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    Canterbury coach Marty Bourke has his fingers-crossed for the unlikely release of two players for next Saturday's NPC final against Otago
     19 October 2025
    Canterbury coach Marty Bourke has his fingers-crossed for the unlikely release of two players for next Saturday's NPC final against Otago
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    Canterbury coach Marty Bourke concedes there's emotion tied to next weekend's NPC final against Otago
    19 Oct: Canterbury coach Marty Bourke concedes there's emotion tied to next weekend's NPC final against Otago... more
    The Canterbury rugby team are expecting another torrid home knockout as they host Hawke's Bay in the second NPC semifinal tonight, to see who'll play Otago in the final
    18 Oct: The Canterbury rugby team are expecting another torrid home knockout as they host Hawke's Bay in the second NPC semifinal tonight, to see who'll play Otago in the final... more
    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: 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... more
    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
    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... more
    New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is staying tight-lipped about the location of the fourth test between the All Blacks and Springboks as part of next year's Greatest Rivalry tour
    18 Oct: New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is staying tight-lipped about the location of the fourth test between the All Blacks and Springboks as part of next year's Greatest Rivalry tour... more
    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 have stormed into the NPC final after an emphatic 41-17 win over Bay of Plenty in their semi-final in Dunedin... more
    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
    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... more
    It's down to the final four in rugby's NPC, as the weekend's action kicks off shortly under the roof in Dunedin
    17 Oct: It's down to the final four in rugby's NPC, as the weekend's action kicks off shortly under the roof in Dunedin... more
    Harry Inch will be a Warrior until at least the end of 20-27 after the New Zealand NRL franchise confirmed they've signed the 19-year-old rugby player
    17 Oct: Harry Inch will be a Warrior until at least the end of 20-27 after the New Zealand NRL franchise confirmed they've signed the 19-year-old rugby player... more

     Most Popular Recent Rugby News
     08 Nov: Former New Zealand coach Sir Steve Hansen has praised the young All Blacks locking trio that will be tasked with leading the second-row in tomorrow morning's test against Scotland at Murrayfield ++++++++++++++
     16 Nov: The Silver Ferns will have the opportunity to cap off a wild 24 hours with a series win in England overnight +++++++++++++
     29 Oct: All Blacks lock Sam Darry is appreciative of his time with the Canterbury NPC team for playing a key role in his return to the international environment +++++++++++++
     30 Oct: Scans have confirmed Australian netballer Sunday Aryang sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in her right knee in the final throes of last night's Constellation Cup decider in Christchurch +++++++++++
     01 Nov: The All Blacks admit they've had some inside intel on the Irish, ahead of tomorrow's clash at Soldier Field in Chicago ++++++++++
     01 Nov: The Chicago Bulls are emulating their famous 19-96 NBA basketball squad led by Michael Jordan ++++++++++
     24 Nov: Confidence that Christchurch can deliver sellout Rugby League crowds ++++++++++

     Rugby NewsLinks
      27 Nov: Super rugby pacific jerseys revealed: which is the coolest? (RadioNZ)
      27 Nov: Who has the best new jersey? super rugby teams unveil new kit for 30-year anniversary (Stuff.co.nz)
      27 Nov: Women’s teams to play with smaller ball than men under world rugby trial (Stuff.co.nz)
      27 Nov: Rugby world cup winner makes shock call to retire at 28 and be an engineer (Stuff.co.nz)
      27 Nov: England world cup winner dow retires aged 28 (BBCWorld)
      26 Nov: Blues prop was already missing one finger. he was ‘lucky’ to not lose another (Stuff.co.nz)
      26 Nov: Blues unveil white home jersey in super rugby throwback (Stuff.co.nz)
      26 Nov: Rugby australia won't push kiwi coach out early despite wallabies' horror run (Stuff.co.nz)
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