Highlanders welcome exciting 'newbies' to squad
The Highlanders have announced a 38-man squad which contains seven newbies.
Strath Taieri stalwart up for NZR award
Strath Taieri stalwart up for NZR award
Jodi Taylor has been recognised for her countless hours behind the scenes keeping things ticking over.
Reduction in FPC teams
Reduction in FPC teams
The Farah Palmer Cup will be reduced to 12 teams next year following a New Zealand Rugby review.
Jordie heading home, Scott sidelined
Jordie heading home, Scott sidelined
All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out for the rest of the northern hemisphere tour, while brother Scott is sidelined for the test in Edinburgh, both due to injury.
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Old Golds players do their bit in Heartland XV win
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Old Golds players do their bit in Heartland XV win
North Otago prop Kelepi Funaki bustled over on debut to start the New Zealand Heartland XV’s Samoan tour on the right foot.
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As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?
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As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?
The dust has barely settled on a thrilling Otago season — must mean the Highlanders are about to embark on their campaign.
Injured Barretts to miss Scotland test
Injured Barretts to miss Scotland test
Scott and Jordie Barrett will miss this weekend's Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.
All Blacks remain undecided on injured Barretts
All Blacks remain undecided on injured Barretts
It will be another 24 hours before the All Blacks will know what future two of the Barrett brothers will have on their tour of Britain.
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Tangitau to the fore in AB XV’s win over Barbarians
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Tangitau to the fore in AB XV’s win over Barbarians
Highlanders' winger Caleb Tangitau is turning heads again.
Beauden Barrett keen to help Irish opponent fight red card
Beauden Barrett keen to help Irish opponent fight red card
All Blacks first-five Beauden Barrett has offered to help Tadhg Beirne fight a potential ban, after the Irish lock was red-carded for an incident early in their test match in Chicago.
'There for the taking': World media reacts to All Blacks' win
'There for the taking': World media reacts to All Blacks' win
The All Blacks mounted a spirited comeback to defeat Ireland 26-13 in front of a sell-out crowd of 61,840 fans in the Windy City (Chicago, not Wellington).
All Blacks finish strong to beat Ireland
All Blacks finish strong to beat Ireland
A second half try by Wallace Sititi proved to be the crucial point in the All Blacks' 26-13 win over Ireland at Soldier Field in Chicago.
McCaw on life after rugby, the state of the game
McCaw on life after rugby, the state of the game
Even the great Richie McCaw found out lately that fame doesn't last forever.
Highlanders well represented
Highlanders well represented
Four Highlanders and a future fifth one have been named in the All Blacks XV squad for their game against the Barbarians in the UK tomorrow.
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N. Otago rapt with season
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N. Otago rapt with season
The North Otago Rugby Football Union has wrapped up a successful and "incredibly special" season.
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Otago’s a tale of nearly-but-not-quite
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Otago’s a tale of nearly-but-not-quite
Otago restocked their trophy cabinet during a wonderful season in which the fans flocked back.
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Major celebrations planned for White Horse Cup centenary
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Major celebrations planned for White Horse Cup centenary
The White Horse Cup, Central Otago rugby’s equivalent of the Ranfurly Shield, will celebrate 100 years of existence in 2026.
Canterbury sneaks in top sprinter to win mascot race
Canterbury sneaks in top sprinter to win mascot race
Canterbury’s Larry the Lamb stormed to victory in the mascot race during the half-time show at Saturday’s NPC final - but there was a good reason for that.
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Departing co-owner reflects on highs and lows with Landers
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Departing co-owner reflects on highs and lows with Landers
Cars have been his business but rugby has been one of his great passions — and being an owner of the Highlanders helped Shane Drummond combine the two.
All Blacks wary of Ireland threat
All Blacks wary of Ireland threat
For 111 years, the Irish couldn't win a test against the All Blacks. In the last 10, they've won five.