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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    Taranaki's made a fantastic start to their Ranfurly Shield challenge

    Taranaki's made a fantastic start to their Ranfurly Shield challenge


    They've scored two tries in the opening 10 minutes to lead holders' Canterbury 13-3 after 24 minutes of action in Christchuch.

    Waikato's made it consecutive bonus point victories in the Mitre 10 Cup.

    They've run in six tries in a 41-19 thumping of North Harbour in Hamilton.

    Bay of Plenty face Southland in Rotorua at 7:05pm.



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