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    Southland Boys High School winger Zeke Siola charges to the try line in a First XV rugby...

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    Southland Boys’ favourites for semifinal

    School rivalry will lift a notch this weekend.

    Cormick at first five for pre-season clash

    Otago’s Georgia Cormick passes during a match against Manawatū last year. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Cormick at first five for pre-season clash

    Georgia Cormick will have a new number on her back today.

    Spectacle not lost on 50-cap Stag back

    Rory van Vugt. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Spectacle not lost on 50-cap Stag back

    Southland outside back Rory van Vugt has impeccable timing.

    Wallabies lose two hookers ahead of Lions finale

    Brandon Paenga-Amosa prepares to throw a ball to a lineout at the Wallabies captain's run in...

    Wallabies lose two hookers ahead of Lions finale

    The Wallabies have been forced to call Brandon Paenga-Amosa into the team for the final test against the Lions, after two hookers were injured at training.

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    Opener will test ‘brutal’ breakdown

    Otago coach Mark Brown puts his side through a training session at Logan Park earlier this week....

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    Opener will test ‘brutal’ breakdown

    All eyes on the breakdown. New Otago coach Mark Brown reckons his side’s prospects in the NPC hinge on how they perform in that area.

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    Provincial game’s character hinges on money

    Wellington captain Du’Plessis Kirifi leads his team in celebration after winning the NPC final...

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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

    Otago utility back Charlie Powell gets himself in the action during a training session at Logan...

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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

    Kelly Brazier will represent the Black Ferns at her fourth Rugby World Cup in England later this...

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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

    Will Jordan and Mackenzie Webb got engaged in Fiji. Photo: Instagram

    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

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    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

    Wellington loose forward Peter Lakai tries to shrug off Southland lock Josh Bekhuis during the...

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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

    Departing Highlanders halfback Nathan Hastie passes the ball against the Brumbies this season....

    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

    Tom Donnelly. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    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

    Hugo Keenan crosses the line for the Lions to seal an epic comeback for the visitors. Photo:...

    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

    Maia Joseph has booked her spot in the Black Ferns Rugby World Cup squad. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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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

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    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

    The 2025 Upper Clutha rugby team. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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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

    Maia Joseph passes the ball for the Black Ferns during their game against Canada in Christchurch...

    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

    Upper Clutha captain Lachie Garrick with the White Horse Cup. Garrick was a star performer as the...

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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.
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