Crusaders sound warning with thumping win over Hurricanes
Though they may meet again in 2026, the Crusaders have landed a significant psychological blow ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs.
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Shield leaders in red-hot form
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Shield leaders in red-hot form
North Otago might be taking a break for King’s Birthday weekend, but there are still plenty of talking points after the recent round of the Citizens Shield.
Best of best shift focus to regional clash
Best of best shift focus to regional clash
Club rugby pauses across the Otago Country region this weekend as attention turns to the annual King’s Birthday showdown between Southern Region and Central Otago for the prestigious Topp Cup.
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Second championship hard fought
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Second championship hard fought
Five questions for Upper Clutha captain Lachie Garrick.
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How does the next phase work?
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How does the next phase work?
You have got a fox, a chicken, some grain and room for only two of them on the boat at once.
Jug-winning Taieri new favourites
Jug-winning Taieri new favourites
Well it’s official, Taieri are the Speight’s Jug holders, for the winners of the first round and the new favourites to win it all when they put 55 on Varsity at the weekend.
Former Highlander appeals sex offence conviction
Former Highlander appeals sex offence conviction
Public prosecutors say they will fight an appeal by a former Highlander and Manu Samoa head coach, following his recent conviction for multiple sex offences.
ODT Rugby Chat: Moving forwards
ODT Rugby Chat: Moving forwards
On ODT Rugby Chat, brought to you by Garador, we talk to Kaikorai prop Phil Taua Ah Soon and Harbour loosie Taylor Dale.
More surgery for All Blacks skipper
More surgery for All Blacks skipper
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will miss the Nations Championship tests and South Africa tour as he's sidelined for up to five months to recover from back surgery.
Penney irked over leaked Crusaders exit
Penney irked over leaked Crusaders exit
Rob Penney made little effort to hide his frustration after news of his exit as Crusaders head coach leaked prematurely as he fronted media.
NZ Rugby steps in to help Moana Pasifika
NZ Rugby steps in to help Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika players have been thrown a financial lifeline after NZ Rugby stepped in to cover the struggling franchise's immediate costs following its move into liquidation.
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Another season fails to deliver
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Another season fails to deliver
There endeth the season.
Peters teases 'good news' coming for Moana Pasifika
Peters teases 'good news' coming for Moana Pasifika
Winston Peters says there's "good news" to come in regards to Moana Pasifika's future, but wouldn't provide any further detail saying "you have to wait".
Former ABs assistant to lead Crusaders
Former ABs assistant to lead Crusaders
Former All Blacks assistant coach Scott Hansen has been reportedly appointed to lead the Crusaders next season.
Liquidator appointed for Moana Pasifika
Liquidator appointed for Moana Pasifika
Shareholders of Moana Pasifika have voted to appoint liquidators to the holding company of the Super Rugby team.
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Dead certs, maybes and probably nots
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Dead certs, maybes and probably nots
The Highlanders’ season is over, and attention naturally turns to how the squad will look in 2027.
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Forwards set platform as Mt Aspiring claim first win of season
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Forwards set platform as Mt Aspiring claim first win of season
Mt Aspiring are on the board.
Heavyweights show class to stay clear at the top
Heavyweights show class to stay clear at the top
Clutha and West Taieri remain unbeaten after another thrilling weekend of Southern Region rugby.
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Impressive Taieri dominate second half
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Impressive Taieri dominate second half
Oh boy. That was impressive.
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Favoured teams win
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Favoured teams win
Although the favoured teams finished up winning all three contests in the Central Otago premier club competition on Saturday, it is fair to say the abnormal featured in a couple of them.