All Blacks hold on to extend Eden Park win streak
The All Blacks have beaten South Africa 24-17 in their Rugby Championship clash in Auckland to keep their 31-year unbeaten streak at Eden Park alive.
Wallabies steal win over Pumas with 86th minute try
Wallabies steal win over Pumas with 86th minute try
The Wallabies have turned down three opportunities to kick a match-tying penalty and instead scored an 86th-minute winner in their latest Houdini Test act.
One and done: Southland lose Ranfurly Shield in first defence
One and done: Southland lose Ranfurly Shield in first defence
Southland's Ranfurly Shield fairytale is already over after they were beaten 54-14 by Canterbury in their first defence.
Otago Spirit lock in home semi with thumping win
Otago Spirit lock in home semi with thumping win
The Otago Spirit have locked in a home Farah Palmer Cup semifinal.
Kiwi Erin Routliffe and partner win US Open doubles title
Kiwi Erin Routliffe and partner win US Open doubles title
New Zealand's Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gabby Dabrowski have knocked off the top-seeded pair of Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova 6-4, 6-4 to take home the US Open women's...
Ireland biggest challenge to smooth start
Ireland biggest challenge to smooth start
The Black Ferns will be hoping the luck of the Irish is on their side — and not their opponents.
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Still on high, Stags look to ‘win it again’
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Still on high, Stags look to ‘win it again’
Southland co-coach James Wilson reckons he has not posed naked with the Ranfurly Shield.
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‘Improving’ Old Golds up for big-boy challenge
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‘Improving’ Old Golds up for big-boy challenge
Time to dance with the big boys.
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Shooter excited about Steel move
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Shooter excited about Steel move
Two-point threat Josie Bingham is the final piece of the puzzle for the Southern Steel’s 2026 roster.
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Henderson wins praise but not bout
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Henderson wins praise but not bout
Dunedin boxer Morgan Henderson held her own but failed to sway the judges in a hard-fought bout at the World Boxing Championships in England.
Women keep Aussies scoreless
Women keep Aussies scoreless
The Black Sticks women made a winning start to the 2025 Ocean Cup in Darwin on Thursday.
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Fullback brings silky touch to Spirit
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Fullback brings silky touch to Spirit
That footwork has to come from somewhere.
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Big match before reunion panel and dinner
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Big match before reunion panel and dinner
Spirits have been high this week as Otago Rugby built towards today.
Otago fire in second half to down Northland
Otago fire in second half to down Northland
It was not flash. It was not fancy. But it added up to five competition points for Otago.
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Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years
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Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years
Thrillers, crushing victories, heart-breaking defeats — the Otago Spirit have seen it all over 25 years. Hayden Meikle highlights five memorable games.
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Focus on preventing concussion injuries
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Focus on preventing concussion injuries
More than 2500 footballers were injured on southern fields last year, and a concerning number of those injuries were concussions.
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McGlashan out of proposed competition
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McGlashan out of proposed competition
Another southern school has dropped out of the South Island Boys' Schools First XV competition.
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True blue Bower set to cover tight head
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True blue Bower set to cover tight head
By George, he is loyal.
Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa
Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa
Four years after he last played for the Black Caps Ross Taylor is coming out of international cricket retirement to help the country of his mother's birth qualify for next year's T20 World Cup.
Pair heading north in winning form
Pair heading north in winning form
The business is done at home and now the attention turns to Addington.