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Thousands welcome shield to Invercargill
A crowd estimated at 3000 has given the Ranfurly Shield-winning Southland rugby team a heroes' welcome in Invercargill.
Southland prepares welcome for rugby heroes
Invercargill is preparing for the party to beat all parties, as the city's rugby heroes return with the Ranfurly Shield.
Rugby: Log o' Wood has a noted history
The Ranfurly Shield is a trophy that holds a special place in the hearts of rugby lovers in New Zealand.
Rugby: Shield magic for gutsy Stags
Southland tackled their way into Ranfurly Shield rugby folklore with victory over Canterbury last night.
All Blacks: Smith released to play for Wellington
Wellington will have Conrad Smith available for their final Air NZ Cup rugby match against Tasman on Friday.
Rugby: Hurricanes lose seven choices, Brett still in limbo
The Hurricanes have been shorn of seven potential choices after the provincial rugby transfers list was released.
Rugby: Mooloo bells toll late for Northland
Waikato survive Northland scare to set up a winner-takes-all match with Auckland next week.
Rugby: Carter special seals Canterbury win
Canterbury were filled to the gunwales with their All Blacks but they had to fight to beat Hawke's Bay 27-20.
Last chance for All Blacks tour hopefuls
Players like halfback Piri Weepu get their last chance to impress for the All Blacks before Sunday's team naming, starting tonight.