Otago Rugby Union eNewsletter

Editorial

Good Afternoon Otago Rugby supporters.

The Otago Spirit Farah Palmer Cup 2023 season has come to an end, we couldn't be more proud of the effort from our ladies. THANK YOU to all of our Spirit supporters & Spirit Sisters who have followed us this season to cheer the team on - you are awesome! We can't wait to see you all again next season.

Our men take on Northland at home this weekend to round off storm week. Why not grab your mates, family or come on by solo to show up for the men and give them your support, keep an eye on our socials tomorrow for this weekends team list.

This week we announced our Otago Country U16 Squads for both Boys and Girls. Congratulations to all the players announced and best of luck for the rep season!!! Check out below for the full team lists.

The Otago U18 girls start their campaign this weekend vs Southland U18 team in Edendale. This is the start of the U18 South Island tournament they won last year. There are several returning players and they will be hoping to go back-to-back this year! The U16 Metro and Country teams will be playing a game of 3 halves with Southland at Balclutha Show Grounds and will continue playing these development games for the next 3 weeks. Kick off for both games is 1pm if you are looking for some great age group footy to watch make sure to get on down and support the girls!

The 2023 NPC & FPC Draws are out now! Scroll down to check out our Home Games, or check out the full NPC Draw here and FPC Draw here.

Scroll down for more rugby news and announcements like development opportunities, weekly happenings, rugby courses and more…

ODT Interesting Reads!

WXV is World Rugby's new, three level, elite women's 15s rugby tournament that kicks off in 2023, giving fans more opportunities to see the best teams and the biggest names in women's rugby compete on the global stage.

The inaugural WXV 1 tournament is being hosted here in Aotearoa New Zealand, building on the momentum and energy of Rugby World Cup 2021 (played in 2022). WXV 1 sees the top six teams in the world, including the Black Ferns, taking to the field in Wellington, Dunedin and Auckland over three weekends in October and November 2023.

Get your game on - Come and see the six BEST teams in world in action - all in just one weekend! See in the image attached the Dunedin fixtures:

England vs Canada - 27 October 7pm - Forsyth Barr Stadium

New Zealand vs Wales - 28 October 4pm - Forsyth Barr Stadium

France vs Australia - 28 October 7pm - Forsyth Barr Stadium

Buy tickets here: https://tickets.wxvrugby.com/shows/show.aspx?sh=wxv

It's that time of year again where the Referees swap the whistles for mouth guards in the annual, Otago v Southland Referees game!

This year Otago will be hosting at the newly refurbished Tahuna park when we look to reclaim the Dewar Cup.

Expressions of interest have gone out now for roles on gameday via this google form. Whether it's as a player or running out the oranges, there's a role for you!

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSe75C0mqtM.../viewform...

Team lists and Coaching announcements to come soon so keep your eyes peeled!

Spread the word amongst your mates and get there for what should be a fantastic occasion and a free BBQ running for all who attend courtesy of Mainfreight.

It's Mate against mate, expert law knowledge and some great banter on the cards come October 15th.