Hayden Meikle

England still searching for a victory in the South

All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu in full flight, with Taine Randell in support, during their team’s...

England still searching for a victory in the South

This is just the fourth time the All Blacks and England will meet in a test in Dunedin. Hayden Meikle casts an eye back over the previous three clashes.

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A backpacker-turned- rugby hack dreams of the improbable ...

English rugby writer Rob Kitson with Guardian colleague Andy Bull at the 2023 Rugby World Cup...

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A backpacker-turned- rugby hack dreams of the improbable ...

The touring English rugby team only arrived in Dunedin last night — and we were impatient to find out more about them. Hayden Meikle fires some questions at long-serving&nbsp...

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‘I want to...enjoy what the All Black jersey brings’

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson holds forth during a press conference at the Distinction Hotel...

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‘I want to...enjoy what the All Black jersey brings’

The Razor era begins tomorrow. Scott Robertson had astonishing success with the Crusaders, but leading the All Blacks into a test against powerful England represents a whole new world. In...

Young southern duo among new Highlanders signings

Blues winger Caleb Tangitau is joining the Highlanders. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Young southern duo among new Highlanders signings

The Highlanders have locked in two local talents and recruited three more youngsters for the future.

Local lads land Highlanders contracts

Josh Whaanga in action for his club Taieri against Dunedin. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Local lads land Highlanders contracts

The Highlanders have locked in two local talents and recruited three more youngsters for the future.

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Plenty of cracking yarns expected at Long Lunch

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Plenty of cracking yarns expected at Long Lunch

Paul Allison expects to hear plenty of tall tales on Friday.

Rider off to Paris despite personal tragedy

Clarke Johnstone will be an Olympian again in Paris. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Rider off to Paris despite personal tragedy

Former Otago equestrian Clarke Johnstone has overcome personal tragedy to be selected for the Olympic Games for a second time.

Ex-Outram rider chosen for Olympics

Clarke Johnstone has been named in the Paris 2024 Olympics team. File photo: Getty

'He would be so proud': Rider off to Olympics after partner's death

Former Otago equestrian Clarke Johnstone has overcome personal tragedy to be selected for the Olympic Games for a second time.

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Thunder captain has high hopes

New captain Rebecca Lilly is eager to lead the Dunedin Thunder to the top this season. Photo:...

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Thunder captain has high hopes

Rebecca Lilly has high hopes for a thunderous season.

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Experienced Spirit squad ‘know what needs to be done’

The Otago Spirit line up against Northland at Forsyth Barr Stadium last season. PHOTO: GERARD O...

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Experienced Spirit squad ‘know what needs to be done’

Experience oozes out of an Otago Spirit squad that will seek to return to the top tier of the Farah Palmer Cup this season.

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Still some fun to be found in Super tourney

Damian McKenzie did everything he could to get the Chiefs back to the top. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

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Still some fun to be found in Super tourney

Another Super Rugby Pacific season is in the books.

Broughton named in Māori ABs

Highlanders loose forward Nikora Broughton is one of 10 new caps in the Māori All Blacks.

Garden-Bachop farewelled in Chch

Mourners, including brother Jackson Garden-Bachop (rear left), carry the casket into the memorial...

Garden-Bachop farewelled in Chch

Nearly everyone who spoke at Connor Garden-Bachop’s memorial service had the same things to say about the late Highlanders player.

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Extra steps taken to win marathon

Dunedin runner Simon Cromarty on his way to winning the Wellington Marathon on Sunday. PHOTO:...

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Extra steps taken to win marathon

The acerbic phrase on Dunedin runner Simon Cromarty's singlet may have been on his mind after a mid-race mess-up led to him having to run 2km more than the standard 42.2km to win the Wellington Marathon on Sunday.

A pair of surprises in Razor’s first squad

Scott Barrett speaks to media after being announced as All Blacks captain during a squad...

A pair of surprises in Razor’s first squad

Scott Barrett will captain an All Blacks squad featuring two genuine bolters for the test series against England.

Unbeaten rivals set to clash

Unbeaten rivals set to clash

The Stampede and the Swarm have made a break in the New Zealand Ice Hockey League.

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A quickfire catch-up on all things sport

Stephanie Meadow, of Northern Ireland, hits a tee shot on the seventh hole during the first round...

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A quickfire catch-up on all things sport

Welcome back . . .

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Highlanders boss gives club a pass mark

Highlanders chief executive Roger Clark (left) talks to Crusaders chief executive Colin...

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Highlanders boss gives club a pass mark for a ‘pretty solid season’; has top teams in sights

Roger Clark gives the Highlanders a pass mark in 2024, but he knows there is much work to be done to turn the team into a genuine contender.

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Who will make cut for Razor?

Hurricanes hooker Asafo Aumua makes a break

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Who will make cut for Razor?

Razor’s gang will finally get together when new coach Scott Robertson names his first squad on Monday. Hayden Meikle assesses the contenders.

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Blues or Chiefs? Here are the pros and cons . . .

Damian McKenzie celebrates the Chiefs win against the Hurricanes. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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Blues or Chiefs? Here are the pros and cons . . .

There can be only one. But should Highlanders fans support the Blues or the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific final tomorrow night? It was simple last year — when everyone supported the...

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