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Sam Gilbert slotted every attempt at goal in his debut at first five. Photo: Getty Images

Gilbert, Highlanders face real test against ’Tahs

It was a dream debut last week for Sam Gilbert.

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Crusader Sam Whitelock reaches for a try in front of a home crowd last night. Photo: Getty Images

Clinical Crusaders destroy Fijian Drua

The Crusaders showed Fiji's Drua no warmth as their expected mismatch played to script in a 61-3 drubbing in Christchurch.

Dunedin Premier Rugby - final scores

Dunedin Premier Rugby - final scores

Taieri extended its lead at the top of the competition standings with a 37-0 win against Alhambra-Union at the North Ground today.
Happy to have gone extra miles to support son

Happy to have gone extra miles to support son

Parental dedication goes to a new level for Tom Coltman. But as he says - "you only get one chance in life to watch your kids play sport".
Highlanders U20s unit young but experienced

Highlanders U20s unit young but experienced

The Highlanders under-20 team looks to have some depth in key areas for a quickfire national tournament kicking off in Taupo tomorrow.

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Martin calls time on remarkable 21-year career

We saw the tears.

Familiar figure taking role as performance manager with Otago association

Familiar figure taking role as performance manager with Otago association

Perhaps there will always be a Martin going in to bat for Otago.
'One of a kind': Martin pulls stumps on stellar career

'One of a kind': Martin pulls stumps on stellar career

White Ferns and Otago Sparks wicketkeeper-batter Katey Martin has pulled stumps on a decorated international and domestic cricket career spanning 21 years.
Former Aussie cricketer killed in crash

Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car crash

Former Australian test cricketer Andrew Symonds has been killed in a Queensland car crash.

Racing

Central Lakes Equestrian Club volunteer Gordon Stewart with new plastic rails installed at the...

Horse safety at heart of fencing upgrade

New plastic rails have arrived at the Cromwell racecourse, reducing the chance of injuries for horses racing around the 150-year-old track.

American Eyretime wins again for Ferguson

American Eyretime wins again for Ferguson

Although there have been some nerve-racking moments, American Eyretime could not have been more impressive in her two wins since joining Craig Ferguson’s barn.
Aardie’s Express sends Oaks silverware off to Canada

Aardie’s Express sends Oaks silverware off to Canada

The Southland Oaks silverware was sent to Canada in the most dynamic fashion when Aardie’s Express powered to an emphatic Diamonds Day victory on Saturday.
Sand Wave cuts own Southern Supremacy Final path

Sand Wave cuts own Southern Supremacy Final path

It might not have been obvious that Nathan Williamson made a daring tactical move to win the the Group 2 Southern Supremacy Final with Sand Wave.

The All Whites won't have injured attacking midfielder Sarpreet Singh for the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 Intercontinental Play-Off against Costa Rica, but do welcome back forward Marco Rojas after three years out of the squad.

Goals aplenty in first round

Goals aplenty in first round

In the opening round of the Chatham Cup, Queenstown, the Dunedin City Royals, Green Island and Mosgiel all had byes, meaning there was an opportunity for a cup upset, but all matches went to form with plenty of goals.
Liverpool triumph in FA Cup final

Liverpool triumph in FA Cup final

Juergen Klopp's relentless Liverpool have beaten Chelsea 6-5 on penalties in a fluctuating English FA Cup final to stay on course for an unprecedented quadruple of trophies.
Royals notch big win

Royals notch big win

Ollie Petersen continued his fine form as the Dunedin City Royals secured an impressive 4-1 Southern League win over Selwyn United in Rolleston on Saturday.

Gilbert, Highlanders face real test against ’Tahs

It was a dream debut last week for Sam Gilbert.

Clinical Crusaders destroy Fijian Drua

The Crusaders showed Fiji's Drua no warmth as their expected mismatch played to script in a 61-3 drubbing in Christchurch.

