All Blacks fight hard in typically rusty start
All Blacks fight hard in typically rusty start
So much for the accusation this was a French B team.
Rugby
Clutha claim comfortable win as intensity gets job done
Clutha claim comfortable win as intensity gets job done
There was a mixed bag of results to delve into as the Southern Region round robin phase was completed at the weekend.
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Three upsets as playoffs begin
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Three upsets as playoffs begin
There will be two relatively unexpected semifinals after a day of upsets in the Dunedin division 1 club competition.
Pirates Old Boys dominant, into final
Pirates Old Boys dominant, into final
Pirates Old Boys and Woodlands will contest the Galbraith Shield final after winning their Southland premier club semifinals on Saturday.
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Trophy retained, stays in Wānaka
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Trophy retained, stays in Wānaka
After a bizarre weekend of premier club rugby in Central Otago in which one game was cancelled and two players sinbinned for not wearing mouthguards, Upper Clutha outgunned Wakatipu 17-6 in the...
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Valley claims place in final after last-gasp match-winning try
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Valley claims place in final after last-gasp match-winning try
Valley snatched a dramatic last-second win to book their place in the Citizens Shield final.
All Blacks v France: ABs player ratings
All Blacks v France: ABs player ratings
Sports editor Hayden Meikle rates the All Blacks from the test against France on Saturday night.
Rusty All Blacks subdue plucky French
Rusty All Blacks subdue plucky French
The All Blacks escaped with a 31-27 win against France in Dunedin on Saturday night.
Semifinals set after triple playoff upsets
Semifinals set after triple playoff upsets
There will be two relatively unexpected semifinals after a day of upsets in the Dunedin division 1 club rugby competition.
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
The final scores are in for the quarterfinals of Dunedin premier rugby.
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Robertson wary of unpredictability of French
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Robertson wary of unpredictability of French
Scott Robertson unintentionally gave All Blacks fans the perfect analogy to consider ahead of a test in Dunedin that could have wildly different outcomes.
Skipper can vouch Kirifi’s a worker
Skipper can vouch Kirifi’s a worker
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett has seen first-hand his new caps are prepared to put in the work.
France name eight uncapped players for Dunedin test
France name eight uncapped players for Dunedin test
France coach Fabien Galthie has named eight debutants, including five starters, in a depleted squad for their opening match of a three-test tour of New Zealand in Dunedin.
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Side shows value Robertson places on versatility
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Side shows value Robertson places on versatility
There will not be too many people accusing Scott Robertson of being a touch conservative this week.
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Proud Lio-Willie ready to do his bit
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Proud Lio-Willie ready to do his bit
Christian Lio-Willie is tempted to try to sneak in a game of grassroots rugby before the biggest moment of his career tomorrow night.
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Worth bearing in mind hot-favourite ABs have lost past three to France
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Worth bearing in mind hot-favourite ABs have lost past three to France
Both the All Blacks and the Otago public might want to consider the perils of complacency as they gear up for tomorrow night’s test against France at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Otago players to make All Blacks debut
Otago players to make All Blacks debut
A Dutchman and a Demon will fulfil long-held dreams and make it a special night for Otago when the All Blacks play France tomorrow night.
Last year’s champions absent
Last year’s champions absent
Well, the slide rules and calculators have been out and Einstein’s grandson called in to verify the points table but we have finally settled on a top six to contest the quarterfinals — more on the process shortly!
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Six teams left all contenders
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Six teams left all contenders
The Dunedin division 1 club playoffs are here. Adrian Seconi takes a look at the match-ups.
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Valley, Old Boys looks too close to call
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Valley, Old Boys looks too close to call
No more than three points have separated the two all season.
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