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Tweaks rather than revolution likely
Adrian Seconi asks New Zealand Rugby general manager of community rugby Steve Lancaster and Otago chief executive Richard Kinley what the competition will look like in five years.
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Stalwart whistler Carruthers volunteer of year
Stalwart whistler Carruthers volunteer of year
Rugby needs more people like Wayne Carruthers.
ODT Landers Chat - Highlanders Awards 2024
ODT Landers Chat - Highlanders Awards 2024
PD is at the Highlanders Awards night for Landers Chat this week. There are 14 trophies up for grabs and there are rumours that some players have picked up a swag!!
MacDonald out of coma, on the move
MacDonald out of coma, on the move
Southland rugby player Hoani MacDonald will today be moved from intensive care to a coronary care ward, two days after suffering cardiac arrest and "flatlining" during a game.
Wakatipu wins coveted cup
Wakatipu wins coveted cup
Carrick McLellan, of the Wakatipu Premiers, is tackled by a Cromwell player during Saturday's match.
Carisbrook's last hurrah
Carisbrook's last hurrah
Carisbrook sways to the crowds who gathered on Saturday for the last games before the ground's closure.
The Wrap: Winning start for Bulls, Premiers Tenacity
The Wrap: Winning start for Bulls, Premiers Tenacity
It was smiles all around the Wakatipu Basin as both the Arrowtown Bulls and Wakatipu Premiers got the second phase of the Central Otago premier division rugby season off to a winning start.
Rugby: All Blacks get extra test, for quake relief
Rugby: All Blacks get extra test, for quake relief
The All Blacks will play an extra rugby test ahead of the Tri-Nations this year, a match which will also be used to raise funds for rebuilding activities in Christchurch after the February 22 earthquake which caused widespread destruction and an expected death toll of about 180 people.
Rugby cups on quick visit
Rugby cups on quick visit
Rugby fans will get up close and personal with five of the most prestigious cups held by the New Zealand Rugby Union, when the Trophy Tour arrives in Queenstown tomorrow.
Rugby: Little flak over All Black breaks
Rugby: Little flak over All Black breaks
Graham Henry said he has received "no flak" for his decision to rest leading All Blacks through all or most of the national championship.
Rugby: Henry coy over Super plans
Rugby: Henry coy over Super plans
Given the disaster of 2007, it's little wonder All Black coach Graham Henry isn't keen to discuss his player welfare hopes for next year's Super rugby competition.
Rugby: All Black backups face the chop
Rugby: All Black backups face the chop
The All Black selectors will seriously consider ditching a backup hooker and halfback from their year-end tour squad to make room for more rugby World Cup fringe contenders.
Teams clash over use of sports field
Teams clash over use of sports field
Two sporting codes have clashed over the use of the Centennial Park Oval on February 11.
Rugby: SBHS remains unbeaten
Rugby: SBHS remains unbeaten
First five-eighth Scott Eade was the hero for Southland Boys' when he slid through a gap to score the last try of the game and kicked the conversion to give his team a 21-16 win over Gore today.
Dunedin stadium could be model for Europe: Irish rugby boss
Dunedin stadium could be model for Europe: Irish rugby boss
A successful roofed stadium in Dunedin could be a model for future stadium developments in Europe, says Irish rugby team manager Paul McNaughton.
Crude, inarticulate and unpleasant... but racist?
Crude, inarticulate and unpleasant... but racist?
Andy Haden's comments about the Canterbury Crusaders' quota of "darkies" in their team lends itself to accusations of inarticulateness rather than racism. His choice of terminology...
Statements of apology from NZRU and SARU
Statements of apology from NZRU and SARU
The full statements of apology issued by the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) and South African Rugby Union (SARU).
Sky confirms extension of rugby deal
Sky confirms extension of rugby deal
Sky Television will be paying more to screen live rugby games under a new five-year deal from 2011, but will not provide any details.
TPK gives $200,000 to Maori rugby
TPK gives $200,000 to Maori rugby
Te Puni Kokiri chief executive Leith Comer today confirmed it would contribute up to $200,000 to assist the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) with its celebrations to mark 100 years of Maori Rugby.
Sponsor a local legacy
Sponsor a local legacy
Lakes Leisure is offering 80 exclusive Super 14 Patron Packs to those wishing to support the Highlanders in their April 10 clash against the Western Force and help the local junior rugby community at the same time.