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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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?
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
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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
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
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
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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
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’
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
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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
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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
Triumphant Mid Canterbury stay perfect
Absolutely perfect.