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    Kangaroos get revenge with 22-10 win over Kiwis

    Joseph Tapine charges forward during the men's 2024 Rugby League Pacific Championships match...

    Kangaroos get revenge with 22-10 win over Kiwis

    Australia have exacted revenge on New Zealand for last year's heartbreaking Pacific Cup final with a 22-10 win that propels the Kangaroos into the decider of this year's tournament.

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    Crossland proud to rep the Coast with Kiwi selection

    Don't be fooled by the blonde locks or Aussie accent, Phoenix Crossland is Kiwi "through and...

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    Crossland proud to rep the Coast with Kiwi selection

    West Coast rugby league followers can share in the pride of Kiwi debutant Phoenix Crossland, whose heritage is firmly rooted in Greymouth.

    Field goal seals win for Vulcans in final

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    Field goal seals win for Vulcans in final

    Extra time was extra good as far as the Auckland Vulcans were concerned.

    Johnson out of retirement for Kiwis

    Shaun Johnston. Photo: Getty Images

    Johnson out of retirement for Kiwis

    It was a short-lived retirement for Shaun Johnson.

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    Coaster buzzing after helping win competition

    Callum Donaldson (left) celebrates the Bulldogs’ NRL Jersey Flegg victory with team-mate Damon...

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    Coaster buzzing after helping win competition

    It is not as far from a sleepy town on the West Coast to the bright NRL lights of Sydney as you might think.

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    Weakened Whalers no match for Akarana

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    Weakened Whalers no match for Akarana

    This was perhaps a step too far for the Otago Whalers.

    Otago Whalers within reach of retaining premiership status

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    Otago Whalers within reach of retaining premiership status

    There is glory in not coming last.

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    OBHS student signs on with Warriors

    Dunedin league player Mason Lome-Hindle has signed a deal with the Warriors to play in their...

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    OBHS student signs on with Warriors

    Mason Lome-Hindle can call himself a Warrior.

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    Power, speed of Vulcans tells against Whalers

    James Hickey goes over for a try for the Auckland Vulcans against the Otago Whalers on Saturday....

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    Power, speed of Vulcans tells against Whalers

    Surviving in the premiership is one thing — flourishing is another.

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    Side always gave their best: Kilgour

    Former Otago rugby league player Don Kilgour remembers both his time with the Otago team in the...

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    Side always gave their best: Kilgour

    The Otago Whalers play Auckland at Tahuna Park today - the first clash between the provinces in Dunedin since 1956, when they met at the same ground.

    Whalers prepared for physicality of Vulcans

    Whalers prepared for physicality of Vulcans

    The Otago Whalers have made a few tweaks to their line-up ahead of their toughest challenge of the season.

    Inquiry continues after punch fractured prop's eye socket

    Mika Mafi. File photo

    Inquiry continues after punch fractured prop's eye socket

    Police are still investigating an incident in an Otago Whalers game that left veteran prop Mika Mafi with a fractured eye socket.

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    Popularity among juniors leading boom

    South Pac junior Luka Tiatia, 7, tears off with team-mate Tuhana Nyman-Rakete, 8, in support...

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    Popularity among juniors leading boom

    Rugby league is enjoying a resurgence in popularity in the region.

    Bay of Plenty captain’s superb form tells against Whalers

    Bay of Plenty captain’s superb form tells against Whalers

    Bay of Plenty captain Kaisa Matautia proved an unstoppable force.

    Whalers coach demands more urgency

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    Whalers coach demands more urgency

    Otago need to be more urgent around the ruck, coach David Reedy says.

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    Police involved after punch left Otago player with facial injuries

    Mika Mafi. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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    Police involved after punch left Otago player with facial injuries

    Police are investigating after an Otago rugby league player was punched in the face and left the field with a suspected fractured eye socket.

    Whalers defence found desperately wanting

    Otago lock Hagen Free charges the ball up field as the Counties-Manukau defence of Arthur...

    Whalers defence found desperately wanting

    Counties=Manukau fullback James Dowie bagged a hat-trick and led the undermanned visitors to a 35-18 win over the Otago Whalers at Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday afternoon.

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    Whalers facing first big test of season

    David Reedy. File photo: Linda Robertson

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    Whalers facing first big test of season

    David Reedy should be a happier man.

    Otago too good in historic encounter

    Otago Whalers centre Aleki Morris-Lome has the tryline in sight as he brushes off the tackle of...

    Otago too good in historic encounter

    The Otago Whalers made a fine start in the New Zealand Rugby League premiership yesterday courtesy of a commanding 48-24 win over Waikato at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

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    Otago to begin premiership season by playing Waikato in historic clash

    David Reedy. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

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    Otago to begin premiership season by playing Waikato in historic clash

    The Otago Whalers will break new ground tomorrow.
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