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| Union | Rugby Southland | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Stags | |
| Founded | 1887 | |
| Location | Georgetown, Invercargill, New Zealand | |
| Ground(s) | Rugby Park Stadium (Capacity: 18,000) | |
| CEO | Hua Tamariki[1] | |
| Coach(es) | Matt Saunders[2] | |
| Captain(s) | Josh Bekhuis | |
| Most appearances | Jason Rutledge (143) | |
| Top scorer | Simon Culhane (980) | |
| Most tries | Bruce Pascoe (46) | |
| League(s) | Bunnings NPC | |
| 2024 | 12th | |
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| Official website | ||
| www | ||
Southland (often known as the Southland Stags) are a New Zealand professional rugby union team based in Invercargill, New Zealand. The union was originally established in 1887, with the National Provincial Championship established in 1976. They now play in the reformed National Provincial Championship competition. They play their home games at Rugby Park Stadium in Invercargill in the Southland region. The team is affiliated with the Highlanders Super Rugby franchise. Their home playing colours are maroon and gold.
- ^ "State Of The Union – Chairman Murray Brown". Rugby Southland. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "SBS Bank Southland Stags coaching lineup confirmed for 2024 season". Rugby Southland (Press release). 4 April 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.