All Blacks hold off Wallabies to retain Bledisloe Cup
Cam Roigard scored two tries on his return from injury as the All Blacks held off a Wallabies fightback to prevail 33-24.
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Otago beat North Harbour to hold on to Ranfurly Shield
Otago beat North Harbour to hold on to Ranfurly Shield
The Ranfurly Shield might take a few more victory laps around the province in the next few weeks, but Otago can essentially lock it up until next season after beating North Harbour in Dunedin today.
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Speedy side can end loss record: Feke
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Speedy side can end loss record: Feke
It has been a long time between drinks.
Stags defence falters again
Stags defence falters again
Southland’s defence took another hammering in a 55-38 loss to Tasman in Invercargill last night.
Spirit players in NZ squad
Spirit players in NZ squad
Otago Spirit players Hannah Lithgow, Sarah Jones, Abigail Paton, Charlotte Va’afusuaga, Naomi Sopoaga and Pip Eason have been named in the New Zealand under-20 squad.
Black Ferns aiming to finish on a high
Black Ferns aiming to finish on a high
The Black Ferns may have fallen short of defending their Rugby World Cup crown, but motivation is the least of their concerns ahead of Saturday's bronze medal match against France at Twickenham.
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Big smile ahead of 100th for province
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Big smile ahead of 100th for province
If all goes well this afternoon, Liam Coltman will clock his 100th game for Otago, help lock away the Ranfurly Shield and be home in time to tuck his daughters Tilly and Ruby into bed.
Casey will start full contract in 2027
Casey will start full contract in 2027
The Highlanders have seen what we have seen and have signed star Otago openside Lucas Casey.
Schmidt emphasises significance of Bledisloe Cup to ABs
Schmidt emphasises significance of Bledisloe Cup to ABs
The Wallabies head coach has revealed just how much the Bledisloe Cup means to the All Blacks, saying it was more than the wider competition the two teams are competing for.
Rugby Chat: How Otago won the shield - and how we'll keep it
Rugby Chat: How Otago won the shield - and how we'll keep it
On ODT Rugby Chat we're talking the Ranfurly Shield and go one on one with Otago coach Mark Brown.
Shield star confirmed for Highlanders
Shield star confirmed for Highlanders
The Highlanders have seen what we have seen, and have signed star Otago openside Lucas Casey.
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Super fans for Shield defence
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Super fans for Shield defence
Joshua Stewart is in a growing crowd of rugby supporters — they are the passively active brigade.
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The 100 club: Coltman ‘just an outstanding person’
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The 100 club: Coltman ‘just an outstanding person’
He is just a bloody good bloke.
England unchanged for World Cup final
England unchanged for World Cup final
England coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged 23 for the Women’s Rugby World Cup final against Canada on Sunday morning.
O'Connor to start Bledisloe Cup match
O'Connor to start Bledisloe Cup match
Australia first five James O'Connor has been rewarded with the No 10 jersey for the Rugby Championship clash against New Zealand on Saturday.
Fabian Holland returns to All Blacks starting lineup
Fabian Holland returns to All Blacks starting lineup
Highlander Fabian Holland has been restored to the All Blacks' starting XV for this weekend's Bledisloe Cup clash with Australia.
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Shield fever expected to attract more fans to game
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Shield fever expected to attract more fans to game
People are talking about the Otago NPC team again - and that is an opportunity for the union to beef up its balance sheet.
A lot to smile about
A lot to smile about
Saturday's Ranfurly Shield clash is all about the former All Black with the best beard and the largest smile in the game.
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Casey understood to have signed with Highlanders
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Casey understood to have signed with Highlanders
Highlanders fans can expect to see star Otago flanker Lucas Casey in Super Rugby Pacific action before too long.
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No Shield hangover: Bambry
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No Shield hangover: Bambry
There will be no Ranfurly Shield hangover.