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RugbySeptember 19

Pringle happy to go extra mile for Spirit

You can never question Isla Pringle’s loyalty to the Otago Spirit.
Pringle happy to go extra mile for Spirit
Pringle happy to go extra mile for Spirit
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RugbySeptember 3

Hollows proud every time she wears jersey

Twenty-five years from now, Tegan Hollows hopes she will be sitting in the stands with her team-mates reminiscing about the good old days.
Hollows proud every time she wears jersey
Hollows proud every time she wears jersey
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RugbySeptember 2

Blue and gold opened eyes to Ferns dream

Kelly Brazier has broken the glass ceiling when it comes to rugby.
Blue and gold opened eyes to Ferns dream
Blue and gold opened eyes to Ferns dream
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RugbyAugust 22

Spirit look to bring momentum home

You cannot ask for much more from the Otago Spirit from their opening games.
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RugbyAugust 8

New captain hopes to build on success

Greer Muir knows a thing or two about creating a good foundation.
New captain hopes to build on success
New captain hopes to build on success
RugbyAugust 1

Cormick at first five for pre-season clash

Georgia Cormick will have a new number on her back today.
Cormick at first five for pre-season clash
Cormick at first five for pre-season clash
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RugbyDecember 12

Direen stepping up as Spirit coach

Matt Direen knows exactly what to expect in his new coaching role.
Direen stepping up as Spirit coach
Direen stepping up as Spirit coach
RugbySeptember 19

Gorinski’s last charge

Julia Gorinski will lead the Otago Spirit for the final time on Sunday - and what an occasion to do it.
Gorinski’s last charge
Gorinski’s last charge
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RugbySeptember 19

Free-wheeling Spirit’s tough test

Just the Manawatū Cyclones stand in the way of Otago Spirit being elevated to the premiership. Kayla Hodge identifies some key areas ahead of Sunday's final.
Free-wheeling Spirit’s tough test
Free-wheeling Spirit’s tough test
RugbyAugust 29

Big changes made to Spirit forward pack

Otago Spirit coach Craig Sneddon has done some serious tinkering with his forward pack this week.
Big changes made to Spirit forward pack
Big changes made to Spirit forward pack
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RugbyAugust 8

Experience on Otago Spirit’s side

You never stop evolving when you are in the Farah Palmer Cup.
Experience on Otago Spirit’s side
Experience on Otago Spirit’s side
RugbySeptember 21

Otago players in squad to take on Samoa

The Black Ferns XV named to face Manusina XV in a one-off match in Pukekohe tomorrow features four Otago Spirit players.
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RugbySeptember 7

Future looks bright for young Spirit squad

The Otago Spirit might have fallen short, but there are positive signs for the future.
Future looks bright for young Spirit squad
Future looks bright for young Spirit squad
RugbyAugust 31

Key Spirit duo out

The Otago Spirit backline has been shorn of two of its key women for the Farah Palmer Cup Championship semifinal against Northland tomorrow.
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RugbyAugust 24

Spirit want more of the same

Keep on keeping on. The Otago Spirit produced the performance of their season last week for 77 minutes, but their home semifinals hopes slipped through their hands as they let in two late tries for the Manawatu Cyclones, who won 31-27.
Spirit want more of the same
Spirit want more of the same
RugbyAugust 3

Joseph returns at first five for Spirit’s clash against Northland

Otago have been boosted by the return of talented first five Maia Joseph for their clash against Northland in Whangārei tomorrow.
Joseph returns at first five for Spirit’s clash against Northland
Joseph returns at first five for Spirit’s clash against Northland
RugbyJuly 27

Schoolgirl to make debut for Spirit

Otago Spirit Coach Craig Sneddon has made just one change to the starting personnel for the match against Taranaki in Oamaru tomorrow.
Schoolgirl to make debut for Spirit
Schoolgirl to make debut for Spirit
RugbySeptember 20

Rugby: Decisive win 'pleasing' for Spirit

Otago Spirit coach Duncan McEwan can be a hard man to please sometimes.
Rugby: Decisive win 'pleasing' for Spirit
Rugby: Decisive win 'pleasing' for Spirit
RugbySeptember 18

Rugby: Key players missing for crucial match

The Otago Spirit will be missing two key backs for its crunch match against Bay of Plenty at Forsyth Barr Stadium this morning.
RugbySeptember 13

Rugby: Otago Spirit hammered

The Otago Spirit is in must win territory after a heavy loss to Canterbury in Christchurch on Saturday.
RugbyAugust 30

Rugby: Spirit bounces back in second half to beat Tuis

The Otago Spirit overcame some early jitters to grab its first win of the national championship campaign over the Hawkes Bay Tuis at the University Oval on Saturday.
Rugby: Spirit bounces back in second half to beat Tuis
Rugby: Spirit bounces back in second half to beat Tuis
RugbyAugust 28

Spirit needs to guard possession

Otago Spirit coach Duncan McEwan will be watching the line breaks with interest when his side takes on Hawkes Bay today.
RugbyAugust 23

Rugby: Quality Waikato side crushes Otago Spirit in Hamilton

The Otago Spirit was well beaten 39-5 in its opening provincial championship game against Waikato in Hamilton on Saturday.
RugbyOctober 12

Rugby: Spirit no match for Auckland

The Otago Spirit went down on Saturday, losing 39-0 to Auckland after being behind 17-0 at the break.
Rugby: Spirit no match for Auckland
Rugby: Spirit no match for Auckland
RugbyOctober 5

Rugby: Disappointment for Otago Spirit

A couple of tries against the run of play condemned the Otago women to an agonising 15-10 loss to Waikato at the University Oval on Saturday.
Rugby: Disappointment for Otago Spirit
Rugby: Disappointment for Otago Spirit