Lions scrape to late win
Coach Johan Ackermann admitted to “grey-hair moments” as he came within two minutes of ending his tenure with the Lions on a sour note when they were forced into a late rally to beat the Sharks.
Rugby
McKenzie boots Chiefs to 'ugly' win
McKenzie boots Chiefs to 'ugly' victory over Stormers
Fullback Damian McKenzie landed four penalties and wing Shaun Stevenson scored a try late on as the Chiefs claimed a hard-fought 17-11 victory over the Stormers.
Hurricanes battle past Brumbies to semifinals
Hurricanes battle past Brumbies to semifinals
On a chilly night in Canberra, the Hurricanes felt the early heat from the Brumbies, but pulled away in a strong second stanza.
Highlanders beaten in rain
Highlanders beaten in rain by Crusaders
If the weather stays as awful as it has been, stick the mortgage on the Crusaders.
As it happened: Highlanders v Crusaders
As it happened: Highlanders v Crusaders
See how the action unfolded in the Highlanders' Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Crusaders in Christchurch.
Injury made Dixon think about future
Injury made Dixon think about future
The temptation to go overseas is always there, Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon says, but a serious injury earlier in the season made him realise what is important to him.
Naholo staying on but Fekitoa signs with Toulon
Naholo staying on but Fekitoa signs with Toulon
One leaves in the morning and one stays in the afternoon.
Club semifinals up in the air
Club semifinals up in the air
The premier club rugby semifinals are in limbo and the Dunedin Metropolitan Rugby Council match committee will meet this morning to decide whether to go ahead as planned.
Team to travel today
Team to travel today
The Highlanders will be forced to travel to Christchurch this morning after the wet weather scuttled plans to leave yesterday afternoon.
Faster side to adapt could be winner
Faster side to adapt could be winner
This is when the cream rises to the top.
Game more about testing combinations
Game more about testing combinations
A very green-looking shadow Otago side will take to the field at Kettle Park tomorrow as the blue and golds take their first steps in the 2017 season.
One goes and one stays
One goes and one stays
Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa will play for French club Toulon while winger Waisake Naholo will stay with the Highlanders.
Fekitoa confirms Toulon move
Fekitoa confirms Toulon move
Malakai Fekitoa is officially heading to Toulon.
Wakatipu getting late-season wobbles
Wakatipu getting late-season wobbles
All eyes will be on the Wakatipu Basin tomorrow as both Wakatipu and Arrowtown Rugby Clubs host semifinals in the Central Otago premier competition.
Club semis none too easy to call
Club semis none too easy to call
The top four looked set weeks ago but who will make it through to the final? Club rugby writer Adrian Seconi previews the semifinals.
Diagnosis of ear problem ‘massive relief’
Diagnosis of ear problem ‘massive relief’
Highlanders co-captain Ben Smith says it was a massive relief to know he was not suffering a concussion problem.
Highlanders’ chances dim: data
Highlanders’ Super Rugby title chances dim, data says
The lamp has shone a light on some very disappointing news.
Ainsley’s rise continues with Wallabies training squad spot
Ainsley’s rise continues with Wallabies training squad spot
Jermaine Ainsley has come a long way since his days in the Otago Boys’ High School Third XV.
Brown heavy on forwards for big battle
Brown heavy on forwards for big battle
The Highlanders are expecting nothing less than a bruising battle against the Crusaders in Christchurch tomorrow night.
Things heating up into semis
Things heating up into semis
Paul Dwyer gives his run down on the week in rugby.