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RugbyOctober 7

McKenzie to start at first five for All Blacks

Damian McKenzie will return to the No 10 jersey for the first Bledisloe Cup test at Eden Park on Saturday.
Hayden Meikle
McKenzie to start at first five for All Blacks
McKenzie to start at first five for All Blacks
RugbyOctober 8

Court action to protect ‘Chiefs’ name

Rugby union officials have launched court proceedings to prevent the NRL's new PNG-based franchise from using the "Chiefs" name in NZ.
Court action to protect ‘Chiefs’ name
Court action to protect ‘Chiefs’ name
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RugbyOctober 7

Highlanders appoint well-travelled former hooker as scrum coach

The Highlanders have made an intriguing addition to their coaching staff.
Hayden Meikle
Highlanders appoint well-travelled former hooker as scrum coach
Highlanders appoint well-travelled former hooker as scrum coach
RugbyOctober 7

Brooker recalled, Sopoaga, Dale get inaugural U21 call up

Matatū captain Grace Brooker has been recalled for international duties three years after last pulling on the Black Ferns jersey.
Kayla Hodge
Brooker recalled, Sopoaga, Dale get inaugural U21 call up
Brooker recalled, Sopoaga, Dale get inaugural U21 call up
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RugbyOctober 7

Otago name strong side for home quarterfinal

The heavy-hitters are all back.
Adrian Seconi
Otago name strong side for home quarterfinal
Otago name strong side for home quarterfinal
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RugbyOctober 6

Frizell ‘not there yet’ but eager to be back in black

Shannon Frizell turns 33 early next year but he still feels he has plenty of good rugby left in him.
Hayden Meikle
Frizell ‘not there yet’ but eager to be back in black
Frizell ‘not there yet’ but eager to be back in black
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RugbyOctober 6

Otago’s injury concerns lift ahead of NPC quarterfinal

The injury ward has emptied out.
Adrian Seconi
Otago’s injury concerns lift ahead of NPC quarterfinal
Otago’s injury concerns lift ahead of NPC quarterfinal
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RugbyOctober 6

Plenty to be proud of from Spirit season

There is a sour taste that is lingering from not making the Farah Palmer Cup Championship final.
Kayla Hodge
Plenty to be proud of from Spirit season
Plenty to be proud of from Spirit season
RugbyOctober 6

Former Crusaders, London Wasps flanker answers Lyttelton coaching call

It was only three months ago when Jonathan Poff called time on his playing career, finishing with a 50-5 thrashing of Burnside for Lyttelton.
Kees Chalmers
Former Crusaders, London Wasps flanker answers Lyttelton coaching call
Former Crusaders, London Wasps flanker answers Lyttelton coaching call
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