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    Fast start sets tone for North Otago

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    Fast start sets tone for North Otago

    That must be some kind of record.

    Impressive Spirit lock in home semifinal

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    Impressive Spirit lock in home semifinal

    Make that five.

    Southland thumped to lose Shield

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    Southland thumped to lose Shield

    The Ranfurly Shield is on the move.

    Two injured All Blacks to miss second test

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    Two injured All Blacks to miss second test

    The All Blacks will be without two of their starters for next weekend's second test against South Africa in Wellington.

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    All Blacks hold on to extend Eden Park win streak

    The All Blacks have beaten South Africa 24-17 in their Rugby Championship clash in Auckland to keep their 31-year unbeaten streak at Eden Park alive.

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    Wallabies steal win over Pumas with 86th minute try

    The Wallabies have turned down three opportunities to kick a match-tying penalty and instead scored an 86th-minute winner in their latest Houdini Test act.

    One and done: Southland lose Ranfurly Shield in first defence

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    One and done: Southland lose Ranfurly Shield in first defence

    Southland's Ranfurly Shield fairytale is already over after they were beaten 54-14 by Canterbury in their first defence.

    Otago Spirit lock in home semi with thumping win

    Otago Spirit lock in home semi with thumping win

    The Otago Spirit have locked in a home Farah Palmer Cup semifinal.

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    Still on high, Stags look to ‘win it again’

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    Still on high, Stags look to ‘win it again’

    Southland co-coach James Wilson reckons he has not posed naked with the Ranfurly Shield.

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    ‘Improving’ Old Golds up for big-boy challenge

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    ‘Improving’ Old Golds up for big-boy challenge

    Time to dance with the big boys.

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    Big match before reunion panel and dinner

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    Big match before reunion panel and dinner

    Spirits have been high this week as Otago Rugby built towards today.

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    Fullback brings silky touch to Spirit

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    Fullback brings silky touch to Spirit

    That footwork has to come from somewhere.

    Ireland biggest challenge to smooth start

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    Ireland biggest challenge to smooth start

    The Black Ferns will be hoping the luck of the Irish is on their side — and not their opponents.

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    Council’s call to axe day one of tournament slated

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    Council’s call to axe day one of tournament slated

    A decision to axe the first day of a junior rugby tournament in Queenstown yesterday involving more than 1000 players has been labelled crazy, with organisers saying they had played in far worse...

    Otago fire in second half to down Northland

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    Otago fire in second half to down Northland

    It was not flash. It was not fancy. But it added up to five competition points for Otago.

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    True blue Bower set to cover tight head

    ‘‘Loyalty is a huge thing for me. It is the reason why I always come back to Otago.’’ — All...

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    True blue Bower set to cover tight head

    By George, he is loyal.

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    McGlashan out of proposed competition

    John McGlashan College. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    McGlashan out of proposed competition

    Another southern school has dropped out of the South Island Boys' Schools First XV competition.

    Boks pick Kolisi for All Blacks clash

    Siya Kolisi at a training session in Johannesburg. Photo: Reuters

    Boks pick Kolisi for All Blacks clash

    Siya Kolisi has been passed fit to play for South Africa against New Zealand in their Rugby Championship showdown at Eden Park on Saturday but will not captain the side.

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    Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years

    Otago second five Kilisitina Moata'ane scores one of her five tries in the Spirit’s 82-0 win over...

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    Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years

    Thrillers, crushing victories, heart-breaking defeats — the Otago Spirit have seen it all over 25 years. Hayden Meikle highlights five memorable games.

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    Selecting the best of the best since the start of the journey

    One of the Otago Daily Times’ greatest Otago Spirit XV, Julia Gorinski. PHOTO: CASWELL IMAGES

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    Selecting the best of the best since the start of the journey

    A lot of players have worn the Otago Spirit jersey over the past 25 years. Selecting a greatest Spirit XV is no easy task, but sports editor Hayden Meikle thought he would give it a crack.
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