Top teams set to clash
The stage is set for an intra-city showdown for the inaugural Tuppy Diack Shield.
Rugby
ODT Rugby Chat: Awards Night 2025
ODT Rugby Chat: Awards Night 2025
ODT Rugby Chat: Awards Night 2025 held at Kaikorai Rugby Club
Metro North come back to topple Country
Metro North come back to topple Country
Otago Metro North made it two from two in the Tuppy Diack Shield as they fired in the second half to beat Otago Country 27-21 in a passionate and physical game in Lawrence on Saturday.
Casey, Rewiri- Wharerau get gongs
Casey, Rewiri- Wharerau get gongs
Kaikorai loose forward Lucas Casey and Alhambra-Union loosie Bella Rewiri-Wharerau have scooped the major prizes at the Dunedin community club awards at Kaikorai Rugby Football Club last night.
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North Otago display ‘pleasing’
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North Otago display ‘pleasing’
It was a typical preseason clash between North Otago and Otago Country on Saturday.
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Bright start for Otago teams
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Bright start for Otago teams
The Otago teams have made a bright start to the inaugural Tuppy Diack Shield.
Back to the grassroots
Back to the grassroots
The Dunedin Sharks' latest internationals, All Blacks lock Fabian Holland and Black Ferns halfback Maia Joseph, were at the Dunedin Rugby Club on Saturday for a special club presentation to...
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Upper Clutha warm favourites for final
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Upper Clutha warm favourites for final
It has been a near perfect season for the Upper Clutha rugby team who have the opportunity to complete a hat-trick of triumphs when they tackle Clutha in the Otago Countrywide final at Wanaka today.
Finals footy delivers the goods
Finals footy delivers the goods
Well Rugby Chat is done for the year (thank God, you’ll be saying!) but we have a few things to cover off so we can enjoy the summer.
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Humble Hunter influential in netting third banner
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Humble Hunter influential in netting third banner
One is a treat.
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Lineout key as Kaikorai claim title
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Lineout key as Kaikorai claim title
Kaikorai put Harbour’s lineout in lockdown to help set up a 46-41 win in the Dunedin division 1 final at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Big finish propels Clutha to comeback win in tense final
Big finish propels Clutha to comeback win in tense final
The Clutha Steamers are the champions of the 2025 Southern Region season.
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East double ignites hosts in rampant second half
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East double ignites hosts in rampant second half
With Upper Clutha having the home advantage, most Central Otago rugby followers were expecting them to retain their premier club title in Saturday’s final in Wanaka.
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Country win in expansive performance
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Country win in expansive performance
Country earned bragging rights in the return of a fan favourite clash in North Otago.
Kaikorai survive to win Shield
Kaikorai survive late surge to win Championship Shield
Kaikorai clinched a 46-41 win against Harbour to claim the Championship Shield at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
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Do or die for unlikely finalists
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Do or die for unlikely finalists
Harbour are planning to flip the script on Kaikorai during the Dunedin club rugby division 1 final at Forsyth Barr Stadium today.
Almost no-one predicted this
Almost no-one predicted this
Well, the season is done and dusted apart from the final, of course.
ODT Rugby Chat: How is the final shaping up?
ODT Rugby Chat: How is the final shaping up?
The final looms and we lay it on the line to the two coaches in Saturday's showdown, this week on ODT Rugby Chat, brought to you by Garador.
Stopped in his tracks
Stopped in his tracks
Southern lock Corben Agar shows nothing but determination as he tries to break the tackle of Kaikorai hooker Henry Bell during their Dunedin club rugby semifinal on Saturday at Bathgate Park.
New look to final
New look to final
One club is guaranteed to break a moderate drought after the final of the Dunedin division 1 competition this Saturday.