Rugby

Arrest warrant issued for former Wallaby

Rocky Elsom of the Wallabies during the Tri-Nations match against the Springboks in 2011. Photo:...

Arrest warrant issued for former Wallaby

Former Wallaby Rocky Elsom has been sentenced to five years in prison in a French court.

Lions win quarterfinal

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

Lions win quarterfinal

Wellington beat Counties-Manukau 29-14 in their NPC quarterfinal in the capital last night.

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What’s what in the quarters

Taranaki’s Josh Jacomb is tackled by Wellington pair Billy Proctor (left) and Ruben Love during a...

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What’s what in the quarters

The NPC has reached the quarterfinals stage and there is no Otago and no Southland, so who cares?

School’s in

Jonty Riley climbs high to catch the ball during a lineout training session at John McGlashan...

School’s in

The region’s sharpest young players have started school — rugby school that is.

'Misleading and deceptive': RA fires back at Rebels

The Rebels gather after the Hurricanes ended their Super Rugby Pacific competition in Wellington...

'Misleading and deceptive': RA fires back at Rebels

Rugby Australia is preparing a counterclaim against axed Super Rugby Pacific club Melbourne Rebels "for misleading and deceptive conduct".

All Black dream one step closer for Holland

"I just saw the post coming up and then I was like, oh, geez, my name is in there. I pinched...

All Black dream one step closer for Holland

Towering Otago lock Fabian Holland’s dream to play for the All Blacks is one step closer.

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Hope blooding of new players will pay dividends

Second five Tini Feke was a standout for North Otago this season. PHOTO: YAMMIE MCKENZIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Hope blooding of new players will pay dividends

Jason Forrest feels the pain of missing the Heartland playoffs.

Otago trio selected

Otago Spirit rising talent Charlotte Va’afusuaga, Hannah Lithgow and Milahn Ieremia have been selected for the national under-20 women’s development camp in Wellington next week.

Province’s best players recognised

Charlotte Va’afusuaga. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

Province’s best players recognised

Teenage back Charlotte Va’afusuaga and hard-running No 8 Christian Lio-Willie were the big winners at the Otago rugby awards held at Vault 21 last night.

Big Dutchman gets chance to impress

Big Dutchman gets chance to impress

New Zealand rugby’s most intriguing prospect is one of five Otago forwards named in the All Blacks XV for their two-game northern tour next month.

Schools camp kicks off this week

Schools camp kicks off this week

What do halfback James Arscott and loose forward Sean Withy have in common apart from being members of the Highlanders squad?

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Positive signs from a disappointing season

Otago coach Tom Donnelly has ended his tenure after five years in the top role. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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Positive signs from a disappointing season

Otago have the makings of a decent NPC team but are fresh from a disappointing campaign where they missed the playoffs again.

Holland one of five Otago forwards in ABs XV squad

Otago and Highlanders lock Fabian Holland has made another step on his path to All Blacks jersey....

Holland one of five Otago forwards in All Blacks XV squad

New Zealand rugby’s most intriguing prospect is one of five Otago forwards named in the All Blacks XV for their two-game northern tour next month.

Roigard only change for ABs Northern Tour

Cam Roigard has fully recovered from a knee injury. Photo: Getty Images

Roigard only change for ABs Northern Tour

A recovered Cam Roigard will take his place at halfback in the All Blacks squad for the end of year tour, while veterans Sam Cane and TJ Perenara have also got the nod.