Otago Spirit lock in home semi with thumping win
Otago Spirit lock in home semi with thumping win
The Otago Spirit have locked in a home Farah Palmer Cup semifinal.
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Ireland biggest challenge to smooth start
Ireland biggest challenge to smooth start
The Black Ferns will be hoping the luck of the Irish is on their side — and not their opponents.
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Shooter excited about Steel move
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Shooter excited about Steel move
Two-point threat Josie Bingham is the final piece of the puzzle for the Southern Steel’s 2026 roster.
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Fullback brings silky touch to Spirit
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Fullback brings silky touch to Spirit
That footwork has to come from somewhere.
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Henderson wins praise but not bout
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Henderson wins praise but not bout
Dunedin boxer Morgan Henderson held her own but failed to sway the judges in a hard-fought bout at the World Boxing Championships in England.
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Big match before reunion panel and dinner
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Big match before reunion panel and dinner
Spirits have been high this week as Otago Rugby built towards today.
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‘Improving’ Old Golds up for big-boy challenge
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‘Improving’ Old Golds up for big-boy challenge
Time to dance with the big boys.
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Hollows proud every time she wears jersey
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Hollows proud every time she wears jersey
Twenty-five years from now, Tegan Hollows hopes she will be sitting in the stands with her team-mates reminiscing about the good old days.
Titans signing rounds out Steel defensive circle
Titans signing rounds out Steel defensive circle
Titans are made of Steel.
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Blue and gold opened eyes to Ferns dream
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Blue and gold opened eyes to Ferns dream
Kelly Brazier has broken the glass ceiling when it comes to rugby.
Ashleigh Poi joins her sister at the Steel
Ashleigh Poi joins her sister at the Steel
What is better than one Poi? Two.
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Camaraderie sticks in McKenzie’s mind
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Camaraderie sticks in McKenzie’s mind
Margaret McKenzie's name is synonymous with the Otago Spirit. Kayla Hodge hears her memories.
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Porter chuffed rugby now a gender-blind career option
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Porter chuffed rugby now a gender-blind career option
Hannah Porter has seen the growth in women’s rugby more than most.
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Poignant connection with netball trophy
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Poignant connection with netball trophy
Like mother, like daughter. When St Hilda’s captain Aya Moetaua lifted the South Island secondary schools netball trophy this week, there was an engraving on the shield that meant more than most.
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Black Ferns prepared for tough encounter against Japan
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Black Ferns prepared for tough encounter against Japan
The Black Ferns will be hoping they can keep blossoming in the hunt to defend their Women’s Rugby World Cup title.
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Herden calls for sharper mindset
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Herden calls for sharper mindset
"We've just got to keep the game going on our terms."
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Spirit out to build on perfect start to season
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Spirit out to build on perfect start to season
Everywhere you look there is something to like about this Otago Spirit team.
Dunn returns but Lawson leaves
Dunn returns but Lawson leaves
There is good news — and there is bad news.
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Journey through sport unfolding still for Sopoaga
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Journey through sport unfolding still for Sopoaga
Naomi Sopoaga might have been born and raised in Wellington, but there is more blue and gold in her blood than one might know. The Otago Spirit back tells Kayla Hodge about how she is carving her...
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St Hilda’s SI champions
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St Hilda’s SI champions
There is no better feeling than winning on a home court.