Dunedin-Taieri clash could decide trophy
Dunedin wrapped up the Speight’s Challenge Shield for the summer when they did enough in the first spell to bag five points against GI.
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Sharks out to reinforce position
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Sharks out to reinforce position
Dunedin have inked a spot in the division 1 playoffs.
Miners Cup up for grabs this afternoon
Miners Cup up for grabs this afternoon
With Matariki making this a long weekend, the southern region features a rare Friday afternoon spectacle in Kaitangata.
O’Connor out as Schmidt opts for youth
O’Connor out as Schmidt opts for youth
James O’Connor’s dreams of earning a recall for Australia’s hosting of the British and Irish Lions appear over after the veteran playmaker was overlooked for the Wallabies squad to face Fiji in...
Maroons spurred on by jibes
Maroons spurred on by jibes
Cameron Munster has revealed how public criticism of Billy Slater galvanised Queensland, admitting he was personally hurt by jabs taken at his coach in the lead-up to their State of Origin II victory.
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‘No place’ for racism, Bluff Rugby Club says
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‘No place’ for racism, Bluff Rugby Club says
Bluff Rugby Club has broken its silence, saying it wants Tokanui club supporters held accountable for racist comments made at a match between the teams earlier this month.
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Valley holding pole position
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Valley holding pole position
One team know exactly where they stand next week.
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Arrowtown heartened but Wakatipu will be tough foe
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Arrowtown heartened but Wakatipu will be tough foe
After languishing for 83 days between victories, Arrowtown are desperately keen to make it two wins in a row when they tackle Central Otago title contenders Wakatipu in the much-awaited local derby...
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St Kevin’s and Meads Cup successes hard to top
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St Kevin’s and Meads Cup successes hard to top
Five questions for Eastern Northern Barbarians captain Jacob Coghlan.
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Our predictions on Robertson’s men
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Our predictions on Robertson’s men
Scott Robertson will name his All Blacks squad of 35 on Monday as he prepares for his second season as coach. Who makes the cut? Hayden Meikle puts on his guessing hat and runs through the positions.
ODT Rugby Chat: PD squares off with the ORFU
ODT Rugby Chat: PD squares off with ORFU
On this must see episode of ODT rugby chat PD squares off with the Otago Rugby Union over the recently announced ad hoc competition to be played in early August.
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Holes in Fiji coach’s claims
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Holes in Fiji coach’s claims
Fiji coach Mick Byrne claims the New Zealand Rugby contracting system is preventing a couple of Highlanders from playing for the Pacific nation.
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Several Landers at training camp
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Several Landers at training camp
A bunch of Highlanders are getting an early look at how Scott Robertson intends to operate in his second season with the All Blacks.
Weakened France squad to face All Blacks
France coach defends weakened squad to face All Blacks
France coach Fabien Galthie has defended sending a weakened squad to face the All Blacks in three tests in July.
Savea to take Japan sabbatical
Savea to take Japan sabbatical
Moana Pasifika are set to lose their inspirational leader for next season.
Australia to hold domestic Super Rugby spin-off
Australia to hold domestic Super Rugby spin-off
Rugby Australia have announced an annual domestic Super Rugby competition aimed at giving the country's senior players more game time to kick off in September and October this year.
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‘Proud’ AU hold off comeback, win title
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‘Proud’ AU hold off comeback, win title
You could say that one was for a lot of people.
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First-half blitz leaves shield with Dunedin
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First-half blitz leaves shield with Dunedin
A wrap-up of premier league club rugby games played in Dunedin over the weekend.
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Athletic Marist retain trophy
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Athletic Marist retain trophy
A chaotic final five minutes that had two lead changes ended with Athletic Marist being crowned the Pasifika kings of rugby again.
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‘Basic style’ behind comeback
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‘Basic style’ behind comeback
Three entertaining matches of Southland premier club rugby were played on Saturday.