Ma'a Nonu's fleeting return to New Zealand rugby has come to an end, with the midfielder set to continue his career in the United States.
Waikato have announced their Mitre 10 Cup squad for 2019, just days before the competition kicks off, and there's plenty for fans to get excited about.
The Seattle Seawolves have made it two Major League Rugby titles from two attempts after clinching a dramatic 26-23 victory over the San Diego Legion at Torero Stadium at the University of San Diego on Sunday [PT].
Waikato have completed a miraculous turnaround, winning three matches in eight days to sit atop the Mitre 10 Cup Championship table.
Throughout the campaign, we will rank each team on a weekly basis based on their performances to provide a power rankings structure for the entirety of the tournament.
Waikato loose forward Luke Jacobson is confident that Jono Gibbes is the man to turn the side around in the Mitre 10 Cup.
Brisbane's biggest festival of rugby is just around the corner, with the two-day Global Rugby tens tournament kicking off on February 9 at Suncorp Stadium.