McCaw on life after rugby, the state of the game
Even the great Richie McCaw found out lately that fame doesn't last forever.
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Highlanders well represented
Highlanders well represented
Four Highlanders and a future fifth one have been named in the All Blacks XV squad for their game against the Barbarians in the UK tomorrow.
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N. Otago rapt with season
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N. Otago rapt with season
The North Otago Rugby Football Union has wrapped up a successful and "incredibly special" season.
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Otago’s a tale of nearly-but-not-quite
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Otago’s a tale of nearly-but-not-quite
Otago restocked their trophy cabinet during a wonderful season in which the fans flocked back.
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Major celebrations planned for White Horse Cup centenary
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Major celebrations planned for White Horse Cup centenary
The White Horse Cup, Central Otago rugby’s equivalent of the Ranfurly Shield, will celebrate 100 years of existence in 2026.
Canterbury sneaks in top sprinter to win mascot race
Canterbury sneaks in top sprinter to win mascot race
Canterbury’s Larry the Lamb stormed to victory in the mascot race during the half-time show at Saturday’s NPC final - but there was a good reason for that.
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Departing co-owner reflects on highs and lows with Landers
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Departing co-owner reflects on highs and lows with Landers
Cars have been his business but rugby has been one of his great passions — and being an owner of the Highlanders helped Shane Drummond combine the two.
All Blacks wary of Ireland threat
All Blacks wary of Ireland threat
For 111 years, the Irish couldn't win a test against the All Blacks. In the last 10, they've won five.
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Lio-Willie ‘just so blessed’ after mighty year
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Lio-Willie ‘just so blessed’ after mighty year
Otago No 8 Christian Lio-Willie will be back for another dig at NPC glory next season.
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Otago disappointed, but room for pride
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Otago disappointed, but room for pride
There was no fairytale ending for Otago this season.
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Coach promises season ‘just the start’
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Coach promises season ‘just the start’
Otago coach Mark Brown has promised his side’s revival has another gear.
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‘Bittersweet’: Japan move confirmed for Umaga-Jensen
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‘Bittersweet’: Japan move confirmed for Umaga-Jensen
Otago and Highlanders centre Thomas Umaga-Jensen is bound for Japan.
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Canterbury first five on his way to Highlanders, coach says
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Canterbury first five on his way to Highlanders, coach says
Southern fans might have to turn boos into cheers.
Heartbreak for Otago in NPC final
Heartbreak for Otago in NPC final
Otago can still reflect on a wonderful season but they will not get to do it while gazing adoringly at the NPC trophy.
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Class of ’25 do not want footnote tag
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Class of ’25 do not want footnote tag
Will they win?
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No pressure: Otago coach ignoring hype
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No pressure: Otago coach ignoring hype
Otago coach Mark Brown has not thought too deeply about what he will say to his team just before they run out on to Apollo Project Stadium and try to create history in the NPC final in Christchurch...
Bok gets nine-match ban for genital grab
Bok gets nine-match ban for genital grab
South African hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels has been handed a nine-game ban for grabbing an opponent's genitals and won't play again this year.
ODT Rugby Chat: NPC final time
ODT Rugby Chat: NPC final time
On the last ODT Rugby Chat for the year we find out who wins the NPC final.
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Gilbert’s contribution immense
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Gilbert’s contribution immense
Otago fullback Sam Gilbert will leave New Zealand at the peak of his powers.
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Variety of factors in play in Otago’s NPC resurgence
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Variety of factors in play in Otago’s NPC resurgence
Adrian Seconi outlines his top five reasons why Otago have emerged from the cellar to challenge for the NPC title.