Haugh scores: Southern takes down Alhambra-Union
Mackenzie Haugh scored three and set up two tries in Southern's 45-19 win against Alhambra-Union at The North Ground this afternoon.
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Minor changes for clash with Blues
Minor changes for clash with Blues
Just minor changes have been made to the Highlanders' starting team this week for the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy match against the Blues in Dunedin on Saturday night.
100 up for Otago referee
100 up for Otago referee
Last weekend was a special one for James Doleman. The Otago referee controlled his 100th world series sevens match a week shy of his 28th birthday and in front of his parents.
Li keen to get ball in his hands
Li keen to get ball in his hands
Highlanders winger Tevita Li looks poised to get a little help on the flank this weekend.
Clash chance for players to put hands up
Clash chance for players to put hands up
The Southern Region competition takes a break for Easter, but the annual North versus South challenge will take place tomorrow at Kaitangata at 2pm.
Derby shapes as classic contest
Derby shapes as classic contest
Derbies do not get much better than that scheduled for Jack Reid Park in Arrowtown on Saturday when Wakatipu challenges Arrowtown for the White Horse Trophy.
Huge turnaround this season for Excelsior
Huge turnaround this season for Excelsior
Excelsior is a Latin word often translated as ever upward and the club is certainly living up to its moniker this season.
Rugby Chat: The goods on Green Island's season
Rugby Chat: The goods on Green Island's season
Paul Dwyer tracked down Dean Moeahu the coach of the high flying Green Island - spannerheads or grizzlies whatever you prefer - to find out why they are going so well.
Retallick gives ABs injury scare
Retallick gives ABs injury scare
The All Blacks were dealt another massive injury scare on Wednesday.
Blues-Pirates Old Boys game of round
Blues-Pirates Old Boys game of round
The fifth-round games in the Southland premier competition will be completed tonight.
Dunedin out for redemption
Dunedin out for redemption
Crisis meeting. Honesty session. Call it what you like.
Rugby Australia bungled Folau contract: report
Rugby Australia bungled Folau contract: report
Rugby Australia bungled its contract negotiations with Israel Folau by failing to insert social media restraints, according to a Sydney media report.
Streaming turns older rugby fans off
Streaming turns older rugby fans off
Changes to the way we watch live coverage of the Rugby World Cup are being likened to The Muppet Show, leaving some older rugby fans complaining like Statler and Waldorf.
Team needs to take its chances
Team needs to take its chances
Breaking the line is marvellous - but five points would be better.
Small profit for Southland
Small profit for Southland
Rugby Southland turned a small profit in 2018 and has become debt-free this year.
Staying put easy call for Coltman
Staying put easy call for Coltman
Liam Coltman is a smiler.
Another All Black re-signs with the Highlanders
Another All Black re-signs with the Highlanders
The Highlanders have got a hooker sorted for the next three years.
Spark reveals Rugby World Cup pricing
Spark reveals Rugby World Cup pricing
Spark has revealed what it will cost to watch the 2019 Rugby World Cup through its Spark Sport app.
Hansen speaks out as moves made to sack Folau
Hansen speaks out as Rugby Australia makes move to sack Folau
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he believes Israel Folau has "let himself down" as Rugby Australia makes its move to sack the controversial Wallabies star.
Wallabies coach won't pick Folau
Wallabies coach won't pick Folau
Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has confirmed that he won't pick Israel Folau anymore, following the player's religious-based attacks on people including drunks, homosexuals and adulterers.