As it happened: Southland stun Hawke's Bay
All the action as Hawke's Bay take on Southland in the Mitre 10 Cup.
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Rugby: Magpies march into final
Hawke's Bay's better lineout, place kicking and use of the wind enabled them to advance to the final of the ITM Cup championship.
Magic Mooloos claim Shield
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Magpies retain Ranfurly Shield
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Rugby: Ranfurly Shield retained
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