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Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates with the trophy and a dog after winning her final match...

Andreeva becomes youngest French Open winner in decades

Mirra Andreeva announced herself as the latest member of women’s tennis’s elite on Saturday when she beat surprise finalist Maja Chwalinska 6-3 6-2 to become the youngest French Open champion in...

England edge All Whites in tight World Cup warm-up

Finn Surman and Joe Bell of the All Whites pressure England captain Harry Kane in their World Cup...

England edge All Whites in tight World Cup warm-up

The All Whites ended their Football World Cup preparation with a 1-0 loss to England in a warm-up game in Tampa, Florida.

All NZ semifinals after Crusaders, Chiefs wins

David Havili of the Crusaders celebrates after scoring against the Blues in Christchurch last...

All NZ semifinals after Crusaders, Chiefs wins

A hattrick of tries to fullback Johnny McNicholl has helped propel the Crusaders to a 52-31 Super Rugby Pacific qualifying final win over the Blues in Christchurch.

SKC grab late win against old foe

St Kevin's College First XV edged Waitaki Boys' High School 29-28 in the final round of the...

SKC grab late win against old foe

The St Kevin’s College First XV earned early bragging rights over Waitaki Boys’ High School as they snatched a dramatic last-minute win in the Southern Schools Rugby Championship qualifier...

Club keen to form women’s team

The 2019 Meadowbank United Football Club women's team was one of the last for the club. PHOTO:...

Club keen to form women’s team

Meadowbank United Football Club are putting a call out to women players.

Hockey title lost but optimism abounds

Hockey title lost but optimism abounds

The future of the North Otago men’s hockey team looks bright despite finishing third at the Ian Smith Tournament in Ashburton last weekend.

Brothers put up trophy for game

Brothers Stephen (left) and Richard Hill have donated a trophy for the ‘‘battle of the carpark’’...

Brothers put up trophy for game

Tomorrow’s ‘‘battle of the carpark’’ between Athletic Marist and Excelsior will have a little bit more on the line.

Kaikorai hold off Harbour comeback

Action from today's premier club rugby match between Southern and Zingari at Bathgate Park. Photo...

Kaikorai hold off Harbour comeback

Kaikorai were world-beaters for 60 minutes at Watson Park.

Smith 6-for gives Black Caps outside chance at Lord's

Nathan Smith picked up six wickets to get his name on the Lord's honours board and give the Black...

Smith 6-for gives Black Caps outside chance at Lord's

England took control of the first test against New Zealand on the second day at Lord’s on Friday during a match moving with breakneck speed in the 150th test staged at the home of world cricket.

Laga’aia in different spotlight

Jessie Laga’aia in action for the Southern Steel.
PHOTO: MICHAEL BRADLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

Laga’aia in different spotlight

Steel super sub Jessie Laga’aia is etching out a starring role of her own, albeit on a different stage.

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Consistent Dunn plays down starring role in shooting circle

Southern Steel shooter Aliyah Dunn has been sharp for her side this season.
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Consistent Dunn plays down starring role in shooting circle

Sharpshooter Aliyah Dunn has been the backbone for the Southern Steel.

Nuggets fall in final moments

Buay Tuach in action for the Otago Nuggets against the Franklin Bulls at Dunedin’s
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Nuggets fall in final moments

Carter Whitt broke 1000 or so hearts at the Edgar Centre last night.

NZ bowlers on song but England roar back

New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson celebrates after taking the wicket of England’s Jamie Smith on day...

NZ bowlers on song but England roar back

Moving day came early in the first cricket test between England and New Zealand, but the tourists are not counting themselves out despite a difficult closing stanza on the opening day.

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Jordie Barrett, of the Hurricanes, makes a break during his side’s Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Brumbies at Hnry Stadium in a wet and windy Wellington last night.

Ruthless Hurricanes rout Brumbies to reach semis

The Hurricanes' Peter Lakai runs the ball up against the Brumbies. Photo: Getty Images

Ruthless Hurricanes rout Brumbies to reach semis

A ruthless Hurricanes side destroyed the Brumbies in a record 66-12 rout in tonight's Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal in Wellington.

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Who’ll claim a semifinal spot?

Peter Lakai and the Hurricanes are favoured to win it all.

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Who’ll claim a semifinal spot?

All together now — anybody but the Crusaders.

Dream meets fairytale at Roland Garros

Mirra Andreeva celebrates advancing to the final at Roland Garros. Photo: Reuters

Dream meets fairytale at Roland Garros

Mirra Andreeva's dream run towards a maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open is gathering momentum, while qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her own fairytale.

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Wall proud Phoenix could inspire

Wellington Phoenix fullback Lara Wall snaps a selfie with young fans during the A-League season....

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Wall proud Phoenix could inspire

Lara Wall’s impact extends further than the field.

Steel lose Poi for rest of season

Steel C Kimiora Poi,left and Magic C Ariana Cable-Dixon. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

Steel lose Poi for rest of season

The Southern Steel have received some rough news with the playoffs approaching.

England fightback after Jamieson humbles hosts

Kyle Jamieson was the best of the Kiwi bowlers at Lord's on Thursday. Photo: Action Images via...

England fightback after Jamieson humbles hosts

Ollie Robinson marked his return to England’s test side with a four-wicket haul as NZ slid to 61-6 at stumps, trailing by 79 runs after a see-saw opening day.

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