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    Emme Shearer has broken Southern Hoiho’ fans hearts.

    Highlanders development well-stocked

    Otago openside Lucas Casey plays in the successful Ranfurly Shield challenge against Canterbury...

    Highlanders development well-stocked

    The Otago engine room has provided a good chunk of the Highlanders development squad.

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    Playing with ‘rediscovered’ zest

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    Playing with ‘rediscovered’ zest

    Georgia Nixon never really intended to have such a long layoff from football.

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    UK tour chance to further consolidate squad

    Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

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    UK tour chance to further consolidate squad

    Time to see what the Silver Ferns can do in the far north.

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    Potential debuts for talented pedigree

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    Potential debuts for talented pedigree

    Otago have been forced to shuffle the pack ahead of their Ford Trophy match against Wellington at the Basin Reserve today.

    Close looks winning show for Orange

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    Close looks winning show for Orange

    Winton is set to be a most vital stop-off in the World Driving Championship for Blair Orange.

    Five runners who may just help you stay in the black

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    Five runners who may just help you stay in the black

    Before elite reinsmen from around the world descend on Winton tomorrow, racing journalist Jonny Turner has his eye on five runners set to make a big impact at the meeting.

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    Star shooter making mark with Hoiho

    Claire Jacobs is making an impact in her first season with the Southern Hoiho. PHOTO: GREGOR...

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    Star shooter making mark with Hoiho

    Claire Jacobs has had some pretty special moments on the basketball court.

    ABs to wear white for Scots clash, coach bags the pipes

    ABs to wear white for Scots clash, coach bags the pipes

    The All Blacks will wear white jerseys for just the second time at Murrayfield, the home of Scottish rugby, at the weekend.

    NZ survive Windies comeback

    The Black Caps’ Mark Chapman hits out for one of the seven sixes in his whirlwind innings of 78...

    NZ survive Windies comeback

    Another game at Eden Park, another unlikely batting comeback, and another spectacular finish — but this time it was New Zealand on the winning side in the second T20 last night at Eden Park.

    Pair put NZ on board with bronze

    Pair put NZ on board with bronze

    Blackjacks para mixed pair Teri Blackbourne and Kurt Smith have picked up New Zealand’s opening medal at the World Cup.

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    Timu joins Hurricanes, Tucker to Crusaders

    Coach Jono Gibbes. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Timu joins Hurricanes, Tucker to Crusaders

    Every rugby press release must include the phrase a blend of youth and experience.

    Few surprises in Landers squad

    New Highlanders recruit Reesjan Pasitoa scores for Northland during an NPC match against Auckland...

    Few surprises in Landers squad

    Looks great on paper.

    Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical

    Scott Barrett. Photo: Getty Images

    Barrett to take non-playing sabbatical

    All Blacks captain and Crusaders star Scott Barrett will sit out most of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season after exercising a clause in his contract to take a non-playing sabbatical.

    Focus shifts to survival over speed for finale

    Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard compete during the previous ARC round in South Australia...

    Focus shifts to survival over speed for finale

    New Zealanders Hayden Paddon and John Kennard are poised to secure their first Australian Rally Championship (ARC) title in Tasmania at this weekend’s final round.

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    Otago to defend shields

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    Otago to defend shields

    The Otago men are chasing a triple against Southland this weekend.

    More change for Premiership

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    More change for Premiership

    Domestic netball is in for yet more changes for the ANZ Premiership 2026 season.

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    Tarrant off the turf — but just to the side

    Blair Tarrant. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Tarrant off the turf — but just to the side

    Former Black Sticks captain Blair Tarrant will be back in the dugout just days after announcing his retirement.

    4 Te Akau runners aim to hold Guineas

    Captured By Love returns to scale victorious following last year's 1000 Guineas (1600m). PHOTO:...

    4 Te Akau runners aim to hold Guineas

    A team of four will defend Te Akau’s crown in the group 1 1000 Guineas (1600m), claimed 12 months ago by Captured By Love, who will bid to return to winning form on the Riccarton undercard.

    Sititi back to start in ‘homecoming’ test against Scotland

    Wallace Sititi. Photo: Getty

    Sititi back to start in ‘homecoming’ test against Scotland

    Wallace Sititi has been rewarded for a strong performance against Ireland by being named to start at blindside flanker for the All Blacks against Scotland.
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