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    Dunedin-raised Sean Jansen, pictured in action for Connacht, has been named to make his debut for...

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    Jansen to debut for Ireland against Japan

    Sean Jansen will don a different shade of green tonight.

    NZ crews on a high

    Bella Jenkins (left) and Jess Handley in action at the 29er world championships in Kiel, Germany....

    NZ crews on a high

    New Zealand has produced a new world champion crew and been crowned the world’s top 29er nation after a landmark performance at the 29er World Championships in Kiel, Germany.

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    Nuggets take step towards playoffs after holding off Bulls

    Otago Nuggets coach Jeff Sparrow. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Nuggets take step towards playoffs after holding off Bulls

    Talk about drama.

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    Captaincy bringing out best in Brooker

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    Captaincy bringing out best in Brooker

    Grace Brooker was at a crossroads in her career.

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    Duffy ready for ODIs

    Jacob Duffy. PHOTO: CRAIG BAXTER

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    Duffy ready for ODIs

    Jacob Duffy is looking forward to being back in black.

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    Could this be the greatest World Cup of all?

    Fans of the NRL — and the Warriors — have plenty to celebrate. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Could this be the greatest World Cup of all?

    What a World Cup ...

    Nuggets hold on to win thriller over Bulls

    Craig Moller showed his composure to net two late free-throws and calm Nugget nerves. File photo:...

    Nuggets hold on to win thriller over Bulls

    Talk about drama. The Otago Nuggets held a healthy 16 point lead when the Franklin Bulls mounted a mighty comeback.

    Southern will feel burn for years to come

    University celebrate a win earlier in the season. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Southern will feel burn for years to come

    Well, we are down to four but as we know in club rugby not without some controversy.

    Highlanders confirm seven players leaving franchise

    Cameron Millar. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Highlanders confirm seven players leaving franchise

    A rising prop and a popular southern lad once seen as the future in the Highlanders No 10 jersey have been farewelled by the club.

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    Heffernan on top of her game

    Kate Heffernan (right) celebrates with her Adelaide Thunderbirds team-mates Georgie Horjus (left)...

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    Heffernan on top of her game

    Everyone in the South knew Kate Heffernan’s brilliance.

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    Games put off a week due to atrocious weather

    Athletic Marist captain Savenaca Rabaka avoids the tackle of Excelsior captain Mat Duff during a...

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    Games put off a week due to atrocious weather

    North Otago’s semifinals have been put on hold after wet weather battered the better part of the region this week.

    Plenty at stake in final round

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

    Plenty at stake in final round

    Tomorrow presents the final series of qualifying matches in the Central Otago premier club competition, and there is plenty at stake.

    Last chance to make the semis

    Heriot (striped jerseys) and Lawrence forwards contest a lineout during a Southern Region premier...

    Last chance to make the semis

    The Southern Region competition reaches its defining moment this weekend as the final round robin fixtures decide the makeup of both the top and bottom four semifinals.

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    Putting colour into the numbers

    Elevate Analysis owner Anthony Staples at work crunching the numbers in his office this week. 
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    Putting colour into the numbers

    Anthony Staples has a way of adding colour to numbers.

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    Nuggets looking to finish off the Bulls

    Otago Nuggets power forward Isaac Miller-Jose. PHOTO: LINDA ROBERTSON

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    Nuggets looking to finish off the Bulls

    Two minutes can ruin your whole night.

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    Stats that, then — the numbers

    Taieri halfback Finn McDonald-Page clears the ball during a Dunedin division 1 match against...

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    Stats that, then — the numbers

    Kaikorai’s title prospects rest on whether they can win more lineouts and get their ball-runners into the game.

    Barbarians, Pirates playing for all the marbles

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    Barbarians, Pirates playing for all the marbles

    Eastern Northern Barbarians and Pirates Old Boys will contest Southland rugby’s Galbraith Shield premier grade club final at the Les George Oval tomorrow at 2.30pm.

    All Blacks make five changes for Italy

    Ethan de Groot has retained his spot starting at loosehead prop for the All Blacks game against...

    All Blacks make five changes for Italy

    The All Blacks have made five changes to the starting XV and six changes to the reserves for this weekend's sold out test against Italy in Wellington.

    ODT Rugby Chat: Ready for the semifinals

    ODT Rugby Chat: Ready for the semifinals

    On ODT Rugby Chat this week it's semifinals time and we go to the top and talk to two of the coaches who are squaring off against each other this weekend.

    NSW stun Queensland to win State of Origin decider

    NSW have beaten the odds to be crowned 2026 State of Origin champions. Photo: Getty

    NSW stun Queensland to win State of Origin decider

    NSW halfback Nathan Cleary starred in a stunning 30-12 upset win over Queensland in the decisive third State of Origin game at Suncorp Stadium.
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