Otago Daily Times:

Cricket: Day one of test washed out

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:33:40 +1200

Constant rain has seen the opening day of the second test between New Zealand and England abandoned without a ball bowled at Headingley.

League: Warriors out to right the wrongs

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Tough, challenging, difficult. Call it what you want, and a lot of people have used much more colourful language, but it has been demanding week for the Warriors after their humiliating capitulation against Penrith last weekend.

Cricket: Blacks Caps have vacancy in spinning ranks

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Just as cricket fans waited keenly for Daniel Vettori to earn a record 112th cap for New Zealand, his failure to be ready for the Headingley test raises questions whether his days donning white are over.

Rugby: Joseph steps down as coach of Maori All Blacks

Steve Hepburn — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:28:00 +1200

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has pulled the pin on his role as coach of the Maori All Blacks.

Rugby: Joseph steps down as coach of Maori All Blacks

Steve Hepburn — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:28:00 +1200

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has pulled the pin on his role as coach of the Maori All Blacks.

Rugby: Joseph steps down as coach of Maori All Blacks

Steve Hepburn — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:28:00 +1200

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has pulled the pin on his role as coach of the Maori All Blacks.

Rugby: Joseph steps down as coach of Maori All Blacks

Steve Hepburn — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:28:00 +1200

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has pulled the pin on his role as coach of the Maori All Blacks.

Football: Still plenty at stake for high-fliers, strugglers

Rab Smith — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:28:00 +1200

Recent matches have divided the Footballsouth Premier League into contrasting groups of five high-fliers and five teams that are struggling.

Yachting: First run for NZ boat on Bay

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Team New Zealand took the AC72 sailing on San Francisco Bay for the first time yesterday.

Snooker: Two from Oamaru in NZU-21 team

Alistair McMurran — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Oamaru is becoming the snooker capital of New Zealand after two of its players were selected in the New Zealand under-21 team.

Racing: Knight rates chances of Tartan Trilogy

Matt Smith — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Second time should be a charm with Tartan Trilogy at Winton tomorrow.

Racing: Mixed luck in draws

Matt Smith — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Jess Jaccka, So King and Better To Be Bad are the biggest Otago winners following the barrier draw for next weekend's 12 Harness Jewels races at Ashburton.

Racing: Pettitt's patience pays off

Matt Smith — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Ross Pettitt wonders what might have been with Aveross Rustler as a young horse, but he also knows how lucky he is to still have the 4yr-old gelding.

Multisport: Samuels wins in US

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Wanaka triathlete Nicky Samuels is heading to Europe, boosted by a strong performance in a major event in the United States.

Rugby: Emotional Williams calls time on tests

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Whatever you think of Ali Williams, his decision to retire from test rugby was spirited.

Rugby: Emotional Williams calls time on tests

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Whatever you think of Ali Williams, his decision to retire from test rugby was spirited.

Young ref appointed officer

Steve Hepburn — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Nationally-ranked referee Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri has been appointed the new rugby education officer for the Otago union.

Young ref appointed officer

Steve Hepburn — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Nationally-ranked referee Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri has been appointed the new rugby education officer for the Otago union.

The Last Word: ORFU job a labour of love

Hayden Meikle — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Richard Perkins has been through the good times and the bad - the very, very bad - at the Otago Rugby Football Union. Through it all, his determination to look after the sport at amateur levels has not wavered. Sports editor Hayden Meikle talks to the ORFU's community rugby manager.

The Last Word: ORFU job a labour of love

Hayden Meikle — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Gymnastics: Australian challenge for teen

Alistair McMurran — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

After eight years of dedicated training, Dunedin rhythmic gymnast Caitlin McKinlay will make her international debut in July.

Basketball: Buzzer drama all part of thriller

Adrian Seconi — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

The Otago Nuggets were good enough to win not once but twice if you ask the coach.

Athletics: Youngsters throw, run and jump at Stadium

Alistair McMurran — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

It was a historic day when athletics was contested at Forsyth Barr Stadium for the first time yesterday.

The Last Word: ORFU job a labour of love

Hayden Meikle — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

The Last Word: ORFU job a labour of love

Hayden Meikle — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Rugby: Emotional Williams calls time on tests

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Whatever you think of Ali Williams, his decision to retire from test rugby was spirited.

