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Counties Manukau's late season surge has been halted by Canterbury in their NPC quarter-final in Christchurch

Counties Manukau's late season surge has been halted by Canterbury in their NPC quarter-final in Christchurch

12 October 2025

The Steelers have been pipped 23-15 in an extra-time thriller, ending their run of five games unbeaten to finish the season.

The scores were locked at 15-all after 80 minutes before Canterbury took control.

Counties Manukau flanker Adam Brash is gutted.

Canterbury now host Hawke's Bay in their semi-final, with Otago to play Bay of Plenty at home.

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18 Oct: Canterbury hooker George Bell's outlined what he claims will be critical to containing Hawke's Bay as they bid for a first NPC final berth since 20-22

18 Oct: First, Mid Canterbury meet reigning Heartland champions Thames Valley in a rematch of last year's Meads Cup final, the Hammers this time the hosts for the Swamp Foxes

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18 Oct: Otago have stormed into the NPC final after an emphatic 41-17 win over Bay of Plenty in their semi-final in Dunedin

18 Oct: Otago's pursuit of a first NPC rugby title since 1998 remains intact, after dispatching Bay of Plenty 41-17 in their semifinal in Dunedin

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