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Injured Tuipulotu to miss All Blacks game against France

Patrick Tuipulotu of the All Blacks receives the lineout ball during the Bledisloe Cup match...

Injured Tuipulotu to miss All Blacks game against France

All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu has been ruled out of tonight's Nations Championship opener against France in Christchurch due to a calf injury.

Semis locked in after day of Dunedin premier thrillers

Ben Miller of Kaikorai and Peni Havea of Harbour jostle for the ball in today's Dunedin division...

Semis locked in after day of Dunedin premier thrillers

Harbour upset Kaikorai 36-15 at Bishopscourt to seal a spot in the Dunedin division 1 semifinals.

Matatū hold on to beat Manawa despite second-half stumble

Matatū took five minutes to give themselves a safety net.

Dunedin premier rugby: final scores

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

Waitaki Boys' prevail over St Kevin's in Blood Match

Waitaki Boys' celebrate beating St Kevin's 39-17 at Milner Park in Oamaru this afternoon. Photo:...

Waitaki Boys' prevail over St Kevin's in Blood Match

Waitaki Boys' High School have convincingly beat St Kevin's College 39-17 to win the highly anticipated interschool rugby clash in Oamaru.

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Matatū look to continue winning ways

Prop Pip Love in action for Matatū during their Super Rugby Aupiki clash against the Blues last...

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Matatū look to continue winning ways

As Super Rugby Aupiki reaches the halfway point, there is a benchmark in the league — Matatū.

Shining light: Savea embracing role under Rennie

Ardie Savea says he's honoured to be captain of the All Blacks. Image: RNZ

Shining light: Savea embracing role under Rennie

As the country feels a renewed sense of optimism over the All Blacks' future, the team's new skipper is drawing inspiration from the past.

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Stage set for epic battle

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Stage set for epic battle

It is five years since Upper Clutha stole the White Horse Cup off Cromwell in the Central Otago premier club rugby competition.

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Crunch time - semifinals are here

Josh Bekhuis (centre) is still going strong for Star. PHOTO: DEBBIE FAHEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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Crunch time - semifinals are here

After 10 rounds of Southland premier club rugby, it is semifinals time tomorrow.

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Hardest runner still remembered

James Maclean has played more than 75 games for Owaka after 200-plus club games in Southland....

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Hardest runner still remembered

Five questions for Owaka utility back James Maclean.

Rennie names his first test side

Rennie names his first test side

New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has been true to his word of selecting on form, handing the reigns at first five to Ruben Love.

Pellegrini signs for Otago, Highlanders

Patrick Pellegrini converts his own try during Moana Pasifika’s final Super Rugby game against...

Pellegrini signs for Otago, Highlanders

Otago have teamed up with the Highlanders to secure a back-up first five in an otherwise predictable squad for the 2026 NPC season.

Fascinating clash of styles ahead

Harbour outside back Kyle Kloopers gets an offload away in a division 1 game against Dunedin at...

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Fascinating clash of styles ahead

Forget the previous 14 weeks.

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Final chance to make Citizens Shield playoffs

Athletic Marist captain Savenaca Rabaka avoids the tackle of Excelsior captain Mat Duff during a...

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Final chance to make Citizens Shield playoffs

Everything is on the line as teams push for their last chance to make the Citizens Shield playoffs tomorrow.

Love rewarded, Beauden left out of France test

Ruben Love will start as first-five for the All Blacks Saturday's first test against France....

Love rewarded, Beauden left out of France test

RNZ Sport reportersNew All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has been true to his word of selecting on form, handing the reins at first-five to Ruben Love.

Settled look for Otago NPC squad

New Otago and Highlanders signing Patrick Pellegrini (right) of Moana Pasifika with Highlanders...

Settled look for Otago NPC squad

Otago have named a mostly predictable NPC squad for the 2026 season - but there's a new name at first five.

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

Warren Kearney. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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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.

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