Rugby

Baby Blacks storm into world champs semi

New Zealand under-20 centre David Lewai races away for a try during the Junior World Championship...

Baby Blacks storm into world champs semi

The Baby Blacks are on track.

Agreement reached after abuse shuts down club rugby

Agreement reached after abuse shuts down club rugby

An agreement to strengthen support for match officials has been reached after referee abuse prompted the cancellation of all Wellington club rugby this weekend.

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How two clubs have made their finances viable

University fullback Neihana Mata'afa scores a try despite the effort of Taieri winger Joseph...

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How two clubs have made their finances viable

Our two-part series on the health of Dunedin club rugby concludes today with reporter Adrian Seconi chatting to two clubs about their challenges and successes.

Wellington club rugby faces cancelled games as refs withdraw over abuse

Wellington club rugby faces cancelled games as refs withdraw over abuse

Wellington referees say ongoing abuse has forced them to withdraw from this weekend's club rugby games across the region.

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Strong start for unbeaten Matatū

Prop Pip Love in action for Matatū earlier in the season. Photo: Getty Images

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Strong start for unbeaten Matatū

Matatū took five minutes to give themselves a safety net.

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Harbour execute plan to cause upset

Harbour halfback Tetauru Cuthers clears the ball from a scrum during a Dunedin division 1 playoff...

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Harbour execute plan to cause upset

TaieriI edged Green Island 24-14 at Peter Johnstone Park and will host Kaikorai in a Dunedin division 1 semifinal this weekend.

Statement win takes Old Boys into semis

Statement win takes Old Boys into semis

Old Boys have surged into the Citizens Shield semifinals with a dominant win over the defending champions.

Clutha continue dominance as scrap for top four still alive

The semifinal picture is still about as clear as mud thanks to some fantastic games across the Southern region at the weekend.

POB, Barbarians to meet in final

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

POB, Barbarians to meet in final

Pirates Old Boys and the Eastern Northern Barbarians will contest the Galbraith Shield final on Saturday.

Upper Clutha secure White Horse Cup

Upper Clutha Premier rugby captain Oliver Stirling holds the White Horse Cup aloft after his team...

Upper Clutha secure White Horse Cup

The prized White Horse Cup is secure in the Upper Clutha clubrooms for another year after they comprehensively dealt to unbeaten Cromwell 32-7 in appalling conditions in Wānaka on Saturday.

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Waitaki Boys’ retain ‘Peanut’

Waitaki Boys’ captain Ned Newlands-Carter (centre) lifts the Leo O’Malley Trophy after beating St...

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Waitaki Boys’ retain ‘Peanut’

Ned Newlands-Carter had some day out.

Springboks run in seven tries against England

South Africa's Kurt-Lee Arendse tries to evade the tackle of England's Tommy Freeman. Photo:...

Springboks run in seven tries against England

South Africa’s forward power proved decisive as they scored seven tries in beating England 45-21 in Johannesburg.

All Blacks fend off French for first test win under Rennie

Codie Taylor of the All Blacks is tackled during tonight's test match between New Zealand and...

All Blacks fend off French for first test win under Rennie

The All Blacks have overcome a rusty start and a yellow card to pip France 34-32 in front of almost 30,000 fans in Christchurch and give coach Dave Rennie a victory in his first test in charge.