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HEARTLAND RUGBY

North Otago’s senior provincial rugby team proudly competes in the National Bunnings Heartland Championship, the flagship competition for our region’s top players.

This team represents the pinnacle of rugby in North Otago, showcasing the talent, passion, and commitment of our players on the national stage.

Our North Otago Heartland team continues to inspire the next generation of rugby players, showcasing the high standards of excellence that define our rugby community.

The North Otago Heartland team has a rich history of success, with numerous championship titles and prestigious victories to their name:

  • Former NPC 3rd Division Champions – 2002

  • Meads Cup Champions – 2007, 2010, 2019 (multiple-time champions)

  • Lochore Cup Champions – 2009, 2016

These victories reflect the strength and determination of our team, built on years of hard work, teamwork, and community support.

The Heartland Championship provides a platform for the best talent in the region to develop, compete, and represent North Otago with pride.

2025 Fixtures & Results

Keep up to date wih all the Heartland Championship Fixtures and Results.

Departing coach: ‘hell of a time’

"It's been a hell of a ride". After nine seasons with North Otago, and the past six as head coach, Jason Forrest is stepping down from the Heartland side. "It’s just time," Forrest said. "It’s be

North Otago v Buller - Game Review

North Otago saved some of their best rugby for last, despite the wet playing surface, as they ran in nine tries to beat Buller 55-14 in Weston on Saturday. The Old Golds didn't waste any time getting

North Otago named to play Buller

The North Otago Heartland side has been named for round eight of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship. North Otago will take on Buller in Weston for their final match of the season,

North Otago Named to play King Country

The North Otago Heartland side has been named for round seven of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship. North Otago will take on King Country in Te Kuiti, with kickoff at 2:30pm. A

North Otago Named to play Mid Canterbury

The North Otago Heartland side has been named for round six of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship. North Otago will take on Mid Canterbury in Weston, with kickoff at 2:30pm. This week

North Otago v South Canterbury - Game Review

It was a classic game of two halves in Temuka on Saturday. North Otago came out of the blocks firing to establish a handy halftime lead, before South Canterbury came racing back into the game in the

North Otago named to play Horowhenua-Kapiti

The first North Otago side has been named for the opening round of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship. North Otago will take on Horowhenua-Kapiti at Whitestone Contracting Stadium 2,

North Otago Side Named to Play South Canterbury

The North Otago Heartland side has been named for round five of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship. North Otago will take on South Canterbury in Temuka, with kickoff at 2:00pm. A new

North Otago v East Coast - Game Review

The might of the Ngāti Porou proved too strong, as North Otago struggled to get past East Coast in 24-18 loss in Weston. It was North Otago with the strong start as they went close to scoring early.

North Otago named to play East Coast

The North Otago Heartland side has been named for round four of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship. North Otago will take on East Coast at the Weston Sports Ground, with kickoff at

North Otago named to play Wairarapa-Bush

The North Otago Heartland side has been named for round three of the 2024 Bunnings Warehouse Heartland Championship. North Otago will take on Wairarapa-Bush at Trust House Memorial Park in Masterton,

North Otago v Thames Valley - Game Review

Heavy downpours in Te Aroha made for some pretty wet conditions, but it was the home side who set the pace early in the match. It took less than a minute for Thames Valley to hit the lead, when first