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.
Rugby
Barrett and Taylor back to take on France
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.
Departing coach: ‘hell of a time’
Departing coach: ‘hell of a time’
After nine seasons with North Otago, and the past six as head coach, Jason Forrest is stepping down from the Heartland side.
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Les Bleus test on the cards
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Les Bleus test on the cards
Dunedin appears set to be announced as the host for a rugby test against France next year and could also be in the running to host a second test.
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Highlanders contract a dream come true
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Highlanders contract a dream come true
He is not really the kid any more, but Finn Hurley does a pretty good impression of someone fizzing for action.
Sititi full of admiration for his mentor, Cane
Sititi full of admiration for his mentor, Cane
Golden boy will miss seeing his kaumatua next to him this weekend.
Highlanders take action over sponsorship fees
Highlanders take action over sponsorship fees
The Highlanders have applied to place a recruiting agency into liquidation, saying it owes the rugby club $120,000 in sponsorship fees.
Holland called into All Blacks test squad as injury cover
Holland called into All Blacks test squad as injury cover
Highlanders lock Fabian Holland is one step closer to realising his All Blacks dream.
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Tucker one of two southern locks joining Hurricanes
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Tucker one of two southern locks joining Hurricanes
Highlanders lock Will Tucker has a new home.
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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.