Ben Francis
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- Aug 30, 2026
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Northland defeat Tasman to retain Ranfurly Shield (opens the original)
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Northland captain Rivez Reihana celebrates his try against Tasman. Photo / Photosport Northland captain Rivez Reihana has steered his side to a successful Ranfurly Shield defence with a gripping 20-10 win over Tasman in Whangārei. A week after claiming the Log O’Wood from Canterbury – their first win against the 15-time NPC champions since 1999 and their first in Christchurch since 1987 – the Taniwha showed plenty of composure and resilience at Semenoff Stadium as a large crowd packed in to witn
Big Read: The day the All Blacks finally conquered South Africa (opens the original)
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Thirty years have passed since the All Blacks last toured South Africa. Ben Francis speaks with players from the historic 1996 series win over the Springboks. “As much as I loved winning the World Cup, ’96 would rate right up there with anything I achieved.” If Sean Fitzpatrick’s words don’t capture the significance of the All Blacks’ first test series victory in South Africa, nothing will. Thirty years ago, Fitzpatrick led a 36-man squad into the Republic on a daunting six-week tour that many b
Tauhalaliku scores four as Warriors Women claim equal-biggest NRLW win (opens the original)
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Stacey Waaka scored two tries for the Warriors Women in their win over North Queensland. Photo / Photosport The Warriors Women have responded to last week’s NRLW defeat by claiming their equal-biggest win in the competition’s history with a 42-4 win over the North Queensland Cowboys in Auckland. After a big loss to the Raiders, the Warriors needed a response, which they got as their left edge tore the Cowboys to shreds and produced six of their nine tries. Winger Lavinia Tauhalaliku, who missed
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