Rugby

Crusaders sneak past Hurricanes with golden point drop goal

Mitchell Drummond and the Crusaders celebrate their golden point win over the Hurricanes. Photo:...

Crusaders sneak past Hurricanes with golden point drop goal

For the second match in succession Super Rugby Aotearoa needed golden point extra time to find a victor.

Tony Brown writes off Highlanders finals hopes after loss to Chiefs

Highlanders coach Tony Brown has lamented the side's missed opportunities in Saturday's loss to...

Tony Brown writes off Highlanders finals hopes after loss to Chiefs

Highlanders coach Tony Brown has closed the book on his side's hopes of making the Super Rugby Aotearoa final this season.

Highlanders go down to Chiefs in extra time

Chiefs players mob Damian McKenzie after his golden point penalty won the game. Photo: Getty Images

Highlanders go down to Chiefs in extra time

The Highlanders have gone down to a golden point penalty from Damian McKenzie in a scrappy thriller at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

Dunedin Premier Rugby wrap

All the action from around the grounds on the opening day of the Dunedin Premier Rugby season.

Decision by Frizell fillip for Brown’s men

Decision by Frizell fillip for Brown’s men

The Highlanders have received a big boost just before what is shaping up as a must-win for both sides at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight.

Highlanders keen to maintain momentum

The Highlanders have back-up plans if the Australian teams cannot enter New Zealand for Super...

Highlanders keen to maintain momentum

We all love to bask in glory but it is time to move on.

Amazing try goes viral after Otago club rugby game

One of the craziest tries you'll ever see has been caught on camera in Otago.

Freddie fundraiser for footy club

Prior to Covid 19, Dunedin man Steve Larkins had a successful career performing around the world, singing the songs of the late rock icon Freddie Mercury.

NZ schools trio part of U20 squad

NZ schools trio part of U20 squad

The Highlanders under-20 squad set to play in next week’s national tournament comes from far and wide.

Dixon keen to take on Australian sides

Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon throws into the lineout watched by fellow rake Liam Coltman....

Dixon keen to take on Australian sides

Highlanders co-captain Ash Dixon admits he is keen to take on some Australian muscle.

'They got punished' - Brown on pair returning for Chiefs game

Sio Tomkinson trains with the Highlanders last week. Photo: Getty Images

'They got punished' - Brown on pair returning for Chiefs game

Two of the six players who missed last week because of dropping below team standards have been called back into the match-day squad and they should be physically fitter for their week off.

Woodlands looks one to beat

Seven premier grade teams will be in contention for the Galbraith Shield when the Southland club season kicks off tomorrow.

Heriot favoured to win three in row

Heriot favoured to win three in row

Round three of the Southern Region competition has some tantalising match-ups which could have major ramifications on the make-up of the table.

New system in place for playoffs

The possibility of a Ranfurly Shield challenge against Hawke’s Bay in June will provide all the motivation for senior club players in North Otago this season.

Extended pre-season starts tomorrow

Alhambra-Union centre Rutu Bishop tackles Harbour centre Sala Halaleva at the North Ground last...

Extended pre-season starts tomorrow

Real rugby gets under way next month.

Time now for play rather than debate

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

Time now for play rather than debate

We’ve been giving the round-ball code far too much prominence in the past couple of weeks so it’s time for the winter sport heavyweight to get back into action — club rugby. Well that’s not quite correct — they are playing in the South Otago comp. In fact, this is the third game this weekend.

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