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Otago Rugby Football Union Newsletter Stay up to date with the latest news from the Otago Rugby Football Union....Club Rugby, upcoming events, courses, NPC Cup action - you will find it all here! Don't forget to check www.orfu.co.nz for the latest news updates during the week and follow us on social media for breaking news, photos, videos and much more... NPC Cup Facebook, Community Rugby Facebook, Otago Spirit Facebook,  |
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Editorial Good afternoon Otago supporters! It's been a while but as rugby resumes we are excited to be back sharing rugby news from around the province. The Otago Spirit will lace up their boots one more time in 2021 as they take on Canterbury tomorrow at Forsyth Barr Stadium. It's been a challenging year for our girls but they are absolute battlers and you can count on seeing them put up a hearty fight in their final battle of the season. Unfortunately there are no crowds under Level 2 but you can catch the girls on Sky Sport 2, kick off 12.05pm Otago Boys High School will be taking on the boys from Nelson College this Saturday 25th September at 2:35pm at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Unfortunately due to Level 2 restrictions, this match will be played under a closed venue, with no crowds permitted to attend. However the game will be broadcast live on Sky Sport 2 (not 3). Go well boys! Also this weekend, our Otago Representative teams will be taking to the paddock in force! Attendance at these games will be in accordance with government requirements for level 2, yes we are back but, we will need to proceed our return to rugby with extra caution, especially around the limit on numbers we can have at games. Your co-operation in following the Government, M.O.H & NZ Rugby guidelines will mean a safe return for all. ALERT LEVEL 2 GUIDELINES: Rugby is possible in Alert Level 2 subject to suitable player, volunteer, and environment preparations (such as changing rooms and clubrooms). Mass gathering limits are to be strictly observed which means NO PERSON involved in a rugby event (training, game, tournament, or festival) may be exposed to MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE at the rugby event IN A SINGLE DAY. This additional restriction is to acknowledge the increased risk with the Delta variant of COVID-19. Please read more from NZ Rugby click here: https://bit.ly/2XllyOP Development Southland vs Otago Development - kick off 2.30pm Under 19 Boys Southland vs Otago - kick off 1.00pm Under 19 Girls Southland vs Otago - kick off 12.30pm Under 18 Boys Otago Country vs Southland Country - kick off 1.00pm Otago Metro vs Southland Town - kick off 1.00pm Under 16 Boys Otago Metro vs Southland - kick off 1.00pm Otago Country vs Southland Development - kick off 1.00pm Our friends at Speight's are offering our Otago Supporters 20% off using the promo code ORFU21 so jump on the website here and get shopping!!! |
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Bunnings NPC News |
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Good news, two of our NPC fixtures have been confirmed. Manawatu vs Otago, Saturday 2 October 4:35pm at Central Energy Trust Arena. Otago vs Taranaki, Saturday 9 October 7:05pm at Forsyth Barr Stadium. Both games will be broadcast live on Sky Sport. Crowd attendance for our home game vs Taranaki will be subject to Alert Level restrictions. |
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FPC: Otago Spirit Team Named to Play Canterbury |
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Our Otago Spirit team line up set to take on Canterbury this Saturday. Unfortunately no crowds allowed but do tune in on Sky Sport 2! Kick off at 12:05pm. This will be the Spirit's last game for the 2021 season. |
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Keely Hill Named in NZ U18 Maori Team for 2021 |
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St Hildas 1st XV Draw Against Southland Girls 1st XV |
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St Hildas 1st XV Girls took on Southland Girls 1st XV on Monday 20th September. The game was the Highlanders Girls 1st XV final. A great tussle between the teams finished in a 29-29 all draw. Southland girls were declared winners on count back having scored the first try. |
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Phone: +64 3 477 0928 Email: orfu@orfu.co.nz Address: Forsyth Barr Stadium, Level 2A, 130 Anzac Ave, Dunedin 9016 Postal Address: PO Box 691, Dunedin 9054 |
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