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‘All right’ start for Carter as he looks to play bigger role

Otago batter Leo Carter plays a shot during a net session at the University Oval yesterday. PHOTO...

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‘All right’ start for Carter as he looks to play bigger role

Leo Carter wanted to play a bigger role and he is hoping the move south to Otago will allow him to do just that.

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Make space, time for NPC stars

Otago fan Ian Arthur at his beloved Alhambra-Union club. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Make space, time for NPC stars

Our series on the future of the NPC continues. Club stalwarts Ian Arthur and Blair Crawford tell Adrian Seconi there needs to be a change.

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Lions favourites, Bay expansive

Wellington’s Riley Higgins shakes off the tackle of Bay of Plenty’s Lucas Cashmore during their...

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Lions favourites, Bay expansive

Wellington and Bay of Plenty have made it through to tomorrow’s NPC final. Adrian Seconi offers up this quick guide.

Ravindra fronts latest almanac

Rachin Ravindra bats during the first test against India last week. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Ravindra fronts latest almanac

The trainspotters around the office were very pleased this week.

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Notes from slip, October 25th

White Ferns Sophie Devine (left) and Suzie Bates. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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Notes from slip, October 25th

Regular readers may have noticed the rather gentle poke I had at the White Ferns leading into the T20 World Cup — something about them being the worst team in the country.

Molyneux Park to host feast of T20s

Molyneux Park to host feast of T20s

Alexandra is one of the places to be this summer.

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Back when NPC had stars, pulling power

Scenes from the day Otago demolished Waikato 49-20 at Carisbrook to win the 1998 NPC final. ODT...

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Back when NPC had stars, pulling power

Former Otago players Brendon Timmins and Brendon Laney, part of arguably the greatest team in NPC history, tell Adrian Seconi the competition needs to bring back the stars and the razzmatazz.

Otago attack savaged as Bowes hits world record

Otago attack savaged as Bowes hits world record

Chad is bad but in the very best way.

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Brown excited about job to which he has long aspired

Former Canterbury co-coach Mark Brown will take charge of the Otago NPC side next season. PHOTO:...

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Brown excited about job to which he has long aspired

Another Brown will take charge of the Otago NPC team next season.

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OCA forecasting loss of $100,000 in next financial year

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OCA forecasting loss of $100,000 in next financial year

The Otago Cricket Association is forecasting a significant $100,000 loss in the next financial period.

Bowes blasts record-breaking double ton against Volts

Canterbury's Chad Bowes eviscerated the Otago bowling today in a world-record onslaught at Christchurch's Hagley Oval.

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Tweaks rather than revolution likely

A young Bay of Plenty fan cheers for the Steamers during an NPC game in Tauranga. PHOTO: GETTY...

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Tweaks rather than revolution likely

Adrian Seconi asks New Zealand Rugby general manager of community rugby Steve Lancaster and Otago chief executive Richard Kinley what the competition will look like in five years.

NPC advocated as vital pathway to Super level

Otago fullback Finn Hurley celebrates his try during an NPC game at Forsyth Barr Stadium this...

NPC advocated as vital pathway to Super level

The NPC faces an uncertain future as New Zealand Rugby grapples with the big-picture questions and the more pressing bottom line on the financial report.

Rejigged Otago lineup ready to fire again

Otago Volts player Luke Georgeson. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Rejigged Otago lineup ready to fire again

Otago's reimagined batting lineup piled on 316 runs in their first outing.

Smith, Hay poised to make debuts

Smith, Hay poised to make debuts

Wellington all-rounder Nathan Smith and Canterbury keeper Mitch Hay are poised to make their international debuts.

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NPC has still to find its place in changed landscape

Wellington flanker Du’Plessis Kirifi goes on the attack against Waikato lock Josh Balme during...

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NPC has still to find its place in changed landscape

This week the ODT outlines issues facing the NPC competition and talks to power players to see what the future holds. Adrian Seconi provides some background.

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