Otago decent but defeated in NPC opener
Otago decent but defeated in NPC opener
Otago were edged 27-15 by Tasman in the opening game of the NPC in Nelson tonight.
Adrian Seconi
Joseph returns at first five for Spirit’s clash against Northland
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.
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Otago out to make positive start
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Otago out to make positive start
Henry Bell is going to have to wait until at least the playoffs to put another shot on younger brother George.
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How this year’s NPC shapes up
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How this year’s NPC shapes up
The NPC gets under way tonight with Otago playing Tasman in Nelson and Taranaki hosting Counties-Manukau. Adrian Seconi takes a look at the teams and this year’s structure.
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Exit Fifa as stadium returns to rugby
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Exit Fifa as stadium returns to rugby
Clark Kent could transform into Superman in a phone box.
Inglis back in experienced Black Sticks
Inglis back in experienced Black Sticks
Hugo Inglis has delivered on his promise to return for the Black Sticks.
Team effort gives Hoiho big win over defending champs
Team effort gives Hoiho big win over defending champs
The Southern Hoiho kept the defending champions scoreless for more than 10 minutes and poured in 27 points to run away with a 77-60 win against the Tokomanawa Queens in Dunedin tonight.
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McGlashan upset OBs’ in the mud
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McGlashan upset OBs’ in the mud
Now all Johnnies need to do is do it again.
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Back-to-back titles for Southern
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Back-to-back titles for Southern
Somewhere under all the mud was a smiling Aron Einarsson.
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Classy touch from veteran to seal final
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Classy touch from veteran to seal final
For a split second, it looked like veteran Southern prop Mike Mata’afa might scamper towards the corner and score the winning try in the premier club final against Dunedin.
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McGlashan stuns Otago Boys’ to secure home semi
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McGlashan stuns Otago Boys’ to secure home semi
Now all Johnnies need to do is do it again.
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Mata’afa’s offload seals Southern’s title defence
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Mata’afa’s offload seals Southern’s title defence
For a split second it looked like veteran Southern prop Mike Mata’afa might scamper towards the corner and score the winning try in the premier grade final against Dunedin at a muddy Bathgate Park...
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Significant changes including new team ahead for club season
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Significant changes including new team ahead for club season
Some big changes have been sprung on the club season this year.
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Absent Taylor has faith in Southern
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Absent Taylor has faith in Southern
There can be only one happy Harry.
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Otago turns on late power to beat Southland in warm-up game
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Otago turns on late power to beat Southland in warm-up game
Otago scored 26 unanswered points in the second half to record a convincing 31-7 win against Southland in a warm-up match at Kettle Park yesterday.
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Best teams sidelined for final match
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Best teams sidelined for final match
Another season of Dunedin premier action is winding down but not before club rugby writer Adrian Seconi offers up a few observations ahead of tomorrow’s final.
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Clash to serve as warmup for NPC opener
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Clash to serve as warmup for NPC opener
Today is all about next Friday.
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Alhambra-Union taking chance at league
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Alhambra-Union taking chance at league
The moon is made of cheese, pigs can fly — and rugby club Alhambra-Union is entering a team in the Dunedin rugby league competition.
Schoolgirl to make debut for Spirit
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.
Highlanders loose forward to make his debut for Otago
Highlanders loose forward to make his debut for Otago
Otago has signed Highlanders loosie Tom Sanders on a one-year deal and he will make his first appearance for the province in a warm-up game against Southland at Kettle Park tomorrow.