2022 HEARTLAND SHADOW DRAW

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By J B Phillips Steelform Whanganui faces a most interesting Heartland rugby schedule next year including visits from three South Island unions and an away challenge for the new Bill Osborne Taonga. Hanan Shield next door neighbours South and Mid Canterbury will play at Cooks Gardens as will Buller with the Butcher

The Story Of The First Rugby Game In New Zealand

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The Story Of The First Rugby Game In New Zealand The name rugby first came about in 1823 when a Rugby School England student picked the ball and ran with it. The school was the first to notice the difference between picking the ball, running with it, and kicking it. This

SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC SQUADS REVEALED

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The 12 teams have revealed their squads for the inaugural season, headlined by new and exciting Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika squads. The Drua have named a host of International and Sevens superstars, headlined by gold medallist Napolioni Bolaca. Meanwhile, the Pasifika are boosted by the valuable experience of Christian Lealiifano

WAIKATO AND TARANAKI CROWNED BUNNINGS NPC CHAMPIONS

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Waikato capped their centennial season by claiming their third Bunnings National Provincial Championship Premiership title by beating Tasman 23-20 in Hamilton on Saturday night. It capped a 15-year drought for Waikato, who won the inaugural NPC final in 1992 and repeated the effort in 2006. Taranaki won their first title since 2014

PREVIEW: BLACK FERNS V FRANCE (CASTRES)

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The Black Ferns will be looking to finish their Northern Tour on a high this weekend, taking on France in their second Test in Castres. Match Details: Black Ferns v France, Saturday 20 November 3.00pm local time (3.00am Sunday NZT) Stade Pierre-Farbre, Castres DEBUT FOR KENDRA REYNOLDS Bay of Plenty’s Kendra Reynolds will make her