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RugbySeptember 5

All Blacks rue missed chances; injured Savea heading home

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie was both disappointed and frustrated with the third test defeat to the Springboks, but he believes they're "close" to beating the World Champions.
All Blacks rue missed chances; injured Savea heading home
All Blacks rue missed chances; injured Savea heading home
RugbySeptember 5

Springboks turn on power to beat All Blacks in third test

The Springboks have one hand on the Greatest Rivalry trophy after a 29-24 win over the All Blacks in Johannesburg.
Hayden Meikle
Springboks turn on power to beat All Blacks in third test
Springboks turn on power to beat All Blacks in third test
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RugbySeptember 4

English halfback loving life with North Otago

Alfie Coop has had a revolving door of numbers on his back.
Kayla Hodge
English halfback loving life with North Otago
English halfback loving life with North Otago
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RugbySeptember 4

Black Ferns ready for South Africa test

Black Ferns captain Ruahei Demant will come off the bench in one of two changes for Saturday’s clash against South Africa in Soweto.
Black Ferns ready for South Africa test
Black Ferns ready for South Africa test
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RugbySeptember 4

Spirit look to bounce back against Northland

It is the one every one has circled on their calendar.
Kayla Hodge
Spirit look to bounce back against Northland
Spirit look to bounce back against Northland
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RugbySeptember 4

Hawke’s Bay overhaul Otago in powerful second half

Hawke’s Bay remain the team to beat.
Adrian Seconi
Hawke’s Bay overhaul Otago in powerful second half
Hawke’s Bay overhaul Otago in powerful second half
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RugbySeptember 3

Otago prop Marley Pearce fitting in nicely

He knows a bloke who knows a fella.
Adrian Seconi
Otago prop Marley Pearce fitting in nicely
Otago prop Marley Pearce fitting in nicely
RugbySeptember 3

Vaa’i plays 50th test but Holland on bench for third Springboks test

Tupou Vaa’i will reach 50 test caps for the All Blacks but he will not have a Highlanders starlet next to him.
Hayden Meikle
Vaa’i plays 50th test but Holland on bench for third Springboks test
Vaa’i plays 50th test but Holland on bench for third Springboks test
RugbySeptember 3

Highlanders and Otago blindside Oliver Haig joins Hurricanes in 2027

Otago and Highlanders loose forward Oliver Haig has signed with the Hurricanes for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
Highlanders and Otago blindside Oliver Haig joins Hurricanes in 2027
Highlanders and Otago blindside Oliver Haig joins Hurricanes in 2027
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