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ODT Rugby Chat: What it means to reach 100 games

ODT Rugby Chat: What it means to reach the magical 100

On ODT Rugby Chat this week we talk two to of the game drivers from Dunedin and Southern who have this year both reached 100 games for their clubs.

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Lasaqa on the bench as Joseph shores up forwards

Highlanders loose forward Veveni Lasaqa scores during his team’s round four Super Rugby match...

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Lasaqa on the bench as Joseph shores up forwards

The Highlanders are hoping for a repeat of the first 40 minutes against the Waratahs last weekend.

Joseph goes big up front as Highlanders seek Chiefs upset

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph. Photo: Getty

Joseph goes big up front as Highlanders seek Chiefs upset

The Highlanders are hoping for a repeat of the first 40 minutes against the Waratahs as they seek to upset the Chiefs in Hamilton on Friday night.

Sir Graham's game plan: keep it simple

Sir Graham Henry: "The more simple we can keep the game, I think the better the boys will play."...

Sir Graham's game plan: keep it simple

Sir Graham Henry wants to bring a simplistic approach to the table as he returns to the All Blacks fold as a selector.

Nareki’s two-week ban ‘an interesting one’

Nareki’s two-week ban ‘an interesting one’

Highlanders assistant coach Clarke Dermody gave a diplomatic answer when asked what he thought about Jona Nareki receiving a two-week ban.

Nareki cops two-week ban for dangerous tackle

Jona Nareki looks to pass to Highlanders teammate Timoci Tavatavanawai during the Waratahs match...

Nareki cops two-week ban for dangerous tackle

Highlanders winger Jona Nareki has been suspended for two weeks for a dangerous tackle.

Sir Graham Henry to select All Blacks

Sir Graham Henry coached the All Blacks to a World Cup title in 2011. Photo: Getty Images

Sir Graham Henry to select All Blacks

Former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry has joined Dave Rennie All Blacks' set-up as a selector.

Neck injury ends prop’s career

Neck injury ends prop’s career

Black Ferns prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu has been forced to retire due to a career-ending neck injury.

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Kaikorai end on top after game of 2 halves

Dunedin loose forward Louis Lepionka finds the tryline in the tackle of Kaikorai flanker Rawiri...

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Kaikorai end on top after game of 2 halves

Kaikorai won this game in the first spell when they controlled territory and possession and scored the necessary points to give them a lead Dunedin could not peg back in the second.

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Pirates take see-saw encounter

Southland Premier club rugby teams compete for the Galbraith Shield. PHOTO: FILE

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Pirates take see-saw encounter

The Southland club rugby premier grade resumed on Saturday after taking last week off for the opening day of duck-shooting.

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Cromwell exceeding target

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

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Cromwell exceeding target

Coming off a dismal 2025 season, the Cromwell rugby coaching team set a 2026 target of finishing in the Central Otago top four.

Away teams sweep the board in round

Away teams sweep the board in round

It was a successful weekend for the travelling teams in the Southern Region Rugby competition, with all four away sides recording victories.

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Valley snatch win at the very last

The Citizens Shield. Photo: Rugby In North Otago

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Valley snatch win at the very last

A 45m Isaac Clunie penalty with time up on the clock got Valley home in a country classic against Maheno on Saturday.

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Taieri notch spirits-raising victory over Mt Aspiring

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Taieri notch spirits-raising victory over Mt Aspiring

Taieri College is on the board.

Highlanders’ fine first half just about enough

Jonah Lowe of the Highlanders scores during his side’s Super Rugby match against the NSW Waratahs...

Highlanders’ fine first half just about enough

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph felt his side cracked the code for 40 minutes.

South Africa win U20 after draw with NZ

South Africa win U20 after draw with NZ

South Africa have lifted the Under-20 Rugby Championship for the first time after settling for a draw in their final clash against New Zealand yesterday.