All NZ semifinals after Crusaders, Chiefs wins
A hattrick of tries to fullback Johnny McNicholl has helped propel the Crusaders to a 52-31 Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final win over the Blues in Christchurch.
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SKC grab late win against old foe
SKC grab late win against old foe
The St Kevin’s College First XV earned early bragging rights over Waitaki Boys’ High School as they snatched a dramatic last-minute win in the Southern Schools Rugby Championship qualifier...
Brothers put up trophy for game
Brothers put up trophy for game
Tomorrow’s ‘‘battle of the carpark’’ between Athletic Marist and Excelsior will have a little bit more on the line.
Kaikorai hold off Harbour comeback
Kaikorai hold off Harbour comeback
Kaikorai were world-beaters for 60 minutes at Watson Park.
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Jordie Barrett, of the Hurricanes, makes a break during his side’s Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Brumbies at Hnry Stadium in a wet and windy Wellington last night.
Ruthless Hurricanes rout Brumbies to reach semis
Ruthless Hurricanes rout Brumbies to reach semis
A ruthless Hurricanes side destroyed the Brumbies in a record 66-12 rout in tonight's Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal in Wellington.
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Trials offer chance to shine
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Trials offer chance to shine
Southland club teams are back in action after their competitions took a break for King’s Birthday Weekend.
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Arrowtown have chance to catch up
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Arrowtown have chance to catch up
Arrowtown take on neighbours Wakatipu in the Battle of the Basin at Jack Reid Park tomorrow desperately needing to reclaim the championship points they have been docked for fielding unregistered...
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Shh, no-one tell McDonald’s
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Shh, no-one tell McDonald’s
Five questions for Toko captain and fullback Jared Hayes
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Valley still have room to improve: captain
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Valley still have room to improve: captain
There does not seem to be too much risk of Citizens Shield pace-setters Valley getting complacent any time soon.
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Kaikorai putting it all together
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Kaikorai putting it all together
Kaikorai have ‘‘clicked into gear’’.
Hawks likely snaffle last top-six spot
Hawks likely snaffle last top-six spot
The Harbour Hawks pretty much confirmed the last spot in the six when they dismantled the Dunedin Sharks at the Sandpit in the weekend.
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Who’ll claim a semifinal spot?
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Who’ll claim a semifinal spot?
All together now — anybody but the Crusaders.
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Dermody’s long watch at an end
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Dermody’s long watch at an end
Clarke Dermody might be heading overseas, but the popular assistant coach and former head coach of the Highlanders has a legacy that is secure.
ODT Rugby Chat: Otago's new high-performance manager
ODT Rugby Chat: Otago's new high-performance manager
On ODT Rugby Chat this week we catch up with the new high-performance manager at Otago Rugby Brayden Peterson and the Ref recruitment officer Brandon Hale.
Upsets keep coming as playoffs arrive
Upsets keep coming as playoffs arrive
Down to the last round and the upsets keep coming and possibly the biggest of the season as Moana Pasifika went out with an absolute bang.
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French ref soaking up culture of game
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French ref soaking up culture of game
French referee Benoit Lemonnier has an interesting take on how his countrymen play the game.
Crusaders' home quarterfinal sells out in 20 minutes
Crusaders' home quarterfinal sells out in 20 minutes
It took just 20 minutes for tickets to the quarter-final between the Crusaders and Blues at Te Kaha to be snapped up.
Potential saviour emerges for Moana Pasifika
Potential saviour emerges for Moana Pasifika
A new bid to rescue Moana Pasifika has emerged, with a consortium led by a Los Angeles-based tech multimillionaire exploring plans to relocate the Super Rugby franchise to Hawaii, RNZ understands.
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Harbour pack quick to get better of Dunedin
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Harbour pack quick to get better of Dunedin
A roundup of Dunedin club rugby from the weekend.