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    Jordie Barrett gets treated for an injury during the All Blacks match against Ireland on Sunday...

    Injured Barretts to miss Scotland test

    Scott and Jordie Barrett will miss this weekend's Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

    All Blacks remain undecided on injured Barretts

    Jordie Barrett gets treated for an injury during the All Blacks match against Ireland on Sunday...

    All Blacks remain undecided on injured Barretts

    It will be another 24 hours before the All Blacks will know what future two of the Barrett brothers will have on their tour of Britain.

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    Tangitau to the fore in AB XV’s win over Barbarians

    Caleb Tangitau. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Tangitau to the fore in AB XV’s win over Barbarians

    Highlanders' winger Caleb Tangitau is turning heads again.

    Beauden Barrett keen to help Irish opponent fight red card

    Tadhg Beirne of Ireland and Beauden Barrett of New Zealand after the Gallagher Cup match between...

    Beauden Barrett keen to help Irish opponent fight red card

    All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett has offered to help Tadhg Beirne fight a potential ban, after the Irish lock was red-carded for an incident early in their test match in Chicago.

    'There for the taking': World media reacts to All Blacks' win

    'There for the taking': World media reacts to All Blacks' win

    The All Blacks mounted a spirited comeback to defeat Ireland 26-13 in front of a sell-out crowd of 61,840 fans in the Windy City (Chicago, not Wellington).

    All Blacks finish strong to beat Ireland

    All Blacks finish strong to beat Ireland

    A second half try by Wallace Sititi proved to be the crucial point in the All Blacks' 26-13 win over Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago.

    McCaw on life after rugby, the state of the game

    Richie McCaw at an All Blacks training during the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Photo: Getty Images

    McCaw on life after rugby, the state of the game

    Even the great Richie McCaw found out lately that fame doesn't last forever.

    Highlanders well represented

    Photo: Getty Images

    Highlanders well represented

    Four Highlanders and a future fifth one have been named in the All Blacks XV squad for their game against the Barbarians in the UK tomorrow.

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    N. Otago rapt with season

    North Otago celebrating with the Lochore Cup. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    N. Otago rapt with season

    The North Otago Rugby Football Union has wrapped up a successful and "incredibly special" season.

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    Otago’s a tale of nearly-but-not-quite

    Otago winger Jona Nareki tries to evade a tackle during the NPC final against Canterbury in...

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    Otago’s a tale of nearly-but-not-quite

    Otago restocked their trophy cabinet during a wonderful season in which the fans flocked back.

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    Major celebrations planned for White Horse Cup centenary

    Upper Clutha captain Lachie Garrick holds the White Horse Cup — kept in a wooden display case —...

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    Major celebrations planned for White Horse Cup centenary

    The White Horse Cup, Central Otago rugby’s equivalent of the Ranfurly Shield, will celebrate 100 years of existence in 2026.

    Canterbury sneaks in top sprinter to win mascot race

    Canterbury mascot Larry the Lamb stormed to victory in the mascot race at half-time of the NPC...

    Canterbury sneaks in top sprinter to win mascot race

    Canterbury’s Larry the Lamb stormed to victory in the mascot race during the half-time show at Saturday’s NPC final - but there was a good reason for that.

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    Departing co-owner reflects on highs and lows with Landers

    Outgoing Highlanders co-owner Shane Drummond with player Timoci Tavatavanawai. Photo: supplied

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    Departing co-owner reflects on highs and lows with Landers

    Cars have been his business but rugby has been one of his great passions — and being an owner of the Highlanders helped Shane Drummond combine the two.

    All Blacks wary of Ireland threat

    The All Blacks perform the haka before their match against Ireland in Dublin last year. Photo:...

    All Blacks wary of Ireland threat

    For 111 years, the Irish couldn't win a test against the All Blacks. In the last 10, they've won five.

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    Lio-Willie ‘just so blessed’ after mighty year

    Otago No 8 Christian Lio-Willie takes on Canterbury hooker Brodie McAlister during the NPC final...

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    Lio-Willie ‘just so blessed’ after mighty year

    Otago No 8 Christian Lio-Willie will be back for another dig at NPC glory next season.

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    Otago disappointed, but room for pride

    Otago hooker Liam Coltman shows his frustration in front of Canterbury captain Tom Christie...

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    Otago disappointed, but room for pride

    There was no fairytale ending for Otago this season.

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    Coach promises season ‘just the start’

    Otago fullback Sam Gilbert is wrapped up by Canterbury players in the NPC final in Christchurch...

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    Coach promises season ‘just the start’

    Otago coach Mark Brown has promised his side’s revival has another gear.

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    ‘Bittersweet’: Japan move confirmed for Umaga-Jensen

    Departing Otago centre Thomas Umaga-Jensen makes a run against Canterbury in the NPC final in...

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    ‘Bittersweet’: Japan move confirmed for Umaga-Jensen

    Otago and Highlanders centre Thomas Umaga-Jensen is bound for Japan.

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    Canterbury first five on his way to Highlanders, coach says

    Andrew Knewstubb, pictured in 2024, played 173 games for the New Zealand sevens team. Photo:...

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    Canterbury first five on his way to Highlanders, coach says

    Southern fans might have to turn boos into cheers.

    Heartbreak for Otago in NPC final

    Heartbreak for Otago in NPC final

    Otago can still reflect on a wonderful season but they will not get to do it while gazing adoringly at the NPC trophy.
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