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    The Black Ferns’ Ayesha Leti-I’iga bounds forward during their game against Australia, in...

    Title defended as Black Ferns thrash Australia

    The Black Ferns completed an impressive start to Whitney Hansen’s tenure as coach by thumping the Wallaroos 40-5 on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday to defend their Pacific Four series title.

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    Barbarians run away from Woodlands late

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    Barbarians run away from Woodlands late

    The Eastern Northern Barbarians beat Woodlands 48-27 in the most anticipated game of the third round of Southland club rugby on Thursday night.

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    Dunedin sneak home to claim first win

    Alhambra-Union captain Oliver Thode tries to get through Dunedin defenders Joe Cooke (left) and...

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    Dunedin sneak home to claim first win

    This was truly the dance of the desperates.

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    Back to winning form for Excelsior

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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    Back to winning form for Excelsior

    The defending champions are back in business.

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    Resurgent pair continue to impress

    Maniototo halfback Matt Horne has recovered his kick through and with fingertip precision scores...

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    Resurgent pair continue to impress

    There is a believe-it-or-not aspect developing in the Central Otago premier club competition, involving Arrowtown and Cromwell.

    Two teams remain unbeaten

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    Two teams remain unbeaten

    Clutha continued their unbeaten start to the season, recording another half-century of points in a commanding 56-15 victory over Heriot to retain the McIntosh Cup at home on Saturday.

    Bizarre try helps Chiefs go top as NZ teams sweep Super Round

    Jared Proffit of the Chiefs scores a try during Sunday's Super Rugby Pacific match against the...

    Bizarre try helps Chiefs go top as NZ teams sweep Super Round

    The Chiefs benefited from a bizarre try to beat the Fijian Drua 42-22 and go top of the Super Rugby Pacific standings today as NZ teams swept all five matches in Super Round.

    Scrappy Highlanders overcome Moana Pasifika for crucial win

    A bloodied Cam Millar looks to make a break against Moana Pasifika in Christchurch. Photo: Getty...

    Scrappy Highlanders overcome Moana Pasifika for crucial win

    Not every game at Super Round had to be super.

    Highlanders call for Super Round in Dunedin

    There are hopes the $70 million boost to events and tourism will boost existing plans to bring...

    'The more rugby down south, the better': Highlanders want Super Round

    With Christchurch humming for Super Round, the Highlanders have declared themselves the perfect hosts for its next edition.

    Dunedin premier rugby round five wrap-up

    Action from today's Dunedin premier club rugby match between Alhambra-Union and Dunedin at the...

    Dunedin premier rugby round five wrap-up

    University pulled away to beat Harbour 38-19 at Watson Park this afternoon.

    Dunedin premier rugby: final scores

    Dunedin premier rugby: final scores

    The final scores are in for the fifth round of Dunedin premier rugby. 

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    Big weekend for Highlanders arrives

    Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon

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    Big weekend for Highlanders arrives

    This could hardly be a bigger weekend for the Highlanders.

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    Double rep duty for Bayfield

    Laura Bayfield in action for the Black Ferns against the US in Sacramento, California earlier...

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    Double rep duty for Bayfield

    There will be few more proud to run out on the field today than Laura Bayfield.

    Crusaders kick off new era with victory

    Dallas McLeod celebrates with Crusaders teammates after scoring against the Waratahs. Photo: Getty

    Crusaders kick off new era with victory

    The Crusaders have marked their inaugural appearance at Christchurch's new Te Kaha stadium with a comfortable 35-20 win over the Waratahs.

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    Grizzlies, Varsity leading way

    Kaikorai openside Gregor Rutledge tries to get around Taieri winger Marc Rooney during a division...

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    Grizzlies, Varsity leading way

    Time for the mid-midterm Dunedin club rugby report.

    Valley, Athies clear leaders but all on board

    Valley workhorse Cameron Rowland. Photo: 	Yammie McKenzie Photography

    Valley, Athies clear leaders but all on board

    After three rounds, every team is on the board.

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    A steak and mushroom sauce man

    Hamish Gray. Photo: Debbie Fahey

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    A steak and mushroom sauce man

    Five questions for Blues captain Hamish Gray.

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    Lack of injuries critical in Cromwell’s success: coach

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    Lack of injuries critical in Cromwell’s success: coach

    Cromwell coach Rodger Dawson can scarcely believe what is happening with his premier club team when he reflects on where they were at the corresponding stage 12 months ago.

    Owaka v Crescent looks tight battle

    Heriot and Lawrence players contest a lineout during the their game in Heriot on Saturday. PHOTO:...

    Owaka v Crescent looks tight battle

    Round four of the Southern Region season promises to be all gas and no brakes given there are four blockbuster games on Anzac Day.

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    Speed key part of Lennox’s game

    Highlanders halfback Adam Lennox scoots in for one of his two tries during the Super Rugby...

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    Speed key part of Lennox’s game

    Highlanders halfback Adam Lennox realised at a young age that he was unlikely to be a behemoth so he had better learn how to scamper quickly around the rugby field.
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