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    Dunedin pool player Riley O’Donnell gets in some final practice before heading to the world...

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    Hoping to pocket a world title

    Riley O’Donnell cannot see which way every ball is going to travel on a pool table.

    Parker to make test debut, Taylor set for century

    Codie Taylor is set to earn his 100th All Black cap this weekend. Photo: Getty Images

    Parker to make test debut, Taylor set for century

    Scott Robertson has made five changes to his side that beat Argentina last weekend, handing a debut to big loose forward Simon Parker at No 8.

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    Black Ferns face formidable opponents

    England player Hannah Botterman. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Black Ferns face formidable opponents

    England have set themselves a big challenge before the whistle has even gone.

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    Paddon wary of the brothers Bates in Gippsl and round

    Hayden Paddon. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Paddon wary of the brothers Bates in Gippsl and round

    New Zealand rally star Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard are getting ready for another new experience this weekend.

    Stags break nine-year BoP drought

    Southland co-coach Nathan White (right) and assistant coach Scott Eade. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Stags break nine-year BoP drought

    Southland have notched their first win against Bay of Plenty since 2016.

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    Joseph relishing the ‘buzz’ before real battle begins

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    Joseph relishing the ‘buzz’ before real battle begins

    They say the only thing harder than winning a World Cup is defending a World Cup.

    Sport NZ urged govt to keep transgender inclusive guidelines

    Mark Mitchell quoted the NZ First coalition agreement when he wrote to Sport NZ in July. Photo:...

    Sport NZ urged govt to keep transgender inclusive guidelines

    Sport NZ urged the government not to scrap its guidelines for the inclusion of transgender people in community sport, but ministers did so anyway.

    NZR confirm new broadcast deal

    The All Blacks perform the haka before their match against Argentina on Sunday morning in Cordoba...

    NZR confirm new broadcast deal

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed a new broadcast deal with Sky from 2026-2030 with TVNZ to screen provincial games free-to-air.

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    Scoullar proud to provide opportunities to youngsters

    Dunedin City Royals academy director Blair Scoullar is extending his reach to help young...

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    Scoullar proud to provide opportunities to youngsters

    Blair Scoullar has always been passionate about creating opportunities for young footballers in the South.

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    Keep your eyes on...

    Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

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    Keep your eyes on...

    Kayla Hodge identifies five players to watch at the Women's Rugby World Cup

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    Player exodus proof of game’s precarious position

    Karin Burger (centre) celebrates with Tactix team-mates Jane Watson (left) and Paris Lokotui...

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    Player exodus proof of game’s precarious position

    Eight New Zealand netballers — an entire starting lineup and a reserve — are bolting for Australian courts after a change in eligibility laws.

    Bowling club's big battle for survival

    Trevor Watson. Photo: Geoff Sloan

    Bowling club's big battle for survival

    The determined members of a Christchurch bowling club are on a mission to keep it alive.

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    School teams set for big week

    St Hilda’s senior A netballers Mia Wall (left) and Aya Moetaua put the finishing touches on their...

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    School teams set for big week

    South Island netballers are in for a treat next week.

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    Ajax firepower eventually tells in final

    Ajax celebrate victory in the Dunedin women’s club basketball final on Tuesday night. PHOTO:...

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    Ajax firepower eventually tells in final

    Ajax have their crown back.

    Highlanders sign young trio

    Highlanders sign young trio

    The Highlanders are young - and they just got younger.

    Alcaraz eyes another US crown as Sinner tries to recover

    Alcaraz eyes another US crown as Sinner tries to recover

    An ailing Jannik Sinner arrives at the US Open as defending champ and a leading contender, while a red-hot Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing a second crown at Flushing Meadows.

    Italians retain mixed doubles title

    Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori walked away with a $1.7 million prize. Photo: Getty Images

    Italians retain mixed doubles title

    Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have retained their mixed doubles title at the US Open in a reimagined format attracting some of the top singles players.

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    Settled look to Otago lineup for Sunday’s game

    Jake Te Hiwi will start at first-five.  Photo: supplied

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    Settled look to Otago lineup for Sunday’s game

    Otago have been hitting the tackle bags harder this week.

    Former All Black dies

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    Former All Black dies

    Former All Black Lloyd Ashby died in Dunedin on Monday.

    Lokotui leaves Tactix

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

    Lokotui leaves Tactix

    Paris Lokotui will not play for the Mainland Tactix in 2026.
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