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    Brumbies score late to deny Highlanders

    Jona Nareki on the run for the Highlanders during their loss to the Brumbies at Forsyth Barr...

    Brumbies score late to deny Highlanders

    Jona Nareki scored one of the tries of the season but the Highlanders’ hopes were dashed in the dying stages against the Brumbies tonight.

    Joseph to start as Hansen names first Black Ferns team

    Maia Joseph on her way to scoring for the Black Ferns during this morning's win over Ireland at...

    Joseph to start as Hansen names first Black Ferns team

    Three players are set to make their debuts for the Black Ferns in Sunday's Pacific Four game against the United States in Sacramento.

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    Aupiki contracts for eight players after Spirit’s success

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    Aupiki contracts for eight players after Spirit’s success

    The Spirit runs deep.

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    Shearer raring to play Brumbies

    Highlanders halfback Nic Shearer puts in a clearing kick during his Super Rugby debut against...

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    Shearer raring to play Brumbies

    Nic Shearer grew up dreaming of playing for the team that shall not be named but he is a proud Stag-Lander now.

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    The not-so-dark art of picking the 30 greatest Highlanders

    Jeff Wilson interviews fellow Highlanders great Aaron Smith.

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    The not-so-dark art of picking the 30 greatest Highlanders

    Ranking players in any sport is an art — not a science.

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    Highlanders’ golden ‘Nugget’ rightful No 1

    Aaron Smith helps Highlanders team-mate Josh Mckay celebrate his try during a Super Rugby game...

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    Highlanders’ golden ‘Nugget’ rightful No 1

    Aaron Smith is No 1 - few can argue the halfback they called ‘‘Nugget’’ doesn't deserve his spot as our greatest Highlander.

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    Valley v Athies looks key match

    Harry Campbell secures the ball during the Old Boys lineout against Excelsior during the opening...

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    Valley v Athies looks key match

    You can never read too much into the opening round.

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    Upper Clutha put cup online in away game

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    Upper Clutha put cup online in away game

    Central Otago champions Upper Clutha are daringly putting the White Horse Cup at stake against Maniototo at the Queenstown Events Centre tomorrow.

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    Clutha only side still to be beaten

    Craig McCormick. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Clutha only side still to be beaten

    Five questions for Owaka utility forward Craig McCormick, who plays his 100th game this weekend.

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    Champion Woodlands retains most of squad

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    Champion Woodlands retains most of squad

    The 2026 Southland premier club rugby competition starts tomorrow.

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    Brotherly love being put to test

    Dion Lobb (left), who coaches Southern, will face off against Green Island, coached by brother...

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    Brotherly love being put to test

    It is not just Southern versus Green Island.

    Chance to see Landers play club rugby

    Chance to see Landers play club rugby

    The Wrap

    ODT Rugby Chat: On the road for the White Horse Cup

    ODT Rugby Chat: On the road for the White Horse Cup

    ODT Rugby Chat is on the road this week as we endeavour to find out what is happening with New Zealand's most famous trophy the White Horse Cup this Weekend.

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    ‘Ben From Accounts’ far from ordinary

    Highlander Ben Smith looks to dodge the Chiefs’ defence during a Super 15 match at Forsyth Barr...

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    ‘Ben From Accounts’ far from ordinary

    What more can you say about the great Ben Smith?

    Robinson returns to start for Highlanders

    Taine Robinson at a Highlanders training session at Forsyth Barr Stadium last year. Photo: Gregor...

    Robinson returns to start for Highlanders

    Forgotten man Taine Robinson and experienced prop Saula Ma’u will make their comebacks for the Highlanders on Friday night.

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    Future looking bright for Nth Otago

    Warren Prescott

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    Future looking bright for Nth Otago

    Warren Prescott says it has been a big year for North Otago rugby — and even bigger things lie ahead.

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    The man with the golden touch

    Wilson scores a try during his last season for the Highlanders. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    The man with the golden touch

    Goldie.

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    Dutchman makes giant impact

    Fabian Holland smiles as he carries his boots at a Highlanders training session earlier this year...

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    Dutchman makes giant impact

    Do not even try to label this recency bias.

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    ‘One of the great entertainers of New Zealand rugby’

    Brendan Laney on his way to scoring one of his two tries against the Bulls at Carisbrook in 2001....

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    ‘One of the great entertainers of New Zealand rugby’

    This bloke is No 29 in the Otago Daily Times’ 30 Greatest Highlanders series but he would be No 1 if we ranked the team’s greatest nicknames.

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    Evans dazzled with sensational turn of foot

    Nick Evans tries to dish an offload between Hurricanes defenders Andrew Hore (left) and Sireli...

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    Evans dazzled with sensational turn of foot

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