Otago Rugby

Rugby: Heavy loss hurts in more ways than one

Not only a demoralising loss but the casualty ward is also filling up for the Otago team.

Rugby: Fighting words - or marketing?

The offending billboard outside Forsyth Barr Stadium which has raised the hackles of Otago rugby...

Rugby: Fighting words - or marketing?

The cheek of it. Not content with stealing Kieran Moffat for this year's ITM Cup campaign, the Southlanders are now taunting us in our own backyard.

Photos: Ranfurly Shield welcomed home to Otago

Photos: Ranfurly Shield welcomed home to Otago

Otago rugby fans gather at Dunedin International Airport to welcome the victorious shield-bearers home.

League: Dunedin competition down to three

University vs now defunct Harbour Seals last year. Photo by Craig Baxter.

League: Dunedin competition down to three

Rugby League has slipped back in the city after a promising rebirth a couple of years ago.

Rugby: Neighbours in same pool

Otago will take on its neighbour and southern rival, Southland, at next month's national sevens tournament in Queenstown.

Rugby: Schoolboy back signed by Otago

Otago Boys' High School First XV captain Michael Collins has been signed by the Otago union and...

Rugby: Schoolboy back signed by Otago

A schoolboy, two brothers and a lack of a halfback are features of the list of Otago contracted players announced yesterday.

Average season but glimmer of improvement

Otago fullback Glenn Dickson (left) goes on the charge against Canterbury at Forsyth Barr Stadium...

Average season but glimmer of improvement

Average. In a way, that word sums up Otago's season.

Rugby: Brown not yet ready to leave the party

Tony Brown: "I've done it since I was 19-20 and it has just been my fulltime job. You've got to...

Rugby: Brown not yet ready to leave the party

Tony Brown is still enjoying rugby and is not quite ready to hang up his boots.

Rugby: Atiga back and hungry to play

New Otago representative Ben Atiga catches the ball during Otago team training at the Forsyth...

Rugby: Atiga back and hungry to play

Ben Atiga's rugby fortunes took a tumble after the 2003 World Cup and he is still trying to regain the form that made him one of the most promising players in the world.

Rugby: Otago triumphs at Eden Park

The Otago team celebrates after beating Auckland 32-25 last night.

Rugby: Otago triumphs at Eden Park

A win at Eden Park - finally. Otago broke a generation-long drought last night when it beat Auckland 32-25 at Eden Park.

Rugby: Delight for new boy in win over Auckland

Otago loose forward Gareth Evans training at the University Oval yesterday. Photo by Peter McIntosh.

Rugby: Delight for new boy in win over Auckland

He may be only a new boy in the Otago team but Gareth Evans derived just as much pleasure as anyone when Otago ended its long losing drought against Auckland last week.

Rugby: Eden Park hoodoo banished

We've learned with Auckland rugby teams over the years that it is never over till the Fat Lady sings. Last night she finally sang and all of Otago sang with her.

Rugby: 'Record had to be broken'

Phil Mooney might still have the Australian accent but he knows all about the significance of an Otago win at Eden Park.

Rugby: Giddens out to get Otago back in finals

Otago midfielder Sam Giddens relaxes after team training at the Queenstown Events Centre...

Rugby: Giddens out to get Otago back in finals

Sam Giddens has played three provincial seasons for Hawkes Bay, but he has never been more ready to get stuck in to rugby.

Rugby: Mooney muses on Soakai replacements

Phil Mooney Otago coach Phil Mooney admits he has big shoes to fill with the departure of captain Alando Soakai but his exit opens up another spot for a player.

Rugby: Supporters looking at new premises

The Otago Rugby Supporters Club is hopeful of moving to new premises by the start of next season.

Rugby: Latta unwanted in Otago set-up

Former Otago captain and assistant coach David Latta feels he has been made a scapegoat for the team's performance last season and is upset with the way he has been treated.