Intercept costly for Black Ferns
The Black Ferns Sevens have suffered a narrow loss to Australia in the final of the women’s Dubai Sevens, while the All Blacks Sevens men’s team have lost their playoff for third place.
Wallabies and Ireland both want Schmidt to stay
Wallabies and Ireland both want Schmidt to stay
Ireland didn't seem to want to let him leave - and the Wallabies made it clear that they really want him to stay.
Highlanders get in the Christmas spirit
Highlanders get in the Christmas spirit
Otago Highlanders James Arscott (left) and Josh Whaanga tell Santa about how good they have been this year, during his visit to Meridian Mall in...
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Rugby CEO delighted by welcome
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Rugby CEO delighted by welcome
Afio mai Sene Naoupu.
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Sititi among positives but All Blacks lacked cohesion
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Sititi among positives but All Blacks lacked cohesion
It started with the beginning of the Razor era in Dunedin, and ended with TJ Perenara making a political statement and players waving a Māori sovereignty flag after a test.
Sititi among winners at rugby awards
Sititi among winners at rugby awards
Wallace Sititi has scooped New Zealand's only individual honour at the World Rugby awards.
TJ Perenara shows support for hīkoi during haka
TJ Perenara shows support for hīkoi during haka
Departing all Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has slipped a message of support for protests surrounding the Treaty of Waitangi hīkoi into the haka performed before New Zealand's game against Italy this...
All Blacks made to work in win over Italy
All Blacks made to work in win over Italy
New Zealand laboured to a 29-11 win over a brave, battling Italy as the All Blacks wrapped up their autumn series with a less-than-impressive victory.
Delany resigns from Black Ferns role
Delany resigns from Black Ferns role
Black Ferns assistant coach Mike Delany has resigned after a mixed season of results with the side.
All Blacks: de Groot returns after 'indiscretion'
All Blacks: de Groot returns after 'indiscretion'
Scott Robertson has resisted the urge to rotate his players and has instead named almost his strongest side possible for this weekend's clash against Italy.
New look to All Blacks Sevens squad
New look to All Blacks Sevens squad
A new era beckons for the All Blacks Sevens with three debutants named in their side to start the world series in Dubai next week.
Otago legend Chis Laidlaw makes Hall of Fame
Otago legend Chis Laidlaw makes World Rugby Hall of Fame
Otago and All Black great Chris Laidlaw is one of two former New Zealand players who will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame this weekend.
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Jackson straight talker who cared
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Jackson straight talker who cared
It is the end of an era in North Otago rugby.
Transtasman final for women’s teams
Transtasman final for women’s teams
Women's rugby will take a big step next year — and another could follow in 2026.
ODT Rugby Chat: Colin Jackson retiring
ODT Rugby Chat: Colin Jackson retiring
PD is in Oamaru to catch up with one of his old sparring partners Colin Jackson, who unbelievably is letting go the reins of North Otago rugby
France beat All Blacks in one point thriller
France beat All Blacks in one point thriller
France were their unpredictable selves as they beat New Zealand in a superb, thrilling autumn series test to end the All Blacks' five-match winning streak this morning.
Barrett and Taylor back to take on France
Barrett and Taylor back to take on France
Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor have returned to the All Blacks to face France in Paris, having recovered after concussion forced them off against England.
Departing coach: ‘hell of a time’
Departing coach: ‘hell of a time’
After nine seasons with North Otago, and the past six as head coach, Jason Forrest is stepping down from the Heartland side.
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Les Bleus test on the cards
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Les Bleus test on the cards
Dunedin appears set to be announced as the host for a rugby test against France next year and could also be in the running to host a second test.
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Highlanders contract a dream come true
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Highlanders contract a dream come true
He is not really the kid any more, but Finn Hurley does a pretty good impression of someone fizzing for action.