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    Canterbury coach Marty Bourke is using their NPC win in front of a sold-out Christchurch crowd as evidence of the sport's success

    Canterbury coach Marty Bourke is using their NPC win in front of a sold-out Christchurch crowd as evidence of the sport's success


    The red and blacks beat Otago 36-28 for their first title since 2017.

    Bourke's taken the opportunity to defend provincial rugby.



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