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    Richie McCaw. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Richie McCaw in All Blacks camp

    Crusaders legend and two-time World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw is back with the All Blacks, but his role with the team is unclear.

    Boks shuffle backline

    South Africa's Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in action with Australia's Corey Toole last month. ...

    Boks shuffle backline

    South Africa have included Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in a new-look backline and moved Siya Kolisi to flank as coach Rassie Erasmus makes several changes for the second test against the All Blacks.

    All Blacks squad boosted

    All Black Caleb Clarke is tackled by South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe at Rugby Championship match in...

    All Blacks squad boosted

    Luke Jacobson, Caleb Clarke and George Bell have joined the All Black squad as injury cover in preparation for this weekend's second test against the Springboks in Wellington.

    Black Ferns thrash Ireland to top pool

    Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores in the corner for the Black Ferns during their Rugby World Cup...

    Black Ferns thrash Ireland to top pool

    Teenage flyer Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand sent a signal of intent this morning by beating Ireland 40-0 in their clash in Brighton.

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    Fast start sets tone for North Otago

    North Otago flanker Toni Taufa celebrates after scoring a try against Thames Valley at the Oamaru...

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    Fast start sets tone for North Otago

    That must be some kind of record.

    Impressive Spirit lock in home semifinal

    Otago Spirit fullback Olivia Fowler leaves Taranaki defender Hayley Coogan in her wake as she...

    Impressive Spirit lock in home semifinal

    Make that five.

    Southland thumped to lose Shield

    Canterbury celebrate taking the Ranfurly Shield from Southland in Invercargill on Saturday. PHOTO...

    Southland thumped to lose Shield

    The Ranfurly Shield is on the move.

    Two injured All Blacks to miss second test

    Emoni Narawa leaves the field injured during the first test against South Africa. Photo: Getty...

    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.

    All Blacks hold on to extend Eden Park win streak

    Quinn Tupaea celebrates after scoring a try against South Africa at Eden Park. Photo: Getty Images

    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.

    Wallabies steal win over Pumas with 86th minute try

    Angus Bell of the Wallabies celebrates scoring a try with teammates. Photo: Getty Images

    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’

    Southland co-coach James Wilson gives his side some pointers ahead of their successful Ranfurly...

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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

    North Otago Rugby coach Luke Herden. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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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

    Naomi Sopoaga. Photo: Gregor Richardson

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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

    Otago Spirit fullback Olivia Fowler is utilising her touch tool kit on the rugby field. PHOTO:...

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    Fullback brings silky touch to Spirit

    That footwork has to come from somewhere.

    Ireland biggest challenge to smooth start

    Otago halfback Maia Joseph will start in the reserves on Monday. Photo: Getty Images

    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

    Games will be played at the Queenstown Recreation Ground. Photo: ODT files

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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

    Otago loose forward Will Stodart reaches out to score despite the efforts of Northland prop Chris...

    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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