Rugby

Nareki’s inclusion gives Otago game-breaker out wide

Nareki’s inclusion gives Otago game-breaker out wide

Otago winger Jona Nareki has recovered from a knee injury and will strengthen the side for their season opener against Southland at the weekend.

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Sides eager to knock Wellington off perch

Wellington loose forward Peter Lakai tries to shrug off Southland lock Josh Bekhuis during the...

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Sides eager to knock Wellington off perch

The NPC gets under way tonight when Auckland host Waikato.

Hastie heading to Force

Departing Highlanders halfback Nathan Hastie passes the ball against the Brumbies this season....

Hastie heading to Force

Nathan Hastie’s career resurgence will continue away from the Highlanders.

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Big win confirms Southland Boys’ status

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Big win confirms Southland Boys’ status

Southland Boys’ remain favourites to retain their Southern Schools Rugby Championship title.

Ex-Otago coach to join Aust

Ex-Otago coach to join Aust

Former Otago coach and All Black lock Tom Donnelly will join the Wallabies coaching staff ahead of the 2025 Rugby Championship.

Wallabies furious after controversial late try gives Lions win

Hugo Keenan crosses the line for the Lions to seal an epic comeback for the visitors. Photo:...

Wallabies furious after controversial late try gives Lions win

The Wallabies have suffered a heart-breaking series defeat to the British and Irish Lions losing the second Test at the MCG 29-26 after a controversial last-minute try.

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Joseph relieved to get call-up

Maia Joseph has booked her spot in the Black Ferns Rugby World Cup squad. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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Joseph relieved to get call-up

Maia Joseph’s passport is getting another stamp.

Backs make strong showing in internal trial

Backs make strong showing in internal trial

Otago built some confidence with a strong showing in their internal trial game in Cromwell yesterday.

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Upper Clutha warm favourites for final

The 2025 Upper Clutha rugby team. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Upper Clutha warm favourites for final

It has been a near perfect season for the Upper Clutha rugby team who have the opportunity to complete a hat-trick of triumphs when they tackle Clutha in the Otago Countrywide final at Wanaka today.

Joseph named in Black Ferns World Cup squad

Maia Joseph passes the ball for the Black Ferns during their game against Canada in Christchurch...

Joseph named in Black Ferns World Cup squad

Otago halfback Maia Joseph has been named in the Black Ferns squad to defend their Rugby World Cup title next month.

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Central Otago team of the season

Upper Clutha captain Lachie Garrick with the White Horse Cup. Garrick was a star performer as the...

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Central Otago team of the season

Bob Howitt names a team of the season from the Central Otago premier club competition.

South Otago team of the season

Clutha halfback Sam Stratford, pictured clearing from a ruck during the Southern Region club...

South Otago team of the season

Francis Parker names a team of the season from the Southern Region premier club competition.

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Squad’s potential excites coach

Georgia Cormick, pictured in action for the Spirit last year, brings experience after a season...

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Squad’s potential excites coach

There is a quiet optimism about where the Otago Spirit could head this season.

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Blue to face Gold for spots in the Blue-and-Golds

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Blue to face Gold for spots in the Blue-and-Golds

There will be some friendly fire in Cromwell this afternoon.

Rugby player cops 28-match ban after king hit

The rugby player who sucker-punched an opponent in a Christchurch club game has been banned for 28 matches - effectively ruling him out of the sport for two years.