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    Another step on the comeback trail for Sam Darry when Canterbury host Auckland in rugby's NPC

    Another step on the comeback trail for Sam Darry when Canterbury host Auckland in rugby's NPC


    The six-test All Blacks lock made his injury return via the bench in last week's win over the reigning champions, the Wellington Lions ... in what was his first game back from shoulder surgery.

    Darry's been promoted to start for tomorrow night's fixture.

    He says the shoulder was fine, but the lungs ...



    We'll have live commentary of tomorrow night's match from 7.10pm over on Gold Sport and iHeart Radio ... the same for tonight's Northland-Southland game in Whangarei.

    NPC COVERAGE WITH ENZED SAFETY BLACKWOODS. TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Rugby News
     08 Aug: Former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder is stumped by New Zealand Rugby not allowing Richie Mo'unga to play for the national team immediately upon his return
     08 Aug: New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is brushing off suggestions the British and Irish Lions should not tour the country in 2029
     07 Aug: One-test All Blacks prop Aidan Ross has been named in Australia's squad for the Rugby Championship
     07 Aug: Crusaders coach Rob Penney believes Richie Mo'unga can get back into the All Blacks without being a regular starter at Super Rugby level
     07 Aug: Weightlifter Olivia Selemaia is relishing the chance to rub shoulders once again with former Commonwealth Games champion David Liti at the upcoming World Championships in Norway
     06 Aug: A former All Blacks first-five has made his prediction for the Rugby Championship - and it's one that will disappoint New Zealand fans
     06 Aug: A pair of All Blacks selections for the upcoming Rugby Championship are set to play in round two of the NPC
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