The Waikato rugby rep who gave up Gwynne Shield spot to play accordion
The Te Awamutu local then swapped his rugby boots for gumboots.
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Waikato Rugby president named volunteer of the year
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Dominic Bird - the tallest All Black ever - hangs up his boots
Bird retires to spend more time with his kids and partner in Wellington.
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Provincial unions believe the current governance structure is not fit for purpose.
From King Country to France, rugby 'legend' Toby Arnold retires
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Hawke’s Bay rugby manager fined by council noise control after party
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Chiefs skipper takes break from NZ to play in Japan.
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A broken Ranfurly Shield opens up on a rocky few weeks.
'Insufficient evidence': NZR's findings from Shield investigation
NZR's investigation took 10 days.
Insufficient evidence to positively confirm the unknown substance on the shield
There was insufficient evidence to positively confirm the unknown substance on the shield.
Magpies power into NPC final, beating Wellington 25-24
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Waikato player soaks up Rugby World Cup with Italy - and scores a try
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Paul Lewis: Shattered Ranfurly Shield is a sign of the modern game's woes
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'An accident': Weber says Magpies want to make amends for broken Ranfurly Shield
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Roger Tuivasa-Sheck pleads guilty to drink-driving
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Hawke's Bay player charged after Shield celebrations
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'One hell of a drop': Ranfurly Shield restorer claims new Log o' Wood stronger than original
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Hawke’s Bay win Ranfurly Shield with late converted try
Wellington looked to have sealed it with a try in the 73rd minute.
Magpies win to set up Ranfurly Shield challenge
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