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    Dan Sheehan of the Lions scores his team's third try despite the efforts of Wallaby Harry Potter...

    Lions dominate early to down Wallabies

    British & Irish Lions rode a dominant first-half display to a 27-19 win over Australia in the first test, holding off a late Wallabies fightback.

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    Sharks carrying momentum into NBL final

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    Sharks carrying momentum into NBL final

    The Southland Sharks will chase a fourth National Basketball League title thanks to a stunning resurgence.

    Kaikorai survive late surge to win Championship Shield

    Kaikorai celebrate winning the Speight's Championship Shield at Forsyth Barr Stadium this...

    Kaikorai survive late surge to win Championship Shield

    Kaikorai clinched a 46-41 win against Harbour to claim the Championship Shield at Forsyth Barr Stadium.

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    9-year-old to take on world’s best juniors

    Joanna Ke and coach Shelley Duncan put in the hard yards on the practice fairway at Balmacewen....

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    9-year-old to take on world’s best juniors

    Joanna Ke has come a fair way. The Dunedin 9-year-old is playing golf people double her age could only dream about.

    All Blacks complete series sweep against France

    Du'Plessis Kirifi celebrates after scoring the go-ahead try against France. Photo: Getty Images

    All Blacks complete series sweep against France

    The All Blacks have come from behind to beat France 29-19 in the third and final test in Hamilton, completing a 3-0 series sweep for the hosts.

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    Not too many concerns for Otago against Southland

    Otago’s Sam Nemec-Vial dives over for a try during a warm-up game against Southland at the...

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    Not too many concerns for Otago against Southland

    New Otago coach Mark Brown has given his side a "sneaky B-plus" for their opening effort of his tenure.

    Pledger in NZ team for final

    Dylan Pledger. Photo: supplied

    Pledger in NZ team for final

    Otago halfback Dylan Pledger will take his place in the New Zealand Under-20 team to play South Africa in the final of the World Rugby U20 Championship on Sunday morning.

    Revived fixture effectively a trial

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    Revived fixture effectively a trial

    A blast from the past is back to give the new North Otago coach an effective trial this afternoon.

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    Tougher challenge ahead for All Blacks

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    Tougher challenge ahead for All Blacks

    Thoughts on the All Blacks through the first two tests of the season?

    Love unfazed by possibility of switching roles

    Ruben Love will start as fullback in the All Blacks' third test against France in Hamilton...

    Love unfazed by possibility of switching roles

    All Black Ruben Love’s youthful confidence could not have been displayed any better when asked about the potential pressure of his selection for the third test against France.

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    Do or die for unlikely finalists

    Kaikorai captain Lucas Casey (left) and Harbour captain Taylor Dale get an early look at the...

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    Do or die for unlikely finalists

    Harbour are planning to flip the script on Kaikorai during the Dunedin club rugby division 1 final at Forsyth Barr Stadium today.

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    Make or break for Tactix

    The Mainland Tactix. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Make or break for Tactix

    The Mainland Tactix host the Central Pulse in the ANZ Premiership elimination final on Saturday night. Netball writer Kayla Hodge takes a look at the match-up.

    New coach to get eyes on squad in preseason clash

    Mark Brown Photo: Getty Images

    New coach to get eyes on squad in preseason clash

    New Otago coach Mark Brown will have a bunch of fresh faces to analyse when he makes his debut in the role this afternoon.

    First ever Kiwi makes Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad

    Faith Ward is the first New Zealander to make the DCC. Photo: Faith Ward, TikTok

    First ever Kiwi makes Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad

    Wellington-born dancer Faith Ward has been named in the world-famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad - the first time a New Zealander has made the crew.

    Watch: Kaikorai conquer Harbour in premier final

    Watch: Kaikorai conquer Harbour in premier final

    Kaikorai beat Harbour 46-41 in a tense and action-packed division 1 club rugby final at Forsyth Barr Stadium this afternoon.

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    ‘Hugely proud’ of development work

    Heartland coach Jason Forrest and captain Ralphie Darling lift the Meads Cup in Oamaru in 2019....

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    ‘Hugely proud’ of development work

    Nearly 15 years ago, Jason Forrest got a tap on the shoulder.

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    Historic opportunity for Rams

    Upper Clutha Rams. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Historic opportunity for Rams

    It is no surprise that Upper Clutha and Wakatipu are contesting Central Otago premier club rugby’s final in Wānaka tomorrow, having been two of the standout teams for several seasons.

    Double victory at Winton for trainer-driver Williamson

    Double victory at Winton for trainer-driver Williamson

    Brad Williamson’s winning double on Winter Rewards Day at Winton yesterday brought delight to owners across New Zealand.

    Reliable Clutha to face proud West Taieri

    Reliable Clutha to face proud West Taieri

    After a season of hard knocks, ticker and strong performances, it all comes down to this.

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    Our XV of the season

    Seva Druma scores one of his three tries for Excelsior during the Citizens Shield final. PHOTO:...

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    Our XV of the season

    Kayla Hodge names a team of the North Otago season.
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