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    Winning Dunedin U21 comp a highlight

    Bryden Skinner in action for Maheno during the Citizens Shield. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Winning Dunedin U21 comp a highlight

    Five questions for Maheno back Bryden Skinner.

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    Two trophies on the line as Clutha meet Crescent

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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    Two trophies on the line as Clutha meet Crescent

    All eyes will be on Balclutha this weekend as the Clutha Rugby Club celebrates its 150th jubilee.

    There’s hope for AU yet

    Alhambra-Union prop Petelo Amato hits the ball up during a division 1 club rugby game against...

    There’s hope for AU yet

    Alhambra-Union inch closer to a win every weekend.

    Sharks circling for floundering Dunedin

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    Sharks circling for floundering Dunedin

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    ODT Rugby Chat: What it means to reach 100 games

    ODT Rugby Chat: What it means to reach the magical 100

    On ODT Rugby Chat this week we talk two to of the game drivers from Dunedin and Southern who have this year both reached 100 games for their clubs.

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    Lasaqa on the bench as Joseph shores up forwards

    Highlanders loose forward Veveni Lasaqa scores during his team’s round four Super Rugby match...

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    Lasaqa on the bench as Joseph shores up forwards

    The Highlanders are hoping for a repeat of the first 40 minutes against the Waratahs last weekend.

    Joseph goes big up front as Highlanders seek Chiefs upset

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph. Photo: Getty

    Joseph goes big up front as Highlanders seek Chiefs upset

    The Highlanders are hoping for a repeat of the first 40 minutes against the Waratahs as they seek to upset the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday night.

    Sir Graham's game plan: keep it simple

    Sir Graham Henry: "The more simple we can keep the game, I think the better the boys will play."...

    Sir Graham's game plan: keep it simple

    Sir Graham Henry wants to bring a simplistic approach to the table as he returns to the All Blacks fold as a selector.

    Nareki’s two-week ban ‘an interesting one’

    Jona Nareki. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Nareki’s two-week ban ‘an interesting one’

    Highlanders assistant coach Clarke Dermody gave a diplomatic answer when asked what he thought about Jona Nareki receiving a two-week ban.

    Nareki cops two-week ban for dangerous tackle

    Jona Nareki looks to pass to Highlanders teammate Timoci Tavatavanawai during the Waratahs match...

    Nareki cops two-week ban for dangerous tackle

    Highlanders winger Jona Nareki has been suspended for two weeks for a dangerous tackle.

    Sir Graham Henry to select All Blacks

    Sir Graham Henry coached the All Blacks to a World Cup title in 2011. Photo: Getty Images

    Sir Graham Henry to select All Blacks

    Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry has joined Dave Rennie All Blacks' set-up as a selector.

    Neck injury ends prop’s career

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    Neck injury ends prop’s career

    Black Ferns prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu has been forced to retire due to a career-ending neck injury.

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    Kaikorai end on top after game of 2 halves

    Dunedin loose forward Louis Lepionka finds the tryline in the tackle of Kaikorai flanker Rawiri...

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    Kaikorai end on top after game of 2 halves

    Kaikorai won this game in the first spell when they controlled territory and possession and scored the necessary points to give them a lead Dunedin could not peg back in the second.

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    Pirates take see-saw encounter

    Southland Premier club rugby teams compete for the Galbraith Shield. PHOTO: FILE

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    Pirates take see-saw encounter

    The Southland club rugby premier grade resumed on Saturday after taking last week off for the opening day of duck-shooting.

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    Cromwell exceeding target

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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    Cromwell exceeding target

    Coming off a dismal 2025 season, the Cromwell rugby coaching team set a 2026 target of finishing in the Central Otago top four.

    Away teams sweep the board in round

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    Away teams sweep the board in round

    It was a successful weekend for the travelling teams in the Southern Region Rugby competition, with all four away sides recording victories.

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    Valley snatch win at the very last

    The Citizens Shield. Photo: Rugby In North Otago

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    Valley snatch win at the very last

    A 45m Isaac Clunie penalty with time up on the clock got Valley home in a country classic against Maheno on Saturday.

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    Taieri notch spirits-raising victory over Mt Aspiring

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    Taieri notch spirits-raising victory over Mt Aspiring

    Taieri College is on the board.

    Highlanders’ fine first half just about enough

    Jonah Lowe of the Highlanders scores during his side’s Super Rugby match against the NSW Waratahs...

    Highlanders’ fine first half just about enough

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph felt his side cracked the code for 40 minutes.

    South Africa win U20 after draw with NZ

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    South Africa win U20 after draw with NZ

    South Africa have lifted the Under-20 Rugby Championship for the first time after settling for a draw in their final clash against New Zealand yesterday.
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