Rugby

Otago Metro teams secure big wins to remain top of table

Otago Metro teams secure big wins to remain top of table

The Otago Metro sides both posted comfortable wins in the Tuppy Diack Shield on Saturday to occupy the top two spots on the competition table.

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Old Golds stutter after strong start

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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Old Golds stutter after strong start

Ninety seconds.

Otago beat Wellington in high-scoring thriller

Dylan Pledger of Otago on attack during the round three NPC match between Wellington and...

Otago beat Wellington in high-scoring thriller

Otago have beaten defending champions Wellington 46-41 this afternoon in a pulsating NPC game where attack dominated.

All Blacks v Argentina: What we learned

Cortez Ratima celebrates with teammate Jordie Barrett after scoring the All Blacks' second try....

All Blacks v Argentina: What we learned

The more things change, the more they stay the same - at least for the Pumas and their attempts to beat the All Blacks on home soil.

Church hat-trick leads Spirit to victory

Jamie Church of the Spirit looks to break a tackle on her way to a hat-trick against the Pride in...

Church hat-trick leads Spirit to victory

The Spirit scored six thrilling tries in their tight Farah Palmer Cup Championship win against the Pride in Porirua this afternoon.

All Blacks see off late Pumas comeback

Cortez Ratima makes a break during the first half in Cordoba, Argentina. Photo: Getty Images

All Blacks see off late Pumas comeback

New Zealand saw off a second-half Argentina resurgence to open their Rugby Championship campaign with a win in Cordoba.

Wallabies fight back to stun Springboks at Ellis Park

Australia's James O'Connor fights off Kwagga Smith at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. Photo: Reuters

Wallabies fight back to stun Springboks at Ellis Park

Australia rallied from 22-0 down as captain Harry Wilson scored two tries in a stunning 38-22 bonus-point victory over South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener on Saturday, the Wallabies'...

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‘Good feeling’ around Old Golds camp

Old Golds back Ben Paton is looking forward to the opening of the Heartland Championships this...

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‘Good feeling’ around Old Golds camp

There is a quiet optimism about where this North Otago team could go this season.

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Starting well key focus for Otago

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Starting well key focus for Otago

Holding on to the ball longer would be a good start.

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‘I feel Otago is where I’m supposed to be’

Otago halfback Abigail Paton is loving being back with the Otago Spirit this season. PHOTO:...

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‘I feel Otago is where I’m supposed to be’

Abigail Paton is right where she is meant to be.

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Southland Boys’ taking steady approach into SI schools final

Southland's defense was working hard to prevent Otago's Kings High School from scoring another...

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Southland Boys’ taking steady approach into SI schools final

Southland Boys' do not scare easily. They did have a scare last weekend, though.

Christchurch Boys’ looking forward to SBHS clash

Christchurch Boys' High No 8 Sione Telefoni carries towards the line. PHOTO: THOMAS BIRD

Christchurch Boys’ looking forward to SBHS clash

Despite sealing the Miles Toyota Premiership title, Christchurch Boys’ High have had to quickly refocus on Saturday's South Island first XV final against Southland Boys' High.

Holland starts again for Pumas clash

Highlander Fabian Holland will start for the All Blacks again, as coach Scott Robertson reverts to his strongest match-day squad for the first test against Argentina.

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St Hilda’s keep legacy going

The St Hilda’s rugby team prepare for the South Island secondary schoolgirls final against...

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St Hilda’s keep legacy going

You never know where life can take you.

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Giant-killers look to back up 2024’s feats

Thames Valley players celebrate their victory over Mid Canterbury in the 2024 Meads Cup rugby...

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Giant-killers look to back up 2024’s feats

Thames Valley and Mid Canterbury have never been so popular.

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Uncertainties for Old Golds

North Otago second five Tini Feke takes on the Horowhenua-Kapiti defence last season. First five...

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Uncertainties for Old Golds

Meads Cup or bust — that tends to be the attitude of North Otago rugby fans. Hayden Meikle looks ahead to the new Heartland Championship season.

Dangerous Pumas ready to build on progress

First-five Tomas Albornoz has been recalled for the Pumas. Photo: Getty Images

Dangerous Pumas ready to build on progress

Argentina have gone from whipping boys to a team that, while perhaps not feared yet, has gained huge respect - and on their day are a match for anyone.

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