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

    Solid win for Kaikorai

    Dunedin beat Kaikorai 21-8 after leading 6-3 at halftime in a division 1 club game at Logan Park last night.

    Crusaders topple Reds

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    Crusaders topple Reds

    Lachie Anderson, of the Queensland Reds, tries to stop Crusaders winger Sevu Reece during their Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final in Christchurch last night.

    Crusaders scrum the Reds out of the play-offs

    Crusaders front rowers Codie Taylor, Fletcher Newell and Tamaiti Williams. Photo: Getty Images

    Crusaders scrum the Reds out of the play-offs

    It wasn't pretty, but the Crusaders have recorded a dominant 32-12 win over the Reds in Christchurch.

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    Success of season riding on outcome of semifinals

    Jamie Church. Photo: Getty Images

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    Success of season riding on outcome of semifinals

    Four will become two today.

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    Topp win spices up predictions

    Central Otago lock Dean Sinnamon beats South Otago defender Sam Stratford to score a try during...

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    Topp win spices up predictions

    With the top three teams playing the bottom three, the outcome of tomorrow’s encounters in the Central Otago premier club competition appear easy to forecast.

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    Sub-union day the focus as senior rugby takes break

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    Sub-union day the focus as senior rugby takes break

    Southland senior club rugby took a break for King’s Birthday Weekend.

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    Highlanders’ 2015 title sticks in mind

    Josh Cook. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Highlanders’ 2015 title sticks in mind

    Five questions for Crescent halfback Josh Cook.

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    Confidence key for Kaikorai

    Kaikorai winger Rico Fisher gets brought down in a tackle by Alhambra-Union’s Charles Alston...

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    Confidence key for Kaikorai

    Kaikorai coach Andrew Hunter tries not to look at the competition table too closely.

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    Top four set to face off

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    Top four set to face off

    Things are starting to heat up in the Citizens Shield.

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    Teams jostle for a top-six spot

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    Teams jostle for a top-six spot

    Last weekend proved we still have a genuine contest for the ‘‘mythical six’’ as Varsity routed Green Island at the Toolbox.

    Hope new refs donning green jerseys will create empathy

    Volunteer referees (from left) Andy Robertson, Brodee Thomson, Daniel Thom, Logan Boyd and Amelia...

    Hope new refs donning green jerseys will create empathy

    Otago Rugby Football Union referee development officer Brandon Hale hopes this green jersey will be the source of a lot less controversy.

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    ‘Building something very special’

    Roger Clark. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    ‘Building something very special’

    Highlanders boss Roger Clark would rather not have a wooden spoon on display in his office but he believes they are building "something very special".

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    The playoffs — how the top six shape up

    Tamaiti Williams. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

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    The playoffs — how the top six shape up

    And then there were six. The new-look Super Rugby Pacific playoffs begin tonight. Hayden Meikle explains how it works and looks at the three qualifying finals.

    ODT Rugby Chat: Referees aiming high

    ODT Rugby Chat: Referees aiming high

    On ODT Rugby Chat this week we move from players to referees and talk to two of Otago's best in Erin Doherty and Jackson Brierly.

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    Bygone tour of media frenzies, fabled footy

    Reporters press Lions captain Gareth Thomas for insights during the 2005 tour. Reflected at the...

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    Bygone tour of media frenzies, fabled footy

    Yesterday marked 20 years since the 2005 Lions tour of New Zealand began.

    Moana prop suspended

    Moana prop suspended

    Moana Pasifika prop Abraham Pole has been suspended for three weeks after being found guilty of dangerous play in a ruck during the Super Rugby game against the Hurricanes on Saturday.

    NZ Rugby signs with Gallagher Insurance

    The All Blacks will be included in New Zealand Rugby's Gallagher Insurance sponsorship deal....

    NZ Rugby signs with Gallagher Insurance

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has signed sponsorship agreement with Gallagher Insurance.

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    Only way is up for last-place Landers

    Highlanders midfielder Timoci Tavatavanawai is tackled by Blues flanker Dalton Papali’i during...

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    Only way is up for last-place Landers

    Dig a little deeper into the Highlanders’ dismal season and you can find some glimmers of hope.

    Chiefs skipper re-signs

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    Chiefs skipper re-signs

    Chiefs captain Luke Jacobson has re-signed with the club and New Zealand Rugby for another two years.

    Hard-working Highlander makes team of year

    Hard-working Highlander makes team of year

    Moana Pasifika captain Ardie Savea headlines a Super Rugby tournament team which also includes Highlanders centre Timoci Tavatavanawai, the third most voted for player.
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