Battle for NRL team rages on
Battle for NRL team rages on
The battle for a South Island NRL team has seen plenty of casualties - but the fight goes on.
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Christchurch NRL team bid launched
Christchurch NRL team bid launched
A new Christchurch NRL bid has officially been launched.
Tonga hold off spirited Kiwis comeback
Tonga hold off spirited Kiwis comeback
Mate Ma'a Tonga have made the Pacific Championships final with a nerve-wracking, pulsating 25-24 win over the Kiwis at Mount Smart Stadium.
Kangaroos get revenge with 22-10 win over Kiwis
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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.