Rugby: Emotional Williams calls time on tests

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Whatever you think of Ali Williams, his decision to retire from test rugby was spirited.

Young ref appointed officer

Steve Hepburn — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Nationally-ranked referee Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri has been appointed the new rugby education officer for the Otago union.

Young ref appointed officer

Steve Hepburn — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Nationally-ranked referee Sheldon Eden-Whaitiri has been appointed the new rugby education officer for the Otago union.

Netball: Tough ask for Tactix

Adrian Seconi — Sat, 25 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Better Dunedin than Adelaide.

Rugby: Lions ready to talk the talk

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:38:41 +1200

The Lions are ready for widespread rugby battles across Australia and have pledged to continue those tussles with reasoned arguments during their off-field skirmishes too.

Rugby: Lions ready to talk the talk

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:38:41 +1200

The Lions are ready for widespread rugby battles across Australia and have pledged to continue those tussles with reasoned arguments during their off-field skirmishes too.

Rugby: Lions ready to talk the talk

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:38:41 +1200

The Lions are ready for widespread rugby battles across Australia and have pledged to continue those tussles with reasoned arguments during their off-field skirmishes too.

Rugby: Lions ready to talk the talk

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:38:41 +1200

The Lions are ready for widespread rugby battles across Australia and have pledged to continue those tussles with reasoned arguments during their off-field skirmishes too.

Rugby: Rebels hurt Waratahs with upset win

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:58:47 +1200

The Melbourne Rebels put a serious dent in the Waratahs' surge to the Super Rugby finals with a 24-22 upset win on Friday night.

Rugby: Rebels hurt Waratahs with upset win

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:58:47 +1200

The Melbourne Rebels put a serious dent in the Waratahs' surge to the Super Rugby finals with a 24-22 upset win on Friday night.

Rugby: Rebels hurt Waratahs with upset win

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:58:47 +1200

The Melbourne Rebels put a serious dent in the Waratahs' surge to the Super Rugby finals with a 24-22 upset win on Friday night.

Rugby: Rebels hurt Waratahs with upset win

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:58:47 +1200

The Melbourne Rebels put a serious dent in the Waratahs' surge to the Super Rugby finals with a 24-22 upset win on Friday night.

League: Solid Bulldogs beat Broncos

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:31:03 +1200

Canterbury bounced back from their last-start thrashing to Newcastle with a solid 24-14 NRL win over Brisbane at ANZ Stadium on Friday night.

Rugby: Chiefs defence too tough for Crusaders

Patrick McKendry — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:26:12 +1200

A match worthy of a final and on this form there is every chance the Chiefs and Crusaders will meet again in the play-offs.

Rugby: Chiefs defence too tough for Crusaders

Patrick McKendry — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:26:12 +1200

A match worthy of a final and on this form there is every chance the Chiefs and Crusaders will meet again in the play-offs.

Rugby: Chiefs defence too tough for Crusaders

Patrick McKendry — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:26:12 +1200

A match worthy of a final and on this form there is every chance the Chiefs and Crusaders will meet again in the play-offs.

Rugby: Chiefs defence too tough for Crusaders

Patrick McKendry — Fri, 24 May 2013 21:26:12 +1200

A match worthy of a final and on this form there is every chance the Chiefs and Crusaders will meet again in the play-offs.

Basketball: Nuggets remain unbeaten

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:14:25 +1200

The Otago Nuggets extended their winning streak with a 90-85 win against the Hawkes Bay Hawks in over time at the Edgar Centre tonight.

Netball: Playoffs a chance for the Pulse

Daniel Richardson — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:34:19 +1200

The Central Pulse can be forgiven if they have dared to dream about the playoffs this week.

Video: Matt Smith's two-minute racing tips

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:46:06 +1200

Otago Daily Times racing writer Matt Smith gives his tips for the weekend's racing.

League: Henry out for the season

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:38:29 +1200

Scans this afternoon have confirmed utility Ben Henry has become the third Warriors player to have his 2013 season ended by a knee injury.

