No mixed feelings as Donnelly prepares to beat All Blacks
If Australia break their 39-year losing streak at Eden Park against the All Blacks on Saturday, it may go down in history as the ultimate inside job.
South revels in Ranfurly Shield win
South revels in Ranfurly Shield win
A victorious Otago is sharing the Ranfurly Shield with supporters in the South.
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Dare we dream of Shield-NPC double?
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Dare we dream of Shield-NPC double?
Sam Gilbert absolutely loved getting his hands on the Ranfurly Shield.
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A season of highlights for Spirit
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A season of highlights for Spirit
The Otago Spirit have had a season to remember. Kayla Hodge wraps up the Farah Palmer Cup Championship champions’ season.
Halfback stocks replenished ahead of Bledisloe Cup
All Blacks halfback stocks replenished ahead of Bledisloe Cup
Finally, Scott Robertson was able to open a press conference with some good injury news.
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A shield, a title, a blue-and-gold weekend
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A shield, a title, a blue-and-gold weekend
Get your selfie sticks ready — the Ranfurly Shield is home.
Casey stamps his name on a new Shield classic
Casey stamps his name on a new Shield classic
Holy Lucas Casey.
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Coach stoked with charges’ fight
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Coach stoked with charges’ fight
Otago coach Mark Brown has many fond memories from Saturday’s glorious Ranfurly Shield win over Canterbury in Christchurch.
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Shield win dream a balm for tough times
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Shield win dream a balm for tough times
It has been a tough year for the Whaanga family, but their baby boy put smiles on some faces on Saturday.
History made as five teams hold log in one season
History made as five teams hold log in one season
You have the Ranfurly Shield.
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Old Golds continue hot streak with win out west
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Old Golds continue hot streak with win out west
North Otago uncorked more champagne rugby on their way to a fourth consecutive win in the Heartland Championship on Saturday.
Spirited first-half effort key to promotion
Spirited first-half effort key to promotion
That first half will long go down in Otago Spirit history.
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Stellar year due to bond, Hollows says
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Stellar year due to bond, Hollows says
Good luck wiping the smile off Tegan Hollows’ face any time soon.
Spirit cap off undefeated season against Northland
Spirit cap off undefeated season against Northland
The Otago Spirit are heading back to the Farah Palmer Cup Premiership.
Warm welcome for Otago and Ranfurly Shield
Warm welcome for Otago and Ranfurly Shield
The Ranfurly Shield is home - and Otago rugby players are determined to keep it here.
Otago claim Shield with stunning win against Canterbury
Otago claim Shield with stunning win against Canterbury
Get your selfie sticks ready — the Ranfurly Shield is coming home.
Black Ferns blown away by Canada
Black Ferns blown away by Canada
It's NZ's first loss in a World Cup since 2014 and the Black Ferns will need to lift again for a bronze medal match against France next weekend.
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Japanese pair feeling right at home as they grasp chance to learn
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Japanese pair feeling right at home as they grasp chance to learn
From the land of the rising sun to the land of the long white cloud.
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Pringle happy to go extra mile for Spirit
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Pringle happy to go extra mile for Spirit
You can never question Isla Pringle’s loyalty to the Otago Spirit.
Coast lose points, fined overbreaking eligibility rule
Coast lose points, fined overbreaking eligibility rule
The West Coast Rugby Union has been slapped with a $5000 fine and deducted points after breaching player eligibility rules in the Heartland Championship.