Rugby

Action from Dunedin versus Harbour. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

Harbour and Kaikorai dominate on high-scoring day

Harbour and Kaikorai turned on the heat in the latest round of the Dunedin division 1 club rugby competition.

Crusaders sound warning with thumping win over Hurricanes

Sevu Reece scored twice for the Crusaders as the defending champs dismantled the Hurricanes in...

Crusaders sound warning with thumping win over Hurricanes

Though they may meet again in 2026, the Crusaders have landed a significant psychological blow ahead of the Super Rugby playoffs.

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Shield leaders in red-hot form

Valley halfback Jake Matthews shifts the ball against Excelsior in Weston. PHOTO: YAMMIE MCKENZIE...

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Shield leaders in red-hot form

North Otago might be taking a break for King’s Birthday weekend, but there are still plenty of talking points after the recent round of the Citizens Shield.

Best of best shift focus to regional clash

Former Crescent halfback Josh Cook returns for Central Otago this year. PHOTO: RICHARD DAVISON

Best of best shift focus to regional clash

Club rugby pauses across the Otago Country region this weekend as attention turns to the annual King’s Birthday showdown between Southern Region and Central Otago for the prestigious Topp Cup.

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Second championship hard fought

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Second championship hard fought

Five questions for Upper Clutha captain Lachie Garrick.

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How does the next phase work?

Green Island loosehead prop Shane Fikken looks for a way around or through University openside...

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How does the next phase work?

You have got a fox, a chicken, some grain and room for only two of them on the boat at once.

Jug-winning Taieri new favourites

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

Jug-winning Taieri new favourites

Well it’s official, Taieri are the Speight’s Jug holders, for the winners of the first round and the new favourites to win it all when they put 55 on Varsity at the weekend.

Former Highlander appeals sex offence conviction

Mahonri Schwalger looks on during a game for the Highlanders in 2011. Photo: Getty Images

Former Highlander appeals sex offence conviction

Public prosecutors say they will fight an appeal by a former Highlander and Manu Samoa head coach, following his recent conviction for multiple sex offences.

ODT Rugby Chat: Moving forwards

On ODT Rugby Chat, brought to you by Garador, we talk to Kaikorai prop Phil Taua Ah Soon and Harbour loosie Taylor Dale.

More surgery for All Blacks skipper

Scott Barrett has been sidelined due to injury. Photo: Getty Images

More surgery for All Blacks skipper

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett will miss the Nations Championship tests and South Africa tour as he's sidelined for up to five months to recover from back surgery.

Penney irked over leaked Crusaders exit

Rob Penney took over from Scott Robinson as coach of a star-depleted Crusaders side. Photo: Getty...

Penney irked over leaked Crusaders exit

Rob Penney made little effort to hide his frustration after news of his exit as Crusaders head coach leaked prematurely as he fronted media.

NZ Rugby steps in to help Moana Pasifika

The support provides some short-term certainty for Moana Pasifika players and staff as efforts...

NZ Rugby steps in to help Moana Pasifika

Moana Pasifika players have been thrown a financial lifeline after NZ Rugby stepped in to cover the struggling franchise's immediate costs following its move into liquidation.

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Another season fails to deliver

Timoci Tavatavanawai had another superb season for the Highlanders. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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Another season fails to deliver

There endeth the season.

Peters teases 'good news' coming for Moana Pasifika

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ

Peters teases 'good news' coming for Moana Pasifika

Winston Peters says there's "good news" to come in regards to Moana Pasifika's future, but wouldn't provide any further detail saying "you have to wait".