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Mitre10 Highlights: Otago v Northland (Round 3)

Otago secured a 33-28 win over Northland in round 3 of the Mitre 10 Cup. The first half was a tight affair with a try on the stroke of halftime for Otago giving them a 19-11 lead at the break. Northland...

Best tries of Mitre 10 Cup - Round 2

As we head into round three of the 2016 Mitre 10 Cup, here is a quick look back at round two, which featured some fantastic skills in particular. Whether you're a fan of slick offloads or long distance...

Mitre10 Highlights: Otago v Wellington (Round 2)

It was a cracking encounter between Otago and Wellington as both teams looked for their second wins of the competition. Otago blitzed to a 2 try lead after two misses at goals by Fletcher, but after those...

Otago players to wear concussion sensors

Otago's provincial rugby players will wear an electronic micro chip behind their ears during their home matches to examine the relationship between head impacts and neck strength.   With...

Mitre10 Highlights: Southland v Otago (Round 1)

Carl Hayman

Major teams: Otago, Highlanders, Newcastle, Toulon 

Country: New Zealand 

Test span: 2001-07 
Test caps: 45 (37 starts)

 Test points: 10 (2T)Carl Hayman made his Test debut from the bench...

All Blacks name squad for Rugby Championship

The All Blacks selectors, Steve Hansen, Ian Foster and Grant Fox, have selected their squad for the 2016 Rugby Championship.   Hurricanes outside back Nehe Milner-Skudder and Chiefs midfielder Charlie...

Highlanders confirm playoffs spot

All Blacks flanker Elliot Dixon scored two tries to ensure the Otago Highlanders qualified for Super Rugby's playoffs with a 34-8 victory over the Jaguares on Saturday.

Barrett shines as All Blacks sweep Wales

Flyhalf Beauden Barrett grabbed two tries in his 26 points as the All Blacks completed a series sweep over Wales with a 46-6 third test victory at Otago Regional Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday.

Tony Brown appointed Head Coach of Highlanders for 2017

Tony Brown has been appointed Head Coach of the Highlanders for 2017, with Scott McLeod and Mark Hammett appointed as Assistant Coaches.   Brown, who has been Assistant Coach to Jamie Joseph since...