Wellington, Oct 2 NZPA - Waikato surged into the Air NZ Cup rugby quarterfinals with a stirring 45-41 win over Taranaki in Hamilton tonight.

They came out on the right side of the ledger after an 11-try action-packed thriller at Waikato Stadium.

Wellington, Oct 2 NZPA - Result of an Air NZ Cup rugby match at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton tonight:-

Wellington, Oct 2 NZPA - Form and fitness concerns have led Otago coach Steve Martin to make six changes to his starting 15 for an Air NZ Cup rugby match against Wellington on Saturday night.

Wellington, Oct 2 NZPA - Otago team named today for an Air NZ Cup rugby match against Wellington in Dunedin on Saturday night:-

Wellington, Oct 2 NZPA - English professional Graham Napier returns to Wellington for the domestic cricket season which begins next month.

Wellington, Oct 2 NZPA - Schedule for provincial cricket competitions this summer:-

State Championship

November 10-13: Canterbury v Auckland at Mainpower Oval, Rangiora.

Wellington, Oct 2 NZPA - Wellington rugby coach Jamie Joseph has taken the opportunity to rest some of his stars head of the Air NZ Cup playoffs.

His team for the final round robin match against Otago in Dunedin on Saturday contain a number of notable omissions.

Wellington, Oct 2 NZPA - Wellington team named today for an Air NZ Cup rugby match against Otago in Dunedin on Saturday night:-

Wellington, Oct 2 NZPA - The North Harbour team to play Counties Manukau at Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday in a 10th round Air NZ Cup rugby match is:

Auckland, Oct 2 NZPA - Home semifinal aspirations go on the line when Meads Cup holders North Otago clash with near neighbours Mid-Canterbury in rugby's Heartland Championship on Saturday.