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Beauden Barrett takes part in a Blues Super Rugby Trans-Tasman training session at Blues HQ in...

Controlling game focus for Highlanders

One thing has definitely changed for the Highlanders this week — they will not need a bonus point.

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Controlling game focus for Highlanders

One thing has definitely changed for the Highlanders this week — they will not need a bonus point.

Hunt kept faith to go and win bonus point

Hunt kept faith to go and win bonus point

Luckily, Highlanders first five-eighth Mitch Hunt had not made holiday plans for this week.
First final for these two but plenty of memorable encounters

First final for these two but plenty of memorable encounters

Saturday night’s Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final will be the first time the Highlanders and Blues have met in a final. But they have had plenty of memorable encounters. Jeff Cheshire looks at five...
Harbour and Varsity hit big, score low

Harbour and Varsity hit big, score low

The scoreboard had a light workout but the respective packs will still be nursing bruises today.

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Richard Hadlee and England’s David Gower pose with duelling pistols before the first test at Lord...

The best of the best in England tests

Three New Zealand teams have toured England and recorded a test series victory. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi revisits the glory and names a combined team.

Patel chosen as spin option in WTC squad

Patel chosen as spin option in WTC squad

There is still no clue as to whether New Zealand will go in with four seamers and a spinner and ditch the all-rounder yet.
Five players axed: Black Caps reveal squad for final

Five players axed: Black Caps reveal squad for final

The Black Caps have cut all-rounders Mitchell Santner and Daryl Mitchell from their squad for the World Test Championship final against India.
'Third-best team in their own country': England cricket team savaged

'Third-best team in their own country': England cricket team savaged

England's defeat against New Zealand has been described as "excruciating" by one former player.

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Southern Steel goal shoot George Fisher tries to catch the ball as Mainland Tactix goal defence...

Steel scores last seven goals to win by two

Make that three in a row.

Men’s team beginning to make its mark

Men’s team beginning to make its mark

The North Otago men’s netball side is becoming the team to meet in North Otago netball as it handed out a 46-24 defeat to Valley Koru on Saturday.
School proves worthy of place

School proves worthy of place

Otago Girls’ debut in Dunedin’s premier grade against the Southern Magpies started off promisingly but in the end the side was taught a lesson by Southern, which prevailed 67-50 on Saturday.
Metuarau key part of Steel attack

Metuarau key part of Steel attack

Tiana Metuarau was well aware outside expectations were low for the Southern Steel this year.

football

Christian Eriksen collapsed suddenly in the 42nd minute of the match against Finland while...

Eriksen had cardiac arrest, test results normal: doctor

Denmark's Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed during his side's Euro 2020 opening match against Finland, his team's doctor has confirmed, but the reason remained unclear.

South City Royals secure premiership in emphatic fashion

South City Royals secure premiership in emphatic fashion

The South City Royals have secured the Southern Premier League title in their debut season.
Roslyn Wakari fights back in second half

Roslyn Wakari fights back in second half

Roslyn Wakari overcame a halftime deficit to claim victory in the Women’s Premier League on Saturday.
Denmark player collapses on pitch during Euro 2020 game

Denmark player collapses on pitch during Euro 2020 game

Denmark's Christian Eriksen received life-saving cardiac massage treatment on the pitch after collapsing in his side's Euro 2020 opening match with Finland but was able to speak before being taken to hospital.

The best of the best in England tests

Three New Zealand teams have toured England and recorded a test series victory. Cricket writer Adrian Seconi revisits the glory and names a combined team.

Controlling game focus for Highlanders

One thing has definitely changed for the Highlanders this week — they will not need a bonus point.

Hunt kept faith to go and win bonus point

Luckily, Highlanders first five-eighth Mitch Hunt had not made holiday plans for this week.

Patel chosen as spin option in WTC squad

Patel chosen as spin option in WTC squad

There is still no clue as to whether New Zealand will go in with four seamers and a spinner and ditch the all-rounder yet.

Five players axed: Black Caps reveal squad for final

Black Caps Trent Boult and Tom Blundell celebrate a wicket during last night's first day of the...

Five players axed: Black Caps reveal squad for final

The Black Caps have cut all-rounders Mitchell Santner and Daryl Mitchell from their squad for the World Test Championship final against India.

First final for these two but plenty of memorable encounters

Michael Collins celebrates a try during this year’s win over the Blues at Forsyth Barr Stadium as...

First final for these two but plenty of memorable encounters

Saturday night’s Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final will be the first time the Highlanders and Blues have met in a final. But they have had plenty of memorable encounters. Jeff Cheshire looks at five...

Heart attack kills badminton star at 36

Markis Kido after winning the gold medal in the men's badminton doubles final at the Asian Games...

Heart attack kills badminton star at 36

Indonesian badminton player Markis Kido, an Olympic doubles gold medallist, has died from a heart attack, the Badminton World Federation has confirmed. He was 36.

Steel scores last seven goals to win by two

Make that three in a row.

National champs men’s final a tight contest

Anton Hood delivers a stone during a match at the New Zealand Curling Championships in Naseby
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National champs men’s final a tight contest

The action on the ice was hot at the finals of the New Zealand Curling Championships in Naseby on Sunday.

Alligators hang on to defeat Black Panthers

Alligators hang on to defeat Black Panthers

A scare in the final moments was not enough to stop the Albany Alligators beating the University Black Panthers 2-1 in their premier hockey match at McMillan Turf on Saturday.

Bombers, St Clair, Chisholm Links secure semi spots

Bombers, St Clair, Chisholm Links secure semi spots

With senior A finals just around the corner, the make-up of the finals and venue still appear murky with only one side out of the race.

Nuggets aim for playoffs in Porirua

The Otago Nuggets now know the destination they are striving for.

'Third-best team in their own country': England cricket team savaged

New Zealand's Trent Boult celebrates after taking the wicket of England's Olly Stone. Photo:...

'Third-best team in their own country': England cricket team savaged

England's defeat against New Zealand has been described as "excruciating" by one former player.

Eriksen had cardiac arrest, test results normal: doctor

Denmark's Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest when he collapsed during his side's Euro 2020 opening match against Finland, his team's doctor has confirmed, but the reason remained unclear.

Black Caps close out series win

Tom Latham holds the trophy as the Black Caps celebrate their series win over England. Photo:...

Black Caps close out series win

The simple description is this: New Zealand took just one ball to finish England's innings at 122, and then spent 65 more chasing down the 38 runs required for an eight-wicket victory.

Highlanders make another final

The Highlanders are in the Super Rugby transtasman final after the Crusaders fell short against...

Strange competition but Highlanders make another final

For once, the Crusaders did not break Highlanders fans’ hearts.

South City Royals secure premiership in emphatic fashion

South City Royals captain Jared Grove holds the ODT Southern Premiership Trophy as he and team...

South City Royals secure premiership in emphatic fashion

The South City Royals have secured the Southern Premier League title in their debut season.

Djokovic claims second French Open title

Novak Djokovic celebrates with the French Open trophy. Photo: Reuters

Djokovic claims second French Open title

Novak Djokovic captured his second French Open title after being outplayed for two sets by Stefanos Tsitsipas in Paris. He's the first player in the professional era to win each Grand Slam title at least twice.

Hawkes’ Bay provides shooting masterclass

They have to miss eventually, right?

Women set pace at first combined Barnes Cross-country

Runners (from left) Kotomiyo Cowell, Charlotte Summers, Lola Saunders, Celia Lie and Donna Tumaru...

Women set pace at first combined Barnes Cross-country

Girl-power was at the forefront in the reformatted Barnes Cross-country at Kettle Park yesterday.

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