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    Action from today's premier club rugby match between Southern and Zingari at Bathgate Park. Photo...

    Kaikorai hold off Harbour comeback

    Kaikorai were world-beaters for 60 minutes at Watson Park.

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    Jordie Barrett, of the Hurricanes, makes a break during his side’s Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Brumbies at Hnry Stadium in a wet and windy Wellington last night.

    Ruthless Hurricanes rout Brumbies to reach semis

    The Hurricanes' Peter Lakai runs the ball up against the Brumbies. Photo: Getty Images

    Ruthless Hurricanes rout Brumbies to reach semis

    A ruthless Hurricanes side destroyed the Brumbies in a record 66-12 rout in tonight's Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal in Wellington.

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    Trials offer chance to shine

    Marist forward James Moodie gets set to belt the ball downfield during a Southland club rugby...

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    Trials offer chance to shine

    Southland club teams are back in action after their competitions took a break for King’s Birthday Weekend.

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    Arrowtown have chance to catch up

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    Arrowtown have chance to catch up

    Arrowtown take on neighbours Wakatipu in the Battle of the Basin at Jack Reid Park tomorrow desperately needing to reclaim the championship points they have been docked for fielding unregistered...

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    Shh, no-one tell McDonald’s

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    Valley still have room to improve: captain

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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    Valley still have room to improve: captain

    There does not seem to be too much risk of Citizens Shield pace-setters Valley getting complacent any time soon.

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    Kaikorai putting it all together

    Kaikorai halfback Henry Scott outpaces Dunedin defender Ethan Hall to score during a Dunedin...

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    Kaikorai putting it all together

    Kaikorai have ‘‘clicked into gear’’.

    Hawks likely snaffle last top-six spot

    Otago prepare for the Ranfurly Shield challenge from North Otago at 6pm on Tuesday, June 16 at...

    Hawks likely snaffle last top-six spot

    The Harbour Hawks pretty much confirmed the last spot in the six when they dismantled the Dunedin Sharks at the Sandpit in the weekend.

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    Who’ll claim a semifinal spot?

    Peter Lakai and the Hurricanes are favoured to win it all.

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    Who’ll claim a semifinal spot?

    All together now — anybody but the Crusaders.

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    Dermody’s long watch at an end

    Clarke Dermody (left) keeps an eye on a Highlanders training session. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Dermody’s long watch at an end

    Clarke Dermody might be heading overseas, but the popular assistant coach and former head coach of the Highlanders has a legacy that is secure. 

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    ODT Rugby Chat: Otago's new high-performance manager

    On ODT Rugby Chat this week we catch up with the new high-performance manager at Otago Rugby Brayden Peterson and the Ref recruitment officer Brandon Hale.

    Upsets keep coming as playoffs arrive

    Moana Pasifika players are pictured before the round 16 Super Rugby match between ACT Brumbies...

    Upsets keep coming as playoffs arrive

    Down to the last round and the upsets keep coming and possibly the biggest of the season as Moana Pasifika went out with an absolute bang.

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    French ref soaking up culture of game

    French referee Benoit Lemonnier sets a scrum during a Dunedin metro division 1 game between...

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    French ref soaking up culture of game

    French referee Benoit Lemonnier has an interesting take on how his countrymen play the game.

    Crusaders' home quarterfinal sells out in 20 minutes

    All four Crusaders games played at One NZ Stadium have sold out since its opening on April 24....

    Crusaders' home quarterfinal sells out in 20 minutes

    It took just 20 minutes for tickets to the quarter-final between the Crusaders and Blues at Te Kaha to be snapped up.

    Potential saviour emerges for Moana Pasifika

    Moana Pasifika fans ahead of the team's final home game. Photo: RNZ/Coco Lance

    Potential saviour emerges for Moana Pasifika

    A new bid to rescue Moana Pasifika has emerged, with a consortium led by a Los Angeles-based tech multimillionaire exploring plans to relocate the Super Rugby franchise to Hawaii, RNZ understands.

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    Harbour pack quick to get better of Dunedin

    Dunedin lock Alex Arnold attempts to drag down Harbour hooker Gabriel Francesconi during their...

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    Harbour pack quick to get better of Dunedin

    A roundup of Dunedin club rugby from the weekend.

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    Taieri College play a 10-try pearler on the plain

    Taieri College midfielder Sam Robertson makes a break during the Southern Schools Rugby...

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    Taieri College play a 10-try pearler on the plain

    Taieri College continued their sizzling run of form with a commanding 62-12 win over Cromwell College in Mosgiel on Saturday.

    Central Otago’s composure, clinical finishing key in retaining Topp Cup

    Central Otago hoist the Topp Cup after defeating the Southern Region 23-18 in Balclutha on...

    Central Otago’s composure, clinical finishing key in retaining Topp Cup

    Central Otago has successfully retained the Topp Cup after defeating Southern Region 23-18 on a fine autumn afternoon at the Balclutha Showgrounds on Saturday.

    Sititi inspires Chiefs

    Wallace Sititi of the Chiefs runs in for a try during the round 16 Super Rugby match between...

    Sititi inspires Chiefs

    Wallace Sititi inspired the Chiefs to a stunning 59-34 victory over the Blues in Hamilton as Super Rugby Pacific’s regular season ended on Saturday night.
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