Sporting week in numbers

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:41:59 +1200

APNZ takes a look at the sporting week in numbers.

Cricket: Keeping duties a one-off - McCullum

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:39:18 +1200

Brendon McCullum's decision to answer the New Zealand team's wicketkeeping SOS is his first test behind the stumps since playing Australia in March 2010.

Rugby: Highlanders ring changes for Force match

Steve Hepburn — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:49:30 +1200

The Highlanders have made seven changes to their team to take on the Western Force in Perth tomorrow night.

Rugby: Highlanders ring changes for Force match

Steve Hepburn — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:49:30 +1200

The Highlanders have made seven changes to their team to take on the Western Force in Perth tomorrow night.

Rugby: Highlanders ring changes for Force match

Steve Hepburn — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:49:30 +1200

The Highlanders have made seven changes to their team to take on the Western Force in Perth tomorrow night.

Rugby: Highlanders ring changes for Force match

Steve Hepburn — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:49:30 +1200

The Highlanders have made seven changes to their team to take on the Western Force in Perth tomorrow night.

Rugby: Waratahs apologise for hacked tweet

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55:28 +1200

The NSW Waratahs have apologised for an offensive four-letter word appearing on their Twitter account overnight.

Rugby: Waratahs apologise for hacked tweet

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55:28 +1200

The NSW Waratahs have apologised for an offensive four-letter word appearing on their Twitter account overnight.

Rugby: Waratahs apologise for hacked tweet

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55:28 +1200

The NSW Waratahs have apologised for an offensive four-letter word appearing on their Twitter account overnight.

Rugby: Waratahs apologise for hacked tweet

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:55:28 +1200

The NSW Waratahs have apologised for an offensive four-letter word appearing on their Twitter account overnight.

Motorsport: Evans in the front row in Monaco

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:50:19 +1200

New Zealand's Mitch Evans will start on the front row after qualifying second-fastest for tonight's GP2 race on the streets of Monaco.

Yachting: Kiwis sailors in the hunt

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:18:40 +1200

New Zealand sailors are back in the hunt for medals at the Delta Lloyd Regatta in the Netherlands with three crews lying in the top two across three classes with just two days of racing remaining.

Rugby: Clinical Ali knew it was time

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:55:35 +1200

Timing hasn't previously been a strong point for Ali Williams, but his decision today to retire from test rugby is indisputably perfect.

Rugby: Clinical Ali knew it was time

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:55:35 +1200

Timing hasn't previously been a strong point for Ali Williams, but his decision today to retire from test rugby is indisputably perfect.

Rugby: Clinical Ali knew it was time

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:55:35 +1200

Timing hasn't previously been a strong point for Ali Williams, but his decision today to retire from test rugby is indisputably perfect.

Rugby: Clinical Ali knew it was time

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:55:35 +1200

Timing hasn't previously been a strong point for Ali Williams, but his decision today to retire from test rugby is indisputably perfect.

Sport video archives: Cricket's swing kings

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:42:55 +1200

Cricket: Wagner happy to shoot from the lip

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:33:45 +1200

Neil Wagner's candid responses have been refreshing since he graduated to cricket's international ranks in July 2012.

Football: Ferdinand re-signs with Man United

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:36:38 +1200

Manchester United centre back Rio Ferdinand has signed a one-year contract to stay with the Premier League champions for a 12th season.

Rugby: Williams hangs up All Black boots

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:24:09 +1200

All Black Ali Williams has quit international rugby on Twitter, prompting messages of support from family and fans.

Rugby: Williams hangs up All Black boots

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:24:09 +1200

All Black Ali Williams has quit international rugby on Twitter, prompting messages of support from family and fans.

Rugby: Williams hangs up All Black boots

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:24:09 +1200

All Black Ali Williams has quit international rugby on Twitter, prompting messages of support from family and fans.

Rugby: Williams hangs up All Black boots

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:24:09 +1200

All Black Ali Williams has quit international rugby on Twitter, prompting messages of support from family and fans.

Cricket: Vettori ruled out of second test

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:03:11 +1200

Daniel Vettori has been ruled out of playing the second cricket test against England at Headingley.

