Johnson out of retirement for Kiwis
It was a short-lived retirement for Shaun Johnson.
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Coaster buzzing after helping win competition
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Coaster buzzing after helping win competition
It is not as far from a sleepy town on the West Coast to the bright NRL lights of Sydney as you might think.
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Weakened Whalers no match for Akarana
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Weakened Whalers no match for Akarana
This was perhaps a step too far for the Otago Whalers.
Otago Whalers within reach of retaining premiership status
Otago Whalers within reach of retaining premiership status
There is glory in not coming last.
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OBHS student signs on with Warriors
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OBHS student signs on with Warriors
Mason Lome-Hindle can call himself a Warrior.
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Power, speed of Vulcans tells against Whalers
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Power, speed of Vulcans tells against Whalers
Surviving in the premiership is one thing — flourishing is another.
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Side always gave their best: Kilgour
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Side always gave their best: Kilgour
The Otago Whalers play Auckland at Tahuna Park today - the first clash between the provinces in Dunedin since 1956, when they met at the same ground.
Whalers prepared for physicality of Vulcans
Whalers prepared for physicality of Vulcans
The Otago Whalers have made a few tweaks to their line-up ahead of their toughest challenge of the season.
Inquiry continues after punch fractured prop's eye socket
Inquiry continues after punch fractured prop's eye socket
Police are still investigating an incident in an Otago Whalers game that left veteran prop Mika Mafi with a fractured eye socket.
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Popularity among juniors leading boom
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Popularity among juniors leading boom
Rugby league is enjoying a resurgence in popularity in the region.
Bay of Plenty captain’s superb form tells against Whalers
Bay of Plenty captain’s superb form tells against Whalers
Bay of Plenty captain Kaisa Matautia proved an unstoppable force.
Whalers coach demands more urgency
Whalers coach demands more urgency
Otago need to be more urgent around the ruck, coach David Reedy says.
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Police involved after punch left Otago player with facial injuries
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Police involved after punch left Otago player with facial injuries
Police are investigating after an Otago rugby league player was punched in the face and left the field with a suspected fractured eye socket.
Whalers defence found desperately wanting
Whalers defence found desperately wanting
Counties=Manukau fullback James Dowie bagged a hat-trick and led the undermanned visitors to a 35-18 win over the Otago Whalers at Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday afternoon.
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Whalers facing first big test of season
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Whalers facing first big test of season
David Reedy should be a happier man.
Otago too good in historic encounter
Otago too good in historic encounter
The Otago Whalers made a fine start in the New Zealand Rugby League premiership yesterday courtesy of a commanding 48-24 win over Waikato at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
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Otago to begin premiership season by playing Waikato in historic clash
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Otago to begin premiership season by playing Waikato in historic clash
The Otago Whalers will break new ground tomorrow.
No fairytale end for Warriors great
No fairytale end for Warriors great
The New Zealand Warriors’ retiring halfback, Shaun Johnson, walks out with his family before his team’s round 25 NRL match against the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs last night.
Most of Whalers squad return for second season in top tier
Most of Whalers squad return for second season in top tier
The Otago Whalers have named a squad stacked with familiar faces for their second season in the top tier.
Nervous wait over naming of 14th Immortal
Nervous wait over naming of 14th Immortal
A 14th Immortal will be announced by the NRL tonight.