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Canterbury are close to wrapping up top spot in the round robin phase of rugby's NPC

5 October 2025

Canterbury are close to wrapping up top spot in the round robin phase of rugby's NPC

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	5 Oct: Two-try hero Quinn Tupaea believes finally achieving back-to-back wins will do wonders for the All Blacks' confidence... more

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	5 Oct: Quinn Tupaea will gratefully play in whatever numbered jersey he is given... more

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World champions South Africa have turned on the power in the second half to beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham and win the Rugby Championship for the sixth time, but only on points difference
	5 Oct: World champions South Africa have turned on the power in the second half to beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham and win the Rugby Championship for the sixth time, but only on points difference... more

All change for Leicester Fainga'anuku as he returns to the All Blacks tonight against the Wallabies in Perth
	4 Oct: All change for Leicester Fainga'anuku as he returns to the All Blacks tonight against the Wallabies in Perth... more

Former Wallaby Justin Harrison is sizing up the impact of Will Skelton ahead of their second Bledisloe Cup test against the All Blacks in Perth tonight
	4 Oct: Former Wallaby Justin Harrison is sizing up the impact of Will Skelton ahead of their second Bledisloe Cup test against the All Blacks in Perth tonight... more

Waikato have won back-to-back Farah Palmer Cup Premierships
	4 Oct: Waikato have won back-to-back Farah Palmer Cup Premierships... more

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