Canterbury head coach Marty Bourke resigns
Canterbury head coach Marty Bourke resigns
Marty Bourke has decided to step down as Canterbury head coach at the end of the NPC season.
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It all comes down to this . . .
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It all comes down to this . . .
One round, seven games, many possible outcomes. Adrian Seconi looks at what might happen in the final round of the NPC.
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‘All go’ for Highlanders of the future
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‘All go’ for Highlanders of the future
The next wave of future Highlanders are getting some high-powered inspiration this week.
Bower on the bench for Bledisloe
Bower on the bench for Bledisloe
Otago prop George Bower has been named on the All Blacks bench for the second Bledisloe clash, but there's no room this time for Highlander Fabian Holland.
Wholesale changes to Otago lineup for first time this season
Wholesale changes to Otago lineup for first time this season
It is a rest week for Otago.
Slipper's swansong where it all began
Slipper's swansong where it all began
Australia's most-capped test player James Slipper will retire from international rugby after this weekend's clash with the All Blacks.
Otago ring changes for Auckland clash
Otago ring changes for Auckland clash
Otago have made wholesale changes to their line-up for the first time this season as they prepare to take on Auckland this weekend.
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Joseph given reins of ABs’ feeder team
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Joseph given reins of ABs’ feeder team
Here is some coaching news that will delight southern rugby fans.
Perth no holiday for All Blacks prop
Perth no holiday for All Blacks prop
Prop Tamaiti Williams has returned to the city where he grew up, greeted by family and friends, but says Perth will be all business as the All Blacks chase a statement win over Australia.
First part of double achieved
First part of double achieved
That is the Ranfurly Shield safely tucked away for the summer and now on to the business of winning the NPC.
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North Otago keen for first Shield crack
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North Otago keen for first Shield crack
North Otago have called dibs on the first challenge next year.
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North Otago down arch rivals to grab fifth consecutive victory
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North Otago down arch rivals to grab fifth consecutive victory
North Otago have learned how to finish games.
Black Ferns blow away France for third place
Black Ferns blow away France for third place
New Zealand won the Bronze Final at the Women’s Rugby World Cup on Saturday, surviving a late French surge to triumph 42-26 in front of more than 50,000 fans in the curtain-raiser to the final...
England overwhelm Canada to win Women's Rugby World Cup
England overwhelm Canada to win Women's Rugby World Cup
England finally delivered when it really mattered when they outclassed Canada in front of a delirious Twickenham crowd to win the Women’s Rugby World Cup for the third time.
Bledisloe comes at a cost as injuries pile up for ABs
Bledisloe comes at a cost as injuries pile up for ABs
Scott Robertson's side for Bledisloe II in Perth may well look very different, as injuries have taken their toll in Saturday's 33-24 win over the Wallabies.
All Blacks hold off Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup
All Blacks hold off Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup
Cam Roigard scored two tries on his return from injury as the All Blacks held off a Wallabies fightback to prevail 33-24.
Otago beat North Harbour to hold on to Ranfurly Shield
Otago beat North Harbour to hold on to Ranfurly Shield
The Ranfurly Shield might take a few more victory laps around the province in the next few weeks, but Otago can essentially lock it up until next season after beating North Harbour in Dunedin today.
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Speedy side can end loss record: Feke
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Speedy side can end loss record: Feke
It has been a long time between drinks.
Stags defence falters again
Stags defence falters again
Southland’s defence took another hammering in a 55-38 loss to Tasman in Invercargill last night.
Spirit players in NZ squad
Spirit players in NZ squad
Otago Spirit players Hannah Lithgow, Sarah Jones, Abigail Paton, Charlotte Va’afusuaga, Naomi Sopoaga and Pip Eason have been named in the New Zealand under-20 squad.