Brumbies bringing 'no tomorrow' mentality for Highlanders
The Brumbies will carry a no-tomorrow siege mentality into their must-win Super Rugby Pacific showdown with the Highlanders in Canberra.
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ODT Rugby Chat: Let the games begin
ODT Rugby Chat: Let the games begin
Paul Dwyer chats to the coaches of last year's Dunedin premier rugby finalists ahead of the new season.
INEOS branding dumped from NZ rugby team uniforms
INEOS branding dumped from NZ rugby team uniforms
New Zealand Rugby is finally getting rid of the INEOS branding from its team uniforms more than a month after suing the company.
Herden new Old Golds coach
Herden new Old Golds coach
Former Meads Cup-winning captain Luke Herden has been tasked with getting North Otago back to the promised land.
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Dunedin shape as favourites
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Dunedin arguably shape as favourites
Club rugby gets under way on Saturday - and Dunedin are looking good.
Highlanders make changes for Brumbies clash
Highlanders make changes for Brumbies clash
A vastly rejigged Highlanders team will need to find some mojo and quickly in Canberra on Friday night.
ODT Landers Chat: Nathan Hastie
ODT Landers Chat: Nathan Hastie
On this episode of ODT Landers Chat, we talk to current starting halfback for the Highlanders Nathan Hastie.
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Generous NZR move behind ORFU profit
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Generous NZR move behind ORFU profit
Otago rugby announces a half-million dollar profit — now there is a good headline.
Scrum deficits disappoint
Scrum deficits disappoint
Jamie Joseph feels the Highlanders should be "really brassed off" about their loss to the Reds at home on Saturday.
Landers’ excellent start falls apart
Landers’ excellent start falls apart
There were again no home comforts for the Highlanders as they slipped to a 29-23 loss to the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday.
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Huge haul of tries for healthy Arrowtown
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Huge haul of tries for healthy Arrowtown
Arrowtown might be about to lose its medical centre, but a season-opening 66-15 thrashing of Matakanui Combined on Saturday suggests the town’s rugby club is in good heart this year.
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Matatū win bolsters march towards final
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Matatū win bolsters march towards final
Nearly there.
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Under-20 Highlanders wrap up fifth place
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Under-20 Highlanders wrap up fifth place
Watch for some of these babies to become proper Highlanders before too long.
Pirates Old Boys bit messy but get job done over Star
Pirates Old Boys bit messy but get job done over Star
The Southland Club Rugby season kicked off on Saturday afternoon with three scratchy games.
Heriot in upset win to start season
Heriot in upset win to start season
The Southern Region season started with a flourish as the area was blessed with weather that was conducive to running rugby.
Former All Black and coach Alex ‘Grizz’ Wyllie dies
Former All Black and coach Alex ‘Grizz’ Wyllie dies
Alex "Grizz" Wyllie, former All Black loose forward and coach, has died at the age of 80, at Karaka Heights in Picton.
Crusaders heap more misery on Blues
Crusaders heap more misery on Blues
The Blues are officially in crisis mode after slumping to yet another defeat, this time a 42-19 result to one of their oldest rivals.
Highlanders take a step backwards with loss to Reds
Highlanders take a step backwards with loss to Reds
There were again no home comforts for the Highlanders as they slipped to a 29-23 loss to the Reds at Forsyth Barr Stadium yesterday.
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Hurley intent on proving he’s the real deal
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Hurley intent on proving he’s the real deal
Golden Boy knows you are not defined by a single performance on the field.
Could it be West Taieri’s turn?
Could it be West Taieri’s turn?
The Southern Region premier club season kicks off today.