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    Action from today's premier club rugby match between Southern and Zingari at Bathgate Park. Photo...

    Kaikorai hold off Harbour comeback

    Kaikorai were world-beaters for 60 minutes at Watson Park.

    Smith 6-for gives Black Caps outside chance at Lord's

    Nathan Smith picked up six wickets to get his name on the Lord's honours board and give the Black...

    Smith 6-for gives Black Caps outside chance at Lord's

    England took control of the first test against New Zealand on the second day at Lord’s on Friday during a match moving with breakneck speed in the 150th test staged at the home of world cricket.

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    Jessie Laga’aia in action for the Southern Steel.
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    Laga’aia in different spotlight

    Steel super sub Jessie Laga’aia is etching out a starring role of her own, albeit on a different stage.

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    Consistent Dunn plays down starring role in shooting circle

    Southern Steel shooter Aliyah Dunn has been sharp for her side this season. 
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    Consistent Dunn plays down starring role in shooting circle

    Sharpshooter Aliyah Dunn has been the backbone for the Southern Steel.

    Nuggets fall in final moments

    Buay Tuach in action for the Otago Nuggets against the Franklin Bulls at Dunedin’s 
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    Nuggets fall in final moments

    Carter Whitt broke 1000 or so hearts at the Edgar Centre last night.

    NZ bowlers on song but England roar back

    New Zealand’s Kyle Jamieson celebrates after taking the wicket of England’s Jamie Smith on day...

    NZ bowlers on song but England roar back

    Moving day came early in the first cricket test between England and New Zealand, but the tourists are not counting themselves out despite a difficult closing stanza on the opening day.

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    Jordie Barrett, of the Hurricanes, makes a break during his side’s Super Rugby quarterfinal against the Brumbies at Hnry Stadium in a wet and windy Wellington last night.

    Ruthless Hurricanes rout Brumbies to reach semis

    The Hurricanes' Peter Lakai runs the ball up against the Brumbies. Photo: Getty Images

    Ruthless Hurricanes rout Brumbies to reach semis

    A ruthless Hurricanes side destroyed the Brumbies in a record 66-12 rout in tonight's Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal in Wellington.

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    Who’ll claim a semifinal spot?

    Peter Lakai and the Hurricanes are favoured to win it all.

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    Who’ll claim a semifinal spot?

    All together now — anybody but the Crusaders.

    Dream meets fairytale at Roland Garros

    Mirra Andreeva celebrates advancing to the final at Roland Garros. Photo: Reuters

    Dream meets fairytale at Roland Garros

    Mirra Andreeva's dream run towards a maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open is gathering momentum, while qualifier Maja Chwalinska continued her own fairytale.

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    Wall proud Phoenix could inspire

    Wellington Phoenix fullback Lara Wall snaps a selfie with young fans during the A-League season....

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    Wall proud Phoenix could inspire

    Lara Wall’s impact extends further than the field.

    Steel lose Poi for rest of season

    Steel C Kimiora Poi,left and Magic C Ariana Cable-Dixon. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Steel lose Poi for rest of season

    The Southern Steel have received some rough news with the playoffs approaching.

    England fightback after Jamieson humbles hosts

    Kyle Jamieson was the best of the Kiwi bowlers at Lord's on Thursday. Photo: Action Images via...

    England fightback after Jamieson humbles hosts

    Ollie Robinson marked his return to England’s test side with a four-wicket haul as NZ slid to 61-6 at stumps, trailing by 79 runs after a see-saw opening day.

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    Big weekend ahead for Nuggets

    Otago Nugget Alain Louis pictured last month. PHOTO: ABI URLICH

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    Big weekend ahead for Nuggets

    Round nine could prove season-defining for the Otago Nuggets.

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    Trials offer chance to shine

    Marist forward James Moodie gets set to belt the ball downfield during a Southland club rugby...

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    Trials offer chance to shine

    Southland club teams are back in action after their competitions took a break for King’s Birthday Weekend.

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    Valley still have room to improve: captain

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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    Valley still have room to improve: captain

    There does not seem to be too much risk of Citizens Shield pace-setters Valley getting complacent any time soon.

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    Dermody’s long watch at an end

    Clarke Dermody (left) keeps an eye on a Highlanders training session. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Dermody’s long watch at an end

    Clarke Dermody might be heading overseas, but the popular assistant coach and former head coach of the Highlanders has a legacy that is secure. 

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    Shh, no-one tell McDonald’s

    Jared Hayes. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Shh, no-one tell McDonald’s

    Five questions for Toko captain and fullback Jared Hayes

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    Arrowtown have chance to catch up

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    Arrowtown have chance to catch up

    Arrowtown take on neighbours Wakatipu in the Battle of the Basin at Jack Reid Park tomorrow desperately needing to reclaim the championship points they have been docked for fielding unregistered...

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    Kaikorai putting it all together

    Kaikorai halfback Henry Scott outpaces Dunedin defender Ethan Hall to score during a Dunedin...

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    Kaikorai putting it all together

    Kaikorai have ‘‘clicked into gear’’.
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