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Otago celebrate with the Ranfurly Shield after winning the round nine Mitre 10 Cup match between...

We did it!

Second time around and it still tastes sweet. Otago had to wait 20,000-odd days to finally win the Ranfurly Shield back in 2013.

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen's made no secret of the way he prepares for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the selection of 19 extra players to join his squad ahead of their test against Japan continues a long-standing policy.

Lomax in All Blacks squad to play Japan

Lomax in All Blacks squad to play Japan

Highlanders prop Tyrel Lomax has made a quick rise up the ranks and made the All Black squad to play Japan next month.
Ranfurly Shield headed South for summer

Ranfurly Shield headed South for summer

Otago coach Ben Herring was enjoying his coffee in the first 40 minutes — but things did not quite go as sedately in the second half.
Martin has family link to shield

Martin has family link to shield

Otago assistant coach Ryan Martin did not have to look far to get excited about winning the Ranfurly Shield — just a picture on the wall of the team room in Dunedin.

cricket

Two centuries in twenty20 action in North Otago

Former Volts all-rounder Craig Smith found early form with the bat on the second day of the Oamaru twenty20 senior competition, making an unbeaten 101.

Early advantage to Central in Plunket Shield

Early advantage to Central in Plunket Shield

Central Districts moved to the top of the Plunket Shield standings with a 145-run win against Canterbury in Nelson on the weekend.
Sparks losses reveal extent of work ahead

Sparks losses reveal extent of work ahead

The Otago Sparks have a lot of work to do before the season gets under way judging by their results in back-to-back twenty20 matches against Canterbury.
Green Island seamers impress

Green Island seamers impress

Green Island’s Tom Beaton produced a second impressive batting effort to help his side record a comfortable win against University-Grange at Sunnyvale.

netball

Maria Folau shoots over the Australian defence during the Silver Ferns' victory in Hamilton....

Silver Ferns break drought against Australia

It's the moment Kiwi netball fans have been waiting for.

St Hilda’s eighth at national champs again

St Hilda’s eighth at national champs again

St Hilda’s Collegiate has matched its performance from last year on the national stage.
More consistency evident from Taurua

More consistency evident from Taurua

From making uncountable changes to making none.
Silver Ferns lose again

Silver Ferns lose again

Another game against the Australian Diamonds, another loss for the Silver Ferns.

football

Another casualty: NZ Football chairman resigns

New Zealand Football chairman Deryck Shaw has resigned.

Southern Utd youths clear pathway to national league

Southern Utd youths clear pathway to national league

A tough trip away will kick off the summer season for the region's top young footballers.
Phoenix sign Aussie midfielder

Phoenix sign Aussie midfielder

Wellington Phoenix have plucked Australian attacking midfielder Max Burgess out of the New South Wales Premier League on a one-year contract.
Goals galore in Southern United win

Goals galore in Southern United win

The goals were flowing for Southern United yesterday.

Lomax in All Blacks squad to play Japan

Highlanders prop Tyrel Lomax has made a quick rise up the ranks and made the All Black squad to play Japan next month.

Extended squad part of World Cup planning

Sex, lies, bullying and booze: Wheels come off Cycling NZ

Former Cycling New Zealand track coach Anthony Peden. Photo: Getty Images

Sex, lies, bullying and booze: Wheels come off Cycling NZ

Sex, lies, bullying and alcohol all played a part in the wheels coming off Cycling New Zealand's high performance track programme, an independent review has found.

Ranfurly Shield headed South for summer

Otago loose forward James Lentjes takes on Waikato defenders James Tucker (left) and Jordan...

Ranfurly Shield headed South for summer

Otago coach Ben Herring was enjoying his coffee in the first 40 minutes — but things did not quite go as sedately in the second half.

Wellington awaits Spirit in final

Otago Spirit prop Isla Pringle is about to go over for a try against Hawkes Bay in their Farah...

Wellington awaits Spirit in final

A tougher challenge awaits, but the Otago Spirit can take plenty of confidence out of this one.

Green Island seamers impress

North East Valley batsman Tom Griffin drives the ball during a senior grade game at Culling Park...

Green Island seamers impress

Green Island’s Tom Beaton produced a second impressive batting effort to help his side record a comfortable win against University-Grange at Sunnyvale.

Martin has family link to shield

Otago assistant coach Ryan Martin did not have to look far to get excited about winning the Ranfurly Shield — just a picture on the wall of the team room in Dunedin.

Faddes finds form at handy time

It has been an up and down year for Otago centre Matt Faddes.

New dad Bathgate powers to Hill Free Half Marathon win

The recent birth of his daughter Zoe proved an added incentive for Dunedin’s Nic Bathgate.

We did it!

Second time around and it still tastes sweet. Otago had to wait 20,000-odd days to finally win the Ranfurly Shield back in 2013.

Central girls reach final

Central Otago defied the odds to make it all the way to the final of the Collier Trophy — the premier under-13 girls tournament in the country.

St Clair defeats Balmacewen

St Clair defeats Balmacewen

St Clair defeated Balmacewen 5-4 on Saturday as it rebounded from a week one loss.

Dunedin swimmer just misses final

Dunedin swimmer Erika Fairweather finished one place away from a Youth Olympics final for the second time.

McDonald racks up three wins

It was a good day for Felix McDonald on Saturday.

Air we go

Air we go

Mount Hutt College pupil Patrick Duff gets airborne during the under-14 boys downhill race at the New Zealand Schools South Island Mountain Bike Championships in Dunedin on Saturday.

Paddon win secures first title for Hyundai

Hayden Paddon has won the final round of the 2018 New Zealand Rally Championship in Raglan in his Hyundai i20 AP4+ car, giving Hyundai New Zealand their first-ever NZRC manufacturers’ championship...

Seven podiums on final day of track champs

Seven podiums on final day of track champs

Seven podium placings without getting to the top step was the lot for the New Zealand team on the final day of the Oceania track championships in Adelaide.

Green barely able to believe her victