Otago duo named to start Dunedin test
Two Otago players will be making their debuts — and starting — for the All Blacks on Saturday night.
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Holland — the making of an All Black
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Holland — the making of an All Black
Fabian Holland is a young rugby player with natural gifts, a ferocious work ethic and a relentless drive to be better.
All Blacks arrive for sold-out Dunedin test
All Blacks arrive for sold-out Dunedin test
The All Blacks have touched down for their first test of the season - a sold-out clash with France at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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Tavatavanawai’s selection ‘still unreal’
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Tavatavanawai’s selection ‘still unreal’
Timoci Tavatavanawai was born and raised in Fiji, earned his Super Rugby stripes on the North Shore, and calls Nelson home.
Former Otago star Brazier set for international return at 35
Former Otago star Brazier set for international return at 35
If you are good enough, you are young enough.
Pledger in points as Baby Blacks prevail
Pledger in points as Baby Blacks prevail
Rising Otago star Dylan Pledger scored a try but his New Zealand team had to work hard to win their opening game at the under-20 world championship yesterday.
Williams injury opens way for Otago prop
Williams injury opens way for Otago prop
The All Blacks have suffered another massive injury blow before the whistle has even been blown to start their season.
Moana Pasifika owners deny public funding has gone into team
Moana Pasifika owners deny public funding has gone into team
The owners of Moana Pasifika deny any public funding has gone into the Super Rugby side and is welcoming scrutiny of its funding processes.
Barbarians hammered
Barbarians hammered
The Springboks thumped the Barbarians 54-7 in Cape Town yesterday.
Emphatic display from Māori All Blacks
Emphatic display from Māori All Blacks
The Māori All Blacks opened their international campaign with an emphatic 53-20 win over the Japan XV in Tokyo on Saturday.
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Green Is toppled as only six left
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Green Is toppled as only six left
Green Island are gone.
Draw after dramatic ending
Draw after dramatic ending
Complete and utter pandemonium.
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Wins for Pirates Old Boys, Baabaas
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Wins for Pirates Old Boys, Baabaas
Cold and wet weather greeted players and supporters for the 13th and last round-robin games of premier club rugby on Saturday.
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Defending champions fall short
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Defending champions fall short
Harbour overcame a spirited Green Island side in horrid conditions at Kettle Park No 2 on Saturday.
Win clinches top spot for Clutha
Win clinches top spot for Clutha
The Clutha Steamers have locked in first position on the Southern Region ladder with one round remaining.
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Flannery’s boot secures victory
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Flannery’s boot secures victory
A White Horse Trophy contest between holders Upper Clutha and challengers Wakatipu will bring Central Otago’s premier club qualifying competition to a fitting conclusion.
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Old Boys stay alive, Excelsior into final
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Old Boys stay alive, Excelsior into final
Never count out Old Boys.
Māori All Blacks beat heat to dominate Japan
Māori All Blacks beat heat to dominate Japan
The Māori All Blacks opened their brief international campaign with an emphatic 53-20 win over the Japan XV in Tokyo, piling on six unanswered tries in a dominant second half.
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Celebrate this test before it’s too late
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Celebrate this test before it’s too late
Test week! That is how we used to feel about it, anyway.
Grizzlies eliminated from playoff race
Grizzlies eliminated from playoff race
Green Island are gone.