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    Canterbury hooker George Bell's outlined what he claims will be critical to containing Hawke's Bay as they bid for a first NPC final berth since 20-22
     18 October 2025
    Canterbury hooker George Bell's outlined what he claims will be critical to containing Hawke's Bay as they bid for a first NPC final berth since 20-22
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    First, Mid Canterbury meet reigning Heartland champions Thames Valley in a rematch of last year's Meads Cup final, the Hammers this time the hosts for the Swamp Foxes
    18 Oct: First, Mid Canterbury meet reigning Heartland champions Thames Valley in a rematch of last year's Meads Cup final, the Hammers this time the hosts for the Swamp Foxes... more
    New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is staying tight-lipped about the location of the fourth test between the All Blacks and Springboks as part of next year's Greatest Rivalry tour
    18 Oct: New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is staying tight-lipped about the location of the fourth test between the All Blacks and Springboks as part of next year's Greatest Rivalry tour... more
    Otago have stormed into the NPC final after an emphatic 41-17 win over Bay of Plenty in their semi-final in Dunedin
    18 Oct: Otago have stormed into the NPC final after an emphatic 41-17 win over Bay of Plenty in their semi-final in Dunedin... more
    Otago's pursuit of a first NPC rugby title since 1998 remains intact, after dispatching Bay of Plenty 41-17 in their semifinal in Dunedin
    18 Oct: Otago's pursuit of a first NPC rugby title since 1998 remains intact, after dispatching Bay of Plenty 41-17 in their semifinal in Dunedin... more
    It's down to the final four in rugby's NPC, as the weekend's action kicks off shortly under the roof in Dunedin
    17 Oct: It's down to the final four in rugby's NPC, as the weekend's action kicks off shortly under the roof in Dunedin... more
    Harry Inch will be a Warrior until at least the end of 20-27 after the New Zealand NRL franchise confirmed they've signed the 19-year-old rugby player
    17 Oct: Harry Inch will be a Warrior until at least the end of 20-27 after the New Zealand NRL franchise confirmed they've signed the 19-year-old rugby player... more
    A major moment for Super Rugby Pacific's resurrected Super Round
    16 Oct: A major moment for Super Rugby Pacific's resurrected Super Round... more
    Former All Black Craig Innes is calling for an overhaul of the rugby pathway system, following a pair of record defeats for the New Zealand Schools team
    16 Oct: Former All Black Craig Innes is calling for an overhaul of the rugby pathway system, following a pair of record defeats for the New Zealand Schools team... more
    The swimming world is in shock at the retirement of Australian Ariarne Titmus at the ripe young age of 25
    16 Oct: The swimming world is in shock at the retirement of Australian Ariarne Titmus at the ripe young age of 25... more

     Most Popular Recent Rugby News
     18 Oct: Otago have stormed into the NPC final after an emphatic 41-17 win over Bay of Plenty in their semi-final in Dunedin ++++++++++++++
     14 Oct: Coach Scott Robertson has justified the emphasis on midfielders and loose forwards in the 36-strong All Blacks squad for the grand slam tour ++++++++++++
     19 Oct: North Otago coach Luke Herden reckons they're peaking at the business end of rugby's Heartland Championship ++++++++++++
     27 Oct: Stacey Waaka's returning to the NRLW on a two-year deal with the Warriors to feed her hunger for success +++++++++++
     17 Oct: It's down to the final four in rugby's NPC, as the weekend's action kicks off shortly under the roof in Dunedin +++++++++++
     29 Oct: All Blacks lock Sam Darry is appreciative of his time with the Canterbury NPC team for playing a key role in his return to the international environment +++++++++++
     18 Oct: The Canterbury rugby team are expecting another torrid home knockout as they host Hawke's Bay in the second NPC semifinal tonight, to see who'll play Otago in the final +++++++++++

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      11 Nov: Forgotten all black, who can play for england, in talks with saracens (Stuff.co.nz)
      11 Nov: Anger at england’s rfu keeping historic all blacks jersey in storeroom for years (Stuff.co.nz)
      10 Nov: The future of rugby league in australia, nz and the pacific is here - and it's brown (RadioNZ)
      9 Nov: Rugby league: cook islands secure world cup spot (RadioNZ)
      9 Nov: Jillaroos ease to big win over kiwi ferns in pacific championships final (Stuff.co.nz)
      9 Nov: Watched by 132,418 fans - but will rugby league ashes stay? (BBCWorld)
      9 Nov: Rugby: fiji defeated by england 38-18 at twickenham (RadioNZ)
      9 Nov: Australia see off england for ashes clean sweep (BBCWorld)
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