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Canterbury retain NPC crown

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Canterbury produced a remarkable second-half resurgence to defeat Northland 43-24 in the NPC final at a sold-out Te Kaha Stadium in Christchurch, securing their...

Autopsy reveals cause of rugby player Hyron Andrews’ sudden death

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Former Sale Sharks lock Hyron Andrews died after suffering a fatal tear in his aorta, a post-mortem examination has confirmed. The 31-year-old South African rugby...

All Blacks overwhelm Wallabies in seven-try Sydney demolition

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The All Blacks delivered a devastating attacking display to defeat Australia 43-21 in Sydney, running in seven tries before a crowd of 73,000 at...

NPC 2026 Semi Final: Northland 38-19 Otago

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Northland have beaten Otago 38-19 in their NPC 2026 semi final match at Semenoff Stadium in Whangarei. https://youtu.be/zZ96mb3IRCk?si=xLiyR9_SDm9ck5nq

Women’s Lions to make debut against France in Cardiff

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The British and Irish Lions women's team will make history when they play their inaugural match against France at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on 27...

All Blacks crush Wallabies 50-19 to extend Eden Park dominance

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The All Blacks extended their extraordinary unbeaten record at Eden Park to 54 matches with a commanding 50-19 victory over Australia, securing the Bledisloe...

NPC 2026 QF 1: Northland 26-21 Tasman

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Northland have beaten Tasman 26-21 in quarterfinal 1 of the 2026 NP at Semenoff Stadium in Whangarei. https://youtu.be/Ox_HE31aZCk?si=1KqpeO625KzA-dtm

NZ Rugby takes legal action against PNG NRL franchise over Chiefs name

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New Zealand Rugby has launched High Court proceedings seeking to prevent Papua New Guinea’s new NRL franchise from using the Chiefs name in New...

NPC 2026 Round 10: Southland 14-28 Northland

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Northland have beaten Southland 14-28 in their Round 10 NPC 2026 match at Rugby Park in Invercargill. https://youtu.be/rGi5oJNpdQw?si=P0qKHAfeOnlfGTxW

NPC 2026 Round 10: Otago 45-42 Auckland

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Otago have beaten Auckland 45-42 in their Round 10 NPC 2026 clash at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. https://youtu.be/mU2qipx2GFY?si=eV2qAqXgAQ1i3GRh

Veteran sports journalist Phil Gifford dies

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Veteran New Zealand sports journalist and broadcaster Phil Gifford has reportedly died in Auckland, bringing to a close a distinguished media career spanning more...

NZ Rugby faces major shake-up as $20m annual deficit bites

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New Zealand Rugby is weighing sweeping changes to the professional game as it grapples with a structural deficit of about $20 million a year...

NPC 2026 Round 9: Auckland 34-40 Manawatu

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Manawatu have beaten Auckland 34-40 in their Round 9 NPC 2026 clash at Eden Park in Auckland. https://youtu.be/cjC5ndpU9w8?si=ZUv5h-3us87mvLEC

NPC 2026 Round 8: Wellington 28-52

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Northland have beaten Wellington 28-52 in their Round 8 2026 NPC match at Sky Stadium in Wellington. https://youtu.be/7T-oi3NEgnM?si=yFN-NydDKh_xzX8D

NPC 2026 Round 8: Tasman 22-24 Auckland

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Auckland have beaten Tasman 22-24 in their Round 8 NPC clash at Lansdowne Park in Blenheim. https://youtu.be/Gdr6AzQ7OR8?si=MXyT5DgPTnUlTVvo

Springboks seal Rivalry Series with win over All Blacks

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South Africa underlined their status as rugby’s top-ranked side with a convincing 43-28 victory over New Zealand in Baltimore, completing a 3-1 triumph in...

NPC 2026 Round 7: Canterbury 66-19 Wellington

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Canterbury have beaten Wellington in Round 7 NPC 2026 at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch. https://youtu.be/k8aoM-cm4SE?si=mcQIAi-FEJj5udds

NPC 2026 Round 7: Otago 57-33 Tasman

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Otago have beaten Tasman 57-33 in their NPC 2026 Round 7 clash tonight at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. https://youtu.be/YrTWGRG7AqI?si=l9in9sRyfOlWADVD

NPC 2026 Round 7: Manawatu 27-25 Taranaki

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Manawatu have beaten Taranaki 27-25 in their Round 7 match at Central Energy Trust Arena in Palmerston North. https://youtu.be/HfB3O8ouGl8?si=vv0pujt7vrb8o-X1

Nine All Blacks return home ahead of Baltimore finale

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Nine All Blacks will return to home rather than travel to the United States for the final match of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series,...

