Hastie heading to Force
Nathan Hastie’s career resurgence will continue away from the Highlanders.
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Big win confirms Southland Boys’ status
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Big win confirms Southland Boys’ status
Southland Boys’ remain favourites to retain their Southern Schools Rugby Championship title.
Ex-Otago coach to join Aust
Ex-Otago coach to join Aust
Former Otago coach and All Black lock Tom Donnelly will join the Wallabies coaching staff ahead of the 2025 Rugby Championship.
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Upper Clutha hold on to claim title
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Upper Clutha hold on to claim title
The season was almost five minutes too long for Central Otago’s champion club Upper Clutha, who dramatically held on for a 39-38 victory over Clutha in the Otago Countrywide club final at Wanaka on...
Wallabies furious after controversial late try gives Lions win
Wallabies furious after controversial late try gives Lions win
The Wallabies have suffered a heart-breaking series defeat to the British and Irish Lions losing the second Test at the MCG 29-26 after a controversial last-minute try.
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Joseph relieved to get call-up
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Joseph relieved to get call-up
Maia Joseph’s passport is getting another stamp.
Backs make strong showing in internal trial
Backs make strong showing in internal trial
Otago built some confidence with a strong showing in their internal trial game in Cromwell yesterday.
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Upper Clutha warm favourites for final
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Upper Clutha warm favourites for final
It has been a near perfect season for the Upper Clutha rugby team who have the opportunity to complete a hat-trick of triumphs when they tackle Clutha in the Otago Countrywide final at Wanaka today.
Joseph named in Black Ferns World Cup squad
Joseph named in Black Ferns World Cup squad
Otago halfback Maia Joseph has been named in the Black Ferns squad to defend their Rugby World Cup title next month.
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Central Otago team of the season
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Central Otago team of the season
Bob Howitt names a team of the season from the Central Otago premier club competition.
South Otago team of the season
South Otago team of the season
Francis Parker names a team of the season from the Southern Region premier club competition.
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Squad’s potential excites coach
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Squad’s potential excites coach
There is a quiet optimism about where the Otago Spirit could head this season.
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Blue to face Gold for spots in the Blue-and-Golds
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Blue to face Gold for spots in the Blue-and-Golds
There will be some friendly fire in Cromwell this afternoon.
Rugby player cops 28-match ban after king hit
Rugby player cops 28-match ban after king hit
The rugby player who sucker-punched an opponent in a Christchurch club game has been banned for 28 matches - effectively ruling him out of the sport for two years.
Finals footy delivers the goods
Finals footy delivers the goods
Well Rugby Chat is done for the year (thank God, you’ll be saying!) but we have a few things to cover off so we can enjoy the summer.
Lienert-Brown re-signs
Lienert-Brown re-signs
All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby, the Chiefs and Waikato through to the end of 2028.
Lienert-Brown latest to look to Japan
Lienert-Brown latest to look to Japan
Veteran All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown will miss Super Rugby next year as part of a sabbatical to play in Japan.
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So far, so good for Razor’s men
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So far, so good for Razor’s men
You can divide the 2025 All Blacks season into three parts: the French series, the Rugby Championship and the end-of-year tour.
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Players from Japan, Dunedin in Herden’s Old Golds mix
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Players from Japan, Dunedin in Herden’s Old Golds mix
Some old, some new, some borrowed, some Blue Revs.
All Black great on last year's gym collapse
All Black great on last year's gym collapse
Former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu has given an update on his heart condition after collapsing at the gym last year and his new role on the board of Creative New Zealand.