Man who violated rugby player with cue pleads guilty
A Clutha man violated a rugby player with a pool cue after the victim had danced to a team song with his pants down, a court has heard.
Rugby
Timely warmup win as shield game looms
Timely warmup win as shield game looms
North Otago showed its fitness in a second-half comeback.
Success in final caps off undefeated season for Cromwell
Success in final caps off undefeated season for Cromwell
In putting the finishing touches to a spectacularly successful season at Anderson Park on Saturday, the Cromwell Goats demonstrated in their 32-20 victory over Arrowtown that it was not only their...
Final on knife edge, but Valley takes honours
Final on knife edge, but Valley takes honours
Ultimately, importantly individual decisions often have a major impact on sporting results and the Citizens Shield final in Oamaru on Saturday was no exception.
Intriguing contest between closely matched teams
Intriguing contest between closely matched teams
Arrowtown and Cromwell have already played the match of the season so far, a nine-try thriller at Jack Reid Park that the Cromwell Goats won 34-33 with a penalty goal in injury time.
Maheno eyeing an unbeaten season
Maheno eyeing an unbeaten season
Maheno is seeking to complete an unbeaten season when it takes on Valley in the final of the Citizens Shield tomorrow.
AU, Varsity fighting for top six spots
AU, Varsity fighting for top six spots
The Taieri Eels just keep on winning and, conversely, their neighbour, GI, just keeps on losing.
Cromwell, Arrowtown to meet again in premier final
Cromwell, Arrowtown to meet again in premier final
The Covid-19 pandemic might have disrupted club rugby throughout the land, but one thing it couldn't change was that the same two teams would fight out the final of the Central Otago premier competition.
Maheno reaches final after seesaw semi
Maheno reaches final after seesaw semi
Unbeaten Maheno will meet Valley in the Citizens Shield final next Saturday.
Star has its moments but Woodlands wins
Star has its moments but Woodlands wins
Woodlands accounted for Star 83-31 in the Galbraith Shield final in front of a handful of supporters at Rugby Park on Saturday.
West Taieri beats Valley 24-22 to take title
West Taieri beats Valley 24-22 to take title
West Taieri has been crowned Southern Region rugby champion after a 24-22 win over Clutha Valley in a fantastic spectacle of rugby in Outram.
McKenzie enjoying playing for club, farm work
McKenzie enjoying playing for club, farm work
Marty McKenzie is back "pretending" he knows what he is doing around the family farm.
Woodlands favoured to claim final
Woodlands favoured to claim final
Woodlands will be a warm favourite against Star in the Galbraith Shield final at Rugby Park Stadium tomorrow.
Maheno one win from final
Maheno one win from final
Unbeaten Maheno is chasing a second consecutive Citizens Shield title.
Record points to Arrowtown
Record points to Arrowtown
Psychology plays a big part in sport, which is why Upper Clutha would prefer not to be playing Arrowtown in the semifinals at the Wanaka Sportsground tomorrow.
West Taieri game from perfect season
West Taieri game from perfect season
West Taieri will be desperate not to fall at the final hurdle as it gets ready to host the Southern Region final tomorrow.
Safety vital if club rugby gets all clear
Safety vital if club rugby gets all clear
Now I’m really confused after a round that defies belief. Harbour thrashed Kaik at the High Veldt to go to 20 points so seems assured of making the six. Taieri walloped Southern at the Eelpit and is in the six and, with its run, should be top qualifier and win the Gallaway. It has finally given itself a points differential.
West Taieri secures home final
West Taieri secures home final
West Taieri has put an end to Clutha’s era of dominance.
Woodlands, Star to contest final
Woodlands, Star to contest final
Woodlands and Star progressed to the Galbraith Shield final after a strongly contested final round of matches on Saturday.
Valley forwards key to victory
Valley forwards key to victory
A pumped-up forward pack laid the platform for Valley’s 27-22 win over Old Boys at Whitestone Contracting Stadium on Saturday in the final qualifying round of the Citizens Shield competition.