Muir’s return among changes in Otago Spirit line-up
Otago Spirit coach Scott Manson has named his side and there is a lot of change.
Rugby
Lentjes, Hammington, Nel confirmed for NPC
Lentjes, Hammington, Nel confirmed for NPC
Otago has confirmed the return of a key trio for this year’s National Provincial Championship.
Ben-Nicholas among four Highlanders heading offshore
Ben-Nicholas among four Highlanders heading offshore
Teariki Ben-Nicholas is heading to France.
New All Black hopes to inspire others
New All Black de Groot hopes to inspire others
He has one tattooed just below his right elbow. But newly-minted All Black Ethan de Groot's no snowflake.
Dixon proud of fight side showed
Dixon proud of fight side showed
Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon has come a long way in the past couple of years but another honour just eluded him on Saturday night.
Head coach role not for Dermody
Head coach role not for Dermody
The Highlanders will lick their wounds and thoughts will switch to national honours and next season as the chapter is closed on 2021.
Highlanders’ improvement not quite enough
Highlanders’ improvement not quite enough
The Highlanders stood tall on Saturday night and change — in a good way — is on its way.
Highlanders prop named in All Blacks squad
Highlanders prop one of four new names in All Blacks squad
Highlanders prop Ethan de Groot is one of four new caps in the All Blacks squad named to face Tonga and Fiji next month.
De Groot named as All Black
De Groot named as All Black
Ethan de Groot’s rise has gone to yet another level.
Teams start pushing hard to firm slots in playoff matches
Teams start pushing hard to firm slots in playoff matches
Alhambra-Union ignited a spark in an attempt to qualify for the top six playoffs next month with a 20-12 victory against early-season favourite Harbour at Watson Park.
High-scoring win played on drier ground
High-scoring win played on drier ground
In the Galbraith Shield on Saturday, Star beat Blues 37-32.
Crescent’s win keeps it in contention
Crescent’s win keeps it in contention
Crescent kept the top-four battle interesting with a last-minute 22-21 win over West Taieri at Outram on Saturday.
Cromwell and Wakatipu through to premier preliminary finals
Cromwell and Wakatipu through to premier preliminary finals
Cromwell Goats and Wakatipu, which finished first and second in qualifying play, are safely through to the preliminary finals of the Central Otago premier club rugby competition.
Three clubs confirm playoff places in North Otago
Three clubs confirm playoff places in North Otago
The top three clubs confirmed their places in the Citizens Shield playoffs on Saturday.
Hard-working Highlanders fall short
Hard-working Highlanders fall short
Courage can only go so far. The Highlanders defended like men possessed and had one hand on the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman trophy when playing the Blues in the final in Auckland. But it wasn't to be.
Highlanders behind at half-time
Highlanders behind at half-time
The Blues hold a narrow lead over the Highlanders at half-time in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final at Eden Park.
Tornado causing transport disruptions ahead of Super Rugby final
Tornado causing transport disruptions ahead of Super Rugby final
East and South Auckland rugby fans heading to Eden Park tonight are being advised to avoid using trains due to damage caused by this morning's tornado.
Otago Premier School rugby - final scores
Otago Premier School rugby - final scores
Final scores from the latest round of Otago Premier School rugby.
Dunedin Premier Rugby full-time wrap
Dunedin Premier Rugby full-time wrap
Pirates have won the Women's Premier rugby title in an epic against University while there were big wins for Taieri and Green Island in the men's competition.