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Scotland poor, Uruguay did well
Scotland poor, Uruguay did well
The quarterfinals of the World Cup are upon us and that means 12 teams are heading home. The Otago Daily Times looks at the jettisoned teams.
Mitchell brothers reap spoils at Southland awards
Mitchell brothers reap spoils at Southland awards
Mitchell brothers Morgan and Brayden finished the season on a high.
Time Otago sides won promotion
Time Otago sides won promotion
The blue and golds - both the men's and women's sides - have plenty of incentive to win this weekend.
Naholo tried hard but still came up short
Naholo tried hard but still came up short
Waisake Naholo is off to play overseas. It would be fair to say he left with a whimper rather than a bang. Rugby writer Steve Hepburn wonders where and how it all went wrong over the past 12 months...
All Blacks targeting Sexton
All Blacks targeting Sexton
Johnny Sexton would do well to prepare himself for extra attention from the All Blacks.
Otago to treat playoff game like shield defences
Otago to treat playoff game like shield defences
Otago has lost the Ranfurly Shield but is still using its experience with the log o' wood for the crunch part of the season.
All Blacks ramping up training intensity
All Blacks ramping up training intensity
The All Blacks have attempted to mitigate against the potential physical fallout brought by the cancellation of their pool game against Italy.
Financial security in deal: Tew
Financial security in deal: Tew
In the end, the marriage which started in 1996 could not be broken. In fact, neither party opened the door to any other suitor.
Countering pack task for Otago
Countering pack task for Otago
Otago should go into its Mitre 10 Cup semifinal against Hawke's Bay knowing what to expect.
Aki to miss three matches
Aki to miss three matches
Ireland have been dealt a major blow ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against the All Blacks.
Secrets of Joseph's success
Secrets of Joseph's success
There is a saying in sport, or in life, really, that the harder you work the luckier you get.
How Jamie Joseph helped Japan upend world rugby
How Jamie Joseph helped Japan upend world rugby
Japan coach Jamie Joseph said his side's thrilling, speedy brand of rugby is down to their intensive preparation and their trust in the gameplan.
All Blacks quarter-final opponent confirmed
All Blacks quarter-final opponent confirmed
The All Blacks will play Ireland in a blockbuster quarter-final showdown at the Rugby World Cup.
'Tonight we went another level'
'Tonight we went another level' - Jamie Joseph
Japan produced a scintillating display of attacking rugby to beat Scotland 28-21 and reach the quarter-finals for the first time, lifting the nation still reeling from the deadly impact of Typhoon Hagibis.
Spirit, Tasman to clash
Spirit, Tasman to clash
The Otago Spirit will take on Tasman in the Farah Palmer Cup championship semifinal this weekend.
Nth Otago beats East Coast to seal home semifinal
Nth Otago beats East Coast to seal home semifinal
North Otago marched into second place in the Heartland Championship on Saturday.
Coach upbeat after big loss for Otago
Coach upbeat after big loss for Otago
Otago coach Ben Herring is putting his side on the front foot and says he is confident it can go to Hawke's Bay next weekend and do the business.
Otago humbled by Northland
Otago humbled by Northland
Otago limped into the playoffs after suffering an embarrassing 40-10 thrashing at the hands of Northland.
Ireland shrug off red card to thrash Samoa
Ireland shrug off red card to thrash Samoa
Ireland played with 14 men for 50 minutes but still eased into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a seven-try demolition of ragged Samoa.