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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.
NZ Super Rugby Pacific squads named
NZ Super Rugby Pacific squads named
Five of New Zealand's six Super Rugby Pacific teams have named their squads for next season.
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.
Four-year drug ban for Dunedin club rugby player
Four-year drug ban for Dunedin club rugby player
Dunedin club rugby player Carlin Wilkinson-Ballantine has been banned from all sport for four years, under anti-doping rules.
All Blacks: Cane injured, Holland brought into squad
All Blacks: Cane injured, Holland brought into squad
Former captain Sam Cane's All Blacks career could be over after he and winger Mark Tele'a were ruled out of this weekend's test against France in Paris.
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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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Licence renewal at risk over past practices
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Licence renewal at risk over past practices
The Green Island Rugby Club’s liquor licence renewal is in doubt after the police have expressed concern over past practices.
McKenzie kicks All Blacks to victory
McKenzie kicks All Blacks to victory over Ireland
The All Blacks have claimed a statement victory for new coach Scott Robertson, as Damian McKenzie helped kick them to a 23-13 win over world No 1 side Ireland.
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Women's game on the up: departing coach
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Women's game on the up: departing coach
Otago Spirit coach Craig Sneddon is moving on.
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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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Otago fan wants to complete collection
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Otago fan wants to complete collection
Dylan Booth will never forget his 5th birthday.
All Blacks largely unchanged for Ireland match
All Blacks largely unchanged for Ireland match
Damian McKenzie is back at first five for New Zealand in their clash with Ireland in Dublin, one of two injury-enforced changes to the side that secured a narrow win over England.
Mapusua joining Moana Pasifika coaching staff
Mapusua joining Moana Pasifika coaching staff
It is shaping up as a Highlanders and Otago reunion at Moana Pasifika next year.
Super Rugby pre-season clash announced
Super Rugby pre-season clash announced
The Crusaders are set to meet the Blues in a pre-season Super Rugby Pacific clash at Kirwee Domain.
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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.
All Blacks edge England in thriller
All Blacks edge England in thriller
England's George Ford hit the post with a late penalty and then sent a drop-goal wide as the hosts let another lead slip to lose 24-22 to New Zealand at Twickenham.
Joe Marler apologises to NZ over haka comments
Joe Marler apologises to NZ over haka comments
English prop Joe Marler has apologised for a social media post criticising the All Blacks haka.
All Blacks: de Groot dropped over protocol breach
All Blacks: de Groot dropped over protocol breach
Scott Robertson has axed regular starter Ethan de Groot from the All Black side to face England at Twickenham this weekend.
Strong, tested spine of Black Ferns in Matatu squad
Strong, tested spine of Black Ferns in Matatu squad
Black Fern Maia Joseph will spearhead the Otago Spirit contingent in the 2025 Matatu squad.
Alcohol ban for French rugby players
Alcohol ban for French rugby players
The French Rugby Federation has banned players from drinking alcohol during national team gatherings as part of efforts to improve discipline.