Savs_Say's profile picture. Ex-journalist at Stuff now editor/writer at The Southland Tribune.

Logan Savory

@Savs_Say

Ex-journalist at Stuff now editor/writer at The Southland Tribune.

Scott Eade will take on the head coaching role with the Southland Stags in 2025. Head to southlandtribune.substack.com for more.

Savs_Say's tweet image. Scott Eade will take on the head coaching role with the Southland Stags in 2025.
Head to southlandtribune.substack.com for more.

The Southland Stags outside back has confirmed he has linked with the New Zealand Sevens squad ahead of World Rugby’s HSBC SEVENS Series. READ MORE HERE: tinyurl.com/3fm2rddb

Savs_Say's tweet image. The Southland Stags outside back has confirmed he has linked with the New Zealand Sevens squad ahead of World Rugby’s HSBC SEVENS Series.
READ MORE HERE: tinyurl.com/3fm2rddb

It appears to be the mother of all hangovers. Since Ben O’Keefe sounded the final whistle on that famous night in Hamilton three weeks ago to send the province of Southland Ranfurly Shield giddy, the Stags’ 2025 season has unravelled into a mess READ MORE: tinyurl.com/229hf6mz

Savs_Say's tweet image. It appears to be the mother of all hangovers. Since Ben O’Keefe sounded the final whistle on that famous night in Hamilton three weeks ago to send the province of Southland Ranfurly Shield giddy, the Stags’ 2025 season has unravelled into a mess
READ MORE: tinyurl.com/229hf6mz

The Southland Stags have stood down two of their best players after the pair did not meet off-field standards required of players. READ HERE: southlandtribune.substack.com/p/key-stags-dr…

Savs_Say's tweet image. The Southland Stags have stood down two of their best players after the pair did not meet off-field standards required of players.
READ HERE: southlandtribune.substack.com/p/key-stags-dr…

Caught up with Sevu Reece yesterday ahead of his Southland Stags debut today against Counties at Rugby Park in Invercargill. Hear what Reece had to say below. Also, check out our full article from the chat here: tinyurl.com/bdhbr82s


“Before I left [All Blacks] camp, the boys were all giving me so much saying, You can finally earn your Antlers. My try celebration through Super was the Antlers Up, but now I can say with heart and passion that I am a Southlander and a Stag now.” READ: tinyurl.com/5bt9w9sf

Savs_Say's tweet image. “Before I left [All Blacks] camp, the boys were all giving me so much saying, You can finally earn your Antlers. My try celebration through Super was the Antlers Up, but now I can say with heart and passion that I am a Southlander and a Stag now.”
READ: tinyurl.com/5bt9w9sf

A promising teenage rugby player who played for the Southland Stags earlier this year is in a critical condition following a fall at a Dunedin flat on Monday night. READ MORE: southlandtribune.substack.com/p/promising-ru…

Savs_Say's tweet image. A promising teenage rugby player who played for the Southland Stags earlier this year is in a critical condition following a fall at a Dunedin flat on Monday night.
READ MORE: southlandtribune.substack.com/p/promising-ru…

Rugby Park in all its glory ahead of kickoff in the Southland Stags’ Ranfurly Shield defence against Canterbury. southlandtribune.substack.com/s/stags-watch


There has been a well-worn narrative in recent years that the NPC is dying, but let’s also make sure we shine a bright light on the reasons why this competition is so special when it warrants it. READ HERE: southlandtribune.substack.com/p/savs-sidelin…

Savs_Say's tweet image. There has been a well-worn narrative in recent years that the NPC is dying, but let’s also make sure we shine a bright light on the reasons why this competition is so special when it warrants it.
READ HERE: southlandtribune.substack.com/p/savs-sidelin…

Scott Eade is enhancing his reputation as a young rugby coach on the rise. He is the mastermind behind the Southland Stags’ impressive defensive effort through the first five rounds of the 2025 NPC. READ MORE: tinyurl.com/mpntbfnz

Savs_Say's tweet image. Scott Eade is enhancing his reputation as a young rugby coach on the rise. He is the mastermind behind the Southland Stags’ impressive defensive effort through the first five rounds of the 2025 NPC.
READ MORE: tinyurl.com/mpntbfnz

Just over two months ago, Faletoi Peni was hopeful a Super Rugby team might be interested in signing him. Fast forward the clock to today, and the landscape has changed with multiple teams now keen. READ MORE: tinyurl.com/352rrpvs

Savs_Say's tweet image. Just over two months ago, Faletoi Peni was hopeful a Super Rugby team might be interested in signing him. Fast forward the clock to today, and the landscape has changed with multiple teams now keen.
READ MORE: tinyurl.com/352rrpvs

Just like Jack Taylor was inspired some 14 years ago, the seed has now been planted for the next generation of Southland kids. READ HERE: southlandtribune.substack.com/p/shield-fever…

Savs_Say's tweet image. Just like Jack Taylor was inspired some 14 years ago, the seed has now been planted for the next generation of Southland kids.
READ HERE: southlandtribune.substack.com/p/shield-fever…

It’s arrived home. Southland has caught Shield Fever.


Enjoy your Sunday evening everyone. #ranfurlyshieldcountry

Savs_Say's tweet image. Enjoy your Sunday evening everyone.
#ranfurlyshieldcountry

Put the Michael Manson match winner on repeat for your Friday vibes. Antlers Up!


Some reaction from Southland Boys’ High School captain Jimmy Taylor after beating Christchurch Boys’ High School 32-29 to win the 2025 South Island title.


Southland Boys’ High School are South Island champions after an epic 32-29 victory over Christchurch Boys’ High School.


“There is definitely a process with NZR around that, and we’ll manage that as we go on. We’ve got to give reasons why we think it is beneficial for him, first and foremost, with his development." READ HERE: tinyurl.com/56nretzw

Savs_Say's tweet image. “There is definitely a process with NZR around that, and we’ll manage that as we go on. We’ve got to give reasons why we think it is beneficial for him, first and foremost, with his development."
READ HERE: tinyurl.com/56nretzw

Southland’s Jacob Duffy is about to make his test cricket debut. I caught up with his older brother Ryan, who has followed Jacob’s journey from Lumsden to Bulawayo as close as anyone. READ HERE: southlandtribune.substack.com/p/fizzing-a-pr… @BLACKCAPS

Savs_Say's tweet image. Southland’s Jacob Duffy is about to make his test cricket debut. I caught up with his older brother Ryan, who has followed Jacob’s journey from Lumsden to Bulawayo as close as anyone.
READ HERE: southlandtribune.substack.com/p/fizzing-a-pr…
@BLACKCAPS

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