Poor first half costs N. Otago, makes path to semis harder
A multitude of defensive errors by North Otago in the first half laid the basis for Thames Valley’s six-try 43-21 victory in the fifth round of Heartland rugby on Saturday.
Rugby
Caught both ways
Caught both ways
Otago metro under-18 centre Giovanni Leituala is tackled by Southland under-18 hooker Morgan Riordan (left) and openside flanker Sean Withy at the University Oval on Saturday.
Stags: don’t mention the Shield
Stags: don’t mention the Shield
David Henderson’s advice is to forget the Ranfurly Shield talk.
Old Golds desperate for victory
Old Golds desperate for victory
It is starting to get near crunch time for Heartland teams, none more so than for North Otago which takes on Thames Valley in Te Aroha today.
Turning around Southland’s fortunes will not happen overnight
Turning around Southland’s fortunes will not happen overnight
Southland is trying hard but it is going to take a while to turn things around, the union’s boss says.
Southland's long journey in search of a win
Southland's long journey in search of a win
The nature of the Mitre 10 Cup format does not offer up any favours.
Selectors give Capil his big chance
Selectors give Capil his big chance
Jack Capil has been handed the biggest assignment of his rugby career and he is excited by it.
Concern mounts over Southland rugby
Concern mounts over Southland rugby
It seems the magnitude of the coaching challenge Dave Hewett has taken on has become a reality.
Otago Country snatches trophy at last gasp
Otago Country snatches trophy at last gasp
Otago Country regained the Tri-series Trophy and will hold it until next season after a nail-biting 33-29 win over Canterbury Country in Christchurch on Saturday.
North Otago loses way, game
North Otago loses way, game
North Otago sacrificed a 17-14 halftime lead through loose defence to lose 27-24 to Horowhenua-Kapiti in Oamaru on Saturday.
Late Counties tries sink Southland U19
Late Counties tries sink Southland U19
Southland leaked three tries in the final 14 minutes against Counties to lose its final outing at the national under-19 tournament in Taupo on Saturday.
Otago Country after tri-series trophy
Otago Country after tri-series trophy
Otago Country heads to Christchurch this weekend to play Canterbury Country for the tri-series trophy.
Crucial game for North Otago, Horowhenua
Crucial game for North Otago, Horowhenua
North Otago and Horowhenua-Kapiti will have ample motivation when the two sides meet at Whitestone Stadium this afternoon.
King Country a bridge too far
King Country a bridge too far
North Otago could not string together a third close win in a row, going down 22-18 to King Country in Taumarunui.
U19s face Waikato in semifinal
U19s face Waikato in semifinal
Southland has advanced to the Michael Jones Trophy semifinals at the national under-19 rugby tournament in Taupo.
Stags on mat after loss
Stags on mat after loss
It took little time to figure out Southland Stags coach Dave Hewett’s mood on Saturday afternoon.
Lack of accuracy costs B side
Lack of accuracy costs B side
Much as the Southland Stags did 24 hours earlier at Rugby Park, Southland B showed promise yesterday, but ultimately a lack of accuracy was its downfall in a 41-21 loss to Canterbury B.
Canterbury dream set aside as Nu’u turns out for Stags
Canterbury dream set aside as Nu’u turns out for Stags
Ray Nu’u does not shy away from the fact he wanted to crack Mitre 10 Cup rugby with Canterbury.
Several new caps as unbeaten sides meet
Several new caps as unbeaten sides meet
Two of the three unbeaten teams in Heartland rugby will meet this afternoon when King Country hosts North Otago in Taumarunui.
Southland U19 may lose key player
Southland U19 may lose key player
Southland may well head into the national under-19 rugby tournament without key player Ethan de Groot, as a possible Stags call-up looms.