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    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’

    Waimate Rugby Club captain Matt Hayman shows off the shield the club received for being named...

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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

    New Highlander Andrew Knewstubb with best mate Benji during a Cancer Society fundraiser last year...

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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.

    ‘Tough’ call to leave Dunedin off ABs schedule

    "It’s just one year [that Dunedin misses out]. There are opportunities again in the future for...

    ‘Tough’ call to leave Dunedin off ABs schedule

    New Zealand Rugby has gone as far as it can to assure southern fans the All Blacks are not deserting Dunedin for a worryingly long period.

    Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year

    The All Blacks will play 17 matches next year, including 13 tests, but Dunedin is not on the test...

    Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year

    New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Dunedin will not host an All Blacks test in 2026.

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    Dunedin to miss out on All Blacks test

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    Dunedin to miss out on All Blacks test

    Dunedin appears to have missed out on an All Blacks test in 2026.

    All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw revealed

    The All Blacks have been drawn with Australia, Chile and Hong Kong in Group A for the 2027 Rugby...

    All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw revealed

    The All Blacks will face hosts the Wallabies in their pool at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and face a potential clash with South Africa as early as the quarter-finals.

    Black Ferns skip Dunedin

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    Black Ferns skip Dunedin

    The Black Ferns will play four tests at home next year, including a three-test series against France as part of the new WXV Global series, but Dunedin has missed out.

    More recognition for Pledger

    Dylan Pledger. PHOTO: MICHAEL THOMAS

    More recognition for Pledger

    Otago rugby’s rising star has received another accolade.

    Coaches, players named as finalists after standout year

    Mark Brown. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Coaches, players named as finalists after standout year

    Some of Otago’s best and brightest are up for prizes at the New Zealand Rugby Awards next month.
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