Sam Wye News
Autumn Nations Series
Flying Fijians make three forced changes to Autumn Nations Series squad
The top performers from the NPC semi-finals as South Island dominates
Canterbury book NPC final spot with dominant win over Hawke’s Bay
Former All Black Pita Gus Sowakula headlines Fiji’s squad for November
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NPC team lists: Finn Hurley returns as Otago name side for semi-final
The four stand out performers from the NPC quarter-finals
RWC 2025 final referee Hollie Davidson to take charge of 2 November Tests
‘Walk off with our heads held high’: Counties Manukau’s fairytale run ends
Canterbury clinch semi-final berth with extra-time victory in NPC classic
Five alternative November Tests rugby fans shouldn't overlook
Sam Wye Stats
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