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    New Zealand's Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores against France in the third-place playoff at the...

    Black Ferns blow away France for third place

    New Zealand won the Bronze Final at the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Saturday, surviving a late French surge to triumph 42-26 in front of more than 50,000 fans in the curtain-raiser to the final...

    England overwhelm Canada to win Women's Rugby World Cup

    England celebrate their World Cup final win at Twickenham. Photo: Reuters

    England overwhelm Canada to win Women's Rugby World Cup

    England finally delivered when it really mattered when they outclassed Canada in front of a delirious Twickenham crowd to win the Women’s Rugby World Cup for the third time.

    Bledisloe comes at a cost as injuries pile up for ABs

    The All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup at Eden Park but the injury list is lengthy. Photo:...

    Bledisloe comes at a cost as injuries pile up for ABs

    Scott Robertson's side for Bledisloe II in Perth may well look very different, as injuries have taken their toll in Saturday's 33-24 win over the Wallabies.

    All Blacks hold off Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup

    All Black Cam Roigard scores a try and Ethan de Groot celebrates during tonight's Bledisloe Cup...

    All Blacks hold off Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup

    Cam Roigard scored two tries on his return from injury as the All Blacks held off a Wallabies fightback to prevail 33-24.

    Otago beat North Harbour to hold on to Ranfurly Shield

    Centurion hooker Liam Coltman goes over for a try as Otago defended the Ranfurly Shield against...

    Otago beat North Harbour to hold on to Ranfurly Shield

    The Ranfurly Shield might take a few more victory laps around the province in the next few weeks, but Otago can essentially lock it up until next season after beating North Harbour in Dunedin today.

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    Speedy side can end loss record: Feke

    North Otago midfielder Tini Feke is enjoying another impressive season for the Old Golds. PHOTO:...

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    Speedy side can end loss record: Feke

    It has been a long time between drinks.

    Stags defence falters again

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

    Stags defence falters again

    Southland’s defence took another hammering in a 55-38 loss to Tasman in Invercargill last night.

    Spirit players in NZ squad

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    Spirit players in NZ squad

    Otago Spirit players Hannah Lithgow, Sarah Jones, Abigail Paton, Charlotte Va’afusuaga, Naomi Sopoaga and Pip Eason have been named in the New Zealand under-20 squad.

    Black Ferns aiming to finish on a high

    The Black Ferns perform the haka before their semifinal loss to Canada last weekend. Photo: Getty...

    Black Ferns aiming to finish on a high

    The Black Ferns may have fallen short of defending their Rugby World Cup crown, but motivation is the least of their concerns ahead of Saturday's bronze medal match against France at Twickenham.

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    Big smile ahead of 100th for province

    The many, and mostly hairy, faces of Otago and Highlanders centurion and former All Black Liam...

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    Big smile ahead of 100th for province

    If all goes well this afternoon, Liam Coltman will clock his 100th game for Otago, help lock away the Ranfurly Shield and be home in time to tuck his daughters Tilly and Ruby into bed.

    Casey will start full contract in 2027

    Lucas Casey. Photo: Gregor Richardson

    Casey will start full contract in 2027

    The Highlanders have seen what we have seen and have signed star Otago openside Lucas Casey.

    Schmidt emphasises significance of Bledisloe Cup to ABs

    Australia coach Joe Schmidt. Photo: Getty Images

    Schmidt emphasises significance of Bledisloe Cup to ABs

    The Wallabies head coach has revealed just how much the Bledisloe Cup means to the All Blacks, saying it was more than the wider competition the two teams are competing for.

    Rugby Chat: How Otago won the shield - and how we'll keep it

    Rugby Chat: How Otago won the shield - and how we'll keep it

    On ODT Rugby Chat we're talking the Ranfurly Shield and go one on one with Otago coach Mark Brown.

    Shield star confirmed for Highlanders

    Otago flanker Lucas Casey with the Ranfurly Shield. He'll be defending it against North Harbour...

    Shield star confirmed for Highlanders

    The Highlanders have seen what we have seen, and have signed star Otago openside Lucas Casey.

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    Super fans for Shield defence

    Rugby fan Joshua Stewart is all smiles with the Ranfurly Shield in Dunedin yesterday as he gets...

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    Super fans for Shield defence

    Joshua Stewart is in a growing crowd of rugby supporters — they are the passively active brigade.

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    The 100 club: Coltman ‘just an outstanding person’

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    The 100 club: Coltman ‘just an outstanding person’

    He is just a bloody good bloke.

    England unchanged for World Cup final

    England trains this week ahead of their Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham on Sunday morning....

    England unchanged for World Cup final

    England coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged 23 for the Women’s Rugby World Cup final against Canada on Sunday morning.

    O'Connor to start Bledisloe Cup match

    Australia's James O'Connor in action with South Africa's Kwagga Smith during their Rugby...

    O'Connor to start Bledisloe Cup match

    Australia first five James O'Connor has been rewarded with the No 10 jersey for the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand on Saturday.

    Fabian Holland returns to All Blacks starting lineup

    Fabian Holland, pictured with coach Scott Robertson, has been restored to the All Blacks starting...

    Fabian Holland returns to All Blacks starting lineup

    Highlander Fabian Holland has been restored to the All Blacks' starting XV for this weekend's Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia.

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    Shield fever expected to attract more fans to game

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    Shield fever expected to attract more fans to game

    People are talking about the Otago NPC team again - and that is an opportunity for the union to beef up its balance sheet.
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