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    Jamie Joseph. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Joseph given reins of ABs’ feeder team

    Here is some coaching news that will delight southern rugby fans.

    Perth no holiday for All Blacks prop

    Tamaiti Williams Williams was born in New Zealand but lived in Perth up to the age of 16, playing...

    Perth no holiday for All Blacks prop

    Prop Tamaiti Williams has returned to the city where he grew up, greeted by family and friends, but says Perth will be all business as the All Blacks chase a statement win over Australia.

    First part of double achieved

    Veteran Otago hooker Liam Coltman (holding the trophy) is joined by his team-mates as they...

    First part of double achieved

    That is the Ranfurly Shield safely tucked away for the summer and now on to the business of winning the NPC.

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    North Otago keen for first Shield crack

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    North Otago keen for first Shield crack

    North Otago have called dibs on the first challenge next year.

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    North Otago down arch rivals to grab fifth consecutive victory

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

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    North Otago down arch rivals to grab fifth consecutive victory

    North Otago have learned how to finish games.

    Black Ferns blow away France for third place

    New Zealand's Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores against France in the third-place playoff at the...

    Black Ferns blow away France for third place

    New Zealand won the Bronze Final at the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Saturday, surviving a late French surge to triumph 42-26 in front of more than 50,000 fans in the curtain-raiser to the final...

    England overwhelm Canada to win Women's Rugby World Cup

    England celebrate their World Cup final win at Twickenham. Photo: Reuters

    England overwhelm Canada to win Women's Rugby World Cup

    England finally delivered when it really mattered when they outclassed Canada in front of a delirious Twickenham crowd to win the Women’s Rugby World Cup for the third time.

    Bledisloe comes at a cost as injuries pile up for ABs

    The All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup at Eden Park but the injury list is lengthy. Photo:...

    Bledisloe comes at a cost as injuries pile up for ABs

    Scott Robertson's side for Bledisloe II in Perth may well look very different, as injuries have taken their toll in Saturday's 33-24 win over the Wallabies.

    All Blacks hold off Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup

    All Black Cam Roigard scores a try and Ethan de Groot celebrates during tonight's Bledisloe Cup...

    All Blacks hold off Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup

    Cam Roigard scored two tries on his return from injury as the All Blacks held off a Wallabies fightback to prevail 33-24.

    Otago beat North Harbour to hold on to Ranfurly Shield

    Centurion hooker Liam Coltman goes over for a try as Otago defended the Ranfurly Shield against...

    Otago beat North Harbour to hold on to Ranfurly Shield

    The Ranfurly Shield might take a few more victory laps around the province in the next few weeks, but Otago can essentially lock it up until next season after beating North Harbour in Dunedin today.

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    Speedy side can end loss record: Feke

    North Otago midfielder Tini Feke is enjoying another impressive season for the Old Golds. PHOTO:...

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    Speedy side can end loss record: Feke

    It has been a long time between drinks.

    Stags defence falters again

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

    Stags defence falters again

    Southland’s defence took another hammering in a 55-38 loss to Tasman in Invercargill last night.

    Spirit players in NZ squad

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    Spirit players in NZ squad

    Otago Spirit players Hannah Lithgow, Sarah Jones, Abigail Paton, Charlotte Va’afusuaga, Naomi Sopoaga and Pip Eason have been named in the New Zealand under-20 squad.

    Black Ferns aiming to finish on a high

    The Black Ferns perform the haka before their semifinal loss to Canada last weekend. Photo: Getty...

    Black Ferns aiming to finish on a high

    The Black Ferns may have fallen short of defending their Rugby World Cup crown, but motivation is the least of their concerns ahead of Saturday's bronze medal match against France at Twickenham.

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    Big smile ahead of 100th for province

    The many, and mostly hairy, faces of Otago and Highlanders centurion and former All Black Liam...

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    Big smile ahead of 100th for province

    If all goes well this afternoon, Liam Coltman will clock his 100th game for Otago, help lock away the Ranfurly Shield and be home in time to tuck his daughters Tilly and Ruby into bed.

    Casey will start full contract in 2027

    Lucas Casey. Photo: Gregor Richardson

    Casey will start full contract in 2027

    The Highlanders have seen what we have seen and have signed star Otago openside Lucas Casey.

    Schmidt emphasises significance of Bledisloe Cup to ABs

    Australia coach Joe Schmidt. Photo: Getty Images

    Schmidt emphasises significance of Bledisloe Cup to ABs

    The Wallabies head coach has revealed just how much the Bledisloe Cup means to the All Blacks, saying it was more than the wider competition the two teams are competing for.

    Rugby Chat: How Otago won the shield - and how we'll keep it

    Rugby Chat: How Otago won the shield - and how we'll keep it

    On ODT Rugby Chat we're talking the Ranfurly Shield and go one on one with Otago coach Mark Brown.

    Shield star confirmed for Highlanders

    Otago flanker Lucas Casey with the Ranfurly Shield. He'll be defending it against North Harbour...

    Shield star confirmed for Highlanders

    The Highlanders have seen what we have seen, and have signed star Otago openside Lucas Casey.

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    Super fans for Shield defence

    Rugby fan Joshua Stewart is all smiles with the Ranfurly Shield in Dunedin yesterday as he gets...

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    Super fans for Shield defence

    Joshua Stewart is in a growing crowd of rugby supporters — they are the passively active brigade.
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