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    Second half sinks North Otago

    North Otago prop Mateo Qolisese tries to find a way through the Wairarapa-Bush defence during the...

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    Second half sinks North Otago

    Four tries in 11 minutes is enough to turn any game on its head.

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    Top teams set to clash

    The stage is set for an intra-city showdown for the inaugural Tuppy Diack Shield.

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    Black Ferns, Spain ignore odds, as World Cup opener beckons

    One team are the defending champions, the other are ranked 13th in the world.

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    Otago inspire with confident win against Counties

    Otago are right where they want to be as they close on the round-robin mid-point.

    Spirit surge to top of table with win over Northland

    Spirit surge to top of table with win over Northland

    Otago have stormed to the top of the Championship standings with an impressive 48-15 win against Northland at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.

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    Pumas claim historic win over All Blacks

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    Springboks bounce back to beat Wallabies

    South Africa have beaten Australia 30-22 in their second Rugby Championship test under rain in Cape Town to reignite the defence of their title.

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    Flanker keen to go distance for Old Golds

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    Flanker keen to go distance for Old Golds

    If you are prepared to make the three-hour round trip for trainings, you better be enjoying the experience.

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    S. Island competition going ahead but details scarce

    A South Island-wide boys First XV competition will go ahead.

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    Spirit look to bring momentum home

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    Spirit look to bring momentum home

    You cannot ask for much more from the Otago Spirit from their opening games.

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    No 9 cutting pages out of Landers great’s playbook

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    No 9 cutting pages out of Landers great’s playbook

    As far as we know, Dylan Pledger does not cut hair.

    Stallions in saddle for club title

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    Stallions in saddle for club title

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    Joseph relishing the ‘buzz’ before real battle begins

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    Joseph relishing the ‘buzz’ before real battle begins

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    NZR confirm new broadcast deal

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    Parker to make test debut, Taylor set for century

    Codie Taylor is set to earn his 100th All Black cap this weekend. Photo: Getty Images

    Parker to make test debut, Taylor set for century

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    Stags break nine-year BoP drought

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    Black Ferns face formidable opponents

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    Black Ferns face formidable opponents

    England have set themselves a big challenge before the whistle has even gone.

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    Settled look to Otago lineup for Sunday’s game

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    Settled look to Otago lineup for Sunday’s game

    Otago have been hitting the tackle bags harder this week.

    Highlanders sign young trio

    Highlanders sign young trio

    The Highlanders are young - and they just got younger.
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