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    Belgium's Senne Lammens couldn't save Mikel Merino's winning goal for Spain. Photo: Reuters

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    Nuggets take step towards playoffs after holding off Bulls

    Talk about drama.

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    Duffy ready for ODIs

    Jacob Duffy. PHOTO: CRAIG BAXTER

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    Duffy ready for ODIs

    Jacob Duffy is looking forward to being back in black.

    Dunedin premier rugby: live score updates

    Dunedin premier rugby: live score updates

    Join us for live score updates of the semifinals of Dunedin premier rugby, kick off at 2.45pm.

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    Captaincy bringing out best in Brooker

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    Captaincy bringing out best in Brooker

    Grace Brooker was at a crossroads in her career.

    Ruthless Sinner downs Djokovic to set up final with Zverev

    Jannik Sinner celebrates after winning his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic. Photo: Reuters

    Ruthless Sinner downs Djokovic to set up final with Zverev

    Defending champ Jannik Sinner has ended Novak Djokovic's latest bid to claim a record 25th Grand Slam title in ruthless fashion to set up a Wimbledon final against Alexander Zverev.

    NZ crews on a high

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    NZ crews on a high

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    Johnson pioneer in seeking to establish French connection

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    Johnson pioneer in seeking to establish French connection

    Talented northern junior driver Emily Johnson is in Europe to link up with one of France’s top stables for the next three weeks.

    McIntyre pair look well placed

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    McIntyre pair look well placed

    Talent and natural improvement can combine to propel the team from Macca Lodge into the winner’s circle at Ascot Park on Sunday.

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    Jansen to debut for Ireland against Japan

    Dunedin-raised Sean Jansen, pictured in action for Connacht, has been named to make his debut for...

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    Jansen to debut for Ireland against Japan

    Sean Jansen will don a different shade of green tonight.

    France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals

    France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after the match as France qualify for the semi final stage of...

    France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals

    France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco.

    Nuggets hold on to win thriller over Bulls

    Craig Moller showed his composure to net two late free-throws and calm Nugget nerves. File photo:...

    Nuggets hold on to win thriller over Bulls

    Talk about drama. The Otago Nuggets held a healthy 16 point lead when the Franklin Bulls mounted a mighty comeback.

    Southern will feel burn for years to come

    University celebrate a win earlier in the season. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Southern will feel burn for years to come

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    Highlanders confirm seven players leaving franchise

    Cameron Millar. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Highlanders confirm seven players leaving franchise

    A rising prop and a popular southern lad once seen as the future in the Highlanders No 10 jersey have been farewelled by the club.

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    Heffernan on top of her game

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    Heffernan on top of her game

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    Games put off a week due to atrocious weather

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    Games put off a week due to atrocious weather

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    Plenty at stake in final round

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    Plenty at stake in final round

    Tomorrow presents the final series of qualifying matches in the Central Otago premier club competition, and there is plenty at stake.

    Last chance to make the semis

    Heriot (striped jerseys) and Lawrence forwards contest a lineout during a Southern Region premier...

    Last chance to make the semis

    The Southern Region competition reaches its defining moment this weekend as the final round robin fixtures decide the makeup of both the top and bottom four semifinals.

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    Putting colour into the numbers

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    Putting colour into the numbers

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