Hayden Meikle

Captain steers NZ Schools team to big win against Australia U18

Dunedin's very own Dylan Pledger performed admirably for the NZ schools team at halfback yesterday.

Captain steers NZ Schools team to big win against Australia U18

Outstanding captain Oli Mathis dragged the New Zealand Schools team out of a funk and inspired them to a 34-3 demolition of Australia under-18 in Canberra yesterday.

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Brother’s memory gives Dickson strength

Josh Dickson reflects on his days with Otago Boys’ High School, Otago and the Highlanders. PHOTO:...

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Brother’s memory gives Dickson strength

It has been the toughest year of Josh Dickson’s life.

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Butcher earns Paris spot but it’s not necessarily his

Finn Butcher navigates the course at the world slalom championships in London at the weekend....

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Butcher earns Paris spot but it’s not necessarily his

Finn Butcher is nearly ready to say "bonjour" to his ultimate dream.

Masters lead way as Otago 2nd overall

It was chilly going for rowers at the South Island interprovincial regatta at Lake
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Masters lead way as Otago 2nd overall

There were plenty of cool efforts by Otago rowers at the South Island interprovincial regatta at Lake Ruataniwha at the weekend.

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Effort in loss gives coach confidence

Southern United midfielder Abby Rankin tries to beat Eastern Suburbs defender Kenya Brooke on the...

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Effort in loss gives coach confidence

Southern United coach Kris Ridley knows there is not much time for his team to get whipped into shape.

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Southern undone by individual brilliance

Margarida Dias steals the ball from Eastern Suburbs’ player Arya Blackler during yesterday’s...

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Southern undone by individual brilliance

If this is the benchmark, Southern United are not far away.

Whalers laid waste to by vigorous Vulcans

Whalers laid waste to by vigorous Vulcans

Veteran commentator Glen Larmer referred to the Otago Whalers as the "Cinderella story" of the New Zealand Rugby League season.

Cruden pours on pain to bury Otago's playoff hopes

Waikato's Aaron Cruden turned back the clock. Photo: Gertty Images

Cruden pours on pain to bury Otago's playoff hopes

Otago's faint playoff hopes have been extinguished in brutal fashion.

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The Meikle technique: bet against my predictions

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The Meikle technique: bet against my predictions

ODT's sports editor Hayden Meikle gives the last word on all that happened on and off the pitch this week.

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Saunders drawn back into rugby, guiding game in Southland

Matt Saunders is now a key man at Rugby Southland after playing stints with (clockwise from left)...

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Saunders drawn back into rugby, guiding game in Southland

Matt Saunders is loving life back in rugby circles after spells as a horse trainer and supermarket owner. The Rugby Southland director of rugby has plenty on his plate as the Stags battle to...

Top honour for Bagrie-Howley

Sheldon Bagrie-Howley seen here playing a shot in a national fours competition earlier this year,...

Top honour for Bagrie-Howley

Gore bowler Sheldon Bagrie-Howley has added another accolade to the best year of his career.

Gilmour back with McLaren, recovering from crash

Gilmour back with McLaren, recovering from crash

Dunedin rally star Emma Gilmour is recovering from a broken rib and concussion after a high-speed crash in Italy.

Southland better for much of game but slip to another loss

Canterbury midfield back Rameka Poihipi kicks past Southland first five Greg Dyer during the NPC...

Southland better for much of game but slip to another loss

If only rugby games lasted for just 50 minutes.

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Scheduling leaves much to be desired

A fan of the French team shows his support for his team during the first week of the Rugby World...

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Scheduling leaves much to be desired

By the time you read this column — EVERY LAST WORD — the All Blacks will have wiped the floor with plucky but out-gunned Namibia.

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Faith placed in winning squad

Otago rugby players (from left) Sean Withy, Sam Gilbert and Saula Ma'u dress up as superheroes....

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Faith placed in winning squad

Do not change a winning formula.

Hope for ‘strong end’ to season

Dunedin rally driver Emma Gilmour hopes to see the McLaren colours on the podium in Italy this weekend.

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'Bloody tremendous': Life members enjoy shed time

The crowd at the Otago rugby clubs life members function at Black Forest Park near Outram on...

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'Bloody tremendous': Life members enjoy shed time

They had a roaring good time at the annual Otago rugby clubs life members function at the weekend.

Otago off to excellent start in defence of national title

Otago opened the defence of their national championship crown with a rollicking 7-1 win over Manawatū in Hamilton yesterday.

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Allez les All Blacks: Will the class of 2023 do us proud?

Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga at All Blacks training. Photo: Getty Images

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Allez les All Blacks: Will the class of 2023 do us proud?

And so it begins. The All Blacks are embarking on their 10th Rugby World Cup campaign with designs on capturing a fourth title.

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Fifth crown in Duncan’s cross hairs

Courtney Duncan celebrates her fourth world title after the final round in Turkey on Sunday night...

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Fifth crown in Duncan’s cross hairs

World champion motocross star Courtney Duncan allowed herself some time to bask in the glory of her latest success before thinking ahead to her next campaign.

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