Wyndham delivers 37-0 wake-up call
Wyndham has made its loudest statement yet in Southland’s Division One competition. However, coach Casey Robertson was trying to keep a lid on Saturday’s stunning performance.
Rugby
Forwards ho! Front row stars for Barbarians
Forwards ho! Front row stars for Barbarians
Those of you with a soft spot for the front row club, brace yourself for this tale, it’s a good one.
Valley smash Kurow
Valley smash Kurow
Valley continued its run of good form with a 52-17 thumping of second-placed Kurow in North Otago premier rugby today.
Howard (97) to be at Waitaki v St Kev's match
Howard (97) to be at Waitaki v St Kev's match
Waitaki Boys' High School First XV hosts St Kevin's First XV in the 84th interschool match early next month.
Best yet to come for Upper Clutha: coach
Best yet to come for Upper Clutha: coach
Attack is about execution. Defence is about attitude.
All matches critical in countdown to playoffs
All matches critical in countdown to playoffs
All games have a bearing on finals rugby tomorrow.
Rift results in grudge match
Rift results in grudge match
Paul Dwyer gives his take on everything club rugby this week.
Current top four well placed to progress in Southland
Current top four well placed to progress in Southland
Southland's premier club rugby competition is entering the crunch stage of the season. Logan Savory takes a look at how each of the six teams is positioned at the moment.
Toko wins close match with Lawrence
Toko wins close match with Lawrence
Toko solidified its fourth place with a close-fought 31-28 win over Lawrence in Milton on Saturday.
Southland premier rugby
Southland premier rugby
Pirates Old-Boys turned back the clock to honour the club’s past on Saturday, and in the process locked in a win which provides a major boost for its future.
Big winning margins story of day
Big winning margins story of day
Alexandra showed a much improved defensive effort but still went down 53-0 to competition leader Wakatipu on Saturday.
Waikaka recalls famous occasion with 25-13 win
Waikaka recalls famous occasion with 25-13 win
In 1998 the small eastern Southland town of Waikaka went rugby gaga.
Rugby chat from the boondocks
Rugby chat from the boondocks
As promised, ODT rugby columnist Paul Dwyer headed into the "boondocks” on Saturday to watch Matakanui take on Cromwell at the Omakau Domain.
Valley upset Old Boys
Valley upset Old Boys
Valley produced its top form to upset top-of-the-table Old Boys 46-36 in a North Otago premier club rugby game at Weston today.
Defence crucial for Alexandra
Defence crucial for Alexandra
The business end of the Central Otago premier competition starts in earnest tomorrow as there are just six rounds left until the playoffs.
Whitburn keen for Athletic to show true potential
Whitburn keen for Athletic to show true potential
Athletic Marist captain Jared Whitburn believes his side has more to offer as it chases a place in the playoffs of the Citizens Shield.
Heriot may struggle to contain lethal Clutha backs
Heriot may struggle to contain lethal Clutha backs
After eight weeks of competition, the top three teams are pulling away from the rest.
Plenty to play for in club matches ahead
Plenty to play for in club matches ahead
Woodlands presents a scary prospect as Southland's premier club rugby competition enters the crunch stage of the season.
Central hangs on to Topp Cup
Central hangs on to Topp Cup
Central Otago retained the Topp Cup with a hard-fought 29-24 win over Southern Region in crisp conditions in Alexandra yesterday.
Clutha clear winner in scrappy encounter with Toko
Clutha clear winner in scrappy encounter with Toko
Clutha continued its winning run with a convincing 41-26 win over Toko at Balclutha on Saturday.