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RugbyDecember 19

Forrest promises more hard-nosed approach

Sometimes you need to take a step back to move forward.
Forrest promises more hard-nosed approach
Forrest promises more hard-nosed approach
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RugbyOctober 12

NZR accused of lack of support

North Otago boss Colin Jackson has fired shots at New Zealand Rugby for what he says is their lack of respect for the Heartland Championship.
NZR accused of lack of support
NZR accused of lack of support
RugbyApril 8

New system in place for playoffs

The possibility of a Ranfurly Shield challenge against Hawke’s Bay in June will provide all the motivation for senior club players in North Otago this season.
RugbyOctober 7

Rugby: Game plan leads to N. Otago win

Some astute tactical planning by North Otago paved the way for its 28-21 win over second-placed Wairarapa Bush at Memorial Park on Saturday.
Rugby: Game plan leads to N. Otago win
Rugby: Game plan leads to N. Otago win
RugbySeptember 18

Rugby: 'Absolutely terrible' North Otago gets out of jail

North Otago produced another Houdini act to come from behind and beat South Canterbury by a point in Timaru on Saturday.
Rugby: 'Absolutely terrible' North Otago gets out of jail
Rugby: 'Absolutely terrible' North Otago gets out of jail
RugbySeptember 16

Rugby: Forward pack will need to step up for derby

North Otago's hopes of retaining No 1 position in Heartland rugby will almost certainly rely on the performance of its forward pack when it meets South Canterbury in Timaru this afternoon.
RugbyAugust 22

Rugby: N Otago convincing in scrappy contest

North Otago moved into third place in the Heartland championship, level on points with Wanganui and behind Buller, with a convincing win over East Coast at Whitestone Contracting Stadium on Saturday.
Rugby: N Otago convincing in scrappy contest
Rugby: N Otago convincing in scrappy contest
RugbyAugust 5

Rugby: No certainties in Heartland championship

If there's one certainty ahead of this weekend's opening Heartland rugby championship round, it's that there are no certainties.
Rugby: No certainties in Heartland championship
Rugby: No certainties in Heartland championship
RugbyJuly 22

Rugby: Interim squad announced

Coaches Barry Matthews and Shane Carter have announced an interim squad to prepare for North Otago's first Heartland Championship game against West Coast in Dunedin on Sunday, August 7.
RugbyNovember 3

Rugby: Hands on cup, looking up

North Otago captain Luke Herden believes many of his side can go to the next level, although he says being able to mix work and play has real benefits.
Rugby: Hands on cup, looking up
Rugby: Hands on cup, looking up
RugbyOctober 31

Rugby: Old Golds stack up silverware

"Let's go, gold." The unmistakable voice of North Otago Rugby Supporters Club stalwart Chris Rawson rang out across the embankment at Whitestone Contracting Stadium on Saturday afternoon as his beloved Old Golds crushed Wanganui 39-18 to win the Meads Cup.
Rugby: Old Golds stack up silverware
Rugby: Old Golds stack up silverware
RugbyOctober 29

Rugby: Home turf may give North Otago edge

This afternoon's Meads Cup final between North Otago and Wanganui is creating plenty of excitement among local supporters and players.
Rugby: Home turf may give North Otago edge
Rugby: Home turf may give North Otago edge
RugbyOctober 20

Rugby: Old Golds giving Zampach new zeal

The Old Golds have given new life to Greg Zampach, who is keen to continue playing rugby next year.
Rugby: Old Golds giving Zampach new zeal
Rugby: Old Golds giving Zampach new zeal
RugbyOctober 9

Rugby: Late burst secures Taranaki win

Two tries in the closing seven minutes secured Taranaki a 30-16 bonus try win over Manawatu in their national provincial championship rugby match in New Plymouth today.
RugbyOctober 9

Rugby: West Coast bumble to win

West Coast bumbled their way through the last 20 minutes of their 33-18 win over East Coast in a Heartland championship Lochore Cup rugby match in Greymouth today.
RugbyOctober 9

Rugby: King Country stay top

King Country stay atop the Lochore Cup rugby standings after proving too strong for Heartland rivals Buller at Te Kuiti today.
RugbyOctober 9

Rugby: Craft-Chemis hat-trick fires Poverty Bay

Centre Whaimotu Craft-Chemis scored three tries as Poverty bay beat Thames Valley 45-18 in a Heartland rugby championship Meads Cup match at Gisborne today.
RugbyOctober 9

Rugby: Lochore Cup win for Horowhenua Kapiti

Solid defence and a well-timed attack helped Horowhenua Kapiti to a 31-17 win over Wairarapa Bush in a Heartland rugby championship Lochore Cup match in Levin today.
RugbyOctober 9

Rugby: North Otago topple Wanganui

North Otago shot to the top of the Heartland rugby championship's Meads Cup standings with a come-from-behind 21-16 victory against Wanganui in Oamaru today.
RugbyOctober 9

Rugby: South Canterbury sneak home

Jason Merrett kicked five penalties as South Canterbury snuck home 15-13 over neighbours Mid Canterbury in a Heartland championship rugby match at Ashburton today.
RugbyOctober 8

Rugby: North Otago hoping poor practice makes perfect

There is a saying in acting circles that a poor rehearsal will often lead to a great performance on opening night.
RugbyOctober 1

Rugby: Application key for Old Golds

North Otago goes into this afternoon's game knowing it cannot afford take its neighbour lightly.
RugbySeptember 10

Rugby: History against Old Golds claiming shield

If history is the judge, North Otago's chances of beating Mid Canterbury and securing the Hanan Shield in Ashburton this afternoon are remote.
RugbyJune 1

Rugby: Heartland champions open campaign at home

Two-time Meads Cup winners Wanganui will have the home advantage for their Heartland rugby championship season opener against South Canterbury while 2009 Lochore Cup winners North Otago play away from home against East Coast.