The Southland Development programme provides an opportunity for SBS Bank Southland Stags squad members and fringe provincial players to continue playing rugby into the representative season. In 2019, the Southland B side won the South Island B competition before COVID-19 saw the campaign limited to a home and away fixture with Otago Development in 2020 and 2021. 

2024 Coaching staff:

Head Coach: Richard Jones

Assistant Coach(s): Marty Mckenzie & Brayden Mitchell 

Manager(s): Kev Muir

​​​​​​​Physio: Tim Price

2024 FIXTURES ​​​​​​​

Saturday 27th July vs North Otago - Dunedin - Win 29-0

Saturday 3rd August vs Mid Canterbury - Oamaru - Loss 14-12

Friday 16th August vs Southland Country - Oreti Park - Win 50-0

Saturday 24th August vs Otago Development - Dunedin Uni Oval 4 1pm - Loss 33-26

Saturday 31st August vs Otago Country - Rugby Park 2.30pm - Win 52-24