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Otago Daily Times
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Antlers up
PHOTO: DEBBIE FAHEY Young rugby fans show their enthusiasm during the NPC clash between the Southland Stags and Otago in Invercargill on Saturday. The Stag Day match has become arguably the single biggest highlight of the New Zealand provincial calendar. An estimated 10,000 fans crammed into Rugby Park to see Otago win 24-15.
Otago Daily Times
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
The Stags visit Clare House
The excitement was high at Radius Clare House as staff and residents welcomed the much-loved Southland Stags. As our cherished Southern team, your visit meant a great deal – sparking excitement, photo opportunities , conversation, and connection among some of your oldest fans and newest supporters. Thank you for taking the time to share a special moment with our residents, their families, and our staff. We'll be watching and cheering you on – Go Stags!!!!
Otago Daily Times
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Stags tee off 2025 season
Alaya, 3, and her dad Southland Stags player Isaac Te Tamaki putt off at the Southland Stags season launch at Jump 'N' Climb Invercargill. PHOTO: NINA TAPU The 2025 SBS Bank Southland Stags team chose to kick off the NPC (National Provincial Championship) season with rounds of mini golf and games of laser tag at Jump 'n' Fun in Invercargill on Monday. Sponsors and supporters of the team got to pair up with a Stags player for a friendly dual and a chance to grab some "bragging rights". Rugby Southland and Southland Stags commercial marketing manager Jack King said the games were an informal way for the team to show their gratitude towards their sponsors and supporters. "This [launch] was a chance for us to say thank you to our national supporters and partners for their continued support," Mr King said. "It's less formal and more fun and we just wanted to acknowledge all of the new partners to the group." The 2025 squad were introduced to the gathering including a new addition to the coaching team. Rugby Southland chief executive Hua Tamariki said outgoing coach Matt Saunders was critical in bringing the new squad together but he was also looking forward to what Nathan White would bring to the team. "He's a really knowledgeable man, very experienced, and we're looking forward to what he brings into the staff squad this year," Mr Tamariki said. A promotional video was played at the launch which conveyed how the team would attack the season and get the community buy-in. "We want to get the whole community behind you and we believe that you've [team] been set up to do something really special," he said.
Otago Daily Times
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Otago Daily Times
Capacity crowd tipped
Capacity crowds are expected at the Southland Stags v Otago match on August 2. Rugby Southland head of commercial and business development Jack King said about 3000 tickets had already been allocated and 30% of the capped crowd limit was already gone. "We've set a target of 10,000 fans because we want Stag Day to be a genuine celebration of Southland rugby." "With sold-out hospo and tickets tracking well, and the buzz around this game, it's almost certain to sell out. Mr King urged fans to buy tickets early to avoid missing out. "The sooner we hit that target, the more confident we can be investing in making this an unforgettable experience." Outgoing Stags coach Matt Saunders said the fans made the day special. "You can feel that Southland pride when Rugby Park is packed. It lifts the boys and reminds us all why we do this. "We're hoping the community turns out in force, because their support is our edge."
