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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.



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     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
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     Rugby League:
    The Raiders' nine-match winning streak is over...upset 18-12 by the Dragons in Wollongong 7:17

     International:
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     Accident and Emergency:
    A former fire station has been burnt down overnight in Waitotara in South Taranaki 7:07

     Rugby League:
    The Warriors' grip on their top four spot in the NRL is under pressure, after the Panthers pipped the Titans 30-26 in a Gold Coast golden point affair 5:37

     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

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