Garden-Bachop carrying memory of brother into season
It was a dream for the Garden-Bachop brothers to one day play together for Moana Pasifika, and Jackson will carry the memory of Connor into his debut season for the franchise.
Rugby
'Blown away': Havili to captain Crusaders
'Blown away': Havili to captain Crusaders
David Havili said being appointed the new Crusaders captain this morning was "certainly the proudest moment I have had for a while".
Influential businessman joins Highlanders ownership
Influential businessman joins Highlanders ownership
The Highlanders have a new high-powered minority shareholder.
Kubota stint for Stevenson
Kubota stint for Stevenson
New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs have agreed to an immediate short-term release to allow Shaun Stevenson to play for Japanese side Kubota Spears.
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Southern pair embarking on Spanish adventure
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Southern pair embarking on Spanish adventure
Rebekah Wairau is hoping a bold new adventure will help spark a leap to a higher level of rugby.
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Highlanders in switched-on mode
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Highlanders in switched-on mode
Jamie Joseph is looking forward to having the Highlanders, well, as many of them as possible, back on deck.
Schwalger resigns as Manu Samoa head coach
Mahonri Schwalger resigns as head coach of Manu Samoa
Lakapi Samoa Board says Mase Mahonri Schwalger has resigned from his position as head coach of Manu Samoa, a decision that has been accepted by the board. Schwalger was suspended by the Lakapi Samoa...
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Duncan’s well-earned reputation
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Duncan’s well-earned reputation
Mike Houlahan looks back at how the ODT covered burning issues of yesteryear. Today we look back at the rise of Kaikorai rugby great James Duncan to his sport’s pinnacle in 1901.
Former Highlander signs in US
Former Highlander signs in US
Former Highlander Vilimoni Koroi has signed with Nola Gold, based in New Orleans, for the upcoming the Major Rugby League season in the United States.
Davenport loses spot on NZR board
Davenport loses spot on NZR board
Otago candidate Rowena Davenport has been knocked back in her attempt to remain on the New Zealand Rugby board.
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Double round fails to get nod
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Double round fails to get nod
No double. Some trouble.
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Wanted: New North Otago head coach
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Wanted: New North Otago head coach
The hunt is on to find the next North Otago head coach.
GI lands national award
GI lands national award
Claws up — Green Island is the best in the business.
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Direen stepping up as Spirit coach
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Direen stepping up as Spirit coach
Matt Direen knows exactly what to expect in his new coaching role.
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Announcement on Otago Spirit coach imminent
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Announcement on Otago Spirit coach imminent
The Otago Spirit should have a new coach very soon.
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New Landers loosie feeling at home
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New Landers loosie feeling at home
TK Howden hails from a northern nursery of talent but there is some Highlander blood in those veins.
France to play in city in opening test of 2025
France to play in city in opening test of 2025
Exactly how close Dunedin came to hosting two All Blacks tests in the same year for the first time may never be known.
Davenport set to retain spot on board
Davenport set to retain spot on board
Former Otago chairwoman Rowena Davenport is set to be one of just two incumbents to keep their places on the revamped New Zealand Rugby board.
Dunedin to host first All Blacks test of 2025
Dunedin to host first All Blacks test of 2025
Dunedin is set to have New Zealand's first taste of test match rugby next year.
Black Ferns Sevens win in Cape Town
Black Ferns Sevens win in Cape Town
The Black Ferns Sevens have won the Cape Town leg of the World Series after beating the United States 26-12 in the final.