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RugbyJuly 23

Three keys for Matatū ahead of final

Matatū will host the Blues in the Super Rugby Aupiki final on Saturday. Kayla Hodge identifies three keys for the hosts.
Three keys for Matatū ahead of final
Three keys for Matatū ahead of final
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RugbyJuly 23

Upper Clutha enter as favourites

Pretty much everything points to an Upper Clutha when they confront Wakatipu in the Central Otago premier club rugby competition final in Wānaka on Saturday.
Bob Howitt
Upper Clutha enter as favourites
Upper Clutha enter as favourites
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RugbyJuly 23

Fourth final in a row for Valley, Excelsior

There is a little history in this one.
Kayla Hodge
Fourth final in a row for Valley, Excelsior
Fourth final in a row for Valley, Excelsior
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RugbyJuly 23

Defending champion Steamers take unbeaten record into final

The stage is set for the Southern Region premier club final.
Francis Parker
Defending champion Steamers take unbeaten record into final
Defending champion Steamers take unbeaten record into final
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RugbyJuly 23

Otago coach expecting ‘torrid’ Shield defence

Otago have made three late changes for their Ranfurly Shield defence against Mid Canterbury at Molyneux Park in Alexandra this afternoon.
Adrian Seconi
Otago coach expecting ‘torrid’ Shield defence
Otago coach expecting ‘torrid’ Shield defence
RugbyJuly 23

ODT Rugby Chat: Speight's Shield wrap and NPC preseason

It's the last ODT Rugby Chat of the year we wrap the Speight’s Shield final with Harbour player coach Charles Elton.
Paul Dwyer
ODT Rugby Chat: Speight's Shield wrap and NPC preseason
ODT Rugby Chat: Speight's Shield wrap and NPC preseason
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RugbyJuly 22

Otago boost pack ahead of Ranfurly Shield game

Otago have named two All Blacks in their pack for their Ranfurly Shield defence against Mid Canterbury in Alexandra tomorrow.
Adrian Seconi
Otago boost pack ahead of Ranfurly Shield game
Otago boost pack ahead of Ranfurly Shield game
ChristchurchJuly 22

Brodie McAlister to lead Canterbury in NPC

Brodie McAlister will be captain of the 2026 Canterbury NPC team, with the homegrown hooker set to lead the reigning national champions into a new era at One NZ Stadium.
Kees Chalmers
Brodie McAlister to lead Canterbury in NPC
Brodie McAlister to lead Canterbury in NPC
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RugbyJuly 21

All Blacks lock Fabian Holland poised to return to play

We can all breathe out again — Fabian Holland is back.
Adrian Seconi
All Blacks lock Fabian Holland poised to return to play
All Blacks lock Fabian Holland poised to return to play
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