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    Readying for rugby clash

    Otago Boys’ High School students perform a haka before the annual interschool First XV game against Southland Boys’ High School at Littlebourne yesterday.

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    Du Plessis ‘grateful’ to re-sign through 2029

    Black Ferns and Matatū midfielder Amy du Plessis has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby through to the end of 2029.

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    Club docked points from first win of season

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    Club docked points from first win of season

    Alhambra-Union have been docked five hard-earned competition points.

    Otago Boys’ falter out wide

    Otago Boys’ lock Fabian Eschenmoser is tackled by Southland Boys’ halfback Charlie Walker and No8...

    Otago Boys’ falter out wide

    Southland Boys’ had too much pace, ambition and quality out wide for Otago Boys’ during the annual interschool fixture at Littlebourne yesterday.

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    Finally a totally predictable round with the two Aussies teams thrashed and the Blues only going through to the semis as the “lucky loser”.

    Brown joining ABs once Boks job over

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    Brown joining ABs once Boks job over

    Tony Brown has always been a singular character but the latest development in his rugby coaching career might make him unique in world sport.

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    Obvious choice to secure ‘world-class’ Brown

    Tony Brown. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Obvious choice to secure ‘world-class’ Brown

    Every coach in world rugby would like to have Tony Brown on their team.

    Cama ‘privileged’ to have long career as player, coach

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    Cama ‘privileged’ to have long career as player, coach

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    Brown to join All Blacks as assistant coach in 2028

    Tony Brown. Photo: Getty Images

    Brown to join All Blacks as assistant coach in 2028

    Tony Brown will join the All Blacks as an assistant coach in 2028.

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    Start sets up Southern victory

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    Start sets up Southern victory

    A roundup of Dunedin club rugby over the weekend.

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    Maheno redemption continues with return to top four

    The Citizens Shield. Photo: Rugby In North Otago

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    Maheno redemption continues with return to top four

    Maheno surged back into the top four of the Citizens Shield with a big win over Kurow on Saturday.

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    Star finish strongly to secure gritty win

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    Star finish strongly to secure gritty win

    Southland premier club teams were back in action on Saturday after their competition took a break for the King’s Birthday weekend.

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    Cromwell sneak home

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    Cromwell sneak home

    Matakanui Combined have not won a game all season but they came desperately close to knocking over front-runners Cromwell in Omakau on Saturday.

    Dominant first half paves way for Clutha over West Taieri

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

    Dominant first half paves way for Clutha over West Taieri

    The Clutha Steamers are the only unbeaten side left in the Southern Region competition.

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    Central Southland get reward for progress

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    Central Southland get reward for progress

    Central Southland got back on track with a much-improved performance to beat Cromwell 39-22 in Cromwell in the Southern Schools Rugby Championship on Saturday.

    All NZ semifinals after Crusaders, Chiefs wins

    David Havili of the Crusaders celebrates after scoring against the Blues in Christchurch last...

    All NZ semifinals after Crusaders, Chiefs wins

    A hattrick of tries to fullback Johnny McNicholl has helped propel the Crusaders to a 52-31 Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final win over the Blues in Christchurch.

    SKC grab late win against old foe

    St Kevin's College First XV edged Waitaki Boys' High School 29-28 in the final round of the...

    SKC grab late win against old foe

    The St Kevin’s College First XV earned early bragging rights over Waitaki Boys’ High School as they snatched a dramatic last-minute win in the Southern Schools Rugby Championship qualifier...

    Brothers put up trophy for game

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    Brothers put up trophy for game

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    Kaikorai hold off Harbour comeback

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    Kaikorai hold off Harbour comeback

    Kaikorai were world-beaters for 60 minutes at Watson Park.

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    Beep-beep

    Jordie Barrett, of the Hurricanes, makes a break during his side’s Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Brumbies at Hnry Stadium in a wet and windy Wellington last night.
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