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    Dunedin Thunder head coach Guillaume Leclancher watches over his team. PHOTO: MIKE KINGDON

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    Stampede aim to maintain grip

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    Stampede aim to maintain grip

    The Stampede are not about to let their Dunedin rivals sweep in and knock them out of contention on their home ice.

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    Provincial game’s character hinges on money

    Wellington captain Du’Plessis Kirifi leads his team in celebration after winning the NPC final...

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    Provincial game’s character hinges on money

    While we await New Zealand Rugby's long-overdue announcement about the future of the NPC, Adrian Seconi ponders what the competition might look like next year.

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    Different jersey, same focus for Stag Day victor

    Otago utility back Charlie Powell gets himself in the action during a training session at Logan...

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    Different jersey, same focus for Stag Day victor

    Charlie Powell has a perfect record on Stag Day.

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    Call-up surreal even for veteran

    Kelly Brazier will represent the Black Ferns at her fourth Rugby World Cup in England later this...

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    Call-up surreal even for veteran

    Kelly Brazier looked down at her phone and saw the name she did not want flashing up at her.

    Regional riders in strong world championship team

    Malik Boatwright. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Regional riders in strong world championship team

    Four Otago cyclists have booked their ticket to Switzerland.

    Stewart attributes success in game to bloodlines

    Jack Stewart (left) was named the Mary Lynne Ryan Young Achiever at Saturday’s National Breeding...

    Stewart attributes success in game to bloodlines

    White Robe Lodge’s Jack Stewart was recognised with the Mary Lynne Ryan Young Achiever Award at Saturday’s National Breeding Awards in Karapiro, highlighting his growing impact on New Zealand’s...

    Southern homecoming for Waldron

    Joe Waldron is training a team of horses out of Wingatui. PHOTO: RACING PHOTOS

    Southern homecoming for Waldron

    Joe Waldron will be a welcome addition to the Wingatui training ranks at the start of the new season today.

    World Athletics mandates gene test for female category eligibility

    Athletes compete in the women's 100m hurdles at an athletics meeting in Berlin, Germany. File...

    World Athletics mandates gene test for female category eligibility

    Athletes will be eligible to compete in the female category for world ranking competitions such as the World Championships only if they clear a one-time gene test, World Athletics says.

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    Sides eager to knock Wellington off perch

    Wellington loose forward Peter Lakai tries to shrug off Southland lock Josh Bekhuis during the...

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    Sides eager to knock Wellington off perch

    The NPC gets under way tonight when Auckland host Waikato.

    Nareki’s inclusion gives Otago game-breaker out wide

    PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Nareki’s inclusion gives Otago game-breaker out wide

    Otago winger Jona Nareki has recovered from a knee injury and will strengthen the side for their season opener against Southland at the weekend.

    All Blacks star announces engagement

    Will Jordan and Mackenzie Webb got engaged in Fiji. Photo: Instagram

    All Blacks star announces engagement

    Will Jordan and his long-term partner Mackenzie Webb have announced their engagement while on holiday in Fiji.

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    Ajax, Varsity primed for playoffs

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    Ajax, Varsity primed for playoffs

    Ajax and Varsity have made their final statements as the playoffs loom.

    Fairweather cruises into 200m semis

    Erika Fairweather races in the women’s 200m freestyle semifinal at the world championships in...

    Fairweather cruises into 200m semis

    Erika Fairweather made lightning-quick work of booking her spot in another world championship final.

    Phoenix hire former Canada coach who spied on Football Ferns

    Bev Priestman. Photo: Reuters

    Phoenix hire former Canada coach who spied on Football Ferns

    Bev Priestman, who was banned for her role in drone spying scandal at the Paris Olympics, has been named as head coach of the Phoenix women's team.

    Henry helps NZ to strong start over Zimbabwe

    Matt Henry. Photo: Getty Images

    Henry helps NZ to strong start over Zimbabwe

    Seamer Matt Henry took six wickets as New Zealand bowled out hosts Zimbabwe for 149 on the opening day of the first test before scoring 92-0 in reply to trail by 57 runs.

    Father-son duo part of champion Taieri side

    Taieri bowlers (from left) Andy McLean, Geoff Griffiths, Grant McLean and Mike Kernaghan claimed...

    Father-son duo part of champion Taieri side

    Family matters at the Taieri Bowling Club.

    ANZ Premiership on TVNZ

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    ANZ Premiership on TVNZ

    The ANZ Premiership competition will air exclusively on TVNZ in 2026.

    Kobori to join Ko

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    Kobori to join Ko

    Momoko Kobori will join fellow New Zealander Lydia Ko in the field for the Women’s British Open at Wales’ Royal Portcawl starting tomorrow night.

    McCarthy to ride champion

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    McCarthy to ride champion

    Trainer Mark Oulaghan has called on one of Australia’s leading jumps jockeys to partner West Coast as the outstanding jumper heads south in pursuit of a historic fourth consecutive Grand National...
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