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    Non-promotion ‘absolute slap in the face’

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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

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

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    Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl

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    Savea wins top award as Otago volunteer honoured

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    Savea savours third player of year award

    Ardie Savea is the king again.

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    Sevu Reece to say adieu to Crusaders

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    ‘Tough’ call to leave Dunedin off ABs schedule

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    Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year

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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.

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    All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw revealed

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    Black Ferns skip Dunedin

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    More recognition for Pledger

    Otago rugby’s rising star has received another accolade.

    Coaches, players named as finalists after standout year

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    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

    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

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    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

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    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.

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    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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