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    Heartbreak for Otago in NPC final

    Otago can still reflect on a wonderful season but they will not get to do it while gazing adoringly at the NPC trophy.

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    Class of ’25 do not want footnote tag

    Otago No 8 Christian Lio-Willie on the charge during the NPC semifinal against Bay of Plenty....

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    Class of ’25 do not want footnote tag

    Will they win?

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    No pressure: Otago coach ignoring hype

    Mark Brown. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    No pressure: Otago coach ignoring hype

    Otago coach Mark Brown has not thought too deeply about what he will say to his team just before they run out on to Apollo Project Stadium and try to create history in the NPC final in Christchurch...

    Bok gets nine-match ban for genital grab

    Springbok Jan-Hendrik Wessels was part of the squad that won this year’s Rugby Championship....

    Bok gets nine-match ban for genital grab

    South African hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been handed a nine-game ban for grabbing an opponent's genitals and won't play again this year.

    ODT Rugby Chat: NPC final time

    ODT Rugby Chat: NPC final time

    On the last ODT Rugby Chat for the year we find out who wins the NPC final.

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    Gilbert’s contribution immense

    Otago captain Sam Gilbert leads his team out for the NPC semifinal against Bay of Plenty at...

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    Gilbert’s contribution immense

    Otago fullback Sam Gilbert will leave New Zealand at the peak of his powers.

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    Variety of factors in play in Otago’s NPC resurgence

    Otago No 8 Christian Lio-Willie on the charge during the NPC semifinal against Bay of Plenty....

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    Variety of factors in play in Otago’s NPC resurgence

    Adrian Seconi outlines his top five reasons why Otago have emerged from the cellar to challenge for the NPC title.

    All Blacks assistant coach resigns

    Jason Holland. Photo: John Cowpland/supplied

    All Blacks assistant coach resigns

    All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland is to finish in the role when his current contract concludes at the end of the 2025 season.

    Free parking for Otago fans to farewell team at airport

    The Otago rugby team training at Logan Park this week. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Free parking for Otago fans to farewell team at airport

    Get your Otago gear on and head to the airport.

    Timu’s return an omen, maybe?

    Josh Timu during the Otago Rugby team training at Logan Park this week. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Timu’s return an omen, maybe?

    Josh Timu has shaken off a knee complaint and will get an opportunity to add to the family legacy.

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    Prop setting tone in more ways than one

    Otago prop Rohan Wingham warms up during a training session at Logan Park. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Prop setting tone in more ways than one

    Rohan Wingham is the muscle up front and the musician at the back of the bus.

    Timu returns as Otago name side for NPC final

    Josh Timu has recovered just in time to make the starting XV for Otago against Canterbury in...

    Timu returns as Otago name side for NPC final

    Josh Timu has shaken off a knee complaint and will get an opportunity to add to the family legacy.

    Otago channelling ’91, ’98 glory days

    Scenes from the 1991 and 1998 Otago championship seasons (clockwise from top): props Carl Hoeft ...

    Otago channelling ’91, ’98 glory days

    Tony Gilbert and David Latta are two of Otago’s most revered rugby figures, but they are also just fans.

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    ‘There’s talent in the province’ — Herden reflects on season

    Centre Matia Qiolevu flies over to score and seal North Otago’s Lochore Cup win in Maheno on...

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    ‘There’s talent in the province’ — Herden reflects on season

    North Otago’s season has got the tick of approval from their proud coach.

    Three Old Golds in Heartland XV squad

    David Harrison. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

    Three Old Golds in Heartland XV squad

    Three North Otago players have been named in the Heartland XV.

    Rugby final tickets ‘flying out the door’

    Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Rugby final tickets ‘flying out the door’

    A home final would have hopefully led to the sold-out sign being put up outside Forsyth Barr Stadium, the stadium’s boss said, but it appears to be heading that way in Christchurch.

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    Winning style exciting fans - Bambry

    Ryan Bambry is deep in thought before the NPC quarterfinal. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Winning style exciting fans - Bambry

    Ryan Bambry could have offered a rather cliched explanation for why he preferred to focus on the looming fixture and not a rugby game that happened 20 years ago.

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    Dream final as Otago to face rivals Canterbury

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    Dream final as Otago to face rivals Canterbury

    Only Canterbury stand in the way of Otago’s greatest season.

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    Old Golds lift Lochore in try-fest

    North Otago co-captains Cameron Rowland (left) and Hayden Tisdall lift the Lochore Cup after...

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    Old Golds lift Lochore in try-fest

    Pop the bubbly — North Otago can play some champagne rugby.

    Triumphant Mid Canterbury stay perfect

    Mid Canterbury players celebrate victory in the Meads Cup final. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

    Triumphant Mid Canterbury stay perfect

    Absolutely perfect.
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