Otago Spirit lock in home semi with thumping win
Otago Spirit lock in home semi with thumping win
The Otago Spirit have locked in a home Farah Palmer Cup semifinal.
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Still on high, Stags look to ‘win it again’
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Still on high, Stags look to ‘win it again’
Southland co-coach James Wilson reckons he has not posed naked with the Ranfurly Shield.
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‘Improving’ Old Golds up for big-boy challenge
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‘Improving’ Old Golds up for big-boy challenge
Time to dance with the big boys.
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Big match before reunion panel and dinner
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Big match before reunion panel and dinner
Spirits have been high this week as Otago Rugby built towards today.
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Fullback brings silky touch to Spirit
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Fullback brings silky touch to Spirit
That footwork has to come from somewhere.
Ireland biggest challenge to smooth start
Ireland biggest challenge to smooth start
The Black Ferns will be hoping the luck of the Irish is on their side — and not their opponents.
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Council’s call to axe day one of tournament slated
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Council’s call to axe day one of tournament slated
A decision to axe the first day of a junior rugby tournament in Queenstown yesterday involving more than 1000 players has been labelled crazy, with organisers saying they had played in far worse...
Otago fire in second half to down Northland
Otago fire in second half to down Northland
It was not flash. It was not fancy. But it added up to five competition points for Otago.
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True blue Bower set to cover tight head
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True blue Bower set to cover tight head
By George, he is loyal.
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McGlashan out of proposed competition
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McGlashan out of proposed competition
Another southern school has dropped out of the South Island Boys' Schools First XV competition.
Boks pick Kolisi for All Blacks clash
Boks pick Kolisi for All Blacks clash
Siya Kolisi has been passed fit to play for South Africa against New Zealand in their Rugby Championship showdown at Eden Park on Saturday but will not captain the side.
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Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years
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Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years
Thrillers, crushing victories, heart-breaking defeats — the Otago Spirit have seen it all over 25 years. Hayden Meikle highlights five memorable games.
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Selecting the best of the best since the start of the journey
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Selecting the best of the best since the start of the journey
A lot of players have worn the Otago Spirit jersey over the past 25 years. Selecting a greatest Spirit XV is no easy task, but sports editor Hayden Meikle thought he would give it a crack.
Narawa recalled, Holland on bench against Boks
Narawa recalled, Holland on bench against Boks
Emoni Narawa has been recalled to the All Blacks for the first test against the Springboks, while a reshuffle in the loose forwards sees Highlander Fabian Holland in the reserves.
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Hollows proud every time she wears jersey
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Hollows proud every time she wears jersey
Twenty-five years from now, Tegan Hollows hopes she will be sitting in the stands with her team-mates reminiscing about the good old days.
Physical presence of injured Ma’u to be missed
Physical presence of injured Ma’u to be missed
Otago will be missing their enforcer for the remainder of the season.
Lavanini set to bolster second row
Lavanini set to bolster second row
The Highlanders have bolstered their locking stocks with the signing of seasoned Argentinian forward Tomas Lavanini for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Injury forces change for Otago against Northland
Injury forces change for Otago against Northland
Otago have lost enforcer Saula Ma’u for the remainder of the season, which opens the door for Rohan Wingham to start at tighthead against Northland on Friday night.
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Imperfect, unpredictable: just how we like it
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Imperfect, unpredictable: just how we like it
We are midway through the NPC round-robin and competition for those final few playoff spots shapes as intense, rugby reporter Adrian Seconi writes.
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Blue and gold opened eyes to Ferns dream
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Blue and gold opened eyes to Ferns dream
Kelly Brazier has broken the glass ceiling when it comes to rugby.