Barnstorming Aumua no All Blacks apprentice
It was never really going to be a case of if Asafo Aumua made the All Blacks squad - more a matter of when.
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Four new names in All Blacks squad
Four new names in All Blacks squad
Four new players have been named in the All Blacks the end-of-year tour squad this morning.
Tactics forgotten, N. Otago wakes up too late
Tactics forgotten, N. Otago wakes up too late
West Coast will travel to Ashburton after it defeated North Otago 24-14 to play Mid Canterbury, while Mid Canterbury beat Poverty Bay 56-22 in Ashburton.
Spirit moves on from sloppy first half to reach final
Spirit moves on from sloppy first half to reach final
The Otago Spirit has made it through to the final but may have to do without three key players for the big show.
Brown will 'just wait and see'
Brown will 'just wait and see'
Otago coach Cory Brown has made no decision on his future.
Too many mistakes: Otago crashes out of cup contention
Too many mistakes: Otago crashes out of cup contention
Otago put on its worst effort of the season when it mattered the most.
Wallabies took their chances: Read
Wallabies took their chances: Read
All Blacks captain Kieran Read has paid tribute to Australia for their 23-18 victory over the world champions on Saturday night.
Wallabies stun ABs in Brisbane
Wallabies hold on to beat All Blacks
Australia have produced a performance of huge character to secure their first victory over the world champion All Blacks in eight matches.
Otago lose semi to BOP
Otago lose semi to BOP
Otago has been beaten in the Mitre 10 Cup championship semifinal, going down 48-32 to Bay of Plenty in Tauranga.
Scotland suspends former Highlander
Scotland suspends former Highlander John Hardie
Scotland flanker John Hardie has been suspended by club side Edinburgh and told he will not be selected for next month's autumn test series amid a Scottish Rugby Union investigation.
'Window open' for Wallabies win
'Window open' for Wallabies win
The last man to coach Australia to World Cup glory - Rod Macqueen - believes the Wallabies finally have a team to stand up to the All Blacks.
Promotion shear good fun
Promotion shear good fun
It was supposed to be a contest but the ones in the wool won easily.
Union acknowledges Tait’s work
Union acknowledges Tait’s work
Hugh Tait has been recognised for all the work he does for the oval ball game.
North Otago’s season on line in semi
North Otago’s season on line in semi
North Otago meets West Coast in a Lochore Cup semifinal this afternoon but North Otago coach Nigel Walsh believes his side should have made the Meads Cup playoffs.
Spirit intent on earning place in final
Spirit intent on earning place in final
The Otago Spirit is not booking its flights for next week’s final yet as it goes into its semifinal match against North Harbour today.
Bay side could miss Franklin
Bay side could miss Franklin
Otago will not get to face up to one of its old boys today.
Walden thriving as season evolves
Walden thriving as season evolves
It has been a season to remember for Tei Walden — but he does not want it to end yet.
All Blacks matches to be livestreamed
All Blacks matches to be livestreamed
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and SKY will partner to livestream the All Blacks upcoming matches in a move designed to grow the global fan base for the teams in black.
Sopoaga: 'The scariest moment of my life'
Sopoaga: 'The scariest moment of my life'
Just last month, Lima Sopoaga faced the scariest moment of his life.
Delany not answer to No 10 vacancy
Delany not answer to No 10 vacancy
The Highlanders are looking around for a first five-eighth but it will not be Bay of Plenty pivot Mike Delany.