Rugby: Whanganui leap into top four with win over North Otago
'We're just playing every game like a knockout game now.'
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On Saturday the 58-year curse on one of NZ's pre-eminent rugby schools was finally lifted.
Northland tame Tasman in torrential conditions
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Thames Valley edge Whanganui in season-opening thriller
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Ill-discipline and two players in the bin proved costly for the Taniwha
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First XV rugby: Napier swept away by wave of Hamilton tries
The Napier boys went to Hamilton with lots of hope, and lots to beat.
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Damian McKenzie and Shaun Stevenson speak about this week's All Blacks squad selection for the second Bledisloe test match. Video / George Heard
Ian Foster speaks about this week's All Blacks squad selection
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Napier Boys' High seek revenge in Hamilton
It's first XVs and representative rugby galore this weekend.
All Blacks training at Christchurch gym
The All Blacks prepare for their next match while training at Christchurch gym. Video / NZ Rugby
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Mid Northern still the kings of Northland rugby
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Napier First XV beat Hamilton for first time since 2011
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