Otago defeat Bay of Plenty to reach NPC final

Friday 17 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 17 Oct 2025, 9:11pm

In this story Bay of Plenty Steamers, Otago

Otago have secured a place in the NPC final after defeating Bay of Plenty 41-17. The semifinal match was held at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin. Otago are aiming to reach their first final since 1998 following the victory.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 17 Oct 2025, 7:00pm

   Otago v Bay of Plenty live updates: NPC semifinal (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 17 Oct 2025, 7:14pm

   NPC semifinal live updates: Otago v Bay of Plenty (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 17 Oct 2025, 9:11pm

   Otago storm into final after rolling Bay of Plenty (opens in new tab)