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    Defender Carys Stythe has earned her maiden Silver Ferns call-up. PHOTO: MICHAEL BRADLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

    Southerners to the fore in Ferns squad

    You could call it a southern invasion.

    Season to start with white ball

    PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Season to start with white ball

    Otago will get their summer under way with the white ball again.

    Lightfoot solid in Lithuania

    Harry Lightfoot. PHOTO: SHARRON BENNETT

    Lightfoot solid in Lithuania

    Harry Lightfoot has made a solid debut in the black singlet.

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    ODT Rugby Chat: Awards Night 2025

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    Stythe among strong Steel presence in Silver Ferns

    New Silver Ferns squad member Carys Stythe in the defensive circle for the Southern Steel this...

    Stythe among strong Steel presence in Silver Ferns

    Southern Steel defender Carys Stythe has joined the Heffernan twins and Kimiora Poi in this year's Silver Ferns squad.

    New Christchurch stadium to host Super Round

    Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium will host Super Round in Super Rugby Pacific next year....

    New Christchurch stadium to host Super Round

    Super Round is making a return and heading to the South Island.

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    Taylor delivers late as Southland Boys’ claim title

    Southland Boys’ captain Jimmy Taylor lifts the Southern Schools Rugby Championship trophy after...

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    Taylor delivers late as Southland Boys’ claim title

    Jimmy Taylor is made for pressure situations.

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    Northern seal title with eight-goal rout

    Captain Luka Mandich (left) and manager Nick Currie celebrate after Northern clinched the ODT...

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    Northern seal title with eight-goal rout

    Northern clinched their first title in 49 years with a comprehensive victory against Old Boys Invercargill on Saturday.

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    Royals stay perfect to clinch South Island crown

    The Dunedin City Royals celebrate winning the Women’s South Island League in Nelson on Saturday....

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    Royals stay perfect to clinch South Island crown

    The Dunedin City Royals have been crowned the queens of the South Island.

    Invercargill cyclist triumphs in Arctic Race

    Invercargill cyclist triumphs in Arctic Race

    New Zealand cyclist Corbin Strong held off British Olympic champion Tom Piddock to win the Arctic Race of Norway.

    Palace upset Liverpool to win more silverware

    Crystal Palace celebrate with the Community Shield after beating Liverpool at Wembley Stadium....

    Palace upset Liverpool to win more silverware

    Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley last night.

    Spirit score late to take thriller

    Otago halfback Abigail Paton on the way to scoring in the tackle of North Harbour’s Madisson Mata...

    Spirit score late to take thriller

    Out of breath just watching that.

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    Alligators in performance of season

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Alligators in performance of season

    The Albany Alligators delivered the performance of their Dunedin club season to down the Taieri Tuataras 2-0 on Saturday.

    Tall Blacks heading to Asia Cup quarters

    Flynn Cameron. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Tall Blacks heading to Asia Cup quarters

    The Tall Blacks thumped Chinese Taipei 118-78 to finish top of group D at the Fiba Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia yesterday.

    Metro North come back to topple Country

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

    Metro North come back to topple Country

    Otago Metro North made it two from two in the Tuppy Diack Shield as they fired in the second half to beat Otago Country 27-21 in a passionate and physical game in Lawrence on Saturday.

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    Mackenzie sharp in commanding victory

    Ella Mackenzie. PHOTO: MICHAEL BRADLEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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    Mackenzie sharp in commanding victory

    College A secured a commanding 57–35 victory over the South Pac Titans Tāiko in round 13 of the Dunedin premier club competition on Saturday.

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    Late run propels Saints to big dance

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    Late run propels Saints to big dance

    The St Kilda Saints will get the final shot at denying the Mid City Magic their perfect season — and a shot at the title in the process.

    Jaccka Evan’s return to form earns finals spot

    Photo: ODT files

    Jaccka Evan’s return to form earns finals spot

    Jaccka Evan has picked the right time to return to his best form.

    Otago Spirit edge Harbour in 34-33 thriller

    Otago Spirit halfback Abigail Paton scores a try in the tackle of North Harbour flanker Madisson...

    Otago Spirit edge Harbour in 34-33 thriller

    Out of breath just watching that.

    Wilde's remarkable win

    Hayden Wilde crosses the finish line at the London T100 Triathlon on Saturday. Photo: T100...

    Wilde's remarkable win

    New Zealand triathlete Hayden Wilde has completed a remarkable comeback from injury to win the T100 series race in London in emphatic style.
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