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Mapusua loving ‘being on the grass’
He was born in Samoa, raised in Wellington and schooled in Auckland, but there is plenty of Otago in Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua's blood.
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Bunting rolls the dice
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Bunting rolls the dice
Otago halfback Maia Joseph will get a chance to add to her eight test caps during the Pacific Four series this month.
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Rugby offers leadership experience
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Rugby offers leadership experience
A Dunedin school’s new principal is planning on bringing some of the lessons he has learnt on the rugby field into the classroom.
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As predicted, Harbour lead the pack
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As predicted, Harbour lead the pack
There is still only one! Harbour remain unbeaten after despatching last year’s champs Green Island at the Lobster Emporium at Port.
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Slow-starting Sharks circling
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Slow-starting Sharks circling
Dunedin know a thing or two about sandbags.
Duck-shooting means round spread over three days
Duck-shooting means round spread over three days
Duck-shooting weekend brings its own challenges for local rugby competitions.
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Top two teams to tangle tomorrow
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Top two teams to tangle tomorrow
Athletic Marist have made a mighty fine start to their Citizens Shield season.
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Keen to win against the odds
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Keen to win against the odds
Five questions for Alexandra coach Lee Wilson.
ODT Rugby Chat: Form players share insights
ODT Rugby Chat: Form players share their insights
Today on ODT Rugby Chat we talk to two of the form players in club rugby this year, Lucas Casey from Kaikorai and Cam Burgess from Dunedin.
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Landers ‘know exactly what they need to do’
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Landers ‘know exactly what they need to do’
Jamie Joseph hopes to see a classic rebound performance from the Highlanders this weekend.
ODT Landers Chat: Skipper fronts up after tough run
ODT Landers Chat: Skipper fronts up after tough run
It’s been a tough few weeks for the Highlanders so we decide to talk to captain Timoci Tavatavanawai (Jim) the captain about just how challenging it has been.
Renton to return in must-win match for Highlanders
Renton to return in must-win match for Highlanders
Highlanders co-captain Hugh Renton will be back on deck to play Moana Pasifika this weekend.
Black Ferns role for Flutey
Black Ferns role for Flutey
Former Highlanders assistant coach Riki Flutey is joining the Black Ferns as their backs and skills coach.
Joseph thrilled to extend Fakatava's contract
Joseph thrilled to extend contract of ‘X-factor player’ Fakatava
Folau is here to stay.
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Whaangas carrying on brotherly tradition
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Whaangas carrying on brotherly tradition
Oh, brother.
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Tough task ahead for coach
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Tough task ahead for coach
Two ugly numbers reveal just how far off the pace the Highlanders are in Super Rugby.
Highlanders let chances slip as Jordan makes most of his
Highlanders let chances slip as Jordan makes most of his
The Highlanders’ attacking accuracy was right up there with a blindfolded 5-year-old swinging at a pinata.
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No team unbeaten so far as Athletic topple defending champions Excelsior
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No team unbeaten so far as Athletic topple defending champions Excelsior
Athletic Marist announced themselves as serious title contenders in the Citizens Shield, knocking off defending champions Excelsior on Saturday.
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Dunedin quick to lower students’ colours
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Dunedin quick to lower students’ colours
Dunedin came out of the blocks on Saturday at Logan Park on a sunny autumnal afternoon with a point to prove after a sluggish start to the division 1 club season.
Second-half dominance cements winning streak
Second-half dominance cements winning streak
Clutha maintained their unbeaten streak with a 34-25 win over West Taieri in a Southern Region game at the Balclutha Showgrounds on Saturday.