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    Players have been warned that joining R360 would make them unable to be selected for the All...

    Players joining R360 to be ineligible for international teams

    All Blacks and other rugby stars considering a switch to R360 have been warned that joining the competition would make them ineligible for international selection.

    Waikato get three ABs — Otago none

    Anton Lienert-Brown. Photo: Getty Images

    Waikato get three ABs — Otago none

    Foul. The All Blacks have released seven players this week and three of them are in the Waikato team.

    Refreshed home side ready to rumble

    Christian Lio-Willie wrestles with a team-mate during a training session at Forsyth Barr Stadium...

    Refreshed home side ready to rumble

    No surprises there.

    Strongest Otago side for quarterfinal

    Josh Timu has stood out for his work on defence. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Strongest Otago side for quarterfinal

    No surprises there.

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    Millar setting tone for others to star

    Cameron Millar. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Millar setting tone for others to star

    Otago first five Cameron Millar is more Larry than Bono.

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    No real ‘wow’ effort from All Blacks this season

    Ardie Savea, pictured in 2024, was immense for the All Blacks this season. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

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    No real ‘wow’ effort from All Blacks this season

    There endeth the All Blacks’ season — the domestic campaign, anyway.

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    Landers sign No 10, but not till 2027

    Chiefs and All Blacks XV first five Josh Jacomb playing for Taranaki in the NPC last month. Photo...

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    Landers sign No 10, but not till 2027

    The Highlanders have their new playmaker — but not until 2027.

    Otago dish out record drubbing to Auckland

    Otago dish out record drubbing to Auckland

    Was that a record win for Otago against Auckland?

    Home quarter, semi if Otago keep winning

    Does Forsyth Barr Stadium count as an indoor venue under the new protocol?

    Home quarter, semi if Otago keep winning

    Otago will still get at least two home playoff games if they continue to sweep aside all opposition.

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    Horror loss condemns Old Golds

    Kieran McClea. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Horror loss condemns Old Golds

    Ouch. There is understandably a reluctance to use words like ‘‘humiliation’’, ‘‘rout’’ and ‘‘demolition’’ when referring to a level of rugby in which the participants are there for love and not money.

    Boks beat Argentina to retain Rugby Championship title

    South African players celebrate with the Rugby Championship trophy after the match. Photo: Reuters

    Boks beat Argentina to retain Rugby Championship title

    South Africa have beaten Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham to retain the Rugby Championship for the first time, ahead of New Zealand on points difference.

    Tupaea shines at centre as All Blacks beat Wallabies

    All Blacks centre Quinn Tupaea celebrates scoring a try against the Wallabies at Optus Stadium in...

    Tupaea shines at centre as All Blacks beat Wallabies

    Quinn Tupaea scored two tries in an assured display at centre as the All Blacks finished the Rugby Championship on a high, beating the Wallabies 28-14 in Perth.

    Otago thrash Auckland in record win

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    Otago thrash Auckland in record win

    Was that a record win for Otago against Auckland?

    Waikato go back-to-back in thrilling final

    Waikato celebrates with the Farah Palmer Cup after beat Canterbury in today's final. Photo: Getty...

    Waikato go back-to-back in thrilling final

    A clinical cover tackle in the dying seconds has seen Waikato hold on in a nailbiter to claim consecutive Farah Palmer Cup crowns.

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    McDowall back in Otago colours

    Otago openside flanker Slade McDowall returns to the side following a four-year absence. PHOTO:...

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    McDowall back in Otago colours

    Been to Boston.

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    Double incentive for North Otago to do well against Mid Canterbury today

    Lachie Kingan. PHOTO: YAMMIE MCKENZIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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    Double incentive for North Otago to do well against Mid Canterbury today

    It is a very simple formula for the Old Golds.

    Harbour pip Southland

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    Harbour pip Southland

    North Harbour avoided a winless season with a tense 15-14 win against Southland in Albany last night.

    Holland back in black

    Fabian Holland will start in the second Bledisloe match in Perth on Saturday night. PHOTO: PETER...

    Holland back in black

    Highlander Fabian Holland has been recalled to the All Blacks for the second Bledisloe test against the Wallabies. 

    Canterbury head coach Marty Bourke resigns

    Marty Bourke. Photo: Getty Images

    Canterbury head coach Marty Bourke resigns

    Marty Bourke has decided to step down as Canterbury head coach at the end of the NPC season.

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    It all comes down to this . . .

    Otago flanker Oliver Haig has winger Jona Nareki in support as he challenges Canterbury flanker...

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    It all comes down to this . . .

    One round, seven games, many possible outcomes. Adrian Seconi looks at what might happen in the final round of the NPC.
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