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    Long-serving British rugby writer Stephen Jones (back right, notebook held to face) looks pensive...

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    Longtime literary scourge of ABs retires

    First Chris Rattue, now Stephen Jones.

    Blues midfielder Lam signs with Top 14 club Clermont

    AJ Lam. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Blues midfielder Lam signs with Top 14 club Clermont

    Reliable Blues midfielder AJ Lam has signed with French Top 14 club Clermont and will depart the club after the 2026 Super Rugby season.

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    Tireless work of women’s stalwart

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    Tireless work of women’s stalwart

    Farah Palmer broke the glass ceiling in women’s rugby and continues to advocate for others to do the same.

    Former ABs coach John Mitchell named in UK honours

    England head coach John Mitchell celebrates after their women's Rugby World Cup final victory in...

    Former ABs coach John Mitchell named in UK honours

    Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell has been recognised in the British New Years Honours.

    Obituary: Richard Sharp, rugby player

    England rugby fly-half Richard Sharp, February 18, 1960. Photo: Getty Images

    Obituary: Richard Sharp, rugby player

    Dashing former England captain Richard Sharp was not only a sports star; he lent his name to author Bernard Cornwell’s Napoleonic hero Richard Sharpe.

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    Brenssell makes history as president of Southern club

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    Brenssell makes history as president of Southern club

    Steph Brenssell is the first to arrive and the last to leave.

    Hansen appointed Black Ferns coach until 2028

    Whitney Hansen has been appointed as the Black Ferns coach, taking over from Allan Bunting. PHOTO...

    Hansen appointed Black Ferns coach until 2028

    Whitney Hansen hopes her appointment as Black Ferns coach can inspire more women across the game.

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    Volunteer brings the family vibe

    New Zealand Rugby volunteer of the year Jodi Taylor is joined by her family (clockwise from left)...

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    Volunteer brings the family vibe

    Two weeks after arriving in Middlemarch, Jodi Taylor got the call to help the Strath Taieri Rugby Club.

    Flutey In England U21

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    Flutey In England U21

    Otago Spirit back Maddie Flutey has been selected for the England under-21 squad.

    Highlanders sign rising Southland star

    Highlanders sign rising Southland star

    The Highlanders have locked in another young man with oodles of potential.

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    League star enjoying Highlanders role

    David Kidwell oversees a Highlanders training session at Logan Park. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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    About doing it together

    He has only been with the Highlanders for a couple of weeks but David Kidwell likes what he sees.

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    New board member for Highlanders

    Rowena Davenport. Photo: supplied

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    New board member for Highlanders

    A new but familiar face has joined the Highlanders board.

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    Rugby club of year news was ‘a bit of a secret’

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    Rugby club of year news was ‘a bit of a secret’

    The Waimate Rugby Club has been keeping some good news under wraps.

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    Non-promotion ‘absolute slap in the face’

    Otago Spirit players Sasha Scott (left) and Ella Gomez celebrate victory in the Farah Palmer Cup...

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    Non-promotion ‘absolute slap in the face’

    Otago Spirit coach Matt Direen has described the decision to deny his side a place in the top tier of the national championship as "an absolute slap in the face".

    Restructure spells bad news for Spirit

    Otago Spirit players celebrate winning the Farah Palmer Cup Championship at Tahuna Park in...

    Farah Palmer Cup restructure spells bad news for Spirit

    The Otago women’s rugby team have been denied promotion following a restructure of the Farah Palmer Cup.

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    Knewstubb learning a few new tricks

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    Knewstubb learning a few new tricks

    Hayden Meikle talks to long-serving NZ sevens player Andrew Knewstubb, who has unexpectedly got a chance to play Super Rugby.

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    Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl

    The incidents happened at Waverley Park in Invercargill. Photo: Google Maps

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    Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl

    A Southland under-14 rugby league player was assaulted by an adult after a closely fought final, his trainer says.

    Savea wins top award as Otago volunteer honoured

    Savea wins top award as Otago volunteer honoured

    One of the tireless workers of the Strath Taieri club has been named volunteer of the year on the night Ardie Savea was crowned king of New Zealand rugby again.

    Savea savours third player of year award

    Ardie Savea. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Savea savours third player of year award

    Ardie Savea is the king again.

    Sevu Reece to say adieu to Crusaders

    Sevu Reece to say adieu to Crusaders

    Sevu Reece will leave the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after signing with French side Perpignan.
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