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Rugby: Auckland snatch a win

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Rugby: Boric back for North Harbour

All Blacks lock Anthony Boric will end a long injury-enforced break when he laces his boots for North Harbour in an Air NZ Cup rugby match on Saturday.

Rugby: Drama follows Springboks in Hamilton

Springboks visits to Hamilton have provided no shortage of drama over the years, including among the brightest and darkest moments in New Zealand rugby history.

Rugby: Steelers tyros fancy their chances

Rugby: Wayne Barnes to ref in Air NZ Cup

The man responsible in many Kiwis' eyes for the All Blacks' shock World Cup exit in Cardiff will officiate in the Air New Zealand Cup.

Rugby: Stanley's dash leads the way

Rugby: Gripping victory puts Bay on top