Rugby

O’Connor out as Schmidt opts for youth

James O’Connor’s dreams of earning a recall for Australia’s hosting of the British and Irish Lions appear over after the veteran playmaker was overlooked for the Wallabies squad to face Fiji in...

Cameron Munster has revealed how public criticism of Billy Slater galvanised Queensland, admitting he was personally hurt by jabs taken at his coach in the lead-up to their State of Origin II victory.

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‘No place’ for racism, Bluff Rugby Club says

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‘No place’ for racism, Bluff Rugby Club says

Bluff Rugby Club has broken its silence, saying it wants Tokanui club supporters held accountable for racist comments made at a match between the teams earlier this month.

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Valley holding pole position

Maheno first five Lachie Kingan shifts the ball with Toby Growcott in support. PHOTO: YAMMIE...

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Valley holding pole position

One team know exactly where they stand next week.

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Arrowtown heartened but Wakatipu will be tough foe

Arrowtown captain Ryan Egerton. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Arrowtown heartened but Wakatipu will be tough foe

After languishing for 83 days between victories, Arrowtown are desperately keen to make it two wins in a row when they tackle Central Otago title contenders Wakatipu in the much-awaited local derby...

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St Kevin’s and Meads Cup successes hard to top

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St Kevin’s and Meads Cup successes hard to top

Five questions for Eastern Northern Barbarians captain Jacob Coghlan.

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Our predictions on Robertson’s men

Highlanders lock Fabian Holland makes a clean lineout take against the Crusaders in Christchurch...

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Our predictions on Robertson’s men

Scott Robertson will name his All Blacks squad of 35 on Monday as he prepares for his second season as coach. Who makes the cut? Hayden Meikle puts on his guessing hat and runs through the positions.

ODT Rugby Chat: PD squares off with the ORFU

ODT Rugby Chat: PD squares off with ORFU

On this must see episode of ODT rugby chat PD squares off with the Otago Rugby Union over the recently announced ad hoc competition to be played in early August.

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Holes in Fiji coach’s claims

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Holes in Fiji coach’s claims

Fiji coach Mick Byrne claims the New Zealand Rugby contracting system is preventing a couple of Highlanders from playing for the Pacific nation.

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Several Landers at training camp

All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson. Photo: Getty Images

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Several Landers at training camp

A bunch of Highlanders are getting an early look at how Scott Robertson intends to operate in his second season with the All Blacks.

Weakened France squad to face All Blacks

France coach defends weakened squad to face All Blacks

France coach Fabien Galthie has defended sending a weakened squad to face the All Blacks in three tests in July.

Savea to take Japan sabbatical

Moana Pasifika and All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea on the run against the Highlanders in...

Savea to take Japan sabbatical

Moana Pasifika are set to lose their inspirational leader for next season.

Australia to hold domestic Super Rugby spin-off

David Feliuai of the Brumbies is tackled during the round fourteen Super Rugby Pacific match...

Australia to hold domestic Super Rugby spin-off

Rugby Australia have announced an annual domestic Super Rugby competition aimed at giving the country's senior players more game time to kick off in September and October this year.

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‘Proud’ AU hold off comeback, win title

Alhambra-Union players and coaches roar with delight after winning the division 1 final at...

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‘Proud’ AU hold off comeback, win title

You could say that one was for a lot of people.

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First-half blitz leaves shield with Dunedin

Dunedin winger Oscar Schmidt-Uili gets caught around the ankles by Green Island lock Christian...

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First-half blitz leaves shield with Dunedin

A wrap-up of premier league club rugby games played in Dunedin over the weekend.

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Athletic Marist retain trophy

The Citizens Shield. Photo: Rugby In North Otago

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Athletic Marist retain trophy

A chaotic final five minutes that had two lead changes ended with Athletic Marist being crowned the Pasifika kings of rugby again.

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‘Basic style’ behind comeback

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

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‘Basic style’ behind comeback

Three entertaining matches of Southland premier club rugby were played on Saturday.

Crescent win to keep top four challenge alive

Crescent win to keep top four challenge alive

Crescent capped off their club day in grand fashion with a 39-15 win over Toko that sent the top four of the Southern Region competition into turmoil on Saturday.

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