Springboks edge All Blacks to take 2-1 series lead

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South Africa have defeated the All Blacks 29-24 in a bruising third test at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium, taking an unassailable 2-1 advantage into the...

NPC 2026 Round 6: Hawke’s Bay 35-24 Otago

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Hawke's Bay have beaten Otago 35-24 in their Round 6 NPC 2026 match tonight at McLean in Napier. https://youtu.be/4u20I1ClVOk?si=_ilJ3YSKXyfUartd

All Blacks named for third Springboks test in Johannesburg

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All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named his side to face South Africa in the third Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry at FNB...

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series draws big NZ audiences

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Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry has attracted strong audiences across New Zealand, with 1.275 million viewers watching the series so far on Sky Sport and Three...

NPC 2026 Round 6: Taranaki 28-12 Auckland

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Taranaki have beaten Auckland 28-12 in the NPC 2026 Round 6 clash at Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth. https://youtu.be/BZOAAeQkp_o?si=QlYtDfQUNxnKxkQ7

NPC 2026 Round 5: Wellington 35-46 Counties-Manukau

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Counties-Manukau have beaten Wellington 35-46 in their Round 5 NPC 2026 match today at Sky Stadium in Wellington. https://youtu.be/re_CHIhKAbg?si=XRUiXFpU2rjrOM8c

Springboks hold off All Blacks in Cape Town thriller

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South Africa held off a late All Blacks fightback to claim a 33-26 victory before a capacity crowd of around 60,000 at DHL Stadium,...

NPC 2026 Round 5: Taranaki 40-26 Canterbury

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Taranaki have beaten Canterbury 40-26 in their Round 5 NPC 2026 match today at Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth. https://youtu.be/Fe3BCTvHNto?si=wIMTNVOQvgnTC3G3

NPC 2026 Round 5: Auckland 19 – 22 Bay of Plenty

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Bay of Plenty have beaten Auckland 19-22 in their NPC Round 5 match at Eden Park in Auckland. https://youtu.be/SlNFc7exB08?si=FUmTwx-b2mBt7ru7

All Blacks ring changes for Cape Town clash

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All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has reshuffled his side for Sunday morning’s second Test against the Springboks in Cape Town, following New Zealand’s 16-33...

All Blacks rally from 18 points down to beat Lions at Ellis Park

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The All Blacks overcame a disjointed performance and a fierce Lions challenge to claim a 35-41 victory at Ellis Park, completing five wins from...

All Blacks overpower Springboks 16-33 (Video)

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The All Blacks opened their campaign with an emphatic 16-33 victory over South Africa at Ellis Park, running in five tries to one in...

NPC 2026 Round 4: Hawke’s Bay 59 – 17 Manawatu

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Hawke's Bay have beaten Manawatu 59-17 in their NPC 2026 Round 5 match at McLean Park in Napier. https://youtu.be/Mkf7oPUp8MY?si=9TYLdBTFjt_-5zhF

NPC 2026 Round 3: Southland 32 – 31 Waikato

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Southland have beaten Waikato 32-31 in their Round 3 NPC 2026 clash today at Rugby Park in Invercargill. https://youtu.be/YTTQN2uRauQ?si=78E1kb6eeGgfYURg

NPC 2026 Round 3: Counties-Manukau 35 – 50 Tasman (Video)

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Tasman have beaten Counties-Manukau 35-50 in their NPC 2026 Round 3 clash today at Navigation Homes Stadium in Pukekohe. https://youtu.be/v8AnMrxlahM?si=hduxqWPNKoxhinyj

All Blacks crush Bulls in Pretoria

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The All Blacks produced their most convincing performance of their South African tour, overwhelming the Bulls 50-19 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria ahead of...

NPC 2026 Round 3: Canterbury 33 – 28 Bay of Plenty (Video)

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Canterbury have beaten Bay of Plenty 33-28 in their Round 3 clash today at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. The Ranfurly Shield remains in...

NPC 2026 Round 3: Northland 42 – 0 Taranaki (Video)

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Northland have beaten Taranaki 42-0 in their Round 3 NPC clash this evening at Semenoff Stadium in Whangarei. https://youtu.be/ILtTZAIHJ50?si=ArLnPVGKJ5O30hAL

Mo’unga called into All Blacks squad

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Richie Mo'unga is heading to South Africa to join the All Blacks after injuries created an opening in the touring squad. New Zealand Rugby confirmed...

Savea rested as All Blacks prepare for South Africa tour

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The All Blacks will begin their tour of South Africa without captain Ardie Savea, with coach Dave Rennie opting to rest the influential loose...

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