Portugal sneak by Croatia in dramatic finish
Portugal sneak by Croatia in dramatic finish
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout stage goal of his career.
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Americans sparkle at Wimbledon
Americans sparkle at Wimbledon
Americans Amanda Anisimova survived an almighty scare against compatriot Sofia Kenin, while Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe ensured the Stars and Stripes kept flying high.
Rennie names his first test side
Rennie names his first test side
New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has been true to his word of selecting on form, handing the reigns at first five to Ruben Love.
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Fascinating clash of styles ahead
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Fascinating clash of styles ahead
Forget the previous 14 weeks.
Spain scores three to cruise past Austria
Spain scores three to cruise past Austria
Spain put their World Cup rivals on notice with a dominant 3-0 win over Austria this morning thanks to a Mikel Oyarzabal double and another commanding defensive display to reach the last 16.
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Stage set for epic battle
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Stage set for epic battle
It is five years since Upper Clutha stole the White Horse Cup off Cromwell in the Central Otago premier club rugby competition.
Top six clubs ready to rumble
Top six clubs ready to rumble
It’s playoff time in Dunedin club rugby this weekend as the top six sides are locked and loaded.
Pellegrini signs for Otago, Highlanders
Pellegrini signs for Otago, Highlanders
Otago have teamed up with the Highlanders to secure a back-up first five in an otherwise predictable squad for the 2026 NPC season.
Otago Secondary Schools Co-ed Tournament
Otago Secondary Schools Co-ed Tournament
More than 600 students from co-educational schools across Otago battled for sporting supremacy yesterday as part of the annual Otago Secondary Schools Co-ed Tournament in Dunedin.
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Final chance to make Citizens Shield playoffs
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Final chance to make Citizens Shield playoffs
Everything is on the line as teams push for their last chance to make the Citizens Shield playoffs tomorrow.
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Younger, but is club rugby better?
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Younger, but is club rugby better?
Adrian Seconi asks club stalwarts Hayden Finch and Paul Dwyer how the national game is doing at the grassroots.
Fun and games at Wimbledon
Fun and games at Wimbledon
Coco Gauff avoided another early exit, as defending champ Jannik Sinner and top seed Aryna Sabalenka marched on, while a relaxed Novak Djokovic pranked a ball girl.
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Kearney upbeat about challenges ahead
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Kearney upbeat about challenges ahead
Otago Rugby Football Union community rugby manager Warren Kearney is upbeat about the challenges ahead for the sport.
Former Nuggets coach facing charges over deaths
Former Nuggets coach one of two facing charges over drownings in Philippines
Former Otago Nuggets coach Tab Baldwin and a former Moana Pasifika conditioning coach could face charges in relation to two recent drownings in the Philippines.
Kane's late double saves England against DR Congo
Kane's late double saves England against DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes as England battled back to overcome a dogged Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1.
ODT Rugby Chat: It's quarterfinals time
ODT Rugby Chat: It's quarterfinals time
On ODT Rugby Chat this week we talk to two of the protagonists who have played 50 games for their club - big Mitch Tinnock from Varsity and Harbour's Toni Taufa.
Love rewarded, Beauden left out of France test
Love rewarded, Beauden left out of France test
RNZ Sport reportersNew All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has been true to his word of selecting on form, handing the reins at first-five to Ruben Love.
Settled look for Otago NPC squad
Settled look for Otago NPC squad
Otago have named a mostly predictable NPC squad for the 2026 season - but there's a new name at first five.
Duffy in NZ squad for West Indies ODIs
Duffy in NZ squad for West Indies ODIs
Otago seamer Jacob Duffy returns from paternity leave and will be joined by Northern Districts speedster Matt Fisher in the Black Caps ODI squad for the five-game tour of the West Indies starting...
Longer season, new finals structure for Super Rugby
Longer season, new finals structure for Super Rugby
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed a revamped competition structure for the 2027 season featuring an expanded regular season and a new high-stakes finals series, following the demise of Moana Pasifika.