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    Who is up for the Cup challenge?

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    Thrashing by Aces an appropriate end to Volts’ campaign

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    New Ferns skipper Kerr ‘outstanding leader’

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    NEV victory over Albion cements place at top of standings

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    NEV victory over Albion cements place at top of standings

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