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Rugby: Not so classic late penalty shoot-out
Canterbury opened their defence of the national rugby crown with a messy draw against Hawkes Bay in Christchurch.
Rugby: Battle of bridge sets competition's tone
Auckland versus North Harbour has been given some real meaning by being scheduled in Week One.
Rugby: Discipline pays off for Northland
Northland made the most of their chances to kick-start the new national provincial championship.
Rugby: Harbour short of locks
North Harbour face a locking crisis ahead of their derby against franchise rivals Auckland.
Rugby: Umaga in doubt for opener
Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga is in doubt for Counties-Manukau's opening match.
Rugby: Umaga shows he still has the magic
All Blacks legend Tana Umaga turned out for his adopted Counties-Manukau side last night.
Rugby: Sonny Bill confirmed for Canterbury, Crusaders
Sonny Bill Williams will play for Canterbury in the national championship and the Crusaders in next year's expanded Super Rugby competition.
Rugby: Sonny Bill to play for Canterbury and Crusaders - report
Sonny Bill Williams' hunt for an All Blacks from jersey will begin from Canterbury, a report said this morning.
All Blacks: Smith pins hopes on Sonny Bill
Assistant coach Wayne Smith says Sonny Bill Williams could be an All Black by the end of the domestic season.