ABs tap Wayne Smith for 'gold nuggets' as Springboks showdown looms
The All Blacks are drawing on "gold nuggets" of wisdom from coaching guru Wayne Smith as they prepare for Saturday's clash against South Africa at Eden Park.
Former Highlander Shane Christie farewelled
'Rest easy, our great mate': Former Highlander Shane Christie farewelled
Former Highlander Shane Christie has been remembered as a courageous leader and a staunch advocate for rugby player welfare at his funeral service in Nelson today.
Hundreds turn out to welcome Stags and shield home
Hundreds turn out to welcome Stags and shield home
Hundreds of overjoyed scarlet and gold-bedecked fans crammed into Invercargill Airport’s arrivals area to welcome the triumphant Southland Stags rugby team home.
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Porter chuffed rugby now a gender-blind career option
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Porter chuffed rugby now a gender-blind career option
Hannah Porter has seen the growth in women’s rugby more than most.
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Camaraderie sticks in McKenzie’s mind
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Camaraderie sticks in McKenzie’s mind
Margaret McKenzie's name is synonymous with the Otago Spirit. Kayla Hodge hears her memories.
Triumphant Stags bring Shield south
Triumphant Stags bring Shield south
The Ranfurly Shield made the flight south to Invercargill today, with the triumphant Southland Stags team who won it last night from Waikato.
Fainga'anuku called in as Tavatavanawai, Roigard ruled out
Fainga'anuku called in as Tavatavanawai, Roigard ruled out
Halfback Cam Roigard and midfield back Timoci Tavatavanawai have been ruled out of both All Blacks home tests against the Springboks.
Black Ferns brush aside Japan
Black Ferns brush aside Japan
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe became New Zealand's highest outright try-scorer in test rugby as the Black Ferns cast aside Japan 62-19 at the Rugby World Cup.
Shield shifting South
Shield shifting South
Southland rugby players celebrate with the Ranfurly Shield inside their dressing room at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton yesterday.
Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield
Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield
Faletoi Peni and his warrior Stags sent a reminder yesterday of the magic that still lives in the Ranfurly Shield.
Series to celebrate 25 years of women’s team
Series to celebrate 25 years of women’s team
Welcome to Spirit Week.
Otago Metro North lift performance to claim title
Otago Metro North lift performance to claim title
Dynamic loose forward trio Slade McDowall, Taylor Dale and Charles Elton helped set up a 34-12 win for Otago Metro North against their cross-town rivals at Bishopscourt on Saturday.
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Dominant second half propels North Otago
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Dominant second half propels North Otago
There will be tougher challenges ahead, but North Otago have at least got their Heartland Championship campaign heading in the right direction.
Southland claim Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011
Southland claim Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011
The Ranfurly Shield is heading back to Southland.
Emotional win as Tasman clinch thriller
Emotional win as Tasman clinch thriller
Tasman rumbled over after the hooter to clinch an emotional 31-27 win against Otago in a thriller in Nelson.
Wild and untamed Spirit run away against Tasman
Wild and untamed Spirit run away against Tasman
You cannot keep a bronco harnessed for long.
Poor handling costly for Southland Boys’
Poor handling costly for Southland Boys’
Southland Boys' were poised to set sail in the second half but were blown away instead.
Metro sides to do battle for shield
Metro sides to do battle for shield
One Dunedin-based side will create history today.
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Otago wary of Tasman’s all-round strength
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Otago wary of Tasman’s all-round strength
Otago were back hitting the tackle bags this week. And it is not because they turned in a poor defensive effort.
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Spirit out to build on perfect start to season
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Spirit out to build on perfect start to season
Everywhere you look there is something to like about this Otago Spirit team.