Otago Spirit

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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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Free-wheeling Spirit’s tough test

Georgia Cormick has starred at halfback for the Otago Spirit and leads the team with her haul of...

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Free-wheeling Spirit’s tough test

Just the Manawatū Cyclones stand in the way of Otago Spirit being elevated to the premiership. Kayla Hodge identifies some key areas ahead of Sunday's final.

Gorinski’s last charge

Julia Gorinski will lead the Otago Spirit for the final time on Sunday - and what an occasion to do it.

Big changes made to Spirit forward pack

Big changes made to Spirit forward pack

Otago Spirit coach Craig Sneddon has done some serious tinkering with his forward pack this week.

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Experience on Otago Spirit’s side

Georgia Cormick has been key at halfback for the Otago Spirit in recent years. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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Experience on Otago Spirit’s side

You never stop evolving when you are in the Farah Palmer Cup.

Otago players in squad to take on Samoa

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

Otago players in squad to take on Samoa

The Black Ferns XV named to face Manusina XV in a one-off match in Pukekohe tomorrow features four Otago Spirit players.

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Future looks bright for young Spirit squad

The Spirit rally against North Harbour during the season. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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Future looks bright for young Spirit squad

The Otago Spirit might have fallen short, but there are positive signs for the future.

Key Spirit duo out

The Otago Spirit backline has been shorn of two of its key women for the Farah Palmer Cup Championship semifinal against Northland tomorrow.

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Keep on keeping on. The Otago Spirit produced the performance of their season last week for 77 minutes, but their home semifinals hopes slipped through their hands as they let in two late tries for...

Joseph returns at first five for Spirit’s clash against Northland

Otago have been boosted by the return of talented first five Maia Joseph for their clash against Northland in Whangārei tomorrow.

Schoolgirl to make debut for Spirit

Charlotte Va’afusuaga in action for St Hilda's Collegiate last year. PHOTO: ODT FILES

Schoolgirl to make debut for Spirit

Otago Spirit Coach Craig Sneddon has made just one change to the starting personnel for the match against Taranaki in Oamaru tomorrow.

Rugby: Decisive win 'pleasing' for Spirit

Otago Spirit centre Greer Muir is chased by a third of the Bay of Plenty side at Forsyth Barr...

Rugby: Decisive win 'pleasing' for Spirit

Otago Spirit coach Duncan McEwan can be a hard man to please sometimes.

Rugby: Key players missing for crucial match

The Otago Spirit will be missing two key backs for its crunch match against Bay of Plenty at Forsyth Barr Stadium this morning.

Rugby: Otago Spirit hammered

The Otago Spirit is in must win territory after a heavy loss to Canterbury in Christchurch on Saturday.

Rugby: Spirit bounces back in second half to beat Tuis

Otago Spirit hooker Tegan Hollows fends Hawkes Bay winger Felicity Powdrell at the University...

Rugby: Spirit bounces back in second half to beat Tuis

The Otago Spirit overcame some early jitters to grab its first win of the national championship campaign over the Hawkes Bay Tuis at the University Oval on Saturday.