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Black Ferns cruise past Spain in World Cup opener

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe celebrates a try for the Black Ferns with Layla Sae and Renee Holmes...

Black Ferns cruise past Spain in World Cup opener

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe extended her Women's Rugby World Cup try-scoring record to 21 as the defending champion Black Ferns defeated Spain 54-8 in York this morning.

Australia run rampant over Samoa

Australia’s Maya Stewart kicks the ball clear as Samoa’s Sui Pauaraisa attempts to charge it down...

Australia run rampant over Samoa

Australia set a Women’s Rugby World Cup record with a 73-0 thumping of Samoa, while Canada and Scotland began their Pool B campaigns with impressive victories.

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Second half sinks North Otago

North Otago prop Mateo Qolisese tries to find a way through the Wairarapa-Bush defence during the...

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Second half sinks North Otago

Four tries in 11 minutes is enough to turn any game on its head.

Top teams set to clash

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Top teams set to clash

The stage is set for an intra-city showdown for the inaugural Tuppy Diack Shield.

Black Ferns, Spain ignore odds, as World Cup opener beckons

Maia Joseph is part of an exciting crop of players at their first Rugby World Cup. Photo: Getty...

Black Ferns, Spain ignore odds, as World Cup opener beckons

One team are the defending champions, the other are ranked 13th in the world.

Otago inspire with confident win against Counties

Dylan Pledger of Otago runs with the ball during today's NPC match against Counties-Manukau at...

Otago inspire with confident win against Counties

Otago are right where they want to be as they close on the round-robin mid-point.

Spirit surge to top of table with win over Northland

Spirit surge to top of table with win over Northland

Otago have stormed to the top of the Championship standings with an impressive 48-15 win against Northland at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.

Pumas claim historic win over All Blacks

New Zealand's Fabian Holland puts a tackle in on Argentina's Pedro Rubiolo. Photo: Reuters

Pumas claim historic win over All Blacks

Argentina have made history by beating the All Blacks on home soil for the first time in Buenos Aires this morning.

Springboks bounce back to beat Wallabies

South Africa's Ox Nche runs the ball up against the Wallabies. Photo: Reuters

Springboks bounce back to beat Wallabies

South Africa have beaten Australia 30-22 in their second Rugby Championship test under rain in Cape Town to reignite the defence of their title.

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Flanker keen to go distance for Old Golds

North Otago flanker Mitch Morton warms up ahead of their Heartland game in Whanganui last week....

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Flanker keen to go distance for Old Golds

If you are prepared to make the three-hour round trip for trainings, you better be enjoying the experience.

S. Island competition going ahead but details scarce

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

S. Island competition going ahead but details scarce

A South Island-wide boys First XV competition will go ahead.

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Spirit look to bring momentum home

Otago Spirit replacement winger Meg Breen scores against North Harbour yesterday at Forsyth Barr...

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Spirit look to bring momentum home

You cannot ask for much more from the Otago Spirit from their opening games.

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No 9 cutting pages out of Landers great’s playbook

Otago halfback Dylan Pledger shapes to pass the ball during a training session at Kettle Park...

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No 9 cutting pages out of Landers great’s playbook

As far as we know, Dylan Pledger does not cut hair.

Stallions in saddle for club title

Photo: ODT files

Stallions in saddle for club title

The Alhambra-Union Stallions could run away with the club title today if recent form is any guide.

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Joseph relishing the ‘buzz’ before real battle begins

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Joseph relishing the ‘buzz’ before real battle begins

They say the only thing harder than winning a World Cup is defending a World Cup.

NZR confirm new broadcast deal

The All Blacks perform the haka before their match against Argentina on Sunday morning in Cordoba...

NZR confirm new broadcast deal

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed a new broadcast deal with Sky from 2026-2030 with TVNZ to screen provincial games free-to-air.

Parker to make test debut, Taylor set for century

Codie Taylor is set to earn his 100th All Black cap this weekend. Photo: Getty Images

Parker to make test debut, Taylor set for century

Scott Robertson has made five changes to his side that beat Argentina last weekend, handing a debut to big loose forward Simon Parker at No 8.

Stags break nine-year BoP drought

Southland co-coach Nathan White (right) and assistant coach Scott Eade. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Stags break nine-year BoP drought

Southland have notched their first win against Bay of Plenty since 2016.

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Keep your eyes on...

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

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Keep your eyes on...

Kayla Hodge identifies five players to watch at the Women's Rugby World Cup

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Black Ferns face formidable opponents

England player Hannah Botterman. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Black Ferns face formidable opponents

England have set themselves a big challenge before the whistle has even gone.