Joseph named in Black Ferns World Cup squad
Otago halfback Maia Joseph has been named in the Black Ferns squad to defend their Rugby World Cup title next month.
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Central Otago team of the season
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Central Otago team of the season
Bob Howitt names a team of the season from the Central Otago premier club competition.
South Otago team of the season
South Otago team of the season
Francis Parker names a team of the season from the Southern Region premier club competition.
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Squad’s potential excites coach
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Squad’s potential excites coach
There is a quiet optimism about where the Otago Spirit could head this season.
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Blue to face Gold for spots in the Blue-and-Golds
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Blue to face Gold for spots in the Blue-and-Golds
There will be some friendly fire in Cromwell this afternoon.
Rugby player cops 28-match ban after king hit
Rugby player cops 28-match ban after king hit
The rugby player who sucker-punched an opponent in a Christchurch club game has been banned for 28 matches - effectively ruling him out of the sport for two years.
Finals footy delivers the goods
Finals footy delivers the goods
Well Rugby Chat is done for the year (thank God, you’ll be saying!) but we have a few things to cover off so we can enjoy the summer.
Lienert-Brown re-signs
Lienert-Brown re-signs
All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby, the Chiefs and Waikato through to the end of 2028.
Lienert-Brown latest to look to Japan
Lienert-Brown latest to look to Japan
Veteran All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown will miss Super Rugby next year as part of a sabbatical to play in Japan.
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So far, so good for Razor’s men
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So far, so good for Razor’s men
You can divide the 2025 All Blacks season into three parts: the French series, the Rugby Championship and the end-of-year tour.
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Players from Japan, Dunedin in Herden’s Old Golds mix
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Players from Japan, Dunedin in Herden’s Old Golds mix
Some old, some new, some borrowed, some Blue Revs.
All Black great on last year's gym collapse
All Black great on last year's gym collapse
Former All Blacks hooker Keven Mealamu has given an update on his heart condition after collapsing at the gym last year and his new role on the board of Creative New Zealand.
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Humble Hunter influential in netting third banner
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Humble Hunter influential in netting third banner
One is a treat.
Relentless Baby Boks claim title
Relentless Baby Boks claim title
The Baby Blacks are good. But the Baby Boks are just a little bit better.
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Lineout key as Kaikorai claim title
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Lineout key as Kaikorai claim title
Kaikorai put Harbour’s lineout in lockdown to help set up a 46-41 win in the Dunedin division 1 final at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Big finish propels Clutha to comeback win in tense final
Big finish propels Clutha to comeback win in tense final
The Clutha Steamers are the champions of the 2025 Southern Region season.
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East double ignites hosts in rampant second half
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East double ignites hosts in rampant second half
With Upper Clutha having the home advantage, most Central Otago rugby followers were expecting them to retain their premier club title in Saturday’s final in Wanaka.
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Country win in expansive performance
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Country win in expansive performance
Country earned bragging rights in the return of a fan favourite clash in North Otago.
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Scrum pressure key for King’s
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Scrum pressure key for King’s
All hail Henry Hunter.
'We found a way': Robertson praises All Blacks effort
'We found a way': Robertson praises All Blacks effort
It wasn't always pretty - and sometimes downright frustrating - but the All Blacks are off to a three-win start to the season.