Squire gives 'green light' for World Cup selection
The odds are shortening on Liam Squire's dramatic inclusion to the All Blacks World Cup squad after the loose forward informed the coaches that he is keen to attend the tournament in Japan.
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Carter doing what he loves
Carter doing what he loves
Dan Carter was the man of the moment the last time the All Blacks ventured to the World Cup. Now his life and times are the subject of a new film and he talked with Steve Hepburn.
St Hilda's overwhelmed in SI final
St Hilda's overwhelmed in SI final
There was no joy for St Hilda's Collegiate First XV in the South Island final of the national top four tournament in the weekend.
Otago Spirit shows promise in Canterbury game, but lacklustre against Tasman
Otago Spirit shows promise in Canterbury game, but lacklustre against Tasman
Otago Spirit coach Scott Manson gave his side a mixed review from its warm-up game against Canterbury and hit out against Tasman in the Garden city on Saturday.
Successful opener for North Otago
Successful opener for North Otago
North Otago made a successful start to the Heartland Championship with a 26-20 win over South Canterbury at Timaru on Saturday.
Southland right in it but not to be
Southland right in it but not to be
What a try. Pity for Southland it was scored at the wrong end of Rugby Park.
Otago Development gives Otago Country a hard lesson in clinical rugby
Otago Development gives Otago Country a hard lesson in clinical rugby
Otago Country was soundly beaten by Otago Development, 75-12, in Ranfurly.
Whalers lose Challenge Cup
Whalers lose Challenge Cup
The Otago Whalers took on the Aoraki Eels at Ashbury Park in Timaru on Saturday with the newly founded Challenge Cup on the line.
Eight-try England in record rout of Ireland
Eight-try England in record rout of Ireland
England ran in eight tries in a record 57-15 rout of Ireland in a World Cup warm-up that would have had their coach Eddie Jones drooling.
Scotland bounce back to beat France
Scotland bounce back to beat France
A much-changed Scotland bounced back strongly from last week's thrashing by France by winning the return fixture 17-14 at Murrayfield.
Curious case of Liam Squire: ABs' big World Cup mystery
Curious case of Liam Squire: ABs' big World Cup mystery
Will he or won't he? It's the question on the minds of All Blacks fans and pundits alike ahead of Wednesday's Rugby World Cup squad announcement.
Everest conquered - or is that premature?
Everest conquered - or is that premature?
Rugby writer Steve Hepburn has been trying to secure coverage of the Rugby World Cup. Hepburn, who is a technology dope, has bought a subscription through Spark Sport....
Lock selection not completely clear-cut
Lock selection not completely clear-cut
The second row has never been lacking firepower in the black jersey.
Parity up front Southland's focus: Hewett
Parity up front Southland's focus: Hewett
More ball. It is pretty much as simple as that.
Minimal changes to North Otago team
Minimal changes to North Otago team
North Otago has made minimal changes for its opening Heartland Championship match against South Canterbury at Alpine Energy Stadium today.
Warm-up match chance for Spirit to experiment
Warm-up match chance for Spirit to experiment
The Otago Spirit is planning on leaving the bad habits behind and experimenting with some combinations before it is too late.
Mealamu spreading positive word
Mealamu spreading positive word
Keven Mealamu might have given the game up four years ago but he is still spreading the word about the positives of the oval-ball code.
Christchurch Girls' set to be big test for St Hilda's
Christchurch Girls' set to be big test for St Hilda's
St Hilda's Collegiate First XV is not sure what to expect when it plays Christchurch Girls' High School in the Garden City today.
Otago's comeback too little, too late
Otago's comeback too little, too late
It came home like a steam train but left the station way too late.
Ioane happy with way he's playing
Ioane happy with way he's playing
Superstar wing Rieko Ioane insists he has not fallen out of favour with the All Blacks selectors.