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Provincial game’s character hinges on money
While we await New Zealand Rugby's long-overdue announcement about the future of the NPC, Adrian Seconi ponders what the competition might look like next year.
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Different jersey, same focus for Stag Day victor
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Different jersey, same focus for Stag Day victor
Charlie Powell has a perfect record on Stag Day.
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Call-up surreal even for veteran
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Call-up surreal even for veteran
Kelly Brazier looked down at her phone and saw the name she did not want flashing up at her.
All Blacks star announces engagement
All Blacks star announces engagement
Will Jordan and his long-term partner Mackenzie Webb have announced their engagement while on holiday in Fiji.
Nareki’s inclusion gives Otago game-breaker out wide
Nareki’s inclusion gives Otago game-breaker out wide
Otago winger Jona Nareki has recovered from a knee injury and will strengthen the side for their season opener against Southland at the weekend.
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Sides eager to knock Wellington off perch
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Sides eager to knock Wellington off perch
The NPC gets under way tonight when Auckland host Waikato.
Hastie heading to Force
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
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.
Wallabies furious after controversial late try gives Lions win
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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.