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Slow start proves costly for Whalers
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Slow start proves costly for Whalers
The Otago Whalers showed up 20 minutes too late.
Adrian Seconi
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North Otago keen for first Shield crack
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North Otago keen for first Shield crack
North Otago have called dibs on the first challenge next year.
First part of double achieved
First part of double achieved
That is the Ranfurly Shield safely tucked away for the summer and now on to the business of winning the NPC.
Otago beat North Harbour to hold on to Ranfurly Shield
Otago beat North Harbour to hold on to Ranfurly Shield
The Ranfurly Shield might take a few more victory laps around the province in the next few weeks, but Otago can essentially lock it up until next season after beating North Harbour in Dunedin today.
Casey will start full contract in 2027
Casey will start full contract in 2027
The Highlanders have seen what we have seen and have signed star Otago openside Lucas Casey.
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Big smile ahead of 100th for province
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Big smile ahead of 100th for province
If all goes well this afternoon, Liam Coltman will clock his 100th game for Otago, help lock away the Ranfurly Shield and be home in time to tuck his daughters Tilly and Ruby into bed.
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Whalers taking new approach to game
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Whalers taking new approach to game
It is crunch time for the Otago Whalers.
Shield star confirmed for Highlanders
Shield star confirmed for Highlanders
The Highlanders have seen what we have seen, and have signed star Otago openside Lucas Casey.
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The 100 club: Coltman ‘just an outstanding person’
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The 100 club: Coltman ‘just an outstanding person’
He is just a bloody good bloke.
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Shield fever expected to attract more fans to game
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Shield fever expected to attract more fans to game
People are talking about the Otago NPC team again - and that is an opportunity for the union to beef up its balance sheet.
A lot to smile about
A lot to smile about
Saturday's Ranfurly Shield clash is all about the former All Black with the best beard and the largest smile in the game.
Gilmour, Hey shine again at rallysprint
Gilmour, Hey shine again at rallysprint
Emma Gilmour has a long way to go to catch up to Mosgiel driver Chris Hey.
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No Shield hangover: Bambry
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No Shield hangover: Bambry
There will be no Ranfurly Shield hangover.
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Casey understood to have signed with Highlanders
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Casey understood to have signed with Highlanders
Highlanders fans can expect to see star Otago flanker Lucas Casey in Super Rugby Pacific action before too long.
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A shield, a title, a blue-and-gold weekend
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A shield, a title, a blue-and-gold weekend
Get your selfie sticks ready — the Ranfurly Shield is home.
Whalers steady ship to grab victory through two late tries
Whalers steady ship to grab victory through two late tries
Warning — cliches ahead.
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Coach stoked with charges’ fight
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Coach stoked with charges’ fight
Otago coach Mark Brown has many fond memories from Saturday’s glorious Ranfurly Shield win over Canterbury in Christchurch.
Casey stamps his name on a new Shield classic
Casey stamps his name on a new Shield classic
Holy Lucas Casey.
Otago stun Canterbury to take home Shield
Otago stun Canterbury to take home Shield
Otago fought valiantly against Canterbury to win 38-36 in Christchurch this afternoon.
Otago claim Shield with stunning win against Canterbury
Otago claim Shield with stunning win against Canterbury
Get your selfie sticks ready — the Ranfurly Shield is coming home.