Shield shifting South
Southland rugby players celebrate with the Ranfurly Shield inside their dressing room at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton yesterday.
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Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield
Southland lift prized Ranfurly Shield
Faletoi Peni and his warrior Stags sent a reminder yesterday of the magic that still lives in the Ranfurly Shield.
Series to celebrate 25 years of women’s team
Series to celebrate 25 years of women’s team
Welcome to Spirit Week.
Otago Metro North lift performance to claim title
Otago Metro North lift performance to claim title
Dynamic loose forward trio Slade McDowall, Taylor Dale and Charles Elton helped set up a 34-12 win for Otago Metro North against their cross-town rivals at Bishopscourt on Saturday.
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Dominant second half propels North Otago
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Dominant second half propels North Otago
There will be tougher challenges ahead, but North Otago have at least got their Heartland Championship campaign heading in the right direction.
Southland claim Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011
Southland claim Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011
The Ranfurly Shield is heading back to Southland.
Emotional win as Tasman clinch thriller
Emotional win as Tasman clinch thriller
Tasman rumbled over after the hooter to clinch an emotional 31-27 win against Otago in a thriller in Nelson.
Wild and untamed Spirit run away against Tasman
Wild and untamed Spirit run away against Tasman
You cannot keep a bronco harnessed for long.
Poor handling costly for Southland Boys’
Poor handling costly for Southland Boys’
Southland Boys' were poised to set sail in the second half but were blown away instead.
Metro sides to do battle for shield
Metro sides to do battle for shield
One Dunedin-based side will create history today.
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Otago wary of Tasman’s all-round strength
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Otago wary of Tasman’s all-round strength
Otago were back hitting the tackle bags this week. And it is not because they turned in a poor defensive effort.
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Spirit out to build on perfect start to season
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Spirit out to build on perfect start to season
Everywhere you look there is something to like about this Otago Spirit team.
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Herden calls for sharper mindset
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Herden calls for sharper mindset
"We've just got to keep the game going on our terms."
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Black Ferns prepared for tough encounter against Japan
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Black Ferns prepared for tough encounter against Japan
The Black Ferns will be hoping they can keep blossoming in the hunt to defend their Women’s Rugby World Cup title.
Brownie bent on helping Boks beat ABs
‘I’ve got some massive insights’: Brownie bent on helping Boks beat ABs
Former All Black Tony Brown has returned to New Zealand as the assistant Springboks coach, and he has his sights set on bringing down his old team.
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Yet more family success sought
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Yet more family success sought
Jimmy reckons the Taylors could take the Withys in a backyard game of rugby.
Highlanders face tough start, tough finish in 2026
Highlanders face tough start, tough finish in 2026
The Highlanders have been handed a reasonably challenging draw for the 2026 season as they seek to avoid a repeat of this year’s wooden spoon.
'How many more people have got to die?'
'How many more people have got to die?'
Former Highlanders co-captain Shane Christie’s sudden death has sparked more questions about how seriously New Zealand Rugby takes head injuries.
Bower on Otago bench after release from ABs
Bower on Otago bench after release from ABs
Otago will power up with Bower.
'Deep sadness': Ex-Highlander Shane Christie dies
Former Highlander Shane Christie dies
Former Highlanders flanker Shane Christie has died in Nelson aged 39.