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    First win snatched away

    North Harbour remain the only winless side of the NPC season after losing 29-28 to hosts Waikato.

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    Old Golds at home for shot at third win

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    Old Golds at home for shot at third win

    North Otago will be hoping to make it three on the trot when they run out this afternoon.

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    Spirit camp has ‘real buzz’ of positivity

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    Spirit camp has ‘real buzz’ of positivity

    It always helps when you enjoy what you do.

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    No 8 focused no matter the digs

    All Black and Otago No8 Christian Lio-Willie hits the ball up during a training session at Logan...

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    No 8 focused no matter the digs

    Christian Lio-Willie does not need a five-star hotel with a fluffy pillow and room service.

    'Really exciting': Joseph primed for first World Cup start

    Maia Joseph on her way to scoring for the Black Ferns during this morning's win over Ireland at...

    'Really exciting': Joseph primed for first World Cup start

    Otago halfback Maia Joseph hopes she can inject a point of difference into the Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup campaign after shaking off injury ahead of the knockout stage.

    Out of top four, but not out of contention

    Nathan Cleary and the Panthers will have to do it the hard way if they are to win a fifth...

    Out of top four, but not out of contention

    The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series. Scott Bailey, of AAP, reports.

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    Spirit’s first box ticked, but more to do

    Matt Direen. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Spirit’s first box ticked, but more to do

    The Otago Spirit have ticked off their first goal.

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    Crunch time: cup quarters loom

    Jorja Miller has been in spectacular form for the Black Ferns at the Rugby World Cup. PHOTOS:...

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    Crunch time: cup quarters loom

    Now things start to get interesting. Kayla Hodge takes a look at the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals kicking off tomorrow. 

    Sevens star replaces axed All Blacks winger

    Leroy Carter of the All Blacks during a New Zealand All Blacks training session at North Harbour...

    Sevens star replaces axed All Blacks winger

    Former sevens star Leroy Carter will become the ninth new cap of 2025 when he plays for the All Blacks against the Springboks on Saturday night.

    Whaanga, Nemec-Vial in for injured Te Hiwi, Gilbert

    Sam Gilbert. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

    Whaanga, Nemec-Vial in for injured Te Hiwi, Gilbert

    Otago captain Sam Gilbert pulled up lame late during the 29-10 win over Northland last week and has been ruled out for Saturday’s home game against Taranaki.

    Skipper Gilbert ruled out of Taranaki clash

    Otago captain Sam Gilbert will be a big miss against Taranaki this weekend. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Skipper Gilbert ruled out of Taranaki clash

    Otago captain Sam Gilbert pulled up lame late during the 29-10 win against Northland last week and has been ruled out for Saturday’s home fixture against Taranaki.

    Southern schools championship receives major overhaul

    Greg Heller. Photo: ODT files

    Southern schools championship receives major overhaul

    The Southern Schools Rugby Championship has had a major overhaul.

    Tupaea re-signs with Chiefs

    Quinn Tupaea. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

    Tupaea re-signs with Chiefs

    Robust second five Quinn Tupaea has signed a deal to stay with the Chiefs and All Blacks through to the end of the 2027 season.

    Richie McCaw in All Blacks camp

    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

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    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.
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