Steel 'stoked' with miracle win over Pulse
There are no genuine miracles in sport but the Southern Steel delivered the closest thing to one tonight.
Thunder beat Pacers to claim first NBA title
Thunder beat Pacers to claim first NBA title
Oklahoma City Thunder became NBA champions by wearing down the Indiana Pacers with a withering defence to pull off a 103-91 win in Game 7 of the finals series.
Tavatavanawai, Holland named in All Blacks
Tavatavanawai, Holland named in All Blacks
Fabian Holland and Timoci Tavatavanawai will be joining Ethan de Groot in the All Blacks.
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Big win important for University’s season
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Big win important for University’s season
University halfback Brad Campbell took a quick tap and ran 50m untouched to score early in the second half.
Otago’s new Fab Four help NZ to victory
Otago’s new Fab Four help NZ to victory
Otago hockey has a new Fab Four.
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Wānaka win as Plimmer scores two on the road
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Wānaka win as Plimmer scores two on the road
Alex Plimmer came off the bench to score twice and propel Wānaka to a win on the road.
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St Kevin’s show competitive ability
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St Kevin’s show competitive ability
Perhaps the co-educational schools are finally closing the gap in the Southern Schools Rugby Championship.
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Inspired spell produces Magic result
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Inspired spell produces Magic result
Make it 11 in a row — and in typical Mid City Magic fashion as well.
Stampede hold on for win
Stampede hold on for win
The Stampede returned to the top of the New Zealand Ice Hockey League — at least temporarily — with a set of wins over the Canterbury Red Devils in Queenstown at the weekend.
Breakthrough third for Kiwi teen in Italy
Breakthrough third for Kiwi teen in Italy
Rotorua teenager Kate Hastings earned a breakthrough podium in the latest round of the UCI downhill world series in Italy yesterday.
Thrashings continue for outmatched Auckland at cup
Thrashings continue for outmatched Auckland at cup
Auckland City suffered a second humbling defeat at the World Club Cup when they were trounced 6-0 by Benfica on Saturday.
Mathews bows out
Mathews bows out
Former Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews ended his 119-test career with a draw against Bangladesh in Galle yesterday.
Jones retires
Jones retires
Jon Jones, a legend in mixed martial arts, has retired and interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has been elevated to the undisputed title holder, UFC president and chief executive Dana White...
Obituary: teacher and rugby pied piper
Obituary: teacher and rugby pied piper
There is a story told by long-serving Otago rugby manager and union president Des Smith that sums up rather well the magnetic pull of Tuppy Diack.
Chiefs can win title in future, says departing coach
Chiefs can win title in future, says departing coach
Departing Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan said the team could claim a future Super Rugby Pacific title despite losing in the final for the third season in a row.
Penney tight-lipped on Crusaders coaching future
Penney tight-lipped on Crusaders coaching future
Crusaders coach Rob Penney refused to be drawn on his future at the team's helm after leading his side to the Super Rugby Pacific title with victory over the Chiefs on Saturday.
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Excelsior win to claim second spot, earn life in upcoming playoffs
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Excelsior win to claim second spot, earn life in upcoming playoffs
No surprises were sprung during the final round of the Citizens Shield on Saturday with the three leading teams all claiming wins.
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Maniototo score late in upset
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Maniototo score late in upset
The charge for top spots in the Central Otago premier club competition intensified after Maniototo pulled off an upset 18-15 victory over Alexandra at Ranfurly on Saturday.
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Pair lock in playoff spots
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Pair lock in playoff spots
Marist and the Eastern Northern Barbarians locked in their spots in the Galbraith Shield semifinals after winning their penultimate round-robin games on Saturday afternoon.
West Taieri win physical game
West Taieri win physical game
West Taieri closed the gap on Clutha at the top of the Southern Region table when they beat the competition leaders 18-17 in a physical game at Outram on Saturday.