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De Groot finds himself in the dog house
Confession time: I do not really know Ethan de Groot.
Hayden Meikle
Welcome to the new ‘Age’
Welcome to the new ‘Age’
This is, depending on which side of the fence you sit, either one of the best games of the year or one of the worst.
Four new trustees, chairwoman at Sport Otago
Four new trustees, chairwoman at Sport Otago
Otago is New Zealand’s most active region and the regional sports organisation has seen plenty of movement at board level.
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Event shows women’s game on up
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Event shows women’s game on up
She loves golf. So does she. And she does, too.
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Fastlane: School sport stars 10 years on
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Young high achievers of 2014 excelling both in and out of sport
Our former Fast Lane series highlighted some of the rising stars of Otago sport. Ten years on, sports editor Hayden Meikle looks at what became of the kids from 2014.
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.
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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.
Kelly hits big ton against former team
Kelly hits big ton against former team
It is always nice to welcome a familiar face back to the University Oval.
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Rising star Kang to make Otago debut at interprovincial
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Rising star Kang to make Otago debut at interprovincial
One rising star will make his debut for Otago at the New Zealand interprovincial tournament next month but another will have to wait a little longer for his chance.
Sititi full of admiration for his mentor, Cane
Sititi full of admiration for his mentor, Cane
Golden boy will miss seeing his kaumatua next to him this weekend.
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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.
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Joseph keeps faith in younger generation
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Joseph keeps faith in younger generation
Call it the Jamie Joseph evolution.
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Tucker one of two southern locks joining Hurricanes
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Tucker one of two southern locks joining Hurricanes
Highlanders lock Will Tucker has a new home.
Holland called into All Blacks test squad as injury cover
Holland called into All Blacks test squad as injury cover
Highlanders lock Fabian Holland is one step closer to realising his All Blacks dream.
Jamie Joseph unveils 2025 Highlanders squad
Jamie Joseph unveils 2025 Highlanders squad
A Tasman utility, a couple of props with Super Rugby experience in Australia and a veteran loose forward from Otago by way of Japan feature in the Highlanders squad for 2025.
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Room for a few Highlanders surprises
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Room for a few Highlanders surprises
Is it that time of year again? Indeed it is. While much of the Highlanders squad for 2025 has already been revealed, returning coach Jamie Joseph might still have a bolter or two up his sleeve.
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Gazing (retrospectively) into the crystal ball
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Gazing (retrospectively) into the crystal ball
One casts one’s mind back a few months when one was having a conversation — possibly entirely fictitious — with one’s colleague.
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Transition out of ABs taking time
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Transition out of ABs taking time
Sam Whitelock expects big things of Otago rugby’s favourite Dutchman.
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Date of star fullback’s return still uncertain
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Date of star fullback’s return still uncertain
Star Highlanders fullback Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens is recovering from surgery but will not know more about his immediate return to action until after he sees a specialist.
Fine effort from Millbrook’s Jeong at NZ Amateur
Fine effort from Millbrook’s Jeong at NZ Amateur
Eunseo Choi might be seen as the rising star of New Zealand golf but Otago No 1 Yoonae Jeong is not far behind.