Lions tour dates remain despite Olympics clash
The British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa in July 2021 will not be shifted despite a direct overlap with the new dates for the Tokyo Olympic Games.
Rugby
Self-isolation to lockdown for Landers
Self-isolation to lockdown for Landers
From one lockdown to another. The Highlanders will move from one period of self-isolation to a national lockdown as the season continues along its rollercoaster ride.
From Osaka to Kurow for Parker
From Osaka to Kurow for Parker
Former Highlanders and Otago first five-eighth Hayden Parker has gone from one extreme to the other.
NZ Rugby makes tough decision to cut domestic comps
NZ Rugby makes tough decision to cut domestic comps
New Zealand Rugby has cut a swath through its domestic competitions, saving upwards of $20 million in the process, but not guaranteeing any first-class fixture will go ahead this season.
Kieran Read says playing future uncertain
Kieran Read says playing future uncertain
The New Zealand rugby fraternity continues to feel the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Lack of test, Ranfurly Shield expenses contribute to loss
Lack of test, Ranfurly Shield expenses contribute to loss
Not hosting a test and more expenses from defending the Ranfurly Shield have contributed to the Otago Rugby Football Union posting a loss.
Otago union postpones annual meeting
Otago union postpones annual meeting
The Otago Rugby Football Union’s annual meeting has been postponed though the union will continue to operate.
Players braced for financial hit
Players braced for financial hit
Rugby players are fully aware there is going to be an impact on their pay packets, says the man who looks after their affairs.
Lockdown preview for mending Lentjes
Lockdown preview for mending Lentjes
James Lentjes has a head start on all of us.
NZ-based contest may be dead in the water
NZ-based contest may be dead in the water
Silence remains as to when and if a New Zealand-based Super Rugby competition will get under way but a mortal blow to its chances may have been fired on Saturday.
NZR suspends all training
NZR suspends all training
All rugby training has been suspended across the country until April 18.
Rugby Chat: No rugby in Otago
Rugby Chat: No rugby in Otago
In the first episode of Rugby Chat for 2020 Paul Dwyer talks to Richard Perkins and Lee Piper from the Otago Rugby Football Union about the state of rugby in Otago.
Byron Kelleher has charges dismissed
Byron Kelleher has charges dismissed
Former All Black Byron Kelleher has been granted diversion and had his charges dismissed after being arrested for assault in Auckland last year.
Byron Kelleher facing assault charge
Byron Kelleher facing assault charge
Former Otago and Highlanders halfback Byron Kelleher has been identified as the All Black arrested for assault after an incident in Auckland last year.
Southland office staff sent home
Southland office staff sent home
Rugby Southland sent its office staff home yesterday because of concerns one staff member had been exposed to Covid-19.
Highlanders enter self-isolation
Highlanders enter self-isolation
More information about the future of the Super Rugby competition may come to light in the next couple of days, but it will have little impact on the immediate future for the Highlanders, who flew...
Netball, rugby both delayed
Netball, rugby both delayed
Netball and rugby are delaying starts to their seasons at all levels, while football is expected to make a decision today.
Last season’s leaders in rebuilding phase
Last season’s leaders in rebuilding phase
Dunedin club rugby is now scheduled to start in April after being postponed due to Covid-19 concerns. The Otago Daily Times takes a look at the nine premier sides lining up.
All club and community rugby postponed
All club and community rugby postponed
New Zealand Rugby has postponed all club and community rugby until April 18 to combat coronavirus.
Highlanders ‘excited’ about ticketing partnership with Ticketek
Highlanders ‘excited’ about ticketing partnership with Ticketek
The majority owner of the Highlanders will no longer sell the tickets to his side’s games.