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Farah Palmer Cup to kick off in 2020 as season confirmed

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Kieran Read keen to play Mitre 10 Cup in 2020
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Rugby begins preparation phase for return of community game
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Mitchell Graham’s post-rugby career planning has paid off during Covid-19 crisis
Flashback to the start of 2017. Having notched up 11 caps for the Chiefs and 44...
Sam Cane on North v South eligibility
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Mitre 10 Cup to start in September
As a result of the confirmation of the start of Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa...

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Highlights: Wellington v Canterbury (Premership Semifinal)
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Championship Final: Bay of Plenty v Hawkes Bay (2019)
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Farah Palmer Cup to kick off in 2020 as season confirmed
A full 13-team Farah Palmer Cup has today been confirmed by New Zealand Rugby (NZR), with the season to kick off in August.
Kieran Read keen to play Mitre 10 Cup in 2020
Former All Blacks skipper Kieran Read is enthusiastic about the potential of playing in the Mitre 10 Cup later this year.

Rugby begins preparation phase for return of community game
Rugby clubs around the country can start a three-stage approach to getting back on the grass with training potentially beginning later this month.
Mitchell Graham’s post-rugby career planning has paid off during Covid-19 crisis
Flashback to the start of 2017. Having notched up 11 caps for the Chiefs and 44 appearances for his beloved Taranaki side, Mitchell Graham’s career was on the rise.

Sam Cane on North v South eligibility
Fans across the country have been licking their lips in anticipation at the potential of a North Island v South Island clash later in the year given the possibility of a Covid-19 imposed shake up of the rugby calendar.
Mitre 10 Cup to start in September
As a result of the confirmation of the start of Investec Super Rugby Aotearoa, NZR has now confirmed a start time for this year’s Mitre 10 Cup.
Community game to begin preparation to play
Plans to prepare for the return of community rugby would begin in earnest when COVID-19 alert level two begins, following guidance about organised sport from Sport New Zealand today.
Changes to 2020 representative rugby
To help secure the future of the sport, New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Provincial Unions have today cancelled all provincial representative rugby tournaments below the Mitre 10 Cup and Farah Palmer Cup.

Postponement of Community Rugby in line with Alert Levels
Community and club rugby is postponed until COVID-19 alert levels are once again at a safe level for sport, in line with Ministry of Health guidance.
Bay of Plenty take JHU19s crown in dramatic finale
A last gasp intercept try to wing Jayjay Suemai has handed Bay of Plenty its first Graham Mourie Cup in a dramatic Jock Hobbs Memorial National Under 19 tournament finale.
Back to the Taniwha roots
Stacey Tupe is one of several Northland players who have returned to their roots to bolster the province in its first foray into the Farah Palmer Cup.
Tournament dates announced for Rugby World Cup 2021
With just over 18 months to go, World Rugby and New Zealand Rugby have today marked another exciting milestone on the road to Rugby World Cup 2021 (RWC 2021) with the announcement of the tournament dates and the unveiling of the tournament brand in front of a special gathering at the venue for the final, Auckland’s Eden Park.
RWC 2021 Organising Committee and Tournament Director Announced
The Rugby World Cup New Zealand 2021 (RWC 2021) Organising Committee has been appointed by the New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Board and the members are: Dame Julie Christie (Chair), Brent Impey (NZR), Dr Farah Palmer (NZR), Shaun Nixon (NZR), Steve Armitage (ATEED), Sandra Boardman (Whangarei District Council), Wendy Thompson (Independent) and Nicola O’Rourke (Independent).
Champions crowned at TECT National Sevens
The domestic rugby season came to a scintillating close in Tauranga this afternoon with Waikato men and Counties Manukau women claiming the TECT National Sevens titles.
Thrilling playoffs in store at TECT National Sevens
Day One of the TECT National Sevens lived up to expectations with plenty of thrills and dynamic rugby across 42 matches.
TECT National Sevens promises to excite
The flair and excitement of sevens rugby will be on full display in Tauranga this weekend with an action-packed weekend at the TECT National Sevens.
West Coast and South Canterbury Share Lead in Heartland
West Coast had to overcome a spirited East Coast side to claim a 21-19 win in Mitre 10 Heartland Rugby at the weekend but their efforts were rewarded by grabbing a share of the Heartland Championship lead with South Canterbury.
Round 10: Preview and Team Lists
With the make-up of the playoffs yet to be decided in both the Premiership and Championship, the final round of the Mitre 10 Cup is set to bring plenty of intrigue.
Tasman, Wellington to Host Premiership Semis
A thrilling final round of games saw Tasman complete an unbeaten season in the Mitre 10 Premiership, Canterbury retain the Ranfurly Shield with an injury time try and Manawatu thrash Counties Manukau to gain a Championship semifinal berth.
Heartland Championship: Semifinals Preview
The Heartland Championship comes down to the crunch this weekend with semifinals taking place in both the Meads Cup and Lochore Cup.

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