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Kurt Baker returns for 50th All Blacks Sevens tournament in Los Angeles

The All Blacks Sevens stalwart Kurt Baker will run out in the black jersey for the 50th time in Los Angeles next weekend, named in the 13-strong team for the World Series tournament.
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Tasman v Hawke's Bay FPC match cancelled due to extreme weather in Nelson

Nelson’s state of emergency has forced New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to cancel the Round 6 Bunnings Warehouse Farah Palmer Cup (FPC ) match between Tasman and Hawke’s Bay which had been scheduled to kick off at Trafalgar Park tomorrow (Saturday, 20 August).
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Deep Canterbury connection ahead of O'Reilly Cup opener in Christchurch

Black Ferns Director of Rugby Wayne Smith spent 33 years playing and coaching in Canterbury. Christchurch was the city where he established his formidable reputation and met his coaching mentor Laurie O'Reilly.
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Farah Palmer Cup Round Six: Team Lists

Playoff spots are on the line both the Premiership and Championship as the march to the semifinals intensifies this weekend.
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Cullen Grace tops Duane Monkley Medal table after two rounds

In-form Canterbury flanker Cullen Grace is at the top of the Duane Monkley Medal leaderboard after the opening two rounds of the Bunnings NPC.
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Bunnings NPC Round 3: Team Lists

Round three of the Bunnings NPC promises more surprises with unpredictable matchups taking place and several All Blacks returning to action across the competition.
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Wallabies take inspiration from All Blacks recovery

Australia will take their lessons from how the All Blacks recovered from a first loss to South Africa in the Lipovitan-D Rugby Championship as they face a tough challenge after a record loss to Argentina.
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Tyrone Thompson relishing time back home with Hawke's Bay

Tyrone Thompson (Ngāi Tāmanuhiri and Ngāti Rangiwewehi) is back home in Napier with a reputation enhanced following strong stints in Wellington with the Lions and the Chiefs in Hamilton.
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Black Ferns set to defend O’Reilly Cup in Christchurch

Black Ferns coaches Wayne Smith, Wes Clarke and Whitney Hansen have named their side for the first of two O’Reilly Cup Tests, to be played in Christchurch, this Saturday (kick off 7.05pm).
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Mataele in electric form for Canterbury

Martha Mataele has been in electric form for Canterbury in the Farah Palmer Cup. The winger has scored five tries in four games, dotting down in each fixture for the unbeaten red and blacks.
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