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    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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    ‘All go’ for Highlanders of the future

    New assistant coach David Kidwell addresses the young players at the Highlanders schools camp at...

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    ‘All go’ for Highlanders of the future

    The next wave of future Highlanders are getting some high-powered inspiration this week.

    Bower on the bench for Bledisloe

    Prop George Bower will hope to see his first test action since July. Photo: Getty Images

    Bower on the bench for Bledisloe

    Otago prop George Bower has been named on the All Blacks bench for the second Bledisloe clash, but there's no room this time for Highlander Fabian Holland.

    Wholesale changes to Otago lineup for first time this season

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    Wholesale changes to Otago lineup for first time this season

    It is a rest week for Otago.

    Slipper's swansong where it all began

    James Slipper is the most-capped test prop of all time and only the third player to have earned...

    Slipper's swansong where it all began

    Australia's most-capped test player James Slipper will retire from international rugby after this weekend's clash with the All Blacks.

    Otago ring changes for Auckland clash

    Otago coach Mark Brown. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Otago ring changes for Auckland clash

    Otago have made wholesale changes to their line-up for the first time this season as they prepare to take on Auckland this weekend.

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    Joseph given reins of ABs’ feeder team

    Jamie Joseph. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Joseph given reins of ABs’ feeder team

    Here is some coaching news that will delight southern rugby fans.

    Perth no holiday for All Blacks prop

    Tamaiti Williams Williams was born in New Zealand but lived in Perth up to the age of 16, playing...

    Perth no holiday for All Blacks prop

    Prop Tamaiti Williams has returned to the city where he grew up, greeted by family and friends, but says Perth will be all business as the All Blacks chase a statement win over Australia.

    First part of double achieved

    Veteran Otago hooker Liam Coltman (holding the trophy) is joined by his team-mates as they...

    First part of double achieved

    That is the Ranfurly Shield safely tucked away for the summer and now on to the business of winning the NPC.

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    North Otago keen for first Shield crack

    PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    North Otago keen for first Shield crack

    North Otago have called dibs on the first challenge next year.

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    North Otago down arch rivals to grab fifth consecutive victory

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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    North Otago down arch rivals to grab fifth consecutive victory

    North Otago have learned how to finish games.
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