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July 27
Experience, newcomers to line up for North Otago
Hard-working locals and handy reinforcements will be looking to lead North Otago to Heartland Championship glory.
Kayla Hodge
Rugby
July 27
Ta'eiloa surprise callup for All Blacks
Former OBHS loose forward Semisi Tupou Ta'eiloa is the bolter in the All Blacks squad for the tour of South Africa.
Hayden Meikle
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July 26
South Otago club rugby: Clutha charge to victory in final
The Clutha Steamers secured back-to-back Southern Region rugby titles in style on Saturday.
Francis Parker
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July 26
North Otago club rugby: Valley hold on to reclaim Citizens Shield
Valley capped off an unbeaten season with a dramatic win in the Citizens Shield final on Saturday.
Nic Duff
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July 26
King’s 1st XV get up over Otago Boys’ 1st XV
Nobody quite knows. The inaugural South Island Boys’ Schools Championship — which had a round robin and no final — wrapped up at the weekend in intriguing fashion.
Kayla Hodge
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July 26
Central Otago club rugby: Upper Clutha bank another title
Most premier rugby coaches are concerned with revving their teams up so they produce a high-quality performance.
Bob Howitt
North Canterbury
July 26
Glenmark-Cheviot claim eighth rugby title in 10 years
Glenmark-Cheviot got the better of a plucky Kaiapoi side to win the Luisetti Seeds North Canterbury premier rugby final 31-24 on Saturday.
Lindsay Kerr
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July 24
Baxter ready for Aupiki final
Blair Baxter has led Matatū through some historic moments.
Kayla Hodge
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July 24
Joseph ready for Super Rugby Aupiki final
Maia Joseph has the ball on a string.
Kayla Hodge
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July 24
Otago dispatch Mid Canterbury to retain Ranfurly Shield
Tries for everyone.
Adrian Seconi
Rugby
July 24
Otago thump Mid Canterbury in Shield defence
Otago ran in 12 tries in a very comfortable win in Alexandra.
Adrian Seconi
Christchurch
July 24
Grand final rivalry renewed at One NZ Stadium
One day shy of a year on from their last grand final meeting, heavyweights Linwood and Marist Albion will lock horns again on Sunday in club rugby’s showpiece event at One New Zealand Stadium.
Sam Coughlan
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July 23
Three keys for Matatū ahead of final
Matatū will host the Blues in the Super Rugby Aupiki final on Saturday. Kayla Hodge identifies three keys for the hosts.
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July 23
Upper Clutha enter as favourites
Pretty much everything points to an Upper Clutha when they confront Wakatipu in the Central Otago premier club rugby competition final in Wānaka on Saturday.
Bob Howitt
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July 23
Fourth final in a row for Valley, Excelsior
There is a little history in this one.
Kayla Hodge
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July 23
Defending champion Steamers take unbeaten record into final
The stage is set for the Southern Region premier club final.
Francis Parker
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July 23
Otago coach expecting ‘torrid’ Shield defence
Otago have made three late changes for their Ranfurly Shield defence against Mid Canterbury at Molyneux Park in Alexandra this afternoon.
Adrian Seconi
Rugby
July 23
ODT Rugby Chat: Speight's Shield wrap and NPC preseason
It's the last ODT Rugby Chat of the year we wrap the Speight’s Shield final with Harbour player coach Charles Elton.
Paul Dwyer
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July 22
Otago boost pack ahead of Ranfurly Shield game
Otago have named two All Blacks in their pack for their Ranfurly Shield defence against Mid Canterbury in Alexandra tomorrow.
Adrian Seconi
Christchurch
July 22
Brodie McAlister to lead Canterbury in NPC
Brodie McAlister will be captain of the 2026 Canterbury NPC team, with the homegrown hooker set to lead the reigning national champions into a new era at One NZ Stadium.
Kees Chalmers
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July 21
All Blacks lock Fabian Holland poised to return to play
We can all breathe out again — Fabian Holland is back.
Adrian Seconi
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July 21
Highlanders sign ex-Crusaders hooker on two-year deal
The Highlanders have their third hooker.
Hayden Meikle
Rugby
July 20
Lomu documentary 'a trying experience’
Hundreds of family videos and up to five years of research have gone into the making of a doco about the rugby legend.
Nine to Noon
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July 19
Harbour hold off Kaikorai surge
For a hot second, it looked like Kaikorai co-captain Lucas Casey might score a third try in the corner and put Harbour under even more pressure.
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