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    Jordie (left), Beauden and Scott Barrett. Photo: Getty Images

    Jordie heading home, Scott sidelined

    All Blacks midfielder Jordie Barrett has been ruled out for the rest of the northern hemisphere tour, while brother Scott is sidelined for the test in Edinburgh, both due to injury.

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    As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?

    Rohan Wingham. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    As Super Rugby looms, who will make the step up?

    The dust has barely settled on a thrilling Otago season — must mean the Highlanders are about to embark on their campaign.

    Leota to go back to her roots with Pulse

    Liana Leota. Photo: Michael Bradley

    Leota to go back to her roots with Pulse

    Southern Steel assistant coach Liana Leota has inked a deal with the Central Pulse for the ANZ Premiership next season.

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    Old Golds players do their bit in Heartland XV win

    Kelepi Funaki. File photo: Nic Duff

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    Old Golds players do their bit in Heartland XV win

    North Otago prop Kelepi Funaki bustled over on debut to start the New Zealand Heartland XV’s Samoan tour on the right foot.

    Father-and-son trainers shine at Wingatui

    Inflamed leads the field in the feature Grand Casino Open Handicap during the 2025 Melbourne Cup...

    Father-and-son trainers shine on a gloomy afternoon at Wingatui

    A sharp front-running performance by Inflamed headlined a dominant afternoon for trainers Brian and Shane Anderton at Wingatui on Melbourne Cup Day.

    Retiring Tarrant ‘one of the greatest’

    Black Stick Blair Tarrant runs with the ball while under pressure from Tim Brand, of Australia,...

    Retiring Tarrant ‘one of the greatest’

    Dunedin Black Stick Blair Tarrant has called time on his international career.

    Meeke back for Otago Rally 50th anniversary

    Kris Meeke racing at the Otago Rally in 2025. He will return for the 50th anniversary in 2026....

    Meeke back for Otago Rally 50th anniversary

    Northern Irishman Kris Meeke will be searching for a return to the winner’s seat at the 50th anniversary of the Otago Rally next year.

    Seifert out of Windies T20s

    Seifert out of Windies T20s

    Blackcaps wicketkeeper Tim Seifert has been ruled out of the T20 series against the West Indies getting under way tonight.

    Racing Chat: Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui

    ODT Racing Chat: Melbourne Cup Day at Wingatui

    On ODT Racing Chat brought to you by Fred’s Fencing we are out at Wingatui catching all the action from the Melbourne Cup day races.

    Cup history made on 'legend of a horse'

    Jamie Melham rides No 14 Half Yours to win the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in...

    Melham makes Melbourne Cup history on 'legend of a horse'

    Superstar jockey Jamie Melham has created history as the first female jockey to complete the Caulfield-Melbourne Cups double today.

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    Injury ‘chance to freshen up’

    Jaylah Kennedy after winning the Sportsbet Race Previews Handicap at Caulfield Racecourse,...

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    Injury ‘chance to freshen up’

    Former Wingatui jockey Jaylah Kennedy will not be at the Melbourne Cup today.

    Seifert out of West Indies tour with fractured finger

    Tim Seifert immediately dropped his bat after being struck on the hand. Image: NZC screengrab

    Seifert out of West Indies tour with fractured finger

    The Black Caps will be without Tim Seifert for the upcoming T20 series against the West Indies.

    Tail left with far too much wagging to do

    Otago bowler Luke Georgeson charges in past umpire Niel Louw-Young during the Volts’ Ford Trophy...

    Tail left with far too much wagging to do

    Otago tried to flog their way to victory, having spent most of their innings inching towards defeat.

    Injured Barretts to miss Scotland test

    Jordie Barrett gets treated for an injury during the All Blacks match against Ireland on Sunday...

    Injured Barretts to miss Scotland test

    Scott and Jordie Barrett will miss this weekend's Test against Scotland at Murrayfield.

    Hockey: Tarrant retires after 15 years with Black Sticks

    Blair Tarrant hopes the Black Sticks can be at their best in Paris. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Hockey: Tarrant retires after 15 years with Black Sticks

    Dunedin Black Stick Blair Tarrant has called time on his international career.

    'It's been horrific': Taurua energised by reinstatement

    Noeline Taurua. Photo: Getty Images

    'It's been horrific': Taurua energised by reinstatement

    Dame Noeline Taurua says she'll walk from her job as Silver Ferns coach if she doesn't feel she has the support of players and management when she returns to the role.

    All Blacks remain undecided on injured Barretts

    Jordie Barrett gets treated for an injury during the All Blacks match against Ireland on Sunday...

    All Blacks remain undecided on injured Barretts

    It will be another 24 hours before the All Blacks will know what future two of the Barrett brothers will have on their tour of Britain.

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    Tangitau to the fore in AB XV’s win over Barbarians

    Caleb Tangitau. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Tangitau to the fore in AB XV’s win over Barbarians

    Highlanders' winger Caleb Tangitau is turning heads again.

    Williamson bows out of T20 internationals

    Kane Williamson. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Williamson bows out of T20 internationals

    New Zealand cricket great Kane Williamson has called time on his 93-game T20 international career.

    Anderson, 14, impresses in making semis

    Anderson, 14, impresses in making semis

    Otago youngsters acquitted themselves well at the New Zealand Amateur at the Invercargill Golf Club.
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