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    Timoci Tavatavanawai will miss the All Blacks tests against South Africa through injury. Photo:...

    Tavatavanawai, Roigard to miss Springboks tests

    Halfback Cam Roigard and midfield back Timoci Tavatavanawai have been ruled out of both All Blacks home tests against the Springboks.

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    Black Ferns brush aside Japan

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    Shield shifting South

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    Shield shifting South

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    Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield

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    Series to celebrate 25 years of women’s team

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    Otago Metro North lift performance to claim title

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    Dominant second half propels North Otago

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    Dominant second half propels North Otago

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    Southland claim Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011

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    Southland claim Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011

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    Emotional win as Tasman clinch thriller

    Emotional win as Tasman clinch thriller

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    Wild and untamed Spirit run away against Tasman

    Naomi Sopoaga scored two tries for Otago against Northland. File photo: Getty

    Wild and untamed Spirit run away against Tasman

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    Poor handling costly for Southland Boys’

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    Metro sides to do battle for shield

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    Metro sides to do battle for shield

    One Dunedin-based side will create history today.

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    Otago wary of Tasman’s all-round strength

    Timoci Tavatavanawai is playing for Tasman. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Spirit out to build on perfect start to season

    Everywhere you look there is something to like about this Otago Spirit team.

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    Herden calls for sharper mindset

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    Herden calls for sharper mindset

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    Black Ferns prepared for tough encounter against Japan

    Black Fern flanker Layla Sae makes a break during their Women’s Rugby World Cup game against...

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    Black Ferns prepared for tough encounter against Japan

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    Yet more family success sought

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    Yet more family success sought

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    'How many more people have got to die?'

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