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Non-promotion ‘absolute slap in the face’

Otago Spirit players Sasha Scott (left) and Ella Gomez celebrate victory in the Farah Palmer Cup...

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Non-promotion ‘absolute slap in the face’

Otago Spirit coach Matt Direen has described the decision to deny his side a place in the top tier of the national championship as "an absolute slap in the face".

Restructure spells bad news for Spirit

Otago Spirit players celebrate winning the Farah Palmer Cup Championship at Tahuna Park in...

Farah Palmer Cup restructure spells bad news for Spirit

The Otago women’s rugby team have been denied promotion following a restructure of the Farah Palmer Cup.

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Knewstubb learning a few new tricks

New Highlander Andrew Knewstubb with best mate Benji during a Cancer Society fundraiser last year...

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Knewstubb learning a few new tricks

Hayden Meikle talks to long-serving NZ sevens player Andrew Knewstubb, who has unexpectedly got a chance to play Super Rugby.

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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl

The incidents happened at Waverley Park in Invercargill. Photo: Google Maps

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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl

A Southland under-14 rugby league player was assaulted by an adult after a closely fought final, his trainer says.

Savea wins top award as Otago volunteer honoured

One of the tireless workers of the Strath Taieri club has been named volunteer of the year on the night Ardie Savea was crowned king of New Zealand rugby again.

Savea savours third player of year award

Savea savours third player of year award

Ardie Savea is the king again.

Sevu Reece to say adieu to Crusaders

Sevu Reece will leave the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after signing with French side Perpignan.

‘Tough’ call to leave Dunedin off ABs schedule

"It’s just one year [that Dunedin misses out]. There are opportunities again in the future for...

‘Tough’ call to leave Dunedin off ABs schedule

New Zealand Rugby has gone as far as it can to assure southern fans the All Blacks are not deserting Dunedin for a worryingly long period.

Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year

The All Blacks will play 17 matches next year, including 13 tests, but Dunedin is not on the test...

Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year

New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Dunedin will not host an All Blacks test in 2026.

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Dunedin to miss out on All Blacks test

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Dunedin to miss out on All Blacks test

Dunedin appears to have missed out on an All Blacks test in 2026.

All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw revealed

The All Blacks have been drawn with Australia, Chile and Hong Kong in Group A for the 2027 Rugby...

All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw revealed

The All Blacks will face hosts the Wallabies in their pool at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and face a potential clash with South Africa as early as the quarter-finals.

Black Ferns skip Dunedin

Black Ferns skip Dunedin

The Black Ferns will play four tests at home next year, including a three-test series against France as part of the new WXV Global series, but Dunedin has missed out.

More recognition for Pledger

More recognition for Pledger

Otago rugby’s rising star has received another accolade.

Coaches, players named as finalists after standout year

Coaches, players named as finalists after standout year

Some of Otago’s best and brightest are up for prizes at the New Zealand Rugby Awards next month.

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Highlanders tackle fitness testing

Veteran Highlanders prop Angus Ta’avao shows the strain of fitness testing at Logan Park...

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Highlanders tackle fitness testing

Jamie Joseph suggests any of his new or young Highlanders do not need to look far for inspiration.

Special jersey for Highlanders

Thirty years of memories are poured into the Highlanders’ jersey for the 2026 season.

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First group of Landers gather as city swelters

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First group of Landers gather as city swelters

The Highlanders will today provide further evidence that the rugby season never really ends.

World award caps wonderful year for Holland

Fabian Holland, the first Dutch-born All Black, has barely put a foot wrong since making his test...

World award caps wonderful year for Holland

Otago, the Highlanders and the Dunedin Sharks already knew there was something special about Fabian Holland.

All Blacks wallop Wales

Caleb Clarke on the charge to score one of two tries against Wales. Photo: Action Images via Reuters

All Blacks wallop Wales

Winger Tom Rogers became the first Welshman to score a hat-trick of tries against the All Blacks, but his heroics were in vain as the visitors eased to a 52-26 victory.

Robertson rolls out the 'we're playing for the black jersey' line

Scott Robertson and Rieko Ioane. Photo: Getty Images

Robertson rolls out the 'we're playing for the black jersey' line

Scott Robertson has said that the All Blacks have had a "strong review" this week after their 33-19 loss to England on Sunday morning.

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