The week that was on social media…Farah Palmer Cup (Edition 6)

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Get to know some of our Farah Palmer Cup players and check out what they’ve been up to on social media as the Farah Palmer Cup heads towards its final weekend.

The Otago Spirit piled on the points in their semifinal victory over Tasman and were pretty stoked to have made the Championship final. 

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It was all smiles for the Auckland Storm at Eden Park as they thumped Wellington 43-24 to qualify for the Premiership final.

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After a tough game of footy, it was great to see some love and respect between the Storm and the Pride at Eden Park.

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This is what it means to Canterbury to make a third-straight Premiership final.

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Well deserved smiles for the Wellington Pride following a great season.

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The Black Ferns paid tribute to the final four teams remaining in the Farah Palmer Cup.

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We finish with a classic try from defending Premiership champions Canterbury.

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