Obituary: Richard Sharp, rugby player
Dashing former England captain Richard Sharp was not only a sports star; he lent his name to author Bernard Cornwell’s Napoleonic hero Richard Sharpe.
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Brenssell makes history as president of Southern club
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Brenssell makes history as president of Southern club
Steph Brenssell is the first to arrive and the last to leave.
Hansen appointed Black Ferns coach until 2028
Hansen appointed Black Ferns coach until 2028
Whitney Hansen hopes her appointment as Black Ferns coach can inspire more women across the game.
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Volunteer brings the family vibe
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Volunteer brings the family vibe
Two weeks after arriving in Middlemarch, Jodi Taylor got the call to help the Strath Taieri Rugby Club.
Flutey In England U21
Flutey In England U21
Otago Spirit back Maddie Flutey has been selected for the England under-21 squad.
Highlanders sign rising Southland star
Highlanders sign rising Southland star
The Highlanders have locked in another young man with oodles of potential.
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League star enjoying Highlanders role
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About doing it together
He has only been with the Highlanders for a couple of weeks but David Kidwell likes what he sees.
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New board member for Highlanders
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New board member for Highlanders
A new but familiar face has joined the Highlanders board.
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Rugby club of year news was ‘a bit of a secret’
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Rugby club of year news was ‘a bit of a secret’
The Waimate Rugby Club has been keeping some good news under wraps.
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Non-promotion ‘absolute slap in the face’
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Non-promotion ‘absolute slap in the face’
Otago Spirit coach Matt Direen has described the decision to deny his side a place in the top tier of the national championship as "an absolute slap in the face".
Restructure spells bad news for Spirit
Farah Palmer Cup restructure spells bad news for Spirit
The Otago women’s rugby team have been denied promotion following a restructure of the Farah Palmer Cup.
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Knewstubb learning a few new tricks
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Knewstubb learning a few new tricks
Hayden Meikle talks to long-serving NZ sevens player Andrew Knewstubb, who has unexpectedly got a chance to play Super Rugby.
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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl
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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl
A Southland under-14 rugby league player was assaulted by an adult after a closely fought final, his trainer says.
Savea wins top award as Otago volunteer honoured
Savea wins top award as Otago volunteer honoured
One of the tireless workers of the Strath Taieri club has been named volunteer of the year on the night Ardie Savea was crowned king of New Zealand rugby again.
Savea savours third player of year award
Savea savours third player of year award
Ardie Savea is the king again.
Sevu Reece to say adieu to Crusaders
Sevu Reece to say adieu to Crusaders
Sevu Reece will leave the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after signing with French side Perpignan.
‘Tough’ call to leave Dunedin off ABs schedule
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‘Tough’ call to leave Dunedin off ABs schedule
New Zealand Rugby has gone as far as it can to assure southern fans the All Blacks are not deserting Dunedin for a worryingly long period.
Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year
Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Dunedin will not host an All Blacks test in 2026.
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Dunedin to miss out on All Blacks test
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Dunedin to miss out on All Blacks test
Dunedin appears to have missed out on an All Blacks test in 2026.
All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw revealed
All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw revealed
The All Blacks will face hosts the Wallabies in their pool at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and face a potential clash with South Africa as early as the quarter-finals.