Revenge on Black Ferns’ minds
Lingering wounds could be healed today.
Rugby
Thrilling comeback not enough for Highlanders
Thrilling comeback not enough for Highlanders
The Highlanders have an exciting new halfback option and the best loosehead prop in Super Rugby. But they do not have the Gordon Hunter Memorial Trophy.
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Mr Reliable wants hands on trophy
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Mr Reliable wants hands on trophy
Sean Withy is a calm sort of chap who earns as much praise for his coolness under pressure as his skills around the rugby field.
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Joseph ‘really, really keen’ to retain young first five
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Joseph ‘really, really keen’ to retain young first five
Jamie Joseph hopes Cameron Millar will still be a Highlanders man next year.
Black Ferns relive semifinal defeat in wake of Canadian rematch
Black Ferns relive semifinal defeat in wake of Canadian rematch
Black Ferns hooker Georgia Ponsonby lay in bed last night watching another replay of her side's heartbreaking World Cup semifinal loss to Canada seven months ago.
Reprieve for Black Ferns prop ahead of Canada game
Reprieve for Black Ferns prop ahead of Canada game
Black Ferns prop Tanya Kalounivale has escaped any further punishment and is free to play against Canada this weekend.
Tight games expected in third round
Tight games expected in third round
Round three of the Southern Region club rugby competition promises to be just as close as the first two rounds.
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There’s nothing like a good movie, popcorn
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There’s nothing like a good movie, popcorn
Five questions for Athletic Marist Englishman Alfie Coop.
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Upper Clutha facing their bogey team
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Upper Clutha facing their bogey team
High-flying Upper Clutha have lost just three of the 42 games they have played in the Central Otago premier club competition over the past three seasons.
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Miller on cusp of points record
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Miller on cusp of points record
Veteran Kaikorai first five Ben Miller is closing in on a significant milestone for the club.
'Emotional and cultural value': Petition to keep Crusaders' horses
'Emotional and cultural value': Petition to keep Crusaders' horses
A petition has been started to keep the Crusaders' match-day horses at Christchurch’s new central city stadium.
ODT Rugby Chat: Two teams remain unbeaten
ODT Rugby Chat: Two teams remain unbeaten
On ODT Rugby Chat we talk to the table toppers Varsity and Green Island who are unbeaten.
Joseph rings changes for Blues clash
Joseph rings changes for Blues clash
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has made four changes to his side for a formidable challenge on Friday night.
Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby exit confirmed
Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby exit confirmed
Moana Pasifika will be leaving Super Rugby. The club has confirmed it will disband after the 2026 season due to financial and operational challenges.
Moana Pasifika to be dumped from Super Rugby - report
Moana Pasifika to be dumped from Super Rugby - report
Moana Pasifika have informed players and staff their owners will cut the struggling Super Rugby Pacific club adrift after the 2026 season, media is reporting.
Rein check: No place for Crusaders' horses at new stadium
Rein check: No place for Crusaders' horses at new stadium
The Crusaders' mascot horses will not be part of the matchday experiences at One New Zealand Stadium.
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All Blacks great backs Rennie, feels for Joseph
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All Blacks great backs Rennie, feels for Joseph
Aaron Smith feels for the coach who missed out but is confident the All Blacks are going to get back on the right trajectory under their new boss.
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‘Massive effort,’ but little things proving costly
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‘Massive effort,’ but little things proving costly for Highlanders: Joseph
You can debate the yellow card, but it is the little things that are proving costly for the Highlanders, coach Jamie Joseph says.
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Cup defended amid celebrations
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Cup defended amid celebrations
The wow factor prevailed as Central Otago rugby celebrated 100 years of White Horse Cup competition in Queenstown on Saturday in glorious fashion.