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Rugby club of year news was ‘a bit of a secret’
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Rugby club of year news was ‘a bit of a secret’
The Waimate Rugby Club has been keeping some good news under wraps.
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Non-promotion ‘absolute slap in the face’
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Non-promotion ‘absolute slap in the face’
Otago Spirit coach Matt Direen has described the decision to deny his side a place in the top tier of the national championship as "an absolute slap in the face".
Restructure spells bad news for Spirit
Farah Palmer Cup restructure spells bad news for Spirit
The Otago women’s rugby team have been denied promotion following a restructure of the Farah Palmer Cup.
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Knewstubb learning a few new tricks
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Knewstubb learning a few new tricks
Hayden Meikle talks to long-serving NZ sevens player Andrew Knewstubb, who has unexpectedly got a chance to play Super Rugby.
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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl
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Title revoked, three banned after rugby brawl
A Southland under-14 rugby league player was assaulted by an adult after a closely fought final, his trainer says.
Savea wins top award as Otago volunteer honoured
Savea wins top award as Otago volunteer honoured
One of the tireless workers of the Strath Taieri club has been named volunteer of the year on the night Ardie Savea was crowned king of New Zealand rugby again.
Savea savours third player of year award
Savea savours third player of year award
Ardie Savea is the king again.
Sevu Reece to say adieu to Crusaders
Sevu Reece to say adieu to Crusaders
Sevu Reece will leave the Crusaders at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after signing with French side Perpignan.
‘Tough’ call to leave Dunedin off ABs schedule
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‘Tough’ call to leave Dunedin off ABs schedule
New Zealand Rugby has gone as far as it can to assure southern fans the All Blacks are not deserting Dunedin for a worryingly long period.
Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year
Confirmed: No All Blacks test for Dunedin next year
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Dunedin will not host an All Blacks test in 2026.
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Dunedin to miss out on All Blacks test
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Dunedin to miss out on All Blacks test
Dunedin appears to have missed out on an All Blacks test in 2026.
All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw revealed
All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw revealed
The All Blacks will face hosts the Wallabies in their pool at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and face a potential clash with South Africa as early as the quarter-finals.
Black Ferns skip Dunedin
Black Ferns skip Dunedin
The Black Ferns will play four tests at home next year, including a three-test series against France as part of the new WXV Global series, but Dunedin has missed out.
More recognition for Pledger
More recognition for Pledger
Otago rugby’s rising star has received another accolade.
Coaches, players named as finalists after standout year
Coaches, players named as finalists after standout year
Some of Otago’s best and brightest are up for prizes at the New Zealand Rugby Awards next month.
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Highlanders tackle fitness testing
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Highlanders tackle fitness testing
Jamie Joseph suggests any of his new or young Highlanders do not need to look far for inspiration.
Special jersey for Highlanders
Special jersey for Highlanders
Thirty years of memories are poured into the Highlanders’ jersey for the 2026 season.
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First group of Landers gather as city swelters
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First group of Landers gather as city swelters
The Highlanders will today provide further evidence that the rugby season never really ends.
World award caps wonderful year for Holland
World award caps wonderful year for Holland
Otago, the Highlanders and the Dunedin Sharks already knew there was something special about Fabian Holland.
All Blacks wallop Wales
All Blacks wallop Wales
Winger Tom Rogers became the first Welshman to score a hat-trick of tries against the All Blacks, but his heroics were in vain as the visitors eased to a 52-26 victory.