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As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?

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As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?

The dust has barely settled on a thrilling Otago season — must mean the Highlanders are about to embark on their campaign.

Injured Barretts to miss Scotland test

Jordie Barrett gets treated for an injury during the All Blacks match against Ireland on Sunday...

Injured Barretts to miss Scotland test

Scott and Jordie Barrett will miss this weekend's Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

All Blacks remain undecided on injured Barretts

It will be another 24 hours before the All Blacks will know what future two of the Barrett brothers will have on their tour of Britain.

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Tangitau to the fore in AB XV’s win over Barbarians

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Tangitau to the fore in AB XV’s win over Barbarians

Highlanders' winger Caleb Tangitau is turning heads again.

Beauden Barrett keen to help Irish opponent fight red card

Tadhg Beirne of Ireland and Beauden Barrett of New Zealand after the Gallagher Cup match between...

Beauden Barrett keen to help Irish opponent fight red card

All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett has offered to help Tadhg Beirne fight a potential ban, after the Irish lock was red-carded for an incident early in their test match in Chicago.

'There for the taking': World media reacts to All Blacks' win

The All Blacks mounted a spirited comeback to defeat Ireland 26-13 in front of a sell-out crowd of 61,840 fans in the Windy City (Chicago, not Wellington).

All Blacks finish strong to beat Ireland

A second half try by Wallace Sititi proved to be the crucial point in the All Blacks' 26-13 win over Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago.

McCaw on life after rugby, the state of the game

Richie McCaw at an All Blacks training during the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Photo: Getty Images

McCaw on life after rugby, the state of the game

Even the great Richie McCaw found out lately that fame doesn't last forever.

Highlanders well represented

Highlanders well represented

Four Highlanders and a future fifth one have been named in the All Blacks XV squad for their game against the Barbarians in the UK tomorrow.

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N. Otago rapt with season

North Otago celebrating with the Lochore Cup. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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N. Otago rapt with season

The North Otago Rugby Football Union has wrapped up a successful and "incredibly special" season.

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Otago’s a tale of nearly-but-not-quite

Otago winger Jona Nareki tries to evade a tackle during the NPC final against Canterbury in...

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Otago’s a tale of nearly-but-not-quite

Otago restocked their trophy cabinet during a wonderful season in which the fans flocked back.

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Major celebrations planned for White Horse Cup centenary

Upper Clutha captain Lachie Garrick holds the White Horse Cup — kept in a wooden display case —...

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Major celebrations planned for White Horse Cup centenary

The White Horse Cup, Central Otago rugby’s equivalent of the Ranfurly Shield, will celebrate 100 years of existence in 2026.

Canterbury sneaks in top sprinter to win mascot race

Canterbury mascot Larry the Lamb stormed to victory in the mascot race at half-time of the NPC...

Canterbury sneaks in top sprinter to win mascot race

Canterbury’s Larry the Lamb stormed to victory in the mascot race during the half-time show at Saturday’s NPC final - but there was a good reason for that.

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Departing co-owner reflects on highs and lows with Landers

Outgoing Highlanders co-owner Shane Drummond with player Timoci Tavatavanawai. Photo: supplied

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Departing co-owner reflects on highs and lows with Landers

Cars have been his business but rugby has been one of his great passions — and being an owner of the Highlanders helped Shane Drummond combine the two.