Otago Daily Times:

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has pulled the pin on his role as coach of the Maori All Blacks.

A shambles of a game - a disaster of a result. The Blues suffered the double whammy tonight of playing like dogs and losing, 20-13, to the Brumbies.

All Black Ali Williams has quit international rugby on Twitter, prompting messages of support from family and fans.

The Lions are ready for widespread rugby battles across Australia and have pledged to continue those tussles with reasoned arguments during their off-field skirmishes too.

Dunedin's points-scoring maestro Liam Edwards played a key role in Dunedin's narrow 24-20 win over Harbour in Dunedin club rugby today.