Highlanders show fight in loss to Hurricanes
The Highlanders ended their Super Rugby Pacific season with a 45-28 loss to the Hurricanes in Wellington tonight.
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Taieri log big win over University
Taieri log big win over University
Taieri powered to a shock 55-26 win against University in a top-of-the-table clash at Peter Johnstone Park this afternoon.
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
The final scores are in for the ninth round of Dunedin premier rugby.
Crusaders close out tight win over Chiefs
Crusaders close out tight win over Chiefs
The Crusaders silenced any smuggled cowbells at Te Kaha, after holding on for a dramatic 36-32 Super Rugby Pacific win over the Chiefs.
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Tangitau was heading for ABs: Joseph
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Tangitau was heading for ABs: Joseph
Jamie Joseph has no doubt Caleb Tangitau would have been trading a blue jersey for a black one.
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Old Golds to start Heartland at home
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Old Golds to start Heartland at home
Can North Otago collect another piece of silverware this season?
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Premier competition reaches key juncture
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Premier competition reaches key juncture
Round one of the Dunedin premier A club competition wrapped up on Thursday night and there will be a shake-up next round after promotion-relegation games.
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End is near for still ‘upbeat’ Landers
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End is near for still ‘upbeat’ Landers
There is a game to be played tonight but it is hard to escape the feeling the Highlanders are ready to start looking much further into the future.
Brake confirms her return to Black Ferns Sevens
Brake confirms her return to Black Ferns Sevens
Sevens star Michaela Brake has confirmed her return to the Black Ferns Sevens after signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027.
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Checking out the home stretch
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Checking out the home stretch
Super Rugby Pacific is in the home stretch. The Highlanders have only one game left before their bye in the final round. Can they make the playoffs?
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Mouthwatering rematch awaits
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Mouthwatering rematch awaits
When Cromwell and Arrowtown came up against each other in the opening round of the Central Otago premier club competition, they were — based on their 2025 performances — a couple of battlers...
Miners Cup online for Lawrence, Crescent
Miners Cup online for Lawrence, Crescent
The dark cloud of semifinal footy is already looming across the Southern Region, with many teams having to put the hard yards in at this stage to even be considered for post-season glory.
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Winning Under 20 World Cup a highlight
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Winning Under 20 World Cup a highlight
Five questions for Star coach Brayden Mitchell.
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Valley on top but rest of field wide open
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Valley on top but rest of field wide open
There is a familiar look to the top of the North Otago premier club competition.
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Top-of-table clash in Mosgiel
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Top-of-table clash in Mosgiel
The draw has worked out perfectly for a big day out in Mosgiel tomorrow.
Top six looking all but sewn up already
Top six looking all but sewn up already
The top 6 looks almost done and dusted and there is still five games to go in the regular season.
ODT Rugby Chat: 100 games and a first win of the season
ODT Rugby Chat: 100 games and a first win of the season
We talk to Eels winger Marc Rooney who plays his 100th game this weekend and Ratu Latus the Zingari lock who scored two tries at the weekend as his team won their first game of the season.
Clop clop, or for the chop? Cowbell war kicks off in Christchurch
Clop clop, or for the chop? Cowbell war kicks off in Christchurch
Another cowbell war has kicked off ahead of the Crusaders game on Friday night - with the Chiefs boss offering prizes to fans who successfully smuggle one into Christchurch's new stadium.
De Groot named MVP
De Groot named MVP
Ethan de Groot is a man of his word.
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Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland
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Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland
One of the great Highlanders stalwarts is heading to Ireland.