Thames Valley and King Country have lifted the silverware on finals weekend in rugby's Heartland Championship.

The New Zealand Heartland XV has been named, featuring fresh faces and a former All Black in the mix.

King Country will head into the Lochore Cup semifinals on the back of reclaiming the Bill Osborne Taonga.

Running rugby was the phrase of the day in the latest round of the Heartland Championship.

For the second time in as many weeks, the Heartland Championship's Bill Osborne Taonga is on the move.

Hawke's Bay have started their 2024 season and new Ranfurly Shield era with a successful defence.

Hawke’s Bay have confirmed the two Heartland Championship unions that will challenge for the Log o' Wood.