Move south to Steel prompts feeling of freedom for Burley

Steel defender Kate Burley in action against the Pulse in Wellington earlier this season. PHOTO:...

Move south to Steel prompts feeling of freedom for Burley

The freedom to be herself has prompted an evolution in Kate Burley this season.

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points after Russia ban

The AELTC decision to impose the suspension on Russian and Belarusian players at this year's...

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points after Russia ban

The world’s most prestigious tennis tournament is on a collision course with the sport's global governing bodies after Wimbledon had its ranking points stripped for excluding players from Russia and Belarus.

Dunedin Premier Rugby - final scores

Dunedin Premier Rugby - final scores

Taieri extended its lead at the top of the competition standings with a 37-0 win against Alhambra-Union at the North Ground today.

‘It is going to feel weird’

‘It is going to feel weird’

He arrived in the South 14 years ago, hoping to get a physical education degree. He ended up not getting it, but he got plenty of life lessons.

Highlanders U20s unit young but experienced

Highlanders U20s unit young but experienced

The Highlanders under-20 team looks to have some depth in key areas for a quickfire national tournament kicking off in Taupo tomorrow.

She’s about to make a splash

She’s about to make a splash

Lucia Luxon shows her style during practice for the New Zealand diving championships at Moana Pool.

Happy to have gone extra miles to support son

Highlander Liam Coltman’s father Tom has driven down from the North Island for the umpteenth time...

Happy to have gone extra miles to support son

Parental dedication goes to a new level for Tom Coltman. But as he says - "you only get one chance in life to watch your kids play sport".

McCullough stars for Nuggets

It was the Nikau show as the Otago Nuggets made it three straight with a crushing 83-66 win over the Franklin Bulls in Pukekohe last night.

Coll happy to ‘claw’ out of epic battle

New Zealand’s world No1, Paul Coll, dives to retrieve the ball during his world championship...

Coll happy to ‘claw’ out of epic battle

New Zealand star Paul Coll triumphed after a two-hour battle against Egyptian Tarek Momen in the quarterfinals of the world championships outdoors in Cairo yesterday.

Saints out to defend their top-of-the-table position

Saints out to defend their top-of-the-table position

The Metropolitan senior A series reaches the halfway point today, just as the weather looks set to unleash a wintry blast on Dunedin’s golf courses.

Rugby Chat with NZ U20 coach Tom Donnelly

Paul Dwyer chats to New Zealand U20 coach Tom Donnelly about the squad and the season ahead.

US import at ease with Nuggets

Otago Nuggets import Keith Williams before training at the Edgar Centre in Dunedin on Wednesday....

US import at ease with Nuggets

Keith Williams had hit tough times before the call finally came.

Southern Steel’s playoff destiny still in its own hands

Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

Southern Steel’s playoff destiny still in its own hands

If there was ever a time the energy of fortress Invercargill was needed, this is it.

Solomona gets chance on wing

Denny Solomona in action at the Highlanders training in late March. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson.

Solomona gets chance on wing

If there was a silver lining to Denny Solomona’s injury, it would be that it gives the Highlanders a ready-made late-season change of dynamic.

Southland debut key moment

Five questions for Star lock Grayson Knapp

Match-ups hint at thrilling clashes

Valley captain Sam Sturgess on the charge against Excelsior in the Citizens Shield game last...

Match-ups hint at thrilling clashes

They were the most exciting matches from the first round of the Citizens Shield — can they live up to the hype again tomorrow?

Finals spots still in play for every team

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

Finals spots still in play for every team

At the halfway point of the Southern Region rugby season there is still hope for all teams to push for a finals spot. The matches are hard-fought, and it is difficult to pick a winner pre-match...

Getting even with Goats the goal

Getting even with Goats the goal

He is two months away from turning 40 but he remains one of the most dynamic players on the Central Otago premier club rugby scene, and he will be out for revenge when Arrowtown takes on the...

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