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Snell starred on a magic Dunedin night

Many a windy and cold night was spent at the Caledonian Ground in South Dunedin.

rugby

Otago’s Isaiah Duncanson (left) and Wairarapa Bush’s Rihi Brown compete for the ball during a...

Competition a bit rich for two Otago sides

Otago teams fought hard but came up short at the national sevens championships in Tauranga over the weekend.

North Otago clubs already preparing for big season

North Otago clubs already preparing for big season

North Otago clubs are already preparing for the coming 2020 season which will have a little more edge with a Ranfurly Shield challenge against Canterbury in July.
Foster 'not getting the respect he deserves': Hansen

Foster 'not getting the respect he deserves': Hansen

New All Black coach Ian Foster deserves more respect than he's getting, according to his old boss.
Lentjes to lead Highlanders

Lentjes to lead Highlanders in 2020

It has been a big few weeks for James Lentjes.

cricket

Ferguson out, Boult likely for MCG test

NZ paceman Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the cricket series against Australia due to a calf injury sustained in the Perth test.

Australia thrash New Zealand by 296 runs

Australia thrash New Zealand by 296 runs

Australia cleaned up a hapless New Zealand under lights on the fourth day to secure a commanding 296-run victory in the first test on Sunday.
Otago smashed in opener

Otago smashed in opener

Otago wilted. Wellington prospered. The team’s opening game in the women’s Super Smash was rather one-sided.
Bates in form but Sparks ‘a little bit off’

Bates in form but Sparks ‘a little bit off’

Suzie Bates delivered a win for the Otago Sparks with a sparkling century against Northern Districts in Lincoln on Saturday.

netball

Steel sneaks home with a win after tortuous game

It was messy and it was disjointed.

Steel’s Super Club progress report card: must do better

Steel’s Super Club progress report card: must do better

Winning the Super Club tournament would have been nice.
Nightmare start ends Steel’s playoff hopes

Nightmare start ends Steel’s playoff hopes

The Steel slipped out of contention at the Super Club tournament in Nelson last night.
Steel poised for semifinal spot after downing Mystics

Steel poised for semifinal spot after downing Mystics

The Southern Steel has scored its second win in a row at the Super Club event in Nelson as a dominant third quarter sealed the victory.

football

Southern United bows to classy Wellington

That was one Southern United will want to forget.

Liverpool extend lead as Leicester held at home

Liverpool extend lead as Leicester held at home

Liverpool moved 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Watford 2-0, while second-placed Leicester City were held 1-1 at home by lowly Norwich City
Dunedin part of ambitious bid for Women’s World Cup

Dunedin part of ambitious bid for Women’s World Cup

Another World Cup could be on its way to Dunedin.
Southern United relishing chances against top sides

Southern United relishing chances against top sides

A tough run in to Christmas looms, but Southern United is viewing that as an opportunity, rather than a road block.

Ferguson out, Boult likely for MCG test

NZ paceman Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the cricket series against Australia due to a calf injury sustained in the Perth test.

Taieri adds to lead in one-dayers

Taieri wicketkeeper Cameron Jackson bobbles a catch fromthe bat of Green Island opener Brad...

Taieri adds to lead in one-dayers

Green Island 164 lost to Taieri 156 for four

Hackett’s fourth best placing of Kiwis in Beijing

Queenstown freeskier Margaux Hackett at the Air + Style World Cup in Beijing over the weekend....

Hackett’s fourth best placing of Kiwis in Beijing

Queenstown freeskier Margaux Hackett has achieved the best result among New Zealand athletes at the Air + Style World Cup in Beijing, finishing in fourth place. Zoi Sadowski-Synnott finished in...

Competition a bit rich for two Otago sides

Otago teams fought hard but came up short at the national sevens championships in Tauranga over the weekend.

Southern United bows to classy Wellington

That was one Southern United will want to forget.

Australia thrash New Zealand by 296 runs

Colin de Grandhomme of New Zealand dives to avoid a run-out by Tim Paine of Australia. Photo:...

Australia thrash New Zealand by 296 runs

Australia cleaned up a hapless New Zealand under lights on the fourth day to secure a commanding 296-run victory in the first test on Sunday.

Otago smashed in opener

Otago wilted. Wellington prospered. The team’s opening game in the women’s Super Smash was rather one-sided.

Stokes voted BBC Sports Personality of Year

Cricketer Ben Stokes has been voted the 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year for his World Cup-winning and Ashes heroics during the summer.

Green Island claims tie of day

Green Island claims tie of day

Top-grade interclub action resumed on Saturday after the recent break for representative fixtures.

North Otago clubs already preparing for big season

North Otago clubs are already preparing for the coming 2020 season which will have a little more edge with a Ranfurly Shield challenge against Canterbury in July.

Hill-City dominates Hurring relays

Hill City-University locked up all three trophies on offer at the Caledonian Ground in Dunedin on Saturday.

Woods proves the winning difference

Tiger Woods celebrates winning the Presidents Cup in Melbourne yesterday. Photo: Getty Images

Woods proves the winning difference

Older racegoers will remember Kotare Chief, who led all the way to win an Auckland Cup, or Vo Rogue, who used to race to a long lead and try to hang on.

Blair-Edie brings up century of wins

Blair-Edie brings up century of wins

Trainer Stephen Blair-Edie had plenty to celebrate when notching his 100th win and then producing evergreen mare Come Fly With Me to win the Southland Crystals at Ascot Park on Saturday.

Ultimate Sniper confirms toughness

Ultimate sniper holds on to beat Mach Shard (obscured) and Thefixer in the interdominion Pacing...

Ultimate Sniper confirms toughness

All Stars pacer Ultimate Sniper broke new ground and his rivals’ hearts with a courageous performance to win the Interdominion Pacing Final at Alexandra Park on Saturday night.

Nervous moments for Purdon

Champion trainer-driver Mark Purdon admitted Winterfell gave him one of his most nerve-racking big-race drives when winning the Interdominion Trotting Final on Saturday night.

Bates in form but Sparks ‘a little bit off’

Suzie Bates delivered a win for the Otago Sparks with a sparkling century against Northern Districts in Lincoln on Saturday.

Glenavy’s senior team has day to savour with T20 victory over Albion

Glenavy recorded its first win in senior cricket after coming back into the competition this season when it defeated Albion by six wickets in the Dick Hunt twenty20 competition over the weekend.

Batting first leads to cup success for Clutha

The Clutha Comets have their hands on the Challenge Cup after they beat the Kai Kings by 14 runs in Kaitangata on Saturday.

Kaikorai wins regional sevens — just

Celebrating after their win yesterday are Kaikorai Bowling Club men’s sevens team members (from...

Kaikorai wins regional sevens — just

It was something of an arm-wrestle, but Kaikorai came away with the spoils when it defeated Fairfield 2-1 in the final of the Dunedin regional interclub open men’s sevens at the Taieri Bowling Club...

Gate continues NZ’s fine run with omnium win

Aaron Gate, of New Zealand, on his way to winning the final of the men’s omnium at the UCI Track...

Gate continues NZ’s fine run with omnium win

New Zealand has continued with strong performances at the Brisbane round of the UCI Track World Cup.

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