicombe
14 Aug 2019, 15:16
Far more than just 23 All Blacks on show this weekend
23 men will run out for the New Zealand on Saturday to try secure the Bledisloe Cup for the 17th year in a row - but they're not t…
RugbyPass
08 Aug 2019, 19:33
New Zealand's provincial women's competition, the Farah Palmer Cup, brings in a new team for 2019
New Zealand Rugby has today released the 2019 Farah Palmer Cup draw, which will see more televised matches than ever before with t…
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08 Jul 2019, 20:29
Watch: The Short Ball - s03e38 - The heritage of the Mitre 10 Cup must be protected
The Short Ball is back for another week with Scotty and guest host Steven Bates stepping in for Mils. They talk Mitre 10 Cup, west…
RugbyPass
11 Oct 2018, 15:23
The value of the NPC - Scotty Stevenson
Scotty Stevenson ponders if good food and provincial rugby can be healthy and taste good at the same time.
Scotty Stevenson
09 Oct 2018, 21:22
Jack Debreczeni relishing return to New Zealand
Jack Debreczeni’s return to New Zealand has been both a revelation and a statement of intent.
Sam Warlow
30 Sep 2018, 17:54
Watch: The Wright call? TMO lets Northland get away with stunning try
A blown-out Mitre 10 Cup match has given fans a major talking point after a questionable refereeing decision was made during North…
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14 Sep 2018, 18:07
Mitre 10 Cup Power Rankings - Week 4
Alex McLeod returns to reflect on who improved and who regressed over the past fortnight of Mitre 10 Cup rugby.
Alex McLeod
11 Sep 2018, 16:58
Mitre 10 Cup Team of the Week - Round 2
Mike Rehu runs through his Mitre 10 Cup Team of the Week for Round 2.
Mike Rehu
28 Aug 2018, 20:42
Mitre 10 Cup Power Rankings - Week Two
There were some tightly-contested affairs, and some downright demolitions, so check out who ranks where in New Zealand’s premier…
Alex McLeod
28 Aug 2018, 14:04
