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RugbyAugust 13

Who will lift the Meads Cup in 2026?

Grassroots rugby at its finest is back when the Heartland Championship kicks off tomorrow. Kayla Hodge takes a glance at the teams.
Who will lift the Meads Cup in 2026?
Who will lift the Meads Cup in 2026?
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RugbyAugust 13

Black Ferns get first test against friendly foe ahead of end-of-year-tour

Whitney Hansen will have a keen eye on both teams.
Black Ferns get first test against friendly foe ahead of end-of-year-tour
Black Ferns get first test against friendly foe ahead of end-of-year-tour
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SportAugust 13

Fairweather sets national record, Deans swims another personal best

Erika Fairweather has nabbed another medal.
Fairweather sets national record, Deans swims another personal best
Fairweather sets national record, Deans swims another personal best
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SportAugust 12

ODT continues to pave way in women’s sport coverage

Sometimes it is nice to see our work paying off.
ODT continues to pave way in women’s sport coverage
ODT continues to pave way in women’s sport coverage
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SportAugust 12

Deans back in water at Pan Pacific championships

Dunedin Olympian Caitlin Deans is chasing more success this week.
Deans back in water at Pan Pacific championships
Deans back in water at Pan Pacific championships
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SportAugust 11

Sinner ruled out of Cincinnati Open

World number one Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open with a right knee injury, tournament organisers have said, handing the Italian a blow in his preparations for this month's US Open.
Sinner ruled out of Cincinnati Open
Sinner ruled out of Cincinnati Open
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RugbyAugust 10

Five newcomers in Black Ferns squad

Black Ferns coach Whitney Hansen has handed five players their first chance in the black jersey ahead of a bumper end of year tour.
Five newcomers in Black Ferns squad
Five newcomers in Black Ferns squad
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RugbyAugust 10

Jones gets Black Ferns XV call-up

Sarah Jones was a stand out for the Otago Spirit in 2025.
Jones gets Black Ferns XV call-up
Jones gets Black Ferns XV call-up
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SportAugust 10

Otago’s rising swimming stars break more regional records

Three swimmers broke — or equalled — long standing Otago records at Moana Pool at the weekend.
Otago’s rising swimming stars break more regional records
Otago’s rising swimming stars break more regional records
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RugbyAugust 10

Spirit look to build on strong platform in 2026

They won it last year.
Spirit look to build on strong platform in 2026
Spirit look to build on strong platform in 2026