Metro sides to do battle for shield
Metro sides to do battle for shield
One Dunedin-based side will create history today.
Rugby
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Otago wary of Tasman’s all-round strength
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Otago wary of Tasman’s all-round strength
Otago were back hitting the tackle bags this week. And it is not because they turned in a poor defensive effort.
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Spirit out to build on perfect start to season
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Spirit out to build on perfect start to season
Everywhere you look there is something to like about this Otago Spirit team.
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Herden calls for sharper mindset
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Herden calls for sharper mindset
"We've just got to keep the game going on our terms."
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Black Ferns prepared for tough encounter against Japan
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Black Ferns prepared for tough encounter against Japan
The Black Ferns will be hoping they can keep blossoming in the hunt to defend their Women’s Rugby World Cup title.
Brownie bent on helping Boks beat ABs
‘I’ve got some massive insights’: Brownie bent on helping Boks beat ABs
Former All Black Tony Brown has returned to New Zealand as the assistant Springboks coach, and he has his sights set on bringing down his old team.
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Yet more family success sought
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Yet more family success sought
Jimmy reckons the Taylors could take the Withys in a backyard game of rugby.
Highlanders face tough start, tough finish in 2026
Highlanders face tough start, tough finish in 2026
The Highlanders have been handed a reasonably challenging draw for the 2026 season as they seek to avoid a repeat of this year’s wooden spoon.
'How many more people have got to die?'
'How many more people have got to die?'
Former Highlanders co-captain Shane Christie’s sudden death has sparked more questions about how seriously New Zealand Rugby takes head injuries.
Bower on Otago bench after release from ABs
Bower on Otago bench after release from ABs
Otago will power up with Bower.
'Deep sadness': Ex-Highlander Shane Christie dies
Former Highlander Shane Christie dies
Former Highlanders flanker Shane Christie has died in Nelson aged 39.
Bower on bench for Otago clash
Bower on bench for Otago clash
All Black prop George Bower has been released and will start from the bench for Otago this weekend.
All Blacks stars to play for provincial teams
All Blacks stars to play for provincial teams
Sixteen members of the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad will play for their provincial unions this weekend.
Landers to face Crusaders in opening clash
Landers to face Crusaders in opening clash
The opening game of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season has been confirmed - and it is a big one.
Kolisi fit to face All Blacks
Kolisi fit to face All Blacks
Captain Siya Kolisi has been passed fit for South Africa’s two-match away leg of the Rugby Championship in NZ, where they will hope to win at Eden Park in Auckland for the first time in 88 years.
French club prepared to make big offer for Savea: report
French club prepared to make big offer for Savea: report
French rugby giants Racing 92 are chasing All Black forward Ardie Savea.
Black Ferns cruise past Spain in World Cup opener
Black Ferns cruise past Spain in World Cup opener
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe extended her Women's Rugby World Cup try-scoring record to 21 as the defending champion Black Ferns defeated Spain 54-8 in York this morning.
Australia run rampant over Samoa
Australia run rampant over Samoa
Australia set a Women’s Rugby World Cup record with a 73-0 thumping of Samoa, while Canada and Scotland began their Pool B campaigns with impressive victories.
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Second half sinks North Otago
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Second half sinks North Otago
Four tries in 11 minutes is enough to turn any game on its head.
Top teams set to clash
Top teams set to clash
The stage is set for an intra-city showdown for the inaugural Tuppy Diack Shield.