North Otago clubs already preparing for big season
North Otago clubs are already preparing for the coming 2020 season which will have a little more edge with a Ranfurly Shield challenge against Canterbury in July.
Rugby
Rugby ‘stalwart’ confirmed dead
Rugby ‘stalwart’ confirmed dead
A North Otago man who died in a workplace accident on a rural property inland from Oamaru was a talented rugby player and an inspiration to the young players he coached.
Country rugby to challenge Fiji
Country rugby to challenge Fiji
Southland country rugby will be showcased at next year’s Southern Field Days rugby match.
Thorne happy to co-coach Canterbury with Brown
Thorne happy to co-coach Canterbury with Brown
Former All Black and Crusaders captain Reuben Thorne is comfortable in being a co-coach of the red and blacks.
Hopley resigns from second stint as Southland boss
Hopley resigns from second stint as Southland boss
Rugby Southland general manager Brian Hopley has resigned.
Shield challenge for Old Golds
Shield challenge for Old Golds
North Otago will challenge for the Ranfurly Shield twice in as many years.
Forrest, Carter to coach North Otago
Forrest, Carter to coach North Otago
Meads Cup champion North Otago has confirmed its coaching team for next season.
Fijian XV steps in to take on Southland
Fijian XV steps in to take on Southland
Southland is going to get an early start to the season.
Union happy with input from players
Union happy with input from players
Rugby Southland had no qualms in having senior players interview prospective head coaches.
'Plenty of banter’ helps get players to practice
'Plenty of banter’ helps get players to practice
The 1997 Nissan Elgrand must struggle going up the Kilmog. But where there's a will there's a way as the trusty vehicle carts some hefty rugby players up the island.
'Zero tolerance' for streakers at rugby final
'Zero tolerance' for streakers at rugby final
Greymouth police are warning anyone going to the Heartland Rugby final between West Coast and South Canterbury not to take their clothes off.
West Taieri set to rise up a level
West Taieri set to rise up a level
The West Taieri club will rack up more than a few extra hours of travel next season.
'Totally team first'
'Totally team first'
North Otago has a proud record over the past two decades.
Forward making most of chance
Forward making most of chance
Charles Elton winces a little when you ask him about playing lock. The 26-year-old hates the utility tag even more.
Mitchell brothers reap spoils at Southland awards
Mitchell brothers reap spoils at Southland awards
Mitchell brothers Morgan and Brayden finished the season on a high.
Hewett looks on bright side on eve of Stags' last game
Hewett looks on bright side on eve of Stags' last game
Southland will close the book on its 2019 season tonight but coach Dave Hewett thinks plenty of positives have come out of it.
Development 'one indicator of success'
Development 'one indicator of success'
Southland coach Dave Hewett says provincial sides are always going to struggle against seasoned battle-hardened fully professional teams and people have to realise that.
Southland seems settled despite short turnaround
Southland seems settled despite short turnaround
Euphoria and adrenaline will only get you so far.
Old Golds dip out in tight game
Old Golds dip out in tight game
Close encounters have been part of North Otago's recent history.
Relief main emotion as drought finally over
Relief main emotion as drought finally over
Those first few moments after the final whistle were a little awkward.