Former Fiji star Seru Rabeni passes away aged 37
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSeru Rabeni's passing shocked the rugby world today. The former Fijian powerhouse was just 37-years-old. He died this morning in his home in Nakasi, with the cause of death speculated to have been a heart...
Parker seals nervy win for Highlanders
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comReplacement flyhalf Hayden Parker slotted a late penalty goal to secure the Otago Highlanders a nerve-jangling 17-16 win over the Wellington Hurricanes in Dunedin on Saturday.
Kaino banned from first Super game
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comAuckland Blues captain Jerome Kaino will miss the Super Rugby season opener against the Otago Highlanders after receiving a one-week ban for punching, New Zealand Rugby said on Tuesday.
Joseph set to take over as Japan coach
1 decade ago by Super Sport.comOtago Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has agreed to take over as Japan coach at the end of the Super Rugby champions' 2016 season, the Dunedin-based team said on Thursday.
Former France hooker Marc Dal Maso reveals he has Parkinson’s disease
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Dal Maso says problems started when he was playing• Dal Maso kept news from Eddie Jones when they coached JapanMarc Dal Maso, who was in charge of Japan’s scrum during Eddie Jones’s time there,...
Joe Latta goes back to his family roots with move to Gloucester...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoJoe Latta may be steeped in Otago history but Gloucester has always been in his blood and he is thrilled to return to his roots.The second-row, who has represented Otago and was part of the Highlanders...
Richie McCaw: the All Blacks captain's stellar career – in pictures
1 decade ago by The GuardianAfter 148 Test caps and a 14-year career in Super rugby, Richie McCaw, the All Blacks captain, has announced his retirement. Here we look back at his career, from his youth in Otago to his back-to-back...
Gloucester sign New Zealander Joe Latta from Otago to cover their...
1 decade ago by Gloucestershire EchoGloucester have swooped to sign Otago second-row Joe Latta after both James Hudson and Joe Batley were ruled out for the season.The 23-year-old has penned a two-year contract and qualifies for England...
Jamie Mackintosh elbow earns him red and a one week ban
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpSouthland Stags prop Jamie Mackintosh was shown a straight red card in an ITM Cup match against Otago on Saturday. The burly prop was cited and has since pleaded guilty to contravening law 10.4(a) Punching...
Wellington Prop Reggie Goodes steamrolls a back after impressive run
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpOtago came from behind to stun Wellington 37-36 in a classic ITM Cup match at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington yesterday. With time just about up, Otago were trailing by six points, but ran half the...
