Rugby

Intercept costly for Black Ferns

Black Fern Jorja Miller gets wrapped up in a tackle by Australia's Teagan Levi and Charlotte...

Intercept costly for Black Ferns

The Black Ferns Sevens have suffered a narrow loss to Australia in the final of the women’s Dubai Sevens, while the All Blacks Sevens men’s team have lost their playoff for third place.

Wallabies and Ireland both want Schmidt to stay

Joe Schmidt coached Ireland before making the move to Australia. Photo: Getty Images

Wallabies and Ireland both want Schmidt to stay

Ireland didn't seem to want to let him leave - and the Wallabies made it clear that they really want him to stay.

Highlanders get in the Christmas spirit

Highlanders get in the Christmas spirit

Otago Highlanders James Arscott (left) and Josh Whaanga tell Santa about how good they have been this year, during his visit to Meridian Mall in...

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Rugby CEO delighted by welcome

Sene Naoupu was officially welcomed to her role as North Otago Rugby chief executive at a mihi...

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Rugby CEO delighted by welcome

Afio mai Sene Naoupu.

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Sititi among positives but All Blacks lacked cohesion

All Blacks loose forward Wallace Sititi crashes into the tackle of Italy wing Monty Ioane during...

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Sititi among positives but All Blacks lacked cohesion

It started with the beginning of the Razor era in Dunedin, and ended with TJ Perenara making a political statement and players waving a Māori sovereignty flag after a test.

Sititi among winners at rugby awards

All Blacks flanker Wallace Sititi offloads during their game against England at Twickenham...

Sititi among winners at rugby awards

Wallace Sititi has scooped New Zealand's only individual honour at the World Rugby awards.

TJ Perenara shows support for hīkoi during haka

Perenara said that the hīkoi showed the unity of Aotearoa. Photo: Getty Images

TJ Perenara shows support for hīkoi during haka

Departing all Blacks halfback TJ Perenara has slipped a message of support for protests surrounding the Treaty of Waitangi hīkoi into the haka performed before New Zealand's game against Italy this...

All Blacks made to work in win over Italy

Mark Tele’a runs the ball up for the All Blacks against Italy. Photo: Getty Images

All Blacks made to work in win over Italy

New Zealand laboured to a 29-11 win over a brave, battling Italy as the All Blacks wrapped up their autumn series with a less-than-impressive victory.

Delany resigns from Black Ferns role

Former assistant coach Mike Delany and Alana Bremner look on during a Black Ferns training...

Delany resigns from Black Ferns role

Black Ferns assistant coach Mike Delany has resigned after a mixed season of results with the side.

All Blacks: de Groot returns after 'indiscretion'

Ethan de Groot was injured in the All Blacks' loss to Argentina. Photo: Getty Images

All Blacks: de Groot returns after 'indiscretion'

Scott Robertson has resisted the urge to rotate his players and has instead named almost his strongest side possible for this weekend's clash against Italy.

New look to All Blacks Sevens squad

New look to All Blacks Sevens squad

A new era beckons for the All Blacks Sevens with three debutants named in their side to start the world series in Dubai next week.

Otago legend Chis Laidlaw makes Hall of Fame

Otago legend Chis Laidlaw makes World Rugby Hall of Fame

Otago and All Black great Chris Laidlaw is one of two former New Zealand players who will be inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame this weekend.

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Jackson straight talker who cared

Outgoing North Otago rugby boss Colin Jackson will miss his beloved Centennial Park. Photo: Peter...

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Jackson straight talker who cared

It is the end of an era in North Otago rugby.

Transtasman final for women’s teams

Luka Connor of Chiefs Manawa in action during the 2023 Super Rugby Aupiki Final against Matatu at...

Transtasman final for women’s teams

Women's rugby will take a big step next year — and another could follow in 2026.

ODT Rugby Chat: Colin Jackson retiring

PD is in Oamaru to catch up with one of his old sparring partners Colin Jackson, who unbelievably is letting go the reins of North Otago rugby

France beat All Blacks in one point thriller

Caleb Clarke is bundled into touch by Gabin Villiere of France. Photo: Getty Images

France beat All Blacks in one point thriller

France were their unpredictable selves as they beat New Zealand in a superb, thrilling autumn series test to end the All Blacks' five-match winning streak this morning.

Barrett and Taylor back to take on France

Beauden Barrett will start in the No 10 jersey against France this weekend. Photo: Getty Images

Barrett and Taylor back to take on France

Beauden Barrett and Codie Taylor have returned to the All Blacks to face France in Paris, having recovered after concussion forced them off against England.