Cricket: Patience key for NZ batsmen

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:20 +1200

Footwork and patience have been watchwords for New Zealand's batting ahead of the second test at Headingley, starting tonight.

MMA: Hunt's rocky road to the big time

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Mark Hunt has made a living out of fighting for the past 15 years and this weekend looms as one of the biggest moments in his career when he takes on Junior dos Santos at UFC 160 in Las Vegas. As APNZ's Daniel Richardson found out, Hunt's path to the big time hasn't been straight forward.

BMX: Walker back in the saddle

Michael Brown — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

At 24, Sarah Walker doesn't know if she's young or old in the world of BMX racing.

Rugby: Decision time for Elliot

Patrick McKendry — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Hika Elliot's immediate goal is to help his Chiefs team beat the Crusaders in tonight's blockbuster in Hamilton but also high up on his to-do list is finding an ITM Cup team to play for this year.

Rugby: Henry called before Sanzar

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Graham Henry will be asked to defend a raft of his complaints about Super 15 referees after being summonsed to a Sanzar misconduct hearing.

Rugby: Crusaders trying to run down Chiefs

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

If the Crusaders are serious about landing top spot in Super Rugby's New Zealand conference then tonight's game against the Chiefs in Hamilton seems like the prime time to make their move.

Rugby: Decision time for Elliot

Patrick McKendry — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Hika Elliot's immediate goal is to help his Chiefs team beat the Crusaders in tonight's blockbuster in Hamilton but also high up on his to-do list is finding an ITM Cup team to play for this year.

Rugby: Peter Saili - mop-up merchant who delivers the goods

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Every rugby team needs workaholics, those men who tackle, mop up and do the dirty work. This is the world of Blues No8 Peter Saili.

Rugby: Peter Saili - mop-up merchant who delivers the goods

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Every rugby team needs workaholics, those men who tackle, mop up and do the dirty work. This is the world of Blues No8 Peter Saili.

Rugby: Crusaders trying to run down Chiefs

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

If the Crusaders are serious about landing top spot in Super Rugby's New Zealand conference then tonight's game against the Chiefs in Hamilton seems like the prime time to make their move.

Rugby: Henry called before Sanzar

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Graham Henry will be asked to defend a raft of his complaints about Super 15 referees after being summonsed to a Sanzar misconduct hearing.

Rugby: Powerful OBHS pack key to win

Alistair McMurran — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

It was a David and Goliath battle. But this time, Goliath won.

Rugby: Powerful OBHS pack key to win

Alistair McMurran — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

It was a David and Goliath battle. But this time, Goliath won.

Rugby: Crusaders trying to run down Chiefs

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

If the Crusaders are serious about landing top spot in Super Rugby's New Zealand conference then tonight's game against the Chiefs in Hamilton seems like the prime time to make their move.

Rugby: Peter Saili - mop-up merchant who delivers the goods

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Every rugby team needs workaholics, those men who tackle, mop up and do the dirty work. This is the world of Blues No8 Peter Saili.

Rugby: Henry called before Sanzar

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Graham Henry will be asked to defend a raft of his complaints about Super 15 referees after being summonsed to a Sanzar misconduct hearing.

Rugby: Peter Saili - mop-up merchant who delivers the goods

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Every rugby team needs workaholics, those men who tackle, mop up and do the dirty work. This is the world of Blues No8 Peter Saili.

Rugby: Decision time for Elliot

Patrick McKendry — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Hika Elliot's immediate goal is to help his Chiefs team beat the Crusaders in tonight's blockbuster in Hamilton but also high up on his to-do list is finding an ITM Cup team to play for this year.

Rugby: Powerful OBHS pack key to win

Alistair McMurran — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

It was a David and Goliath battle. But this time, Goliath won.

Rugby: Decision time for Elliot

Patrick McKendry — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Hika Elliot's immediate goal is to help his Chiefs team beat the Crusaders in tonight's blockbuster in Hamilton but also high up on his to-do list is finding an ITM Cup team to play for this year.

Rugby: Henry called before Sanzar

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Graham Henry will be asked to defend a raft of his complaints about Super 15 referees after being summonsed to a Sanzar misconduct hearing.

