Excelsior chasing three in a row

The Citizens Shield will be up for grabs once again as the North Otago club rugby season begins next week. PHOTOS: YAMMIE MCKENZIE PHOTOGRAPHY/NIUC DUFF North Otago’ premier men’s rugby competition returns next week with the season kicking off next Thursday night. Reporter Nic Duff checks in with the teams vying for the Citizens Shield in 2026.