Stags and Taniwha share the spoils in golden bore
Stags and Taniwha share the spoils in golden bore
There is winning ugly. Then there is drawing with the ugliness of a thousand axolotls.
Hayden Meikle
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Still think women’s sport lacks power? You should think again
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Still think women’s sport lacks power? You should think again
The end is nighJust six games remain in a tournament that will not only never be forgotten but could and should have lasting effects on both football and women’s sport in this part of the world.
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Side has ‘really good vibe going’
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Side has ‘really good vibe going’
North Otago fell just a bit short in the Heartland Championship last season, but optimism abounds that 2023 could lead to something special. Hayden Meikle talks to Old Golds coach Jason Forrest ahead of tomorrow’s opening round.
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Highlanders chairman contented
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Highlanders chairman contented
Chairman and co-owner Peter Kean is satisfied with how the Highlanders are tracking in the fledgling days of their new-look ownership crew.
Thunder complete memorable double at home
Thunder complete memorable double at home
Two games, one overtime, one shootout, two wins for the gutsy home team.
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Lessons for All Blacks in manner of win
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Lessons for All Blacks in manner of win
All Blacks coach Ian Foster hopes his players will not forget the lessons of the great Dunedin escape when they are put under pressure in France in a few weeks.
Smith savours special reception on home turf
Smith savours special reception on home turf
That really was the final curtain.
Mo’unga: I was pretty confident I was in the right place
Mo’unga: I was pretty confident I was in the right place
Richie Mo’unga did not feel any of the tension everyone else seemed to be consumed by in Dunedin on Saturday afternoon.
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All Blacks v Wallabies: how the players rated
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All Blacks v Wallabies: how the players rated
Otago Daily Times sports editor Hayden Meikle rates the All Blacks after Saturday's 23-20 win over the Wallabies at Forsyth Barr Stadium.
All Blacks bounce back in Bledisloe thriller
All Blacks bounce back in Bledisloe thriller
The All Blacks have rebounded from a dreadful first half to beat the Wallabies 23-20 in the second Bledisloe Cup test in Dunedin.
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Cooper happy to do what’s needed
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Cooper happy to do what’s needed
Call this Quade Cooper 2.0.
Cane eager for All Blacks to ‘take another step forward’
Cane eager for All Blacks to ‘take another step forward’
Sam Cane didn't have to look far to see the irony.
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Victory vital for Foster’s World Cup plan
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Victory vital for Foster’s World Cup plan
The All Blacks owe it to their Otago fans to avoid a Wallabies banana skin at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
All Blacks captains run at Logan Park
All Blacks captains run at Logan Park
The All Blacks owe it to their Otago fans to avoid a Wallabies banana skin at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.
Sporting buzz fills city ahead of test
Sporting buzz fills city ahead of test
It has been the quietest Dunedin rugby test week in living memory but fans and hospitality outlets could be in line for a super Saturday.
Koroi in action for Old Golds
Koroi in action for Old Golds
A familiar face will be wearing an unfamiliar jersey as he seeks to reignite his rugby career in places like Outram, Ashburton and Ruatoria.
Jones working on regenerating the Wallabies
Jones working on regenerating the Wallabies
Eddie Jones might be turning into Alex Ferguson before our very eyes.
Wallabies aware clock is ticking
Wallabies aware clock is ticking
Wallabies scrum coach Neal Hatley has a neat saying about the value of patience.
Wallabies are ‘building in the right direction’
Porecki adamant Wallabies are ‘building in the right direction’
Dave Porecki waited nearly 30 years before his big opportunity, but he hopes the Wallabies will take only 80 minutes to show they are much better than their recent form.
Belief has always been there: Wallabies lock
Belief has always been there: Wallabies lock
You might not want to argue with Will Skelton when he suggests the Wallabies are going to be better this week.