Spirit mix of fresh faces, classy players returning
Spirit mix of fresh faces, classy players returning
A stable spine and exciting crop of new talent will blend together for the Otago Spirit this season.
Rugby
New look to final
New look to final
One club is guaranteed to break a moderate drought after the final of the Dunedin division 1 competition this Saturday.
Tight contests as Kaikorai, Harbour emerge
Tight contests as Kaikorai, Harbour emerge
A round up of semifinal division 1 club rugby games played in Dunedin at the weekend.
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Woodlands champions in ‘pretty gritty’ display
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Woodlands champions in ‘pretty gritty’ display
Woodlands were crowned the Southland premier champions on Saturday after winning the Galbraith Shield final at Rugby Park.
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Hookers make final in hundredth games
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Hookers make final in hundredth games
Saturday became a super special occasion for a couple of happy hookers in Central Otago premier club rugby as their teams, Upper Clutha and Wakatipu, qualified for the final.
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‘Hell of a final’: Excelsior champions again
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‘Hell of a final’: Excelsior champions again
The end of Saturday’s Citizens Shield final was dark, gloomy and muddy but that was where Excelsior shone brightest.
Strong starts take pair into final
Strong starts take pair into final
The stage has been set for the Southern Region final after two exhilarating semifinals played at the weekend.
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Wakatipu’s superb defence key in beating Waitaki Boys’
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Wakatipu’s superb defence key in beating Waitaki Boys’
They say defence wins games.
Tavatavanawai's All Black dream comes true
'Surreal': Highlander's All Black dream comes true
Fiji-born Highlanders midfielder Timoci Tavatavanawai came off the bench in the All Blacks' 43-17 win over France in the second test in Wellington to earn his first cap.
All Blacks find rhythm to flay France in Wellington
All Blacks find rhythm to flay France in Wellington
The All Blacks have crushed France 43-17 in front of a sold out crowd in the second test in Wellington to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three match series.
Magic Miller powers Black Ferns to victory over Australia
Magic Miller powers Black Ferns to victory over Australia
A second-half clinic in the capital has helped the Black Ferns see off the Wallaroos in style, as they get set to take on the world.
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
The final scores are in for the semifinals of Dunedin premier rugby.
O'Connor gets redemption chance against Lions
O'Connor gets redemption chance against Lions
Fourteen years after being a no-show for a World Cup team photo-shoot, James O'Connor was never going to miss one for the Wallabies' squad to face the British & Irish Lions.
Injured Clarke replaced by Narawa
Injured Clarke replaced by Narawa
All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has been ruled out of this weekend's second test against France in Wellington with a high ankle injury.
Bayfield poised to debut for Black Ferns
Bayfield poised to debut for Black Ferns
Matatu lock Laura Bayfield will get her first taste of test rugby tomorrow.
Kidwell joining Highlanders setup
Kidwell joining Highlanders setup
Former Kiwi David Kidwell will join the Highlanders as an assistant coach on a two-year deal.
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Rivals meet in final a third time
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Rivals meet in final a third time
"To win one, you’ve got to be in one".
Alexandra coach playing down prospect of hat-trick
Alexandra coach playing down prospect of hat-trick
Alexandra, who have proven themselves champion spoilers in the Central Otago premier club rugby competition over the past two seasons, are not sure whether they are up to completing the hat-trick...
Intriguing match-ups loom in semifinals tomorrow
Intriguing match-ups loom in semifinals tomorrow
After months of toil, the Southern Region premier club semifinals take place tomorrow with some mouth-watering match-ups.
Maroons’ series win ‘right up there’: Slater
Maroons’ series win ‘right up there’: Slater
Billy Slater believes Queensland’s 2025 series win belongs among the Maroons’ most spirited State of Origin triumphs, after defying history to lift the shield in Sydney.