Otago Spirit

The winning streak continued for the Otago Spirit on Saturday when it upset the Auckland Storm at Western Springs Stadium.

The dominant Otago scrum played a key role in the Spirit's seven-try win over Taranaki on Saturday.

Otago Spirit gave a gutsy display and rattled Auckland for 40 minutes. But it was not able to sustain its effort in the second spell and lost 28-17.

Otago Spirit started the game with fire but slackened its efforts and allowed Manawatu to spark a comeback in the second spell.

Black Fern Kat Wilton has recovered from her back problems and has been a key member of the powerful Otago Spirit front row this year.

Kelly Brazier set a New Zealand women's representative record by scoring 45 points for Otago Spirit in its match against Hawkes Bay at the North Ground on Saturday.

Kelly Brazier scored 45 points for Otago to set a New Zealand women's representative record at the North Ground today.

The Otago Spirit was out-muscled in its 26-7 loss to Canterbury at Rugby Park in Christchurch on Saturday.

Former Black Fern Claire Richardson is back and is keen to play a key role in the Otago Spirit's campaign.

Five months ago, the Otago Spirit looked a goner.

The campaign to save the Otago Spirit has gained some political clout.

The Auckland Storm is an aptly named team. Playing with all the force of Hurricane Irene, the Aucklanders swamped the Otago Spirit at University Oval on Saturday, wining 86-5, after leading 41-0 at the break.