Obituary: teacher and rugby pied piper
There is a story told by long-serving Otago rugby manager and union president Des Smith that sums up rather well the magnetic pull of Tuppy Diack.
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Chiefs can win title in future, says departing coach
Chiefs can win title in future, says departing coach
Departing Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan said the team could claim a future Super Rugby Pacific title despite losing in the final for the third season in a row.
Penney tight-lipped on Crusaders coaching future
Penney tight-lipped on Crusaders coaching future
Crusaders coach Rob Penney refused to be drawn on his future at the team's helm after leading his side to the Super Rugby Pacific title with victory over the Chiefs on Saturday.
Dunedin premier rugby round 13 wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round 13 wrap-up
Wrap-up of today's premier club rugby matches from around Dunedin.
Pumas snare first win over Lions
Pumas snare first win over Lions
Argentina have beaten a stuttering British and Irish Lions for the first time with a 28-24 victory at the Aviva Stadium that left coach Andy Farrell with plenty to do.
Obituary: Bill McCaw, All Black
Obituary: Bill McCaw, All Black
Bill McCaw, the then oldest living All Black, was part of a successful Southland team in the 1950s which beat both the Lions (1950) and Australia (1952).
Crusaders claim glory with tight win over Chiefs
Crusaders claim glory with tight win over Chiefs
The Crusaders are well and truly and back, shaking off their horror season last year to win the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Chiefs.
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Time for Chiefs to put Super back into rugby
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Time for Chiefs to put Super back into rugby
It might shock you to learn your columnist does not have a great deal of affection for the Crusaders.
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Win boosts confidence for Steel
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Win boosts confidence for Steel
It is always easier to get back to business after a big win.
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Our predictions on Robertson’s men
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Our predictions on Robertson’s men
Scott Robertson will name his All Blacks squad of 35 on Monday as he prepares for his second season as coach. Who makes the cut? Hayden Meikle puts on his guessing hat and runs through the positions.
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
The final scores are in for the thirteenth round of Dunedin premier rugby.
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Sharks out to reinforce position
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Sharks out to reinforce position
Dunedin have inked a spot in the division 1 playoffs.
Pacers cruise past OKC to force game seven
Pacers cruise past OKC to force game seven
The Indiana Pacers evened the NBA Finals with a 108-91 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in game six today in Indianapolis.
Tough start for Ko at US PGA
Tough start for Ko at US PGA
It has been a tough start for Dame Lydia Ko at the third golf major of the year.
Rams show Nuggets no mercy
Rams show Nuggets no mercy
What does hope look like when it has been shredded in a blender?
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Valley holding pole position
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Valley holding pole position
One team know exactly where they stand next week.
Nuggets handed heaviest loss in franchise history
Nuggets handed heaviest loss in franchise history
What does hope look like when it has been shredded in a blender?
Miners Cup up for grabs this afternoon
Miners Cup up for grabs this afternoon
With Matariki making this a long weekend, the southern region features a rare Friday afternoon spectacle in Kaitangata.
O’Connor out as Schmidt opts for youth
O’Connor out as Schmidt opts for youth
James O’Connor’s dreams of earning a recall for Australia’s hosting of the British and Irish Lions appear over after the veteran playmaker was overlooked for the Wallabies squad to face Fiji in...
Maroons spurred on by jibes
Maroons spurred on by jibes
Cameron Munster has revealed how public criticism of Billy Slater galvanised Queensland, admitting he was personally hurt by jabs taken at his coach in the lead-up to their State of Origin II victory.