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    A great start to the NPC for Canterbury ... but not such a good one for the champions

    A great start to the NPC for Canterbury ... but not such a good one for the champions


    Wellington's title defence is off to a rocky start with a 33-15 defeat to the visitors at Porirua Park.

    It was 7-all at halftime, Canterbury dominating to end up with five tries to the Lions' two.

    New captain Cullen Grace is pleased with his side's application.



    NPC COVERAGE WITH ENZED SAFETY BLACKWOODS. TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Rugby News
     02 Aug: Hopes from Northland first five Rivez Reihana that a number of reinforcements can boost their forward pack when they kick off their NPC campaign against Taranaki in New Plymouth
     02 Aug: Otago have clinched the NPC's southern derby , beating Southland 24-15 at Rugby Park in Invercargill
     02 Aug: From a Super Rugby Pacific title to a Ranfurly Shield challenge for Northland first five Rivez Reihana
     02 Aug: The North American women's rugby derby has once again gone the way of Canada
     02 Aug: A new era for Canterbury this men's NPC rugby season under incoming captain Cullen Grace
     02 Aug: Friends and foes for Wellington halfback Kyle Preston to do battle with in their NPC opener this afternoon against Canterbury
     01 Aug: Northland boxer Mea Motu's looking forward to showing off her renewed strength and power ... when she enters the ring tonight for the first time in the super featherweight division
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     Today's News

    		 Living & Travel:
    Hopes from Northland first five Rivez Reihana that a number of reinforcements can boost their forward pack when they kick off their NPC campaign against Taranaki in New Plymouth 21:56

     Rugby League:
    The Panthers have closed the gap behind the Warriors on the NRL ladder to one point, after winning their eighth consecutive game 21:16

     Accident and Emergency:
    People are being asked to continue avoiding the intersection of Herrington Street and Lady's Mile, in Foxton 19:36

     Rugby:
    Otago have clinched the NPC's southern derby , beating Southland 24-15 at Rugby Park in Invercargill 18:57

     Soccer:
    A pre-season blow for English Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur 18:37

     International:
    More than a million Afghans forced back from Iran face poverty and uncertain future 18:27

     Rugby:
    From a Super Rugby Pacific title to a Ranfurly Shield challenge for Northland first five Rivez Reihana 16:57

     International:
    Bangladesh will hold historic elections in 2026 but millions of its citizens will not be able to vote 16:37

     Rugby League:
    The New Zealand Warriors and their fans may be ruing last night's last-gasp NRL defeat at home to the Dolphins 16:26

     Swimming:
    Heartbreak for veteran New Zealand swimmer Laura Quilter at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore - despite a victory in her heat 16:17

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