Rugby: Powerful OBHS pack key to win

Alistair McMurran — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

It was a David and Goliath battle. But this time, Goliath won.

Rugby: Crusaders trying to run down Chiefs

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

If the Crusaders are serious about landing top spot in Super Rugby's New Zealand conference then tonight's game against the Chiefs in Hamilton seems like the prime time to make their move.

Cricket: Southee's form something to savour

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Tim Southee's coming of age as leader of New Zealand's test attack was one of the rosier elements of the first test against England.

Cricket: Fleming or Vettori?

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:30:00 +1200

Here's a topic when a long evening of pub contemplation beckons: Who has contributed more to New Zealand test cricket - Stephen Fleming or Daniel Vettori?

Racing: Trotter has liking for track

Matt Smith — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:29:00 +1200

Ashburton trainer Colin Harrison is not minding his trips down State Highway 1 at the moment.

Basketball: Nuggets can win NBL – proud dad

Adrian Seconi — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:29:00 +1200

Former Otago Nuggets coach Carl Dickel likes what he sees from his old team this year.

Ice hockey: Confidence Thunder can make final

Alistair McMurran — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

It was close last year, but coach Janos Kaszala is confident the Dunedin Thunder can reach the final of the National Hockey League this year.

Rugby: Japan decision pragmatic one

Steve Hepburn — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

After being out injured for six months, Tamati Ellison admits the fickle nature of rugby was one of the main reasons he opted to head back to Japan.

Rugby: Japan decision pragmatic one

Steve Hepburn — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

After being out injured for six months, Tamati Ellison admits the fickle nature of rugby was one of the main reasons he opted to head back to Japan.

Rugby: Otago leads way in spending less on wages than allowed

Steve Hepburn — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

Player wages in the ITM Cup are on the decrease and it appears Otago is leading the charge.

Rugby: Japan decision pragmatic one

Steve Hepburn — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

After being out injured for six months, Tamati Ellison admits the fickle nature of rugby was one of the main reasons he opted to head back to Japan.

Rugby: Japan decision pragmatic one

Steve Hepburn — Fri, 24 May 2013 05:27:00 +1200

After being out injured for six months, Tamati Ellison admits the fickle nature of rugby was one of the main reasons he opted to head back to Japan.

Rugby: Cooper heads Wallabies 'auditions'

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:24:37 +1200

Quade Cooper's three-part audition for a place in the Wallabies squad for the British and Irish Lions series begins this weekend but he is not the only Australian with a point to prove in Super Rugby action.

Rugby: Cooper heads Wallabies 'auditions'

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:24:37 +1200

Rugby: Cooper heads Wallabies 'auditions'

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:24:37 +1200

Rugby: Cooper heads Wallabies 'auditions'

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:24:37 +1200

Rugby Chat: The standard of referees this year

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:47:15 +1200

ODT rugby columnist Paul Dwyer asks Pirates rugby convener Brent Rodger whether his club has a chance of making the top four this season, and talks with referee James Doleman about the standard of refereeing this year.

Rugby Chat: The standard of referees this year

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:47:15 +1200

Rugby Chat: The standard of referees this year

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:47:15 +1200

Rugby Chat: The standard of referees this year

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:47:15 +1200

League: No attitude problem towards women - NRL

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:37:34 +1200

The NRL is adamant rugby league does not have an attitude problem towards women and that a thorough and transparent investigation of the Ben Te'o incident will go a way to eliminating those perceptions.

Rugby: Sanzar lays complaint against Henry

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:27:48 +1200

Sanzar has laid a misconduct complaint against Blues assistant coach Sir Graham Henry after he heavily criticised match officials following his side's loss to the Crusaders in Christchurch last weekend.

Rugby: Sanzar lays complaint against Henry

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:27:48 +1200

Rugby: Sanzar lays complaint against Henry

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:27:48 +1200

Rugby: Sanzar lays complaint against Henry

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:27:48 +1200

Netball: Magic coach to step down

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:40:09 +1200

Long-serving Magic coach Noeline Taurua has announced she will step aside from the franchise at the end of the transtasman league season.

