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Ardie Savea is contracted to return to Moana Pasifika in 2027. File photo: Getty Images

Moana Pasifika to be dumped from Super Rugby - report

Moana Pasifika have informed players and staff their owners will cut the struggling Super Rugby Pacific club adrift after the 2026 season, media is reporting.

Rein check: No place for Crusaders' horses at new stadium

The horses have been appearing at Crusaders games for 30 years. Photo: Crusaders

Rein check: No place for Crusaders' horses at new stadium

The Crusaders' mascot horses will not be part of the matchday experiences at One New Zealand Stadium.

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All Blacks great backs Rennie, feels for Joseph

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All Blacks great backs Rennie, feels for Joseph

Aaron Smith feels for the coach who missed out but is confident the All Blacks are going to get back on the right trajectory under their new boss.

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‘Massive effort,’ but little things proving costly

Jamie Joseph at Highlanders training in January. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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‘Massive effort,’ but little things proving costly for Highlanders: Joseph

You can debate the yellow card, but it is the little things that are proving costly for the Highlanders, coach Jamie Joseph says.

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Cup defended amid celebrations

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Cup defended amid celebrations

The wow factor prevailed as Central Otago rugby celebrated 100 years of White Horse Cup competition in Queenstown on Saturday in glorious fashion.

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Valley, Athies play out stalemate

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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Valley, Athies play out stalemate

Two upsets and a draw highlighted the second round of the Citizens Shield rugby on Saturday.

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Miln stars as Harbour show quality

Referee Rodger Hewitt awards a try to Zingari flanker Maurice Mow in his side’s game against...

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Miln stars as Harbour show quality

Harbour enhanced their reputation with a quality win over a Highlanders-laden Dunedin side at Watson Park on Saturday.

Dominant Clutha win to remain unbeaten

The Clutha Steamers are unbeaten after two rounds after they picked up a strong 47-12 win over Lawrence at Simpson Park in Lawrence.

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Barbarians captain marks milestone match with strong display

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Barbarians captain marks milestone match with strong display

The Southland premier grade club rugby competition got under way on Saturday.

ODT Rugby Chat: White Horse Cup wrap

On our ODT Rugby Chat Special brought to you by Forsyth Barr we are at the Queenstown Events Centre, celebrating 100 years of the White Horse Cup.

Reds hold on to beat Crusaders

The Reds' Filipo Daugunu celebrates scoring against the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium. Photo: Getty

Reds hold on to beat Crusaders

The Reds have held on to beat the Crusaders 31-26 in slippery conditions in Brisbane.

Front-runners emerge in Dunedin premier rugby

Action from today's premier club rugby match between University and Zingari-Richmond at Logan...

Front-runners emerge in Dunedin premier rugby

Harbour beat a Highlanders-laden Dunedin side 36-19 at Watson Park to join the likes of Green Island and University as the early front-runners in the Dunedin division 1 competition.