A great performance to match a ‘great occasion’
A great performance to match a ‘great occasion’
That was the performance Otago coach Mark Brown had in mind at the start of the season when he gave his players a licence to play with freedom.
Otago storm into final after rolling Bay of Plenty
Otago storm into final after rolling Bay of Plenty
Otago have made it through to the NPC final after rolling Bay of Plenty 41-17 with a simply stunning performance on Friday night.
All Blacks to make throwback tour of Sth Africa
'Going to be huge': All Blacks to make multi-fixture tour of South Africa
The All Blacks will visit South Africa for three tests in 2026 with a fourth to be staged on neutral territory in a series that will be a throwback to the old days of multi-fixture tours.
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Herden hoping for tangible reward
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Herden hoping for tangible reward
Saturday afternoon was an anxious time for Luke Herden.
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Three key match-ups to keep an eye on
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Three key match-ups to keep an eye on
Tonight’s NPC semifinal between Otago and Bay of Plenty in Dunedin will offer up some intriguing duels right across the field. Adrian Seconi highlights three key match-ups.
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Bumper crowd expected at stadium
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Bumper crowd expected at stadium
Otago are feeling the love this week.
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Brown makes strategic changes
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Brown makes strategic changes
Tonight's NPC semifinal could be won in the pits. But neither Otago nor Bay of Plenty will be pulling over to change tyres midway through the race.
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Looking good for Lochore Cup final
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Looking good for Lochore Cup final
The grass has been mowed, the lines have been drawn and the Maheno Domain is looking brand new.
'Incoming 2026': Baby on way for de Groot and wife
'Incoming 2026': Baby on way for de Groot and wife
Highlanders hero Ethan de Groot is preparing for his biggest test yet.
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Southland hooker Souchon to start for Otago
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Southland hooker Souchon to start for Otago
Southland hooker Nic Souchon has popped up in an Otago team that includes a couple of other minor surprises for a home semifinal against Bay of Plenty in Dunedin tomorrow night.
ODT Rugby Chat: semifinals in the NPC
ODT Rugby Chat: semifinals in the NPC
On our ODT Rugby chat special this week brought to you by Fred's Fencing we are talking semifinals in the NPC, specifically Otago v Bay of Plenty.
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Six Landers named in All Blacks XV
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Six Landers named in All Blacks XV
Highlanders fans have no reason to grumble about the All Blacks XV squad.
Davidson set for historic first
Davidson set for historic first
Scottish referee Hollie Davidson will create history next month.
Deluge of awards for Pledger
Deluge of awards for Pledger
A lot of good players came away empty-handed from the Otago rugby awards at the Mornington Tavern last night.
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Injury-prone Timu out of semifinal
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Injury-prone Timu out of semifinal
Injury-prone midfielder Josh Timu will miss Otago’s home semifinal against Bay of Plenty on Friday night.
Pledger, Casey miss out on ABs XV selection
Pledger, Casey miss out on ABs XV selection
There is no room for rising Otago players Dylan Pledger or Lucas Casey in the All Blacks XV.
Hollie Davidson to referee ABs test against Wales
Hollie Davidson to referee ABs test against Wales
Scotland's Hollie Davidson will referee the All Blacks' test against Wales next month.
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Southerners whistling up a storm
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Southerners whistling up a storm
This is shaping to be some sort of season for Otago rugby.
No room for Otago bolters as ABs name predictable squad
No room for Otago bolters as ABs name predictable squad
Hopes of a greater Otago presence in the All Blacks end-of-year tour squad have not come to fruition.