Milestone for Taylor as Crusaders to farewell stadium
A bittersweet farewell awaits the Crusaders.
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Blues forward Suafoa told cancer terminal
Blues forward Suafoa told cancer terminal
Blues forward Cameron Suafoa has announced he won't play again due to his cancer diagnosis.
Harbour flex muscles to down Taieri
Harbour flex muscles to down Taieri
Harbour front rower Saula Ma’u helped set up a 28-15 win against Taieri at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin premier rugby this evening.
Former Highlander died with brain disease
Former Highlander Shane Christie died with brain disease linked to repeated head knocks
Former Highlander Shane Christie had advanced chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died, a post-mortem examination has revealed.
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Highlanders’ try-scoring machine
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Highlanders’ try-scoring machine
You can hear it now.
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Highlanders lock now the cover boy of NZ rugby
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Highlanders lock now the cover boy of NZ rugby
We already knew Fabian Holland was the poster boy of the Highlanders.
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Southern not panicking
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Southern not panicking
Southern coach Dion Lobb was left frustrated with a couple of crucial calls at the end of his side’s 20-17 loss to Kaikorai at Bathgate Park on Saturday.
Strong southern contingent for youth tournament
Strong southern contingent for youth tournament
Several rising southerners have been named in the New Zealand under-20 squad.
Rugby Chat: Rugby and football square off
Rugby Chat: Rugby and football square off
On ODT Rugby Chat brought to you by Garador, we are going outside the square and getting Otago rugby and football to square off.
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Titleholders Upper Clutha hard to topple
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Titleholders Upper Clutha hard to topple
Central Otago premier club rugby kicks into action tonight with a new title, the Rhythm and Alps competition. And that’s not all that’s changed.
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Jubilee boys Clutha looking like the ones to beat this year
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Jubilee boys Clutha looking like the ones to beat this year
The Southern Region premier club season kicks off tonight. Otago Daily Times correspondent Francis Parker assesses the teams.
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Shield back with a twist
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Shield back with a twist
North Otago club rugby begins tonight. Kayla Hodge looks at the Citizens Shield season.
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Redefined the role of a tighthead prop
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Redefined the role of a tighthead prop
Carl Hayman was a unique man.
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Rising star of the women’s game re-signs
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Rising star of the women’s game re-signs
Rising star Braxton Sorensen-McGee has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby and the Black Ferns Sevens through to the end of 2027.
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Landers' mid-term report: Must do better
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Highlanders' mid-term report: Must do better
The Highlanders have had their moments, but will need to be better in the second half of their season. Hayden Meikle offers this mid-term report.
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Coach Flutey putting wellness first, one stride at a time
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Coach Flutey putting wellness first, one stride at a time
Rugby has always been Riki Flutey’s love. But a new passion is helping inspire himself and others on and off the field, Kayla Hodge reports.
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Point-scoring machine developed into superb game manager
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Point-scoring machine developed into superb game manager
Records are made to be broken — that is how the saying goes.
Crusaders, ABs prop out for season with serious infection
Crusaders, ABs prop out for season with serious infection
The Crusaders will be without All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams for the rest of the Super Rugby Pacific season as he receives treatment for a serious infection.
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Smith proud of side’s work
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Smith proud of side’s work
Ben Smith hopes his team can power on to more success in the second half of the season.