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    Night of lasts for the Landers

    It was a night of lasts - last game, last place. And last match for Sam Gilbert in the Highlanders colours.

    Two views — one Topp Cupp

    Southern Region celebrate winning the Topp Cup last season. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Two views — one Topp Cupp

    One Topp Cup. Two perspectives. Correspondents Francis Parker (Southern Region) and Bob Howitt (Central Otago) go at it from different angles.

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    Yet another intriguing race in the Citizens Shield

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    Yet another intriguing race in the Citizens Shield

    You probably know this story by now.

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    Superfan buoyed by players’ visit

    Highlanders (from left) Finn Hurley, Thomas Umaga-Jensen and James Arscott visit superfan Dennis...

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    Superfan buoyed by players’ visit

    While it may be difficult to prove otherwise, Dennis McBride reckons he is the Highlanders’ No1 fan.

    Poor handling of transgression

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    Poor handling of transgression

    Well, first round for the Speight’s Jug, as I’ve now found out, and Dunedin is the proud recipient of that.

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    Call to end player arms race

    Alhambra-Union second five Manueli Rauqeuqe tries to break through the Taieri defence earlier in...

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    Call to end player arms race

    They are hurting at Alhambra-Union.

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    Australian exploits stick in the memory

    Ken Wills. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Australian exploits stick in the memory

    Five questions for Maniototo coach Ken Wills.

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    Talented lock good to go: Joseph

    Highlanders lock Fabian Holland leaps high during a lineout drill at Logan Park earlier this week...

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    Talented lock good to go: Joseph

    Highlanders lock Fabian Holland is ready to go if you ask his coach Jamie Joseph.

    Dominant Blues breach fortress as Maroons falter

    Nathan Cleary of the Blues. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Dominant Blues breach fortress as Maroons falter

    New South Wales are 80 minutes away from back-to-back State of Origin series wins after their forwards set the platform for a 18-6 win.

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    Warriors role beckons

    Southern Zone Rugby League general manager Liam Turner is moving on after three years in the role...

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    Warriors role beckons

    Liam Turner will leave southern rugby league in a much healthier spot than it was when he took over three years ago.

    Rugby Chat with centurions

    Rugby Chat with centurions Hame Toma and Aleki Morris

    On ODT Rugby Chat this week we're going old school and catching up with a couple of centurions.

    Highlanders hang on to star backs

    Highlanders hang on to star backs

    The Highlanders have re-signed some star power out wide.

    Former Irish prop White to co-coach Stags

    Nathan White. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Former Irish prop White to co-coach Stags

    New Southland Stags coach Nathan White will have a hectic start to his provincial coaching career.

    Games may be cancelled after referee stabbing threat

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    Games may be cancelled after referee stabbing threat

    The Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) is considering cancelling games after a referee was threatened with being stabbed.

    Millar to start in Highlanders' last game of the season

    Cameron Millar is the only major change for the Highlanders' final game of the season. Photo:...

    Millar to start in Highlanders' last game of the season

    The Highlanders have resisted the urge to experiment at the end of the season.

    Title-winning NZ U-20 coach steps down after just a month

    Milton Haig, pictured during his time in charge of Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath in Japan, in 2022....

    Title-winning NZ U-20 coach steps down after just a month

    New Zealand Under-20 head coach Milton Haig has stepped down just a month into the role, citing a difference in approach to the rest of his coaching staff.

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    Selection for ABs next for star No 12?

    Highlanders co-captain Timoci Tavatavanawai has a laugh during a training session at Logan Park...

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    Selection for ABs next for star No 12?

    How do you stop a wine barrel which is rolling down a hill?

    OBHS sneak late win over Timaru Boys’

    Photo: Peter McIntosh

    OBHS sneak late win over Timaru Boys’

    Otago Boys’ High School landed a penalty right on fulltime to clinch a tight 22-19 victory over Timaru Boys’ at Littlebourne yesterday.

    ODT Landers Chat: 2025 Highlanders Awards

    ODT Landers Chat: 2025 Highlanders Awards

    ODT Landers Chat was at the Highlanders awards night at the Otago Business Centre and caught up with all the action.

    Key pair sign on to stay at Highlanders

    Timoci Tavatavanawai. PHOTO: MICHAEL THOMAS

    Key pair sign on to stay at Highlanders

     The big winners from the Highlanders awards have inked contract extensions with the franchise.
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      Peninsula left out of school zone

    • Former Dunedin ultra-distance runner Damian Watson nears the finish line of the Wild Horse 200 in...

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      Runner ‘chuffed’ with record

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