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Kaikorai end on top after game of 2 halves
Kaikorai won this game in the first spell when they controlled territory and possession and scored the necessary points to give them a lead Dunedin could not peg back in the second.
Rugby
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Pirates take see-saw encounter
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Pirates take see-saw encounter
The Southland club rugby premier grade resumed on Saturday after taking last week off for the opening day of duck-shooting.
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Cromwell exceeding target
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Cromwell exceeding target
Coming off a dismal 2025 season, the Cromwell rugby coaching team set a 2026 target of finishing in the Central Otago top four.
Away teams sweep the board in round
Away teams sweep the board in round
It was a successful weekend for the travelling teams in the Southern Region Rugby competition, with all four away sides recording victories.
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Valley snatch win at the very last
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Valley snatch win at the very last
A 45m Isaac Clunie penalty with time up on the clock got Valley home in a country classic against Maheno on Saturday.
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Taieri notch spirits-raising victory over Mt Aspiring
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Taieri notch spirits-raising victory over Mt Aspiring
Taieri College is on the board.
Highlanders’ fine first half just about enough
Highlanders’ fine first half just about enough
Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph felt his side cracked the code for 40 minutes.
South Africa win U20 after draw with NZ
South Africa win U20 after draw with NZ
South Africa have lifted the Under-20 Rugby Championship for the first time after settling for a draw in their final clash against New Zealand yesterday.
Highlanders edge Waratahs in much-needed win
Highlanders edge Waratahs in much-needed win
Highlanders winger Caleb Tangitau ran amok in the first half to help set up a 31-26 win against the NSW Waratahs at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Dunedin premier rugby round seven wrap-up
Dunedin premier rugby round seven wrap-up
University maintained their perfect record with a sixth consecutive win.
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
Dunedin premier rugby: final scores
The final scores are in for the seventh round of Dunedin premier rugby.
Crusaders beat Blues to continue late season push
Crusaders beat Blues to continue late season push
Different battleground, same result.
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Nareki excited about ‘feeding the speed’
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Nareki excited about ‘feeding the speed’
Jona Nareki suddenly finds himself on trial 50-odd games into his Highlanders’ career.
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‘Lot of listening’ key part of new role for Latta
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‘Lot of listening’ key part of new role for Latta
New Zealand Rugby has secured the services of a champion to champion its cause.
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Prospects bleak but we live in hope
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Prospects bleak but we live in hope
Sports writer Adrian Seconi runs the numbers on the Highlanders’ playoff prospects with a little help from AI.
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Cromwell eye under-strength Rams
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Cromwell eye under-strength Rams
It is rare to have two teams unbeaten after five rounds of action in the Central Otago premier club rugby competition and it is an even rarer treat to have them drawn against each other.
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POB look to have edge on Woodlands
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POB look to have edge on Woodlands
The Southland premier grade resumes this Saturday after taking last week off for the opening day of duck-shooting.
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Big task against Valley for in-form Maheno
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Big task against Valley for in-form Maheno
Slowly but surely, Maheno have been building.
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Choice Varsity’s main headache
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Choice Varsity’s main headache
The Bookworms have aced the first semester.
Passion of Drua fans helped ease pain
Passion of Drua fans helped ease pain
Bula Vinaka from Denerau and what a week it’s been in Fiji.