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    Prop George Bower will hope to see his first test action since July. Photo: Getty Images

    Bower on the bench for Bledisloe

    Otago prop George Bower has been named on the All Blacks bench for the second Bledisloe clash, but there's no room this time for Highlander Fabian Holland.

    Marsh leads Australia to clear-cut win

    Australia batter Mitch Marsh smashes the ball down the ground on his way to top-scoring for the...

    Marsh leads Australia to clear-cut win

    Perhaps pencil in something else to do if you are in Mount Maunganui tomorrow night.

    High hopes for strong Otago contingent

    Dunedin ice figure skater Mihiata Parkinson is one to watch at the national championships. PHOTO:...

    High hopes for strong Otago contingent

    Get your skates on.

    Wholesale changes to Otago lineup for first time this season

    Mark Brown.

    Wholesale changes to Otago lineup for first time this season

    It is a rest week for Otago.

    St Hilda’s in top eight

    Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

    St Hilda’s in top eight

    St Hilda’s Collegiate are the only South Island team in the top eight at the New Zealand secondary schools championships in Porirua.

    Sharma shines with bat, ball in India win

    The Indian players celebrate after beating Sri Lanka in the opening match of the Women’s Cricket...

    Sharma shines with bat, ball in India win

    The battle of the hosts at the Women’s Cricket World Cup went the way of India in an intriguing tournament opener in Guwahati yesterday.

    O’Connor on on elite ICC referee panel

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    O’Connor on on elite ICC referee panel

    Former Black Caps and Otago left-arm bowler Shayne O’Connor has been promoted to the ICC international panel of match referees.

    Aitchison dominant in 100m win

    Danielle Aitchison celebrates winning gold for New Zealand in the 100m T36 final at the 2025...

    Aitchison dominant in 100m win

    New Zealand sprinter Danielle Aitchison never seems to stop smiling.

    Bigger targets await if Saint Bathans impresses

    Bigger targets await if Saint Bathans impresses

    A group 3 test is in the offing for group 2 performer Saint Bathans, who has transferred south to the care of Ascot Park trainer Robert Dennis.

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    Doyen of netball umpiring honoured

    Long-serving umpire Colleen Bond (left) accepts flowers from Netball South chief executive Sonya...

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    Doyen of netball umpiring honoured

    Nobody has done more for umpiring than Colleen Bond.

    Slipper's swansong where it all began

    James Slipper is the most-capped test prop of all time and only the third player to have earned...

    Slipper's swansong where it all began

    Australia's most-capped test player James Slipper will retire from international rugby after this weekend's clash with the All Blacks.

    Otago ring changes for Auckland clash

    Otago coach Mark Brown. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Otago ring changes for Auckland clash

    Otago have made wholesale changes to their line-up for the first time this season as they prepare to take on Auckland this weekend.

    Grimaldi pipped for a podium by a paltry 0.001sec

    Otago runner Anna Grimaldi (right) embraces German rival Jule Ross after the women’s Y47 100m...

    Grimaldi pipped for a podium by a paltry 0.001sec

    Anna Grimaldi could not have come any closer to a medal at the world para championships yesterday.

    Ravindra ruled out after training mishap

    Rachin Ravindra needed stitches to his upper lip and nose. Photo: Getty Images

    Ravindra ruled out after training mishap

    Black Caps batter Rachin Ravindra is out of the T20I series against Australia after suffering a facial laceration during a training mishap.

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    Silver Ferns ring-in coach full of praise for team’s attitude

    Yvette McCausland-Durie (centre) stands with the Silver Ferns for the national anthem in...

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    Silver Ferns ring-in coach full of praise for team’s attitude

    Interim Silver Ferns coach Yvette McCausland-Durie says it has been a privilege to lead the Silver Ferns through a period like no other.

    Dunedin to host women’s internationals

    Andy McLean. File photo: Gregor Richardson

    Dunedin to host women’s internationals

    International hockey is to return to Dunedin for the first time in nearly 20 years.

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    Last men standing to do battle at ‘Beige Oval’

    Black Caps T20 captain Michael Bracewell (left) and Australian T20 captain Mitch Marsh take part...

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    Last men standing to do battle at ‘Beige Oval’

    There are a lot of talking points ahead of the Chappell-Hadlee series, which gets under way in Tauranga tonight at the renamed "Beige Oval".

    St Hilda’s off to a flyer

    Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

    St Hilda’s off to a flyer

    St Hilda’s Collegiate made the perfect start to the New Zealand secondary schools championships in Porirua yesterday.

    Butcher faultless, but off the pace at world champs

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    Butcher faultless, but off the pace at world champs

    Otago paddler Finn Butcher navigates his way down the Penrith Whitewater Stadium course on the first day of the canoe slalom world championships on the outskirts of Sydney...

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    Bates up for another big dance on world stage

    New Zealand teammates Lea Tahuhu, Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates pose with the ICC Women's T20...

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    Bates up for another big dance on world stage

    There's some exciting talent to keep your eye on at the Women’s World Cup, reports cricket writer Adrian Seconi.
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