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    Otago storm into final after rolling Bay of Plenty

    Otago have made it through to the NPC final after rolling Bay of Plenty 41-17 with a simply stunning performance tonight.

    All Blacks to make throwback tour of Sth Africa

    The All Blacks will visit South Africa for a multi-fixture tour next year. File photo: Getty

    'Going to be huge': All Blacks to make multi-fixture tour of South Africa

    The All Blacks will visit South Africa for three tests in 2026 with a fourth to be staged on neutral territory in a series that will be a throwback to the old days of multi-fixture tours.

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    Herden hoping for tangible reward

    Luke Herden. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Herden hoping for tangible reward

    Saturday afternoon was an anxious time for Luke Herden.

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    Three key match-ups to keep an eye on

    Otago Rugby player Jona Nareki. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Three key match-ups to keep an eye on

    Tonight’s NPC semifinal between Otago and Bay of Plenty in Dunedin will offer up some intriguing duels right across the field.  Adrian Seconi  highlights three key match-ups.

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    Bumper crowd expected at stadium

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    Bumper crowd expected at stadium

    Otago are feeling the love this week.

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    Brown makes strategic changes

    Otago coach Mark Brown eagerly awaits tonight’s NPC semifinal at Forsyth Barr Stadium. PHOTO:...

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    Brown makes strategic changes

    Tonight's NPC semifinal could be won in the pits. But neither Otago nor Bay of Plenty will be pulling over to change tyres midway through the race.

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    Looking good for Lochore Cup final

    Maheno Rugby Football Club president Will Fisher is looking forward to hosting the Heartland...

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    Looking good for Lochore Cup final

    The grass has been mowed, the lines have been drawn and the Maheno Domain is looking brand new.

    'Incoming 2026': Baby on way for de Groot and wife

    'Incoming 2026': Baby on way for de Groot and wife

    Highlanders hero Ethan de Groot is preparing for his biggest test yet.

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    Southland hooker Souchon to start for Otago

    Nic Souchon. Photo: Debbie Fahey Photography

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    Southland hooker Souchon to start for Otago

    Southland hooker Nic Souchon has popped up in an Otago team that includes a couple of other minor surprises for a home semifinal against Bay of Plenty in Dunedin tomorrow night.

    ODT Rugby Chat: semifinals in the NPC

    ODT Rugby Chat: semifinals in the NPC

    On our ODT Rugby chat special this week brought to you by Fred's Fencing we are talking semifinals in the NPC, specifically Otago v Bay of Plenty.

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    Six Landers named in All Blacks XV

    All Blacks XV No 8 Christian Lio-Willie is lifted in a lineout during an Otago training session...

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    Six Landers named in All Blacks XV

    Highlanders fans have no reason to grumble about the All Blacks XV squad.

    Davidson set for historic first

    Hollie Davidson signals for a penalty to England during the Women’s Rugby World Cup final against...

    Davidson set for historic first

    Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will create history next month.

    Deluge of awards for Pledger

    Dylan Pledger. Photos: Gregor Richardson

    Deluge of awards for Pledger

    A lot of good players came away empty-handed from the Otago rugby awards at the Mornington Tavern last night.

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    Injury-prone Timu out of semifinal

    Josh Timu. Photo: supplied

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    Injury-prone Timu out of semifinal

    Injury-prone midfielder Josh Timu will miss Otago’s home semifinal against Bay of Plenty on Friday night.

    Pledger, Casey miss out on ABs XV selection

    Dylan Pledger. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Pledger, Casey miss out on ABs XV selection

    There is no room for rising Otago players Dylan Pledger or Lucas Casey in the All Blacks XV.

    Hollie Davidson to referee ABs test against Wales

    Hollie Davidson.  Photo: Getty Images

    Hollie Davidson to referee ABs test against Wales

    Scotland's Hollie Davidson will referee the All Blacks' test against Wales next month.

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    Southerners whistling up a storm

    Ben O'Keeffe controls proceedings during the NPC quarterfinal between Otago and Waikato at...

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    Southerners whistling up a storm

    This is shaping to be some sort of season for Otago rugby.

    No room for Otago bolters as ABs name predictable squad

    Fabian Holland carries the ball for the All Blacks against France earlier this year. Photo: Getty...

    No room for Otago bolters as ABs name predictable squad

    Hopes of a greater Otago presence in the All Blacks end-of-year tour squad have not come to fruition.

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    Old Golds into final after thriller

    North Otago midfielder Tini Feke takes on the Poverty Bay defence during the Lochore Cup...

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    Old Golds into final after thriller

    A game of rugby is 80 minutes long and North Otago needed every last one of them — as well as a few more — to beat Poverty Bay.

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    Otago to host Bay of Plenty for place in NPC final

    As well as retaining the Ranfurly Shield, Otago are in the semifinals, and two wins away from...

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    Otago to host Bay of Plenty for place in NPC final

    Otago are the red-hot team but their NPC opposition will be steaming into town.
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