ITM Cup Championship Final: Tasman v Hawke’s Bay

Follow @RedefinedRugby Tasman stand on the threshold of rich reward for a lively campaign when the meet Hawke's Bay in the ITM Cup Championship final at Nelson's Trafalgar Park on Friday night. WALKING WOUNDED: Inspirational Tasman captain Shane Christie returns to the side from a concussion while Tevita Koloamatangi, the blindside flanker,

FINALS TIME! 2013 ITM Cup / Premiership

Follow @RedefinedRugbyi FINALS TIME! This update features your ITM Cup information for the Finals: IN CASE OF A DRAW... If teams are tied on points at full time, the following rules apply in order until a winner is declared: a) an additional 10 minutes of extra time each way b) the team scoring the most tries

Robshaw named England captain

Follow @RedefinedRugby Chris Robshaw will captain England during next month's QBE Internationals, head coach Stuart Lancaster has announced. Chris Robshaw, pictured, has led England well, according to Stuart Lancaster [PA] The Harlequins openside will lead the team against Australia, Argentina and New Zealand after beating Tom Wood to a post he last held

TONY BROWN SIGNS WITH THE HIGHLANDERS

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Highlanders have announced today that former Highlander, and Otago ITM Coach, Tony Brown, has signed for the Highlanders as an assistant coach. Highlanders’ Head Coach, Jamie Joseph, made the following comment. “I’ve been impressed with Brownie’s performances with Otago over the last couple of years; the team has played with

Argentina coach Santiago Phelan quits after winless Rugby Championship

Follow @RedefinedRugby The Pumas visit Twickenham on November 9 to take on England but will arrive without Phelan after he resigned on Monday Santiago Phelan has quit as the coach of Argentina's national rugby team, which just completed its second winless season in the four-nation Rugby Championship. The Argentina Rugby Union announced the