ODT Rugby Chat: It's quarterfinals time
ODT Rugby Chat: It's quarterfinals time
On ODT Rugby Chat this week we talk to two of the protagonists who have played 50 games for their club - big Mitch Tinnock from Varsity and Harbour's Toni Taufa.
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Younger, but is club rugby better?
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Younger, but is club rugby better?
Adrian Seconi asks club stalwarts Hayden Finch and Paul Dwyer how the national game is doing at the grassroots.
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Kearney upbeat about challenges ahead
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Kearney upbeat about challenges ahead
Otago Rugby Football Union community rugby manager Warren Kearney is upbeat about the challenges ahead for the sport.
Longer season, new finals structure for Super Rugby
Longer season, new finals structure for Super Rugby
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed a revamped competition structure for the 2027 season featuring an expanded regular season and a new high-stakes finals series, following the demise of Moana Pasifika.
Invercargill-Kumagaya City relationship helps Stags sign two Japanese players
Invercargill-Kumagaya City relationship helps Stags sign two Japanese players
The Stags will have a couple of Wild Knights on the books this season.
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Dunstan hang on to emerge as winners
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Dunstan hang on to emerge as winners
Dunstan hung on tight to secure a 20-15 win over Central Southland in a tense division 2 Southern Schools Rugby Championship game in Alexandra on Saturday.
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Matatū start strong to topple Blues in shock result
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Matatū start strong to topple Blues in shock result
Matatū delivered arguably the biggest upset in the short history of Super Rugby Aupiki on Saturday.
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Muliaina stars as NZ claim opener
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Muliaina stars as NZ claim opener
New Zealand did not have to give the cliched 80-minute effort in their Junior World Championship opener in Georgia yesterday.
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Conversions give Clutha edge to remain unbeaten
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Conversions give Clutha edge to remain unbeaten
The Clutha Steamers overcome a determined Clutha Valley to remain unbeaten in the Southern Region premier competition, holding on for a thrilling 45-41 victory at Clydevale on Saturday.
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Draw in battle of carpark
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Draw in battle of carpark
A frantic finish to the first crossover round of the Citizens Shield ended in a draw between two Oamaru rivals.
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Taieri top as playoff match-ups set
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Taieri top as playoff match-ups set
The Dunedin division 1 playoffs are all set.
Injuries hit high-flying Cromwell
Injuries hit high-flying Cromwell
Cromwell registered their 11th straight victory in the Central Otago premier club competition on Saturday, downing Alexandra 29-12 at Molyneux Park.
Rutledge brings up 300 with win
Rutledge brings up 300 with win
Southland premier club teams played their 10th and final round robin games on Saturday.
All Blacks, Wallabies lock in Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup matches
All Blacks, Wallabies lock in Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup matches
New Zealand Rugby and Rugby Australia have confirmed three Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup test matches for 2027, 2029 and 2031, but none of the matches will be played in Aotearoa.
A day of one-sided encounters in final round-robin matches
A day of one-sided encounters in final round-robin matches
The playoffs are all set.
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
The final scores are in for the fourteenth round of Dunedin premier rugby.
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Matatū ready for final re-match against Blues
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Matatū ready for final re-match against Blues
Matatū will remember what it felt like the last time they played the Blues.
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Southland Boys’ shape as favourites
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Southland Boys’ shape as favourites
The Southern Schools Rugby Championship moves into the competition rounds today.
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Gallaway Trophy Taieri’s to lose
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Gallaway Trophy Taieri’s to lose
Taieri have one and a-half hands on the Gallaway Trophy.
Crossover games begin in rejigged format
Crossover games begin in rejigged format
There is a lifeline for teams pushing for the playoffs in North Otago.