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    University second five Mac Harris dives over for a try against Zingari-Richmond during a Dunedin...

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    One last mission for Uni’s Harris

    Mac Harris will join the Kobe Steelers in Japan later this year.

    Top four size each other up

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    Top four size each other up

    The Southern Region semifinalists have been locked in with two rounds remaining of the regular season.

    New players confirmed in Otago list

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    New players confirmed in Otago list

    Auckland right-arm seamer Danru Ferns will join the Otago Volts this season.

    Patience pays off with The Greek Freak’s win

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    Patience pays off with The Greek Freak’s win

    Teamwork helped turn frustration into winning delight when The Greek Freak broke through at Winton yesterday.

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    Four of top six found—who’ll join them?

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    Four of top six found—who’ll join them?

    The wrapSo what do we know after last weekend’s games? We have four teams through to the top six: Taieri, Dunedin, Kaikorai and Southern. But that is about it! I’ll try to explain shortly....

    New Black Caps coach drops Conway for tri-series

    Kane Williamson made a strong return for the Black Caps on Sunday. Photo: Getty Images

    New Black Caps coach drops Conway for tri-series

    New Black Caps coach Rob Walter has recalled a promising Auckland batter and a pace man who has not played for the Black Caps since late last year for his first assignment in charge.

    Lions make changes for Force

    Players relax after the British & Irish Lions training session held at Hale School yesterday...

    Lions make changes for Force

    A total of nine players could make their British and Irish Lions debut in Saturday night's tour match against the Western Force, but Irish duo Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan will be given more...

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    Marist, POB get possible dress rehearsal

    Woodlands halfback Liam Howley prepares to feed a scrum during the Southland premier club game...

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    Marist, POB get possible dress rehearsal

    The 13th and final round robin club games in the Southland premier competition will be played tomorrow.

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    Rivalry set for latest chapter

    Excelsior back Matia Qiolevu. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Rivalry set for latest chapter

    And so they meet again.

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    First five’s first fan fave feted first five

    Rhys Harrold in action for the Cromwell Goats. PHOTO: KATRINA MAXWELL

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    First five’s first fan fave feted first five

    Five questions for Cromwell Goats first five Rhys Harrold.

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    Young Otago players named to tour Aust with NZ rep team

    Rising Otago softballers (from left) Ropata Campbell, Crew Wilson and Taki Adlam are part of the...

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    Young Otago players named to tour Aust with NZ rep team

    Otago softball has hit a home run.

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    Fighting for place on and off court

    Otago Nuggets. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Fighting for place on and off court

    The Otago Nuggets are battling.

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    Another giant stride in lock’s career

    Fabian Holland runs a skills session with youngsters at the Coastal Rugby Club, in Taranaki,...

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    Another giant stride in lock’s career

    Fabian Holland sees his first selection in an All Blacks squad as just one more step in his career.

    Lowe, Howden to start for Māori All Blacks

    Jonah Lowe warms up at training with the Maori All Blacks in Auckland on Tuesday. Photo: Getty...

    Lowe, Howden to start for Māori All Blacks

    Two Highlanders are among the starting line-up, as a new crop of Māori All Blacks prepare to make their debuts this weekend against Japan.

    'Dream come true': Flagg picked first in NBA draft

    Cooper Flagg (right) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected first...

    'Dream come true': Flagg picked first in NBA draft

    Cooper Flagg anticipated the moment for many months.

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    Lions head for The Lucky Country

    Lions midfielder Bundee Aki celebrates with team-mates after scoring a try in the test against...

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    Lions head for The Lucky Country

    The Lions are coming. Not to New Zealand — the next scheduled visit here from the British and Irish side is not until 29 — but Australia is close enough. Hayden Meikle offers a guide to...

    Schools battle it out

    Taylor Brown, of Bayfield High School, and Kahu Edmond-Smaill, of Logan Park High School, compete...

    Schools battle it out

    There was plenty of drama excitement and talent on show at the annual co-educational secondary schools winter sports tournament in Dunedin yesterday.

    ODT Rugby Chat: Playoff spots on the line

    ODT Rugby Chat: Playoff spots on the line

    On your fix of ODT Rugby Chat this week, brought to you by Garador, we talk to two of the clubs that are up against each other to determine who makes the final six.

    Star's injury blow clears way for Otago All Black

    Christian Lio-Willie of Otago in action in this 2023 file photo. Photo: Getty Images

    Star's injury blow clears way for Otago All Black

    Dreadful news for New Zealand rugby’s brightest young star translates to an immediate promotion for an Otago favourite.

    French side an unknown quantity

    Gael Fickou. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

    French side an unknown quantity

    They will hardly be easy-beats but there is no doubt the French team to play the All Blacks in Dunedin next week will be an unknown quantity.
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