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    Dunedin captain Oceana Campbell (left) and Alhambra-Union captain Bella Rewiri-Wharerau display...

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    ‘Good wee rivalry’ to continue in final

    Being on the wrong side of the scoreboard will always add fuel to the fire.

    Crusaders edge Blues in arm-wrestle

    The Crusaders' Noah Hotham fends off Rieko Ioane of the Blues during the match. Photo: Getty

    Crusaders edge Blues in arm-wrestle

    The Crusaders recovered from an early deficit to edge the reigning champion Blues 21-14 in an intense clash at Christchurch Stadium and reach a 17th Super Rugby final.

    Where’s there’s a Will

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    Where’s there’s a Will

    Crusaders winger Will Jordan dots down for a try against the Blues during their Super Rugby Pacific semifinal at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch last night.

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    Southern to stick to scrum script

    Zingari-Richmond halfback Lachlan Collins puts the ball into the scrum during their Dunedin...

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    Southern to stick to scrum script

    Scrum please.

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    Baabaas carrying momentum

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    Baabaas carrying momentum

    Woodlands will host the Eastern Northern Barbarians in the feature match of Southland senior club rugby tomorrow.

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    Anyone’s guess who makes top 6

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    Anyone’s guess who makes top 6

    Dunedin, Taieri and Southern all flexed their muscles at the weekend as they put themselves in the frame to go into the top six as the top qualifiers.

    Little security for top four teams

    Clutha’s Sam Viliamu takes on Clutha Valley defender Regan Gillespie during the Southern Region...

    Little security for top four teams

    After the 10th round of the southern region competition, it is fair to say that the top four teams have staked their claim.

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    Maniototo missing key prop in clash against Wakatipu

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    Maniototo missing key prop in clash against Wakatipu

    Wakatipu and Maniototo, who have taken turnabout at winning over many seasons, clash at the Queenstown Recreation Ground tomorrow in Central Otago’s feature premier club game.

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    Two angles to shield wins

    Kurow head coach Andrew Fisher pulled on the boots to help out last season. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Two angles to shield wins

    Five questions for Kurow coach Andrew Fisher.

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    Mass, reliability in semifinal match-ups

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    Mass, reliability in semifinal match-ups

    And then there were four. Some key match-ups could determine the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals this weekend, Hayden Meikle draws some names out of a hat. 

    ODT Rugby Chat Women's Finals contenders

    ODT Rugby Chat Women's Finals contenders

    It’s June so it must be finals time for Women’s rugby! On Rugby chat brought to you by Garador this week we square off with two of the contenders.

    Top South Island school rugby team has five 'year 14s'

    The Marlborough Boys' College first XV is again attracting controversy Photo: Sky Sport

    Top South Island school rugby team has five 'year 14s'

    The schoolboy rugby team that made international headlines last month over a controversial try is facing further claims of dubious tactics by rivals.

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    Smith set to blow final whistle on reffing career

    Gary Smith referees a game of Central Otago club rugby. Photo: Richard Jones

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    Smith set to blow final whistle on reffing career

    Gary Smith will trade in his yellow and red cards for a gold card.

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    A pair of rugby boots can change a female player’s life

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    A pair of rugby boots can change a female player’s life

    They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend — closely followed by shoes.

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    SBHS remain unbeaten after trouncing OBHS

    Southland Boys’ winger Zeke Siola charges to one of his three tries during the interschool...

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    SBHS remain unbeaten after trouncing OBHS

    Southland Boys’ remain unbeaten in the Southern Schools Rugby Championship.

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    Joseph looking at the positives

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has plenty to ponder ahead of next year. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Joseph looking at the positives

    That was probably not how Jamie Joseph imagined his first season back as Highlanders head coach would pan out.

    Loosies Howden, Lasaqa extend Landers contracts

    Loosies Howden, Lasaqa extend Landers contracts

    Two more Highlanders have made the call to stay with the club.

    Robinson resigns from NZ Rugby

    Mark Robinson. Photo: Getty Images

    Robinson resigns from NZ Rugby

    New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson has resigned and will leave the organisation at the end of the year.

    Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson dies

    Stu Wilson in action against the South of Scotland in 1983. Photo: Getty Images

    Former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson dies

    Former All Blacks captain and wing great Stu Wilson has died at the age of 70.

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    St Kevin’s and Mount Aspiring to play for promotion

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    St Kevin’s and Mount Aspiring to play for promotion

    St Kevin’s will meet Mount Aspiring for a shot at elevation to division one in the Southern Schools Rugby Championship.
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