Otago lifts shield after professional performance
Forget the talk about heroes and courageous efforts.
Steve Hepburn
Forwards huge but everyone contributed
Forwards huge but everyone contributed
Otago coach Tom Donnelly joined a rare breed yesterday, having won the Ranfurly Shield as a player and now as a head coach.
Shield fever is back
Shield fever is back
It took 56 years to break the long Ranfurly Shield drought. Now Otago has won it three times in seven years.
Otago win Ranfurly Shield
Otago win Ranfurly Shield
Otago will not have long to celebrate before its first defence of the Ranfurly Shield.
Varsity part of Halligan's 'heart and soul'
Varsity part of Halligan's 'heart and soul'
There are plenty of illustrious jerseys hanging in the University clubrooms. One jersey, though, has something of a story — the white All Black jersey which belonged to Dave Halligan, who died last week.
Development, under-19 players get their chances
Development, under-19 players get their chances
Having trained since February, some players will finally get to reap what they have sown in Invercargill today.
Weather set to produce battle of packs, kicking games
Weather set to produce battle of packs, kicking games
Otago is ready for Taranaki and is expecting plenty of mud.
Late bloomer taking it all in his stride
Late bloomer taking it all in his stride
It has all been a big learning curve for Freedom Vahaakolo in recent weeks. But breaking through barriers and getting over hurdles is nothing new for the speedy winger.
Graduates earn spoils after testing year
Graduates earn spoils after testing year
They survived Covid-19 and received the spoils last night.
Next season’s Highlanders side will not include Walden
Next season’s Highlanders side will not include Walden
Taranaki skipper Teihorangi Walden has confirmed he is no longer contracted to the Highlanders.
Hickey joins Otago
Hickey joins Otago
Otago has signed halfback Jono Hickey.
Bledisloe Cup game times moved
Bledisloe Cup game times moved
Otago and Southland will have to get out of bed early next month for a couple of Mitre 10 Cup games.
Little precedent for Otago’s shield clash
Little precedent for Otago’s shield clash
Usually, when Ranfurly Shield challenges crop up, the history gets rolled out.
Three codes urged to work collaboratively
Three codes urged to work collaboratively
The next step in the regional racing review for the South will take place next week but all parties are being urged to get involved.
Aerobics champs moved to Dunedin
Aerobics champs moved to Dunedin
The national aerobics championships have taken more than a bit of work to arrange thanks to Covid-19 restrictions. They'll be held at Otago Girls’ High School this weekend.
First home game for Smith since 2011
First home game for Smith since 2011
It will be a rare feeling for Highlanders halfback Aaron Smith this Sunday.
Black Ferns to play three-match schedule after Farah Palmer Cup concludes
Black Ferns to play three-match schedule after Farah Palmer Cup concludes
The Black Ferns will get a run this year after all, although the side will not play an overseas team.
Tomkinson suspended for six matches
Tomkinson suspended for six matches
In an already shortened season, midfield back Sio Tomkinson will have spent more time on the side than most by the time the year ends.
Mackintosh still loves the game, eager to help
Mackintosh still loves the game, eager to help
He has heard it all before.
Three finals to be played at Forsyth Barr Stadium
Three finals to be played at Forsyth Barr Stadium
Some Dunedin premier club finals will be played at Forsyth Barr Stadium in front of a limited crowd.