Wayne Barnes opens up on controversies in new book
Controversial calls from ref Wayne Barnes which saw two All Black Rugby World Cup campaigns end in tears have elicited plenty of foul-mouthed reactions from Kiwi rugby fans.
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Former All Blacks among World Rugby court action: lawyer
Former All Blacks among World Rugby court action: lawyer
A lawyer says All Blacks are among hundreds of former players taking legal action against World Rugby over a failure to protect them adequately from the risk of brain damage.SUBSCRIBER
Welsh wizard surprise new Highlanders face
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Welsh wizard surprise new Highlanders face
Rhys Patchell does not have particularly fond memories of the last time he played a game at Forsyth Barr Stadium.Squad mix of ‘fresh talent, experience’
Squad mix of ‘fresh talent, experience’
Defending Super Rugby Aupiki champions Matatū have added new talent for the 2024 season.
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Captains scoop rugby awards
Captain fantastics.
Old Golds’ superiority at scrum time telling factor in victory
Old Golds’ superiority at scrum time telling factor in victory
North Otago will head into the Heartland Championship off the back of a 36-15 win over Otago Country in a hard-fought game in sloppy conditions at Outram on Friday night.SUBSCRIBER
Dwyer's take: Final shows game in good heart
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Dwyer's take: Final shows game in good heart
Who said rugby is dying? I estimate 4000 turned up at Bathgate on Saturday to witness the club final between Southern and Dunedin.Dominant first-half performance proves decisive for Central
Dominant first-half performance proves decisive for Central
Central Otago claimed the Topp Cup with a 38-31 win over their Southern Region rivals on a balmy day at Molyneux Park in Alexandra on Saturday.
Wayne Barnes opens up on controversies in new book
Wayne Barnes opens up on controversies in new book
Controversial calls from ref Wayne Barnes which saw two All Black Rugby World Cup campaigns end in tears have elicited plenty of foul-mouthed reactions from Kiwi rugby fans.
Former All Blacks among World Rugby court action: lawyer
Former All Blacks among World Rugby court action: lawyer
A lawyer says All Blacks are among hundreds of former players taking legal action against World Rugby over a failure to protect them adequately from the risk of brain damage.
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Welsh wizard surprise new Highlanders face
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Welsh wizard surprise new Highlanders face
Rhys Patchell does not have particularly fond memories of the last time he played a game at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Squad mix of ‘fresh talent, experience’
Squad mix of ‘fresh talent, experience’
Defending Super Rugby Aupiki champions Matatū have added new talent for the 2024 season.
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‘Enduring legacy’ left by McLaughlan
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‘Enduring legacy’ left by McLaughlan
Highlanders manager Paul McLaughlan has left an "enduring legacy" at the club, chief executive Roger Clark says.
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Lynn raring to be put to work as Highlanders rebuild
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Lynn raring to be put to work as Highlanders rebuild
Kenny Lynn could not be happier to be home.
Mo’unga has no plans to wear All Blacks jersey again
Mo’unga has no plans to wear All Blacks jersey again
Departed Crusaders and All Blacks No 10 Richie Mo’unga has no thoughts about wearing the black jersey again as he begins his stint in Japan.
Schoolboy lands Gold Coast Titans development contract
Schoolboy lands Gold Coast Titans development contract
It has been a whirlwind year for Torino Jackson.
Watch: Highlanders unveil 2024 jerseys
Watch: Highlanders unveil 2024 jerseys
The Highlanders have been inspired by the stars.
Foster, Schmidt up for French club job: reports
Foster, Schmidt up for French club job: reports
Former All Black coach Ian Foster and his assistant Joe Schmidt are reportedly in line to coach French club Montpellier.
Fifth Bok from World Cup winning team dies
Fifth Bok from World Cup winning team dies
Former Springbok lock Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident - the fifth player from South Africa's victorious 1995 World Cup team to pass away.
Savea among ABs player of year hopefuls
Savea among ABs player of year hopefuls
Ardie Savea was named World Rugby Player of the Year for 2023 — and could still add to his trophy cabinet before the year is through.
Otago Rugby boss reassured by head impact findings
Otago Rugby boss reassured by head impact findings
Otago Rugby chief executive Richard Kinley has lauded a Dunedin-led study into head knocks as instrumental for the future of the community game.
Burglars steal Springboks jerseys but leave World Cup trophy
Burglars steal Springboks jerseys but leave World Cup trophy
Bungling burglars who broke into the South Africa Rugby Union's offices stole Springbok jerseys but left the Rugby World Cup trophy behind.
Southern utility back among talent moving teams to Moana Pasifika
Southern utility back among talent moving teams to Moana Pasifika
Southland utility back Viliami Fine missed the cut for the Highlanders but he will still get to play Super Rugby.
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Welcome, Matt: Landers selection 'pretty awesome'
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Landers selection 'pretty awesome'
Matt Whaanga has been on some sort of journey.
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Learning curve ahead of new-look Highlanders
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Learning curve ahead of new-look Highlanders
Clarke Dermody is backing his new players to handle Super Rugby if they are given some time and patience.
Crusaders without Taylor for part of Super Rugby
Crusaders without Taylor for part of Super Rugby
The Crusaders squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season has been named, but they'll have to do without hard-working hooker Codie Taylor for part of it.
New faces as Highlanders squad named
New faces but no real shocks as Highlanders squad announced
The Highlanders will usher in a raft of new players to Super Rugby Pacific next year.
Southerners off to camp
Southerners off to camp
Five Otago players and one from Southland have been invited to a New Zealand under-19 development camp in Wellington next week.