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    Departing Highlanders halfback Nathan Hastie passes the ball against the Brumbies this season....

    Hastie heading to Force

    Nathan Hastie’s career resurgence will continue away from the Highlanders.

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    Big win confirms Southland Boys’ status

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    Big win confirms Southland Boys’ status

    Southland Boys’ remain favourites to retain their Southern Schools Rugby Championship title.

    Ex-Otago coach to join Aust

    Tom Donnelly. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Ex-Otago coach to join Aust

    Former Otago coach and All Black lock Tom Donnelly will join the Wallabies coaching staff ahead of the 2025 Rugby Championship.

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    Upper Clutha hold on to claim title

    Upper Clutha celebrate their Otago Countrywide final win. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Upper Clutha hold on to claim title

    The season was almost five minutes too long for Central Otago’s champion club Upper Clutha, who dramatically held on for a 39-38 victory over Clutha in the Otago Countrywide club final at Wanaka on...

    Wallabies furious after controversial late try gives Lions win

    Hugo Keenan crosses the line for the Lions to seal an epic comeback for the visitors. Photo:...

    Wallabies furious after controversial late try gives Lions win

    The Wallabies have suffered a heart-breaking series defeat to the British and Irish Lions losing the second Test at the MCG 29-26 after a controversial last-minute try.

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    Joseph relieved to get call-up

    Maia Joseph has booked her spot in the Black Ferns Rugby World Cup squad. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Joseph relieved to get call-up

    Maia Joseph’s passport is getting another stamp.

    Backs make strong showing in internal trial

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    Backs make strong showing in internal trial

    Otago built some confidence with a strong showing in their internal trial game in Cromwell yesterday.

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    Upper Clutha warm favourites for final

    The 2025 Upper Clutha rugby team. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Upper Clutha warm favourites for final

    It has been a near perfect season for the Upper Clutha rugby team who have the opportunity to complete a hat-trick of triumphs when they tackle Clutha in the Otago Countrywide final at Wanaka today.

    Joseph named in Black Ferns World Cup squad

    Maia Joseph passes the ball for the Black Ferns during their game against Canada in Christchurch...

    Joseph named in Black Ferns World Cup squad

    Otago halfback Maia Joseph has been named in the Black Ferns squad to defend their Rugby World Cup title next month.

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    Central Otago team of the season

    Upper Clutha captain Lachie Garrick with the White Horse Cup. Garrick was a star performer as the...

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    Central Otago team of the season

    Bob Howitt names a team of the season from the Central Otago premier club competition.

    South Otago team of the season

    Clutha halfback Sam Stratford, pictured clearing from a ruck during the Southern Region club...

    South Otago team of the season

    Francis Parker names a team of the season from the Southern Region premier club competition.

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    Squad’s potential excites coach

    Georgia Cormick, pictured in action for the Spirit last year, brings experience after a season...

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    Squad’s potential excites coach

    There is a quiet optimism about where the Otago Spirit could head this season.

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    Blue to face Gold for spots in the Blue-and-Golds

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    Blue to face Gold for spots in the Blue-and-Golds

    There will be some friendly fire in Cromwell this afternoon.

    Rugby player cops 28-match ban after king hit

    Rugby player cops 28-match ban after king hit

    The rugby player who sucker-punched an opponent in a Christchurch club game has been banned for 28 matches - effectively ruling him out of the sport for two years.

    Finals footy delivers the goods

    Fans pack Forsyth Barr Stadium to watch Kaikorai take on Harbour in the Dunedin division 1 club...

    Finals footy delivers the goods

    Well Rugby Chat is done for the year (thank God, you’ll be saying!) but we have a few things to cover off so we can enjoy the summer.

    Lienert-Brown re-signs

    Anton Lienert-Brown. Photo: Getty Images

    Lienert-Brown re-signs

    All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby, the Chiefs and Waikato through to the end of 2028.

    Lienert-Brown latest to look to Japan

    Anton Lienert-Brown has had an interrupted season due to injury, but chalked up his 86th cap for...

    Lienert-Brown latest to look to Japan

    Veteran All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown will miss Super Rugby next year as part of a sabbatical to play in Japan.

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    So far, so good for Razor’s men

    Will Jordan looks for support during the first test between the All Blacks and France at Forsyth...

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    So far, so good for Razor’s men

    You can divide the 2025 All Blacks season into three parts: the French series, the Rugby Championship and the end-of-year tour.

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    Players from Japan, Dunedin in Herden’s Old Golds mix

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    Players from Japan, Dunedin in Herden’s Old Golds mix

    Some old, some new, some borrowed, some Blue Revs.

    All Black great on last year's gym collapse

    Keven Mealamu in hospital last year. Photo: Supplied

    All Black great on last year's gym collapse

    Former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu has given an update on his heart condition after collapsing at the gym last year and his new role on the board of Creative New Zealand.
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