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A total of nine players could make their British and Irish Lions debut in Saturday night's tour match against the Western Force, but Irish duo Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan will be given more...

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Marist, POB get possible dress rehearsal

Woodlands halfback Liam Howley prepares to feed a scrum during the Southland premier club game...

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Marist, POB get possible dress rehearsal

The 13th and final round robin club games in the Southland premier competition will be played tomorrow.

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Rivalry set for latest chapter

Excelsior back Matia Qiolevu. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Rivalry set for latest chapter

And so they meet again.

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First five’s first fan fave feted first five

Rhys Harrold in action for the Cromwell Goats. PHOTO: KATRINA MAXWELL

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First five’s first fan fave feted first five

Five questions for Cromwell Goats first five Rhys Harrold.

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Lions head for The Lucky Country

Lions midfielder Bundee Aki celebrates with team-mates after scoring a try in the test against...

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Lions head for The Lucky Country

The Lions are coming. Not to New Zealand — the next scheduled visit here from the British and Irish side is not until 29 — but Australia is close enough. Hayden Meikle offers a guide to...

Lowe, Howden to start for Māori All Blacks

Jonah Lowe warms up at training with the Maori All Blacks in Auckland on Tuesday. Photo: Getty...

Lowe, Howden to start for Māori All Blacks

Two Highlanders are among the starting line-up, as a new crop of Māori All Blacks prepare to make their debuts this weekend against Japan.

ODT Rugby Chat: Playoff spots on the line

On your fix of ODT Rugby Chat this week, brought to you by Garador, we talk to two of the clubs that are up against each other to determine who makes the final six.

Star's injury blow clears way for Otago All Black

Christian Lio-Willie of Otago in action in this 2023 file photo. Photo: Getty Images

Star's injury blow clears way for Otago All Black

Dreadful news for New Zealand rugby’s brightest young star translates to an immediate promotion for an Otago favourite.

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Another giant stride in lock’s career

Fabian Holland runs a skills session with youngsters at the Coastal Rugby Club, in Taranaki,...

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Another giant stride in lock’s career

Fabian Holland sees his first selection in an All Blacks squad as just one more step in his career.

French side an unknown quantity

French side an unknown quantity

They will hardly be easy-beats but there is no doubt the French team to play the All Blacks in Dunedin next week will be an unknown quantity.

CBHS too good for OBHS

CBHS too good for OBHS

Otago Boys’ High School fullback Rahui Valli is tackled by Christchurch Boys’ High School centre William Brown during the annual First XV interschool at Littlebourne yesterday.

Highlanders trio picked to play for Māori ABs

Highlanders trio picked to play for Māori ABs

Three Highlanders have been named in the Māori All Blacks squad for a short international campaign.

Bambry, Henry staying on with Otago to ensure ‘continuity’

Bambry, Henry staying on with Otago to ensure ‘continuity’

New Otago coach Mark Brown will have a mix of the old and the new when he tackles his first NPC season.

Three Highlanders named in new look Māori All Blacks

Jonah Lowe is one of three Highlanders in the squad. Photo: Gregor Richardson

Three Highlanders named in new look Māori All Blacks

The Māori All Blacks have a new captain and 11 uncapped players for two matches against the Japan XV in Tokyo and Scotland in Whangārei.

Holland, Tavatavanawai join de Groot in All Blacks

Debutant Timoci Tavatavanawai takes part in a skills session after the All Blacks squad...

Holland, Tavatavanawai join de Groot in All Blacks

Ethan de Groot will no longer be a lonely Highlander at the airport.

Tavatavanawai, Holland named in All Blacks

Highlanders co-captain Timoci Tavatavanawai has been included in today's All Black squad. Photo:...

Tavatavanawai, Holland named in All Blacks

Fabian Holland and Timoci Tavatavanawai will be joining Ethan de Groot in the All Blacks.

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St Kevin’s show competitive ability

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St Kevin’s show competitive ability

Perhaps the co-educational schools are finally closing the gap in the Southern Schools Rugby Championship.

Chiefs can win title in future, says departing coach

Chiefs head coach Clayton McMillan looks on during the Super Rugby Pacific final at Apollo...

Chiefs can win title in future, says departing coach

Departing Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan said the team could claim a future Super Rugby Pacific title despite losing in the final for the third season in a row.

Penney tight-lipped on Crusaders coaching future

David Havili of the Crusaders and head coach Rob Penney celebrate after winning the Super Rugby...

Penney tight-lipped on Crusaders coaching future

Crusaders coach Rob Penney refused to be drawn on his future at the team's helm after leading his side to the Super Rugby Pacific title with victory over the Chiefs on Saturday.

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Big win important for University’s season

Zingari-Richmond lock Ratunui Latus tries to bring down University flanker Matt Brock at Logan...

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Big win important for University’s season

University halfback Brad Campbell took a quick tap and ran 50m untouched to score early in the second half.

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