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Forrest promises more hard-nosed approach
Sometimes you need to take a step back to move forward.
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NZR accused of lack of support
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NZR accused of lack of support
North Otago boss Colin Jackson has fired shots at New Zealand Rugby for what he says is their lack of respect for the Heartland Championship.
New system in place for playoffs
New system in place for playoffs
The possibility of a Ranfurly Shield challenge against Hawke’s Bay in June will provide all the motivation for senior club players in North Otago this season.
Rugby: Game plan leads to N. Otago win
Rugby: Game plan leads to N. Otago win
Some astute tactical planning by North Otago paved the way for its 28-21 win over second-placed Wairarapa Bush at Memorial Park on Saturday.
Rugby: 'Absolutely terrible' North Otago gets out of jail
Rugby: 'Absolutely terrible' North Otago gets out of jail
North Otago produced another Houdini act to come from behind and beat South Canterbury by a point in Timaru on Saturday.
Rugby: Forward pack will need to step up for derby
Rugby: Forward pack will need to step up for derby
North Otago's hopes of retaining No 1 position in Heartland rugby will almost certainly rely on the performance of its forward pack when it meets South Canterbury in Timaru this afternoon.
Rugby: N Otago convincing in scrappy contest
Rugby: N Otago convincing in scrappy contest
North Otago moved into third place in the Heartland championship, level on points with Wanganui and behind Buller, with a convincing win over East Coast at Whitestone Contracting Stadium on Saturday.
Rugby: No certainties in Heartland championship
Rugby: No certainties in Heartland championship
If there's one certainty ahead of this weekend's opening Heartland rugby championship round, it's that there are no certainties.
Rugby: Interim squad announced
Rugby: Interim squad announced
Coaches Barry Matthews and Shane Carter have announced an interim squad to prepare for North Otago's first Heartland Championship game against West Coast in Dunedin on Sunday, August 7.
Rugby: Hands on cup, looking up
Rugby: Hands on cup, looking up
North Otago captain Luke Herden believes many of his side can go to the next level, although he says being able to mix work and play has real benefits.
Rugby: Old Golds stack up silverware
Rugby: Old Golds stack up silverware
"Let's go, gold." The unmistakable voice of North Otago Rugby Supporters Club stalwart Chris Rawson rang out across the embankment at Whitestone Contracting Stadium on Saturday afternoon as his beloved Old Golds crushed Wanganui 39-18 to win the Meads Cup.
Rugby: Home turf may give North Otago edge
Rugby: Home turf may give North Otago edge
This afternoon's Meads Cup final between North Otago and Wanganui is creating plenty of excitement among local supporters and players.
Rugby: Old Golds giving Zampach new zeal
Rugby: Old Golds giving Zampach new zeal
The Old Golds have given new life to Greg Zampach, who is keen to continue playing rugby next year.
Rugby: Late burst secures Taranaki win
Rugby: Late burst secures Taranaki win
Two tries in the closing seven minutes secured Taranaki a 30-16 bonus try win over Manawatu in their national provincial championship rugby match in New Plymouth today.
Rugby: West Coast bumble to win
Rugby: West Coast bumble to win
West Coast bumbled their way through the last 20 minutes of their 33-18 win over East Coast in a Heartland championship Lochore Cup rugby match in Greymouth today.
Rugby: King Country stay top
Rugby: King Country stay top
King Country stay atop the Lochore Cup rugby standings after proving too strong for Heartland rivals Buller at Te Kuiti today.
Rugby: Craft-Chemis hat-trick fires Poverty Bay
Rugby: Craft-Chemis hat-trick fires Poverty Bay
Centre Whaimotu Craft-Chemis scored three tries as Poverty bay beat Thames Valley 45-18 in a Heartland rugby championship Meads Cup match at Gisborne today.
Rugby: Lochore Cup win for Horowhenua Kapiti
Rugby: Lochore Cup win for Horowhenua Kapiti
Solid defence and a well-timed attack helped Horowhenua Kapiti to a 31-17 win over Wairarapa Bush in a Heartland rugby championship Lochore Cup match in Levin today.
Rugby: North Otago topple Wanganui
Rugby: North Otago topple Wanganui
North Otago shot to the top of the Heartland rugby championship's Meads Cup standings with a come-from-behind 21-16 victory against Wanganui in Oamaru today.
Rugby: South Canterbury sneak home
Rugby: South Canterbury sneak home
Jason Merrett kicked five penalties as South Canterbury snuck home 15-13 over neighbours Mid Canterbury in a Heartland championship rugby match at Ashburton today.