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French ref soaking up culture of game
French referee Benoit Lemonnier has an interesting take on how his countrymen play the game.
Crusaders' home quarterfinal sells out in 20 minutes
Crusaders' home quarterfinal sells out in 20 minutes
It took just 20 minutes for tickets to the quarter-final between the Crusaders and Blues at Te Kaha to be snapped up.
Potential saviour emerges for Moana Pasifika
Potential saviour emerges for Moana Pasifika
A new bid to rescue Moana Pasifika has emerged, with a consortium led by a Los Angeles-based tech multimillionaire exploring plans to relocate the Super Rugby franchise to Hawaii, RNZ understands.
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Harbour pack quick to get better of Dunedin
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Harbour pack quick to get better of Dunedin
A roundup of Dunedin club rugby from the weekend.
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Taieri College play a 10-try pearler on the plain
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Taieri College play a 10-try pearler on the plain
Taieri College continued their sizzling run of form with a commanding 62-12 win over Cromwell College in Mosgiel on Saturday.
Central Otago’s composure, clinical finishing key in retaining Topp Cup
Central Otago’s composure, clinical finishing key in retaining Topp Cup
Central Otago has successfully retained the Topp Cup after defeating Southern Region 23-18 on a fine autumn afternoon at the Balclutha Showgrounds on Saturday.
Sititi inspires Chiefs
Sititi inspires Chiefs
Wallace Sititi inspired the Chiefs to a stunning 59-34 victory over the Blues in Hamilton as Super Rugby Pacific’s regular season ended on Saturday night.
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Taieri Sevens Tournament
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Taieri Sevens Tournament
It has rolled around again: the festival of rugby sevens at Peter Johnstone Park, with all shapes and sizes of youngsters giving their all.
Chiefs thump Blues, Moana sign off with Brumbies upset
Chiefs thump Blues, Moana sign off with Brumbies upset
The Chiefs warmed up for Super Rugby Pacific playoffs with a 59-34 thumping of the Blues, depriving the visitors of a home quarter-final in the process.
Harbour and Kaikorai dominate on high-scoring day
Harbour and Kaikorai dominate on high-scoring day
Harbour and Kaikorai turned on the heat in the latest round of the Dunedin division 1 club rugby competition.
Crusaders sound warning with thumping win over Hurricanes
Crusaders sound warning with thumping win over Hurricanes
Though they may meet again in 2026, the Crusaders have landed a significant psychological blow ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs.
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Shield leaders in red-hot form
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Shield leaders in red-hot form
North Otago might be taking a break for King’s Birthday weekend, but there are still plenty of talking points after the recent round of the Citizens Shield.
Best of best shift focus to regional clash
Best of best shift focus to regional clash
Club rugby pauses across the Otago Country region this weekend as attention turns to the annual King’s Birthday showdown between Southern Region and Central Otago for the prestigious Topp Cup.
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Second championship hard fought
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Second championship hard fought
Five questions for Upper Clutha captain Lachie Garrick.
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How does the next phase work?
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How does the next phase work?
You have got a fox, a chicken, some grain and room for only two of them on the boat at once.
Jug-winning Taieri new favourites
Jug-winning Taieri new favourites
Well it’s official, Taieri are the Speight’s Jug holders, for the winners of the first round and the new favourites to win it all when they put 55 on Varsity at the weekend.
Former Highlander appeals sex offence conviction
Former Highlander appeals sex offence conviction
Public prosecutors say they will fight an appeal by a former Highlander and Manu Samoa head coach, following his recent conviction for multiple sex offences.
ODT Rugby Chat: Moving forwards
ODT Rugby Chat: Moving forwards
On ODT Rugby Chat, brought to you by Garador, we talk to Kaikorai prop Phil Taua Ah Soon and Harbour loosie Taylor Dale.
More surgery for All Blacks skipper
More surgery for All Blacks skipper
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will miss the Nations Championship tests and South Africa tour as he's sidelined for up to five months to recover from back surgery.
Penney irked over leaked Crusaders exit
Penney irked over leaked Crusaders exit
Rob Penney made little effort to hide his frustration after news of his exit as Crusaders head coach leaked prematurely as he fronted media.