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    A full-circle moment for Canterbury and their so-called "temporary" stadium ... on Gold Sport

    A full-circle moment for Canterbury and their so-called "temporary" stadium ... on Gold Sport


    Yes, a first NPC title since 20-17 for Canterbury, who dominated Otago in the second half of the NPC rugby final in Christchurch.

    Otago led 14-10 at halftime with both sides scoring two tries, but Canterbury scored four tries to two in the second spell.

    NPC COVERAGE WITH NZ SAFETY BLACKWOODS. TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Rugby News
     26 Oct: Canterbury coach Marty Bourke is using their NPC win in front of a sold-out Christchurch crowd as evidence of the sport's success
     25 Oct: They've won the NPC rugby crown for the first time since 20-17, and farewelled their so-called "temporary" home since 20-12
     25 Oct: To today's NPC rugby final in Christchurch, where Canterbury and Otago have been trading tries
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