Otago are a
New Zealand
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professional
rugby union
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team based in
Dunedin
Dunedin ( ; mi, Ōtepoti) is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand (after Christchurch), and the principal city of the Otago region. Its name comes from , the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Th ...
, New Zealand. The
union
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* Union (set theory), in mathematics, a fundamental operation on sets
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Arts and entertainment
Music
* Union (band), an American rock group
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was originally established in 1881, with the
National Provincial Championship The National Provincial Championship may refer to:
* National Provincial Championship (1976–2005), original competition before reform into 14 sides
* National Provincial Championship (2006–present)
The National Provincial Championship, o ...
established in 1976. They now play in the reformed
National Provincial Championship The National Provincial Championship may refer to:
* National Provincial Championship (1976–2005), original competition before reform into 14 sides
* National Provincial Championship (2006–present)
The National Provincial Championship, o ...
competition. They play their home games at
Forsyth Barr Stadium
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in
Dunedin
Dunedin ( ; mi, Ōtepoti) is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand (after Christchurch), and the principal city of the Otago region. Its name comes from , the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Th ...
in the
Otago
Otago (, ; mi, Ōtākou ) is a region of New Zealand located in the southern half of the South Island administered by the Otago Regional Council. It has an area of approximately , making it the country's second largest local government reg ...
region. The team is affiliated with the
Highlanders Super Rugby
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franchise. Their home playing colours are navy blue.
Current squad
The Otago squad for the
2022 Bunnings NPC
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is:
Honours
Otago have been overall Champions twice, winning the titles in 1991 and 1998. Their full list of honours include:
;
National Provincial Championship The National Provincial Championship may refer to:
* National Provincial Championship (1976–2005), original competition before reform into 14 sides
* National Provincial Championship (2006–present)
The National Provincial Championship, o ...
First Division
*Winners: 1991, 1998
Current Super Rugby players
Players named in the 2022 Otago squad, who also earned contracts or were named in a squad for any side participating in the
2022 Super Rugby Pacific season
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.
References
External links
Official site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Otago rugby union team
National Provincial Championship
New Zealand rugby union teams
Sport in Otago