Rugby

Clop clop, or for the chop? Cowbell war kicks off in Christchurch

Another cowbell war has kicked off ahead of the Crusaders game on Friday night - with the Chiefs boss offering prizes to fans who successfully smuggle one into Christchurch's new stadium.

De Groot named MVP

Ethan de Groot looking on earlier this month. Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images

De Groot named MVP

Ethan de Groot is a man of his word.

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Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland

Clarke Dermody. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland

One of the great Highlanders stalwarts is heading to Ireland.

Nareki returns in last-chance saloon for Highlanders

Jona Nareki's back after a one-week suspension. Photo: Getty Images

Nareki returns in last-chance saloon for Highlanders

Jona Nareki will be the man in the middle again for the Highlanders this weekend.

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Tangitau’s opportunities will return: Smith

Caleb Tangitau in action earlier this month. Photo: Joe Allison/Getty Images

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Tangitau’s opportunities will return: Smith

Highlanders assistant coach Ben Smith feels for his blockbusting winger whose bid for higher honours this season has cruelly been cut short by injury.

Fineanganofo equals record as Hurricanes thrash Blues

The Blues wanted to make it ugly against the Hurricanes — but not on the scoreboard.

Highlanders’ star winger out for up to nine months

Highlanders’ star winger out for up to nine months

It is the news no Highlanders - or All Blacks - fan wants to hear.

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Dunstan score nine tries in comfortable win

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Dunstan score nine tries in comfortable win

Dunstan recorded a chunky win against Cromwell in the third round of the Southern Schools Rugby Championship qualifiers on Saturday.

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Barbarians edge Star in tough battle to stay unbeaten

Southland Premier club rugby teams compete for the Galbraith Shield. PHOTO: FILE

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Barbarians edge Star in tough battle to stay unbeaten

The Eastern Northern Barbarians remain unbeaten after five rounds of the Southland premier grade season.

Last-minute drop goal sinks students

Southern halfback Mackenzie Palmer breaks through University defenders Mitchell Tinnock (left)...

Last-minute drop goal sinks students

You do not see that very often in club rugby.

Feke scores late as Old Boys prevail

The Citizens Shield. Photo: Rugby In North Otago

Feke scores late as Old Boys prevail

A dramatic comeback win for Old Boys has them firmly in the race for the Citizens Shield playoffs.

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Leaders influential in victory

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

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Leaders influential in victory

Upper Clutha’s co-captains rescued their side from a perilous situation in Saturday’s White Horse Cup trophy contest at the Wānaka Domain.

Impressive performance marks jubilee

Impressive performance marks jubilee

Clutha celebrated their 150th jubilee in style with an impressive 55-24 victory over Crescent at the Balclutha Showgrounds.

Southern snatches victory in dramatic premier round

Action from today's premier match between Southern and University at Bathgate Park. Photo: Gerard...

Southern snatches victory in dramatic premier round

Round eight of the Dunedin division 1 competition threw up some cliffhangers.

Dunedin premier rugby: final scores

The final scores are in for the eighth round of Dunedin premier rugby.

Chiefs all but dash Landers playoff hopes

Lucas Casey, of the Highlanders, is tackled by Damian McKenzie, of the Chiefs, as Tupou Vaa’i...

Chiefs all but dash Landers playoff hopes

The Highlanders will be seeing yellow.

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‘Fighting for our season’

Highlanders fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens in action during a training session at Logan...

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‘Fighting for our season’

Nothing has changed for Highlanders fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens.

Latta, Ellis among speakers at Clutha 150th

Latta, Ellis among speakers at Clutha 150th

Clutha Rugby Football Club is the place to be this weekend.

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McKee to give Baabaas extra motivation

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McKee to give Baabaas extra motivation

The feature game of the Southland premier club rugby grade is at Waikaia between the Eastern Northern Barbarians and Star tomorrow afternoon.

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Upper Clutha on comeback trail

Maniototo halfback Ben Maxwell evades the tackle of Cromwell prop Alex Chubb during the Central...

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Upper Clutha on comeback trail

Preparing an inspirational team talk after coming off a loss is a rare event for an Upper Clutha premier club rugby coach, but Mark Evans knows what is required ahead of tomorrow’s White Horse Cup...

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