Rugby: ITM Cup payments drop

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:13:06 +1200

New Zealand Rugby confirmed today that player payments, as calculated under the salary cap across the 14 ITM Cup provincial unions, fell a total of $1.1 million in 2012.

Rugby: ITM Cup payments drop

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:13:06 +1200

New Zealand Rugby confirmed today that player payments, as calculated under the salary cap across the 14 ITM Cup provincial unions, fell a total of $1.1 million in 2012.

Rugby: ITM Cup payments drop

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:13:06 +1200

New Zealand Rugby confirmed today that player payments, as calculated under the salary cap across the 14 ITM Cup provincial unions, fell a total of $1.1 million in 2012.

Rugby: ITM Cup payments drop

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:13:06 +1200

New Zealand Rugby confirmed today that player payments, as calculated under the salary cap across the 14 ITM Cup provincial unions, fell a total of $1.1 million in 2012.

Basketball: James saves Miami in last-gasp win over Indiana

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:55 +1200

LeBron James scored the game-winning points in the dying moments of overtime as the Miami Heat held off a determined Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a thrilling Eastern Conference Finals opener.

Rugby: Cooper headlines Wallabies auditions in Super competition

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:57:19 +1200

Rugby: Cooper headlines Wallabies auditions in Super competition

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:57:19 +1200

Rugby: Cooper headlines Wallabies auditions in Super competition

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:57:19 +1200

Rugby: Cooper headlines Wallabies auditions in Super competition

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:57:19 +1200

Rugby: Luatua ruled out for key Blues clash

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:26:46 +1200

Blues flanker Steven Luatua has been ruled out of Saturday night's must-win match against the Brumbies at Eden Park.

Rugby: Luatua ruled out for key Blues clash

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:26:46 +1200

Blues flanker Steven Luatua has been ruled out of Saturday night's must-win match against the Brumbies at Eden Park.

Rugby: Luatua ruled out for key Blues clash

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:26:46 +1200

Blues flanker Steven Luatua has been ruled out of Saturday night's must-win match against the Brumbies at Eden Park.

Rugby: Luatua ruled out for key Blues clash

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:26:46 +1200

Blues flanker Steven Luatua has been ruled out of Saturday night's must-win match against the Brumbies at Eden Park.

Yachting:Team NZ backs proposed rule changes

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:46:48 +1200

Structural reviews of AC72 boats and wings, a 10-knot lower wind limit and enhanced sailor safety equipment are among the 37 recommendations issued today to increase safety during this year's America's Cup.

Yachting: Team Jolly lead at European regatta

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:03:16 +1200

Olympic champions Jo Aleh and Olivia Powrie extended their lead in the women's 470 fleet in the Delta Lloyd sailing regatta in the Netherlands overnight (NZT).

Rugby: Franks out for Crusaders

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:37 +1200

The Crusaders have suffered a big blow ahead of their crucial clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton tomorrow, with All Black prop Owen Franks ruled out with a hamstring strain.

Rugby: Franks out for Crusaders

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:37 +1200

The Crusaders have suffered a big blow ahead of their crucial clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton tomorrow, with All Black prop Owen Franks ruled out with a hamstring strain.

Rugby: Franks out for Crusaders

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:37 +1200

The Crusaders have suffered a big blow ahead of their crucial clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton tomorrow, with All Black prop Owen Franks ruled out with a hamstring strain.

Rugby: Franks out for Crusaders

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:02:37 +1200

The Crusaders have suffered a big blow ahead of their crucial clash with the Chiefs in Hamilton tomorrow, with All Black prop Owen Franks ruled out with a hamstring strain.

Rugby: Blues flanker to miss Brumbies clash

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:45:32 +1200

The Blues have lost in-form blindside flanker Steven Luatua for their critical Super 15 clash with the Brumbies on Saturday.

Rugby: Blues flanker to miss Brumbies clash

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:45:32 +1200

The Blues have lost in-form blindside flanker Steven Luatua for their critical Super 15 clash with the Brumbies on Saturday.

Rugby: Blues flanker to miss Brumbies clash

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:45:32 +1200

The Blues have lost in-form blindside flanker Steven Luatua for their critical Super 15 clash with the Brumbies on Saturday.