'Really exciting': Joseph primed for first World Cup start
Otago halfback Maia Joseph hopes she can inject a point of difference into the Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup campaign after shaking off injury ahead of the knockout stage.
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Out of top four, but not out of contention
Out of top four, but not out of contention
The four teams in the bottom half of the top eight have declared they can make a run for the title, in what shapes as an unpredictable NRL finals series. Scott Bailey, of AAP, reports.
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Spirit’s first box ticked, but more to do
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Spirit’s first box ticked, but more to do
The Otago Spirit have ticked off their first goal.
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Crunch time: cup quarters loom
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Crunch time: cup quarters loom
Now things start to get interesting. Kayla Hodge takes a look at the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals kicking off tomorrow.
Sevens star replaces axed All Blacks winger
Sevens star replaces axed All Blacks winger
Former sevens star Leroy Carter will become the ninth new cap of 2025 when he plays for the All Blacks against the Springboks on Saturday night.
Whaanga, Nemec-Vial in for injured Te Hiwi, Gilbert
Whaanga, Nemec-Vial in for injured Te Hiwi, Gilbert
Otago captain Sam Gilbert pulled up lame late during the 29-10 win over Northland last week and has been ruled out for Saturday’s home game against Taranaki.
Skipper Gilbert ruled out of Taranaki clash
Skipper Gilbert ruled out of Taranaki clash
Otago captain Sam Gilbert pulled up lame late during the 29-10 win against Northland last week and has been ruled out for Saturday’s home fixture against Taranaki.
Southern schools championship receives major overhaul
Southern schools championship receives major overhaul
The Southern Schools Rugby Championship has had a major overhaul.
Tupaea re-signs with Chiefs
Tupaea re-signs with Chiefs
Robust second five Quinn Tupaea has signed a deal to stay with the Chiefs and All Blacks through to the end of the 2027 season.
Richie McCaw in All Blacks camp
Richie McCaw in All Blacks camp
Crusaders legend and two-time World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw is back with the All Blacks, but his role with the team is unclear.
Boks shuffle backline
Boks shuffle backline
South Africa have included Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in a new-look backline and moved Siya Kolisi to flank as coach Rassie Erasmus makes several changes for the second test against the All Blacks.
All Blacks squad boosted
All Blacks squad boosted
Luke Jacobson, Caleb Clarke and George Bell have joined the All Black squad as injury cover in preparation for this weekend's second test against the Springboks in Wellington.
Black Ferns thrash Ireland to top pool
Black Ferns thrash Ireland to top pool
Teenage flyer Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand sent a signal of intent this morning by beating Ireland 40-0 in their clash in Brighton.
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Fast start sets tone for North Otago
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Fast start sets tone for North Otago
That must be some kind of record.
Southland thumped to lose Shield
Southland thumped to lose Shield
The Ranfurly Shield is on the move.
Two injured All Blacks to miss second test
Two injured All Blacks to miss second test
The All Blacks will be without two of their starters for next weekend's second test against South Africa in Wellington.
All Blacks hold on to extend Eden Park win streak
All Blacks hold on to extend Eden Park win streak
The All Blacks have beaten South Africa 24-17 in their Rugby Championship clash in Auckland to keep their 31-year unbeaten streak at Eden Park alive.
Wallabies steal win over Pumas with 86th minute try
Wallabies steal win over Pumas with 86th minute try
The Wallabies have turned down three opportunities to kick a match-tying penalty and instead scored an 86th-minute winner in their latest Houdini Test act.
One and done: Southland lose Ranfurly Shield in first defence
One and done: Southland lose Ranfurly Shield in first defence
Southland's Ranfurly Shield fairytale is already over after they were beaten 54-14 by Canterbury in their first defence.