Big reality check for the Spirit
Big reality check for the Spirit
The Otago Spirit got a harsh reality check ahead of the Farah Palmer Cup championship semifinals next weekend.
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Coltman has renewed love of the game after France stint
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Coltman has renewed love of the game after France stint
Liam Coltman has come back from France with a new appreciation of what physicality means and a renewed love of the game.
Spirit coach adopts an ‘if it ain’t broke’ approach
Spirit coach adopts an ‘if it ain’t broke’ approach
Otago Spirit coach Craig Sneddon has made a couple tweaks ahead of the game against Wellington in Dunedin this afternoon.
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Back in NZ, making an impact
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Back in NZ, making an impact
It all began with an email.
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Mixed emotions for Donnelly
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Mixed emotions for Donnelly
Otago coach Tom Donnelly has never coached outside of the region, and leaving is going to be a wrench.
All Black shakeup: Sititi and Ratima to start, big names to the bench
All Black shakeup: Sititi and Ratima to start, big names to the bench
Scott Robertson has dropped a selection bombshell for the second test against the Springboks in Cape Town.
Otago and Canterbury set to reignite rivalry
'Battle of the South Island': Otago and Canterbury reignite rivalry
The NPC is heating up in the South Island ahead of this weekend's derby between Canterbury and Otago at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Donnelly ‘thrilled’ about coaching role at Force
Donnelly ‘thrilled’ about coaching role at Force
Otago coach Tom Donnelly is on the move to the Western Force.
Otago coach heading across the ditch
Otago coach heading across the ditch
Otago coach Tom Donnelly is heading to Australia.
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Hurley return likely; Holland ‘touch and go’
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Hurley return likely; Holland ‘touch and go’
Finn Hurley is back running around and seems likely to fill the No 15 jersey for Otago’s derby against Canterbury in Dunedin on Saturday.
SA Rugby apologises for haka disruption
SA Rugby apologises for haka disruption
South African rugby's governing body has apologised for the "highly regrettable" haka disruption at Ellis Park at the weekend.
Ellis Park haka response under scrutiny
Ellis Park haka response under scrutiny
The All Blacks are no strangers to having opposition teams and crowds respond to the haka. But it was taken to new heights over the weekend at Johannesburg's famous Ellis Park.
Tenacious Otago worn down late by Taranaki
Tenacious Otago worn down late by Taranaki
Otago put the fence in defence with a gutsy 22-18 loss to Taranaki in New Plymouth on Saturday.
Sopoaga influential in big win
Sopoaga influential in big win
Hooker Hannah Lithgow bagged a hat-trick.
Otago Country play like side coming to end of long season
Otago Country play like side coming to end of long season
Otago Country finished their representative season with a 52-24 loss to Southland Development in Invercargill on Saturday.
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Rampant Old Golds register first victory
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Rampant Old Golds register first victory
That is more like it.
Springboks strike late to sink All Blacks
Springboks strike late to sink All Blacks
South Africa scored two late tries to come back from a 10-point deficit and edge New Zealand 31-27 in a bruising Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park.
Otago lose out with tenacious effort against Taranaki
Otago lose out with tenacious effort against Taranaki
Otago put the fence in defence with a gutsy 22-18 loss to Taranaki in New Plymouth on Saturday.
Spirit ease to big win over Taranaki
Spirit ease to big win over Taranaki
Otago ran in six first-half tries in a very comfortable 60-17 victory against Taranaki in a Farah Palmer Cup championship match in New Plymouth this afternoon.
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Haig enjoying the ride on his rapid career rise
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Haig enjoying the ride on his rapid career rise
It seems like only yesterday Otago loose forward Oliver Haig was packing down for Otago Boys’.