Hayden Meikle

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South’s passion fuelling Stag Day appeal

Southland Stags fans pack out the terrace at Invercargill’s Rugby Park to watch the Stags take on...

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South’s passion fuelling Stag Day appeal

Ah, the good old NPC. Put aside the reality (it has long been relegated to third-tier status) and the concerns over its future, and you should be able to enjoy the heart of New Zealand rugby as much as ever.

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Dominant second half propels North Otago

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

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Dominant second half propels North Otago

There will be tougher challenges ahead, but North Otago have at least got their Heartland Championship campaign heading in the right direction.

Father-son duo part of champion Taieri side

Taieri bowlers (from left) Andy McLean, Geoff Griffiths, Grant McLean and Mike Kernaghan claimed...

Father-son duo part of champion Taieri side

Family matters at the Taieri Bowling Club.

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All Blacks depth tracking OK for 2027

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson. Photo: Getty Images

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All Blacks depth tracking OK for 2027

Apparently they call it Project 4-4-4. Scott Robertson wants to have four test-quality players in each position by the time the All Blacks roll up to the Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2027.

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Players from Japan, Dunedin in Herden’s Old Golds mix

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Players from Japan, Dunedin in Herden’s Old Golds mix

Some old, some new, some borrowed, some Blue Revs.

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So far, so good for Razor’s men

Will Jordan looks for support during the first test between the All Blacks and France at Forsyth...

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So far, so good for Razor’s men

You can divide the 2025 All Blacks season into three parts: the French series, the Rugby Championship and the end-of-year tour.

Relentless Baby Boks claim title

The South African team hold the winner's trophy aloft at the end of the Final of the U20 World...

Relentless Baby Boks claim title

The Baby Blacks are good. But the Baby Boks are just a little bit better.

Southern derby split in playoff preview

Southern derby split in playoff preview

We will meet again.

Harris leads way as Saints claim 13th NBL title

Harris leads way as Saints claim 13th NBL title

Hyrum Harris and the Wellington Saints dashed the Southland Sharks’ dreams of a fairy-tale NBL crown yesterday.

Saints dash Sharks' NBL dream

Hyrum Harris of the Wellington Saints helped power his team to their first title since 2021 in...

Saints dash Sharks' NBL dream

Hyrum Harris and the Wellington Saints have dashed the Southland Sharks’ dreams of a fairytale NBL crown.

Saints edge Sharks as Harris dominates final

Hyrum Harris and the Wellington Saints have dashed the Southland Sharks’ dreams of a fairytale NBL crown.

Revived fixture effectively a trial

Revived fixture effectively a trial

A blast from the past is back to give the new North Otago coach an effective trial this afternoon.

Kiwis win notorious river race

Bob McLachlan (right) and Gordon Townsend celebrate victory in the Yukon 1000 kayak race. PHOTO:...

Kiwis win notorious river race

They put their best foot forward — even if they were rudderless for a while.

New coach to get eyes on squad in preseason clash

New coach to get eyes on squad in preseason clash

New Otago coach Mark Brown will have a bunch of fresh faces to analyse when he makes his debut in the role this afternoon.

Nine Matatu players in Black Ferns XV squad

Nine Matatu players have been named in the Black Ferns XV squad to tour South Africa later this month.

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Selection ideas for the ABs...

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Selection ideas for the ABs...

The All Blacks will name their team today for the third and final test against France in Hamilton on Saturday night. Hayden Meikle outlines five changes he wants to see.