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    ODT Rugby Chat: 100 games and a first win of the season

    We talk to Eels winger Marc Rooney who plays his 100th game this weekend and Ratu Latus the Zingari lock who scored two tries at the weekend as his team won their first game of the season.

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    Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland

    Clarke Dermody. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland

    One of the great Highlanders stalwarts is heading to Ireland.

    De Groot named MVP

    Ethan de Groot looking on earlier this month. Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images

    De Groot named MVP

    Ethan de Groot is a man of his word.

    Jennah Wootten new boss of Netball NZ

    Jennah Wootten. Photo: LinkedIn

    Jennah Wootten new boss of Netball NZ

    Experienced sports and major events leader Jennah Wootten has been put in charge of Netball New Zealand.

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    Nuggets signing not going ahead

    Jonathan Janssen played for the Nuggets last season. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Nuggets signing not going ahead

    The Otago Nuggets have had to cancel a contract before the player even arrived.

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    Veitch leads Otago gains at Oceanias

    Shay Veitch. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Veitch leads Otago gains at Oceanias

    Shay Veitch leapt his way to Otago’s first medal at the Oceania championships this week.

    England ease to T20 win over White Ferns

    England ease to T20 win over White Ferns

    England have cruised to a seven-wicket win over the White Ferns in the opening T20 international at Derby.

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    Nuggets cut import forward Henn

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    Nuggets cut import forward Henn

    The Otago Nuggets have shaken up their playing roster and import Michael Henn has fallen out of favour.

    Breakers lock in World Cup-winning coach

    Gordon Herbert has coached multiple clubs, including FC Bayern Munich. Photo: Getty Images

    Breakers lock in World Cup-winning coach

    The New Zealand Breakers are trumpeting a club-defining appointment after locking in the services of World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert.

    Coaching roles not confined to field

    John McGlashan College hockey coach Nic Friedlander talks his side through the game plan. PHOTOS:...

    Coaching roles not confined to field

    Otago has more than 6800 students participating in sport - none of whom would be able to take part if it was not for dedicated and passionate volunteers.

    Alcaraz to miss Roland Garros and Wimbledon

    Carlos Alcaraz attended the Laureus World Sports Awards with his wrist in a cast to receive the...

    Alcaraz to miss Roland Garros and Wimbledon

    Carlos Alcaraz will skip Wimbledon as he recovers from the right wrist injury that has also forced the Spaniard out of the French Open, the world No 2 says.

    Spy scandal: Southampton booted out of playoff final

    Middlesbrough's David Strelec in action with Southampton's Caspar Jander and Taylor Harwood...

    Spy scandal: Southampton booted out of playoff final

    Southampton have been thrown out of the Championship playoff final - the richest game in world football - after being found guilty of spying on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.

    Crash blow but Buchanan vows to push on

    Cormac Buchanan in action for Code Motorsports during round six of the Moto3 World Championship...

    Crash blow but Buchanan vows to push on

    After a scorching launch off the line, the actions of another racer effectively ended Cormac Buchanan’s Barcelona GP before it really began.

    Nareki returns in last-chance saloon for Highlanders

    Jona Nareki's back after a one-week suspension. Photo: Getty Images

    Nareki returns in last-chance saloon for Highlanders

    Jona Nareki will be the man in the middle again for the Highlanders this weekend.

    Arsenal win Premier League title

    Arsenal fans celebrate outside their home stadium following Manchester City's draw with...

    Arsenal win Premier League title

    Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League title when they were confirmed as champions following second-placed Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth this morning.

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    ‘Old dog’ gets finish right to win national title

    Kane Follows (Neptune) celebrates winning the 100m backstroke title at the national championships...

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    ‘Old dog’ gets finish right to win national title

    They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.

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    Tangitau’s opportunities will return: Smith

    Caleb Tangitau in action earlier this month. Photo: Joe Allison/Getty Images

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    Tangitau’s opportunities will return: Smith

    Highlanders assistant coach Ben Smith feels for his blockbusting winger whose bid for higher honours this season has cruelly been cut short by injury.

    Williams saddles up for ‘unique’ setting

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    Williams saddles up for ‘unique’ setting

    Equestrian rider Sofia Williams has been selected to represent New Zealand at the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.

    Last-minute drop goal sinks students

    Southern halfback Mackenzie Palmer breaks through University defenders Mitchell Tinnock (left)...

    Last-minute drop goal sinks students

    You do not see that very often in club rugby.

    Former Kiwi sprinter runs blistering 100m in US

    Eddie Nketia (right) runs at the NCAA division one national track and field championships in...

    Former Kiwi sprinter runs blistering 100m in US

    Kiwi-turned-Australian sprinter Eddie Nketia has clocked a staggering 100m time of 9.74sec at a college meet in the United States.
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