Otago hold on to slim hope of advancing
Otago clawed their way into the top eight with a 31-28 win against Northland in Whangarei last night.
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Obituary: James Roxburgh, rugby player
Obituary: James Roxburgh, rugby player
Although a well-known rugby player, it was what James Roxburgh did off the pitch that he will be remembered for.
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Last spot in playoffs up for grabs
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Last spot in playoffs up for grabs
The Heartland Championship playoffs are almost decided as the competition heads into the final round robin games today.
Otago into top eight with win over Northland
Otago into top eight with win over Northland
Otago clawed their way into the top eight with a 31-28 win against Northland in Whangarei tonight.
Dame Patsy Reddy to step down from rugby board
Dame Patsy Reddy to step down from rugby board
New Zealand Rugby chairwoman Dame Patsy Reddy will not to seek re-appointment to the NZR Board, after an independent review of the organisation's governance structures was not implemented.
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Bekhuis poised to make 144th appearance for Stags
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Bekhuis poised to make 144th appearance for Stags
Josh Bekhuis will move to the top of the ledger tomorrow.
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Fischli steps up as Otago’s go-to man
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Fischli steps up as Otago’s go-to man
Sam Fischli has added to his repertoire this season.
NZ surprised by France player exclusion for All Blacks tests
NZ surprised by France player exclusion for All Blacks tests
New Zealand's rugby union is seeking more information from World Rugby following France's unilateral decision to exclude some national squad players from next year's test series against the All Blacks.
Tomkinson signs for Force
Tomkinson signs for Force
Former Highlanders midfielder Sio Tomkinson has signed for the Western Force.
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Glimpses of form among some scratchy stuff for ABs
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Glimpses of form among some scratchy stuff for ABs
So ends the first part of the All Blacks’ season.
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Who will coach Otago next?
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Who will coach Otago next?
It could be a short shortlist for the Otago head coaching role.
Highlanders' home games all in Dunedin
Highlanders' home games all in Dunedin
The Highlanders should be able to get an early gauge of where they stand in Super Rugby next season, the draw for which has been made.
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Poor second half telling for Stags
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Poor second half telling for Stags
Josh Bekhuis confirmed his status as one of the warriors of the NPC but his beloved Stags could not mark the occasion with victory yesterday.
Playoffs still in reach for Otago after win
Playoffs still in reach for Otago after win
Otago are going to need some favours to reach the playoffs.
Highlanders tease ‘a day to remember’
Highlanders tease ‘a day to remember’
It is sport, not war — but this could be the ideal way to celebrate Anzac Weekend next year.
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Old Golds out of playoffs contention after failing to counter King Country
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Old Golds out of playoffs contention after failing to counter King Country
King Country scored two late tries to put the nail in North Otago’s season.
Canterbury scrape into final with Waikato
Canterbury scrape into final with Waikato
Waikato will host Canterbury in the Farah Palmer Cup premiership final this weekend.
Springboks claim Rugby Championship
Springboks claim Rugby Championship
Fullback Aphelele Fassi and flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit scored two tries each as dominant South Africa claimed the 2024 Rugby Championship with a comprehensive 48-7 victory over Argentina.
'Reversed the curse': ABs end Wellington drought
'Reversed the curse': ABs end Wellington drought
Winger Caleb Clarke scored two tries as the All Blacks beat the Wallabies 33-13 to snap their six-year winless record in Wellington.
Otago stages dramatic comeback to beat Tasman
Otago stages dramatic comeback to beat Tasman
Otago gave up three tries in eight minutes but fought back in a seesaw match to beat Tasman 47-31 at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.