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.
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De Groot, Tavatavanawai pull out late for Highlanders
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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’
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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
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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Getting into the weeds of the grass roots
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Getting into the weeds of the grass roots
No grandstands.
Shearer makes big leap to start for Highlanders
Shearer makes big leap to start at halfback for Highlanders
An unexpected new face will be pitched into battle as the Highlanders attempt to rescue their season on Friday night.
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And now for something completely different: the Adam Thomson phenomenon
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And now for something completely different: the Adam Thomson phenomenon
Adam Thomson was always a bit different.
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Otago union in clover — for now
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Otago union in clover — for now
Success is always good for the bottom line.
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Lock on Landers injury list
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Lock on Landers injury list
Another rising Highlanders star is set for an extended period on the sidelines.
Olsen-Baker re-signs
Olsen-Baker re-signs
Black Ferns No 8 Kaipo Olsen-Baker has re-signed with Matatu for Super Rugby Aupiki.
Umaga, Barnes and Blair new All Blacks coaches
Umaga, Barnes and Blair new All Blacks coaches
New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has picked his assistants: Tana Umaga, Neil Barnes and Mike Blair, who will join incumbent Jason Ryan.
Mix of old and new in Hansen’s first squad
Mix of old and new in Hansen’s first squad
Whitney Hansen has introduced some fresh faces in her inaugural squad as the Black Ferns begin a new era under their head coach.
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The beard, the grin, the durability: the cult of ‘Colty’ lives on
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The beard, the grin, the durability: the cult of ‘Colty’ lives on
That grin, that beard, that aw-shucks humility.