Southern schools championship receives major overhaul
Southern schools championship receives major overhaul
The Southern Schools Rugby Championship has had a major overhaul.
Adrian Seconi
Mariu maintains golden run with double-ton
Mariu maintains golden run with double-ton
Rhys Mariu just gave the horn another long blast from his spot in the front rank of the taxi stand.
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Still on high, Stags look to ‘win it again’
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Still on high, Stags look to ‘win it again’
Southland co-coach James Wilson reckons he has not posed naked with the Ranfurly Shield.
Otago fire in second half to down Northland
Otago fire in second half to down Northland
It was not flash. It was not fancy. But it added up to five competition points for Otago.
Physical presence of injured Ma’u to be missed
Physical presence of injured Ma’u to be missed
Otago will be missing their enforcer for the remainder of the season.
Injury forces change for Otago against Northland
Injury forces change for Otago against Northland
Otago have lost enforcer Saula Ma’u for the remainder of the season, which opens the door for Rohan Wingham to start at tighthead against Northland on Friday night.
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Imperfect, unpredictable: just how we like it
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Imperfect, unpredictable: just how we like it
We are midway through the NPC round-robin and competition for those final few playoff spots shapes as intense, rugby reporter Adrian Seconi writes.
Otago Spirit run away against Tasman
Otago Spirit run away against Tasman
You cannot keep a bronco harnessed for long.
Wild and untamed Spirit run away against Tasman
Wild and untamed Spirit run away against Tasman
You cannot keep a bronco harnessed for long.
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Otago wary of Tasman’s all-round strength
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Otago wary of Tasman’s all-round strength
Otago were back hitting the tackle bags this week. And it is not because they turned in a poor defensive effort.
Metro sides to do battle for shield
Metro sides to do battle for shield
One Dunedin-based side will create history today.
Poor handling costly for Southland Boys’
Poor handling costly for Southland Boys’
Southland Boys' were poised to set sail in the second half but were blown away instead.
Bower on Otago bench after release from ABs
Bower on Otago bench after release from ABs
Otago will power up with Bower.
'How many more people have got to die?'
'How many more people have got to die?'
Former Highlanders co-captain Shane Christie’s sudden death has sparked more questions about how seriously New Zealand Rugby takes head injuries.
Bower on bench for Otago clash
Bower on bench for Otago clash
All Black prop George Bower has been released and will start from the bench for Otago this weekend.
Injuries hit NZ before T20 series
Injuries hit NZ before T20 series
Those Australians just dodged a bumper.
Otago grab confident win against Counties
Otago grab confident win against Counties
Otago are right where they want to be as they close on the round-robin mid-point.
Otago inspire with confident win against Counties
Otago inspire with confident win against Counties
Otago are right where they want to be as they close on the round-robin mid-point.
Spirit surge to top of table with win over Northland
Spirit surge to top of table with win over Northland
Otago have stormed to the top of the Championship standings with an impressive 48-15 win against Northland at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
S. Island competition going ahead but details scarce
S. Island competition going ahead but details scarce
A South Island-wide boys First XV competition will go ahead.