Highlanders left well-cooked
There was no Hamilton miracle for the Highlanders.
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Jubilee jubilation for Toko
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Jubilee jubilation for Toko
It was a jubilee worthy of its celebratory name for Toko Rugby Football Club this Easter weekend.
Not so golden: Super Rugby draw first in five years
Not so golden: Super Rugby draw first in five years
Young Super Rugby fans might need a reminder that a game can still end in a draw.
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Upset wins for Blues and Star in gritty encounters
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Upset wins for Blues and Star in gritty encounters
Round five of premier club rugby in Southland was played on Thursday night before Easter, and two of the three games went against the form guide.
Front-rower’s hat-trick saves day for Toko
Front-rower’s hat-trick saves day for Toko
Toko capped off their 125th jubilee weekend with a spirited come-from-behind win over Crescent in one of the great Southern Region club games on Saturday.
Chiefs dominate Highlanders with second half blitz
Chiefs dominate Highlanders with second half blitz
There was no Hamilton miracle for the Highlanders tonight.
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D-Mac an obstacle in sea of obstacles
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D-Mac an obstacle in sea of obstacles
All the Highlanders need to do to upset the Chiefs in Hamilton tonight is shut down mercurial first five Damian McKenzie.
All it takes is a good kicking or two
All it takes is a good kicking or two
The Crusaders’ James O’Connor takes a kick in the team’s round-10 Super Rugby Pacific victory against the Blues, in Christchurch, last night.
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University takes down Green Island
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University takes down Green Island
University took the defending champions Green Island down a notch with a 44-26 win at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Thursday night.
Last-gasp penalty clinches thriller for Crusaders
Last-gasp penalty clinches thriller for Crusaders
A last-play penalty goal to James O'Connor has given the Crusaders a thrilling 25-22 win over the Blues, preserving their top spot on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.
Night of upsets in Dunedin club rugby
Night of upsets in Dunedin club rugby
It was a night of upsets for Green Island and Taieri, leaving Harbour the only unbeaten team in Dunedin premier rugby.
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Front-row crisis for Grizzlies
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Front-row crisis for Grizzlies
Green Island are almost out of front-rowers but there is some good news to report on the injury front.
Southland profit result of ‘lot of hard work’
Southland profit result of ‘lot of hard work’
Rugby Southland has reported a tidy surplus for the last financial year.
Kaik surprise with upset over Sharks
Kaik surprise with upset over Sharks
As per usual I spoke too soon as we saw our first big upset of the season.
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Matatū show title-winning promise
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Matatū show title-winning promise
Matatū wrapped up their season after falling short in the Super Rugby Aupiki final. Kayla Hodge takes a look back.
ODT Rugby Chat: Harbour and Taieri Coaches
ODT Rugby Chat: Harbour and Taieri coaches
On ODT Rugby Chat today brought to you by Garador we talk to the coaches of Harbour and Taieri, Pete McIntyre and Phil Young.
Just two changes for Chiefs clash
Just two changes for Chiefs clash
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph isn't looking to reinvent the wheel ahead of a daunting challenge this weekend.
ODT Landers Chat: Veveni Lasaqa and Sean Withy
ODT Landers Chat: Veveni Lasaqa and Sean Withy
On Landers Chat today, PD talks to the most important members of any team - the open sides Veveni Lasaqa and Sean Withy.
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Drua ‘here for the long game’
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Drua ‘here for the long game’
Life in Super Rugby was never going to be easy for the Fijian Drua.
Tele'a takes Japan contract
Tele'a takes Japan contract
Mark Tele'a will leave the Blues at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season to play rugby in Japan next year, ruling him out of All Blacks selection in 2026.