Depleted All Blacks complete series sweep against France
The All Blacks have come from behind to beat France 29-19 in the third and final test in Hamilton, completing a 3-0 series sweep for the hosts.
Rugby
Kaikorai survive late surge to win Championship Shield
Kaikorai survive late surge to win Championship Shield
Kaikorai clinched a 46-41 win against Harbour to claim the Championship Shield at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
Love unfazed by possibility of switching roles
Love unfazed by possibility of switching roles
All Black Ruben Love’s youthful confidence could not have been displayed any better when asked about the potential pressure of his selection for the third test against France.
Pledger in NZ team for final
Pledger in NZ team for final
Otago halfback Dylan Pledger will take his place in the New Zealand Under-20 team to play South Africa in the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship on Sunday morning.
Revived fixture effectively a trial
Revived fixture effectively a trial
A blast from the past is back to give the new North Otago coach an effective trial this afternoon.
Watch: Kaikorai conquer Harbour in premier final
Watch: Kaikorai conquer Harbour in premier final
Kaikorai beat Harbour 46-41 in a tense and action-packed division 1 club rugby final at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
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Do or die for unlikely finalists
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Do or die for unlikely finalists
Harbour are planning to flip the script on Kaikorai during the Dunedin club rugby division 1 final at Forsyth Barr Stadium today.
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Not too many concerns for Otago against Southland
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Not too many concerns for Otago against Southland
New Otago coach Mark Brown has given his side a "sneaky B-plus" for their opening effort of his tenure.
New coach to get eyes on squad in preseason clash
New coach to get eyes on squad in preseason clash
New Otago coach Mark Brown will have a bunch of fresh faces to analyse when he makes his debut in the role this afternoon.
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‘Hugely proud’ of development work
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‘Hugely proud’ of development work
Nearly 15 years ago, Jason Forrest got a tap on the shoulder.
Reliable Clutha to face proud West Taieri
Reliable Clutha to face proud West Taieri
After a season of hard knocks, ticker and strong performances, it all comes down to this.
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Our XV of the season
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Our XV of the season
Kayla Hodge names a team of the North Otago season.
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Historic opportunity for Rams
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Historic opportunity for Rams
It is no surprise that Upper Clutha and Wakatipu are contesting Central Otago premier club rugby’s final in Wānaka tomorrow, having been two of the standout teams for several seasons.
Almost no-one predicted this
Almost no-one predicted this
Well, the season is done and dusted apart from the final, of course.
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Underdogs’ time to scrap at top
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Underdogs’ time to scrap at top
You can expect tacos on the menu at a Mexican restaurant.
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Our XV of the season
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Our XV of the season
John Langford names a team of the season from the Southland premier club competition.
No room for Welsh in first Lions test team
No room for Welsh in first Lions test team
The British and Irish Lions will field a test team without a Welshman for the first time since the late 19th century.
ODT Rugby Chat: How is the final shaping up?
ODT Rugby Chat: How is the final shaping up?
The final looms and we lay it on the line to the two coaches in Saturday's showdown, this week on ODT Rugby Chat, brought to you by Garador.
Third straight start for Holland
Third straight start for Holland
Highlander Fabian Holland has earned his third start for the All Blacks' final test against France, while teammate Timoci Tavatavanawai has again been named on the bench.
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Selection ideas for the ABs...
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Selection ideas for the ABs...
The All Blacks will name their team today for the third and final test against France in Hamilton on Saturday night. Hayden Meikle outlines five changes he wants to see.