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The Breakers have a simple New Year's resolution - bank wins in the back-end of the season and make the Australian NBL play-offs

The Breakers have a simple New Year's resolution - bank wins in the back-end of the season and make the Australian NBL play-offs

3 January 2026 - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

The Kiwi side sits just one position outside a finals spot, heading into tomorrow afternoon's clash in Auckland against fierce rivals Perth.

With only seven of the league's 22 rounds remaining, coach Petteri Koponen admits it's do-or-die time.

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