Our epic year for Rugby in Otago has been recognised with multiple nominations at the 2025 NZ Rugby Awards!

We’re incredibly proud of our NPC, FPC and Community Rugby teams — and the volunteers who make it all possible.

Our finalists:

• Otago Spirit – Finalist for ASB National Women’s Team of the Year
• Matt Direen – Finalist for ASB National Women’s Coach of the Year
• Mark Brown – Finalist for ASB National Men’s Coach of the Year
• Fabian Holland – Finalist for All Blacks Player of the Year
• Dylan Pledger – Finalist for NZ Age Grade Player of the Year
• James Doleman – Finalist for New Zealand Rugby Referee of the Year
• Jodi Taylor - Finalist for Charles Munro Rugby Volunteer of the Year
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And don't forget to vote for Try of the Year...

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Catch the awards 11 December, live on @skysportnz at 7.30pm NZT!

Article added: Monday 01 December 2025