Chiefs complete NZ sweep after holding off Force
A 14-man Chiefs side held off a late run by the Western Force to complete a New Zealand sweep over their Aussie counterparts in the opening round of Sky Super Rugby Transtasman.
Brilliant Blues run riot in Australia
Brilliant Blues run riot in Australia
The Blues savoured a return to transtasman relations by running riot in Melbourne on Saturday night.
Otago Premier School rugby - final scores
Otago Premier School rugby - final scores
Final scores from the opening weekend of the Otago Premier Schools competition.
Waratahs need mindset change following loss to Hurricanes
Waratahs need mindset change following loss to Hurricanes
New South Wales Waratahs scored seven tries in their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman opener with the Wellington Hurricanes on Friday, but after crashing to a 64-48 loss coach Chris Whitaker believes a change in approach is required.
Dunedin Premier Rugby full-time wrap
Dunedin Premier Rugby full-time wrap
Harbour survived a quiet start and some ill discipline to beat Zingari-Richmond 40-17 at Watson Park this afternoon.
Great start—now for the travel
Great start—now for the travel
The Highlanders will head to Perth on Tuesday knowing they have started the Trans-Tasman competition as well as they could.
Controlled effort from Landers
Controlled effort from Landers
One down, four to go. The Highlanders beat the Reds 40-19 at Forsyth Barr Stadium last night, winning the first game of the new Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition.
Otago trainer off to the US
Otago trainer off to the US
Otago's head trainer has headed to the United States to mix playing — for a side under Otago’s assistant coach — and upskilling off the field.
Franks returning to NZ on two-year deal with Hurricanes
Franks returning to NZ on two-year deal with Hurricanes
All Black prop Owen Franks will head to the capital to continue his distinguished career next year after signing for the Hurricanes.
Highlanders notch big win over Reds
Highlanders notch big win over Reds
The Highlanders have carded a big 40-19 win over the Reds in their Super Rugby Trans-Tasman encounter in Dunedin tonight.
Highlanders caught in bizarre Bruno Mars hoax
Highlanders caught in bizarre Bruno Mars hoax
The Highlanders were among several New Zealand Super Rugby franchises reportedly caught up in a bizarre hoax involving pop superstar Bruno Mars.
Public share float of NZ Rugby proposed
Public share float of NZ Rugby proposed
NZ Rugby and Provincial Unions have been presented with an alternative capital raising option that the players association believes is far better than the proposed Silver Lake deal.
First XV rugby: The teams at a glance
First XV rugby: The teams at a glance
The Otago Premier Schools rugby competition begins tomorrow. The Otago Daily Times looks at how each school is shaping up.
Cotton unimpressed by format
Cotton unimpressed by format
Kaikorai qualified top for the Speight’s Jug final but will not get to host it.
Club rugby: Coach aiming for ‘very, very top'
Young coach aiming for ‘very, very top’
Niall Gregg has been bumped up to head coach this season. Not bad for a 24-year-old from Ireland who arrived in NZ six years ago with just a dream.
Highlanders among those in Bruno Mars hoax
Highlanders among those in Bruno Mars hoax
Several Kiwi Super Rugby franchises were reportedly caught up in a bizarre hoax involving pop superstar Bruno Mars, prompting the Crusaders to lay a formal complaint with the police.
Hard work key for de Groot
Hard work key for de Groot
It wasn't luck. It wasn't good timing. It didn't happen overnight. It wasn't even the bounce of the ball. It just came down to good old-fashioned hard work.
Clutha Valley favoured to win
Clutha Valley favoured to win
Clutha Valley’s win over West Taieri last weekend has left it as the only unbeaten side in the Southern Region competition.
Tough task for Arrowtown
Tough task for Arrowtown
Arrowtown coach Dan Eyles has paid his opponent quite the compliment.
Maheno celebrating 125 years
Maheno celebrating 125 years
The Maheno club will take centre stage this weekend as the club hosts its 125th anniversary celebrations.