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Coach Flutey putting wellness first, one stride at a time

Black Ferns assistant coach Riki Flutey runs along St Clair Beach yesterday. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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Coach Flutey putting wellness first, one stride at a time

Rugby has always been Riki Flutey’s love. But a new passion is helping inspire himself and others on and off the field, Kayla Hodge reports.

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Point-scoring machine developed into superb game manager

Lima Sopoaga lines up another kick for the Highlanders in one of his final games in 2018. PHOTO:...

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Point-scoring machine developed into superb game manager

Records are made to be broken — that is how the saying goes.

Crusaders, ABs prop out for season with serious infection

Tamaiti Williams will miss the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season. File photo: Getty Images

Crusaders, ABs prop out for season with serious infection

The Crusaders will be without All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams for the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season as he receives treatment for a serious infection.

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Smith proud of side’s work

Highlanders halfback Nic Shearer, on debut, has team-mate Caleb Tangitau in support as he tries...

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Smith proud of side’s work

Ben Smith hopes his team can power on to more success in the second half of the season.

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Mid-game power failure being investigated

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Mid-game power failure being investigated

North Harbour Stadium is investigating the incident that caused the power outage in the Super Rugby game between the Highlanders and Moana Pasifika on Saturday night.

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Tongan tornado takes his place

Highlanders centre Malakai Fekitoa is braced for action during a game against the Crusaders at...

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Tongan tornado takes his place

There is absolutely an alternate world in which Malakai Fekitoa is still playing for the Highlanders.

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Early season staying power key to Kaikorai win

Southern winger Josiah Sakaria skips past Kaikorai fullback Rota Lafita during the Dunedin club...

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Early season staying power key to Kaikorai win

Kaikorai...........20Southern...........17

Defending champs Kaikorai clinch late win on opening day

Kaikorai proved if you can just hang in there long enough, there is a gap at the end of the ruck.

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Indispensable Manu found his calling in the South

Highlanders No 8 and co-captain Nasi Manu celebrates with the Super Rugby trophy in 2015. PHOTO:...

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Indispensable Manu found his calling in the South

Nacho, Nacho Man. I want to be a Nacho Man.

Tangitau, Shearer shine for Highlanders

The Highlanders celebrate Caleb Tangitau's try against Moana Pasifika. Photo: Getty Images

Tangitau, Shearer shine for Highlanders

Caleb Tangitau is an established star and the Highlanders might have unearthed another one after a bizarre Super Rugby game tonight.

De Groot, Tavatavanawai pull out late for Highlanders

Timoci Tavatavanawai will play no part in tonight's clash with Moana Pasifika. Photo: Gregor...

De Groot, Tavatavanawai pull out late for Highlanders

The Highlanders have made two late changes to their team for tonight’s game against Moana Pasifika.

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Seeking to get the ‘spark’ back

Highlanders fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens celebrates after scoring the opening try in...

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Seeking to get the ‘spark’ back

There is talk about a response.

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Hoeft an old-school prop who demanded respect

Highlanders prop Carl Hoeft runs into Brumbies first five Stephen Larkham during a game at...

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Hoeft an old-school prop who demanded respect

Carl Hoeft was the most self-effacing man you could meet and was not in the habit of talking himself up a lot.

It’s Southern — you heard it here first

Rugby chats

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Wheeler new ORFU president

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Wheeler new ORFU president

An Alhambra-Union stalwart is the new president of the Otago Rugby Football Union.

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All change in the coaching ranks

Dunedin lock Curtis Palmer climbs high to claim the ball during a Dunedin division 1 game against...

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All change in the coaching ranks

There are a host of new faces popping up in club rugby every year.

Rugby Chat: Club season returns

The much-missed ODT Rugby Chat is back bigger than ever by popular demand.

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The original, mercurial Jimmy, for whom rugby was a ‘saviour’

Jimmy Cowan was a warrior halfback for the Highlanders. Photo: Getty Images

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The original, mercurial Jimmy, for whom rugby was a ‘saviour’

He was christened Quinton James Cowan, but he gained immortality for the Highlanders and Southland under an old-school name that fit his style perfectly.

Southlander to make a big step up

Southlander to make a big step up

An unexpected new face will be pitched into battle as the Highlanders attempt to rescue their season tomorrow night.

Otago v Stags to start season

Stag Day will set the tone for Otago’s hunt to go one better in the NPC this season.

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