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    Gilbert’s contribution immense

    Otago captain Sam Gilbert leads his team out for the NPC semifinal against Bay of Plenty at...

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    Gilbert’s contribution immense

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    Free parking for Otago fans to farewell team at airport

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    Timu’s return an omen, maybe?

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    Prop setting tone in more ways than one

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    Prop setting tone in more ways than one

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    Timu returns as Otago name side for NPC final

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    ‘There’s talent in the province’ — Herden reflects on season

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    ‘There’s talent in the province’ — Herden reflects on season

    North Otago’s season has got the tick of approval from their proud coach.

    Three Old Golds in Heartland XV squad

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    Three Old Golds in Heartland XV squad

    Three North Otago players have been named in the Heartland XV.

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    Winning style exciting fans - Bambry

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    Winning style exciting fans - Bambry

    Ryan Bambry could have offered a rather cliched explanation for why he preferred to focus on the looming fixture and not a rugby game that happened 20 years ago.

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    Dream final as Otago to face rivals Canterbury

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    Dream final as Otago to face rivals Canterbury

    Only Canterbury stand in the way of Otago’s greatest season.

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    Old Golds lift Lochore in try-fest

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    Old Golds lift Lochore in try-fest

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    Triumphant Mid Canterbury stay perfect

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    North Otago win Lochore Cup in high-scoring thriller

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    Canterbury book all-southern NPC final against Otago

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    Canterbury book all-southern NPC final against Otago

    Christchurch it is.

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    North Otago looking for some magic at Maheno

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    North Otago looking for some magic at Maheno

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    A great performance to match a ‘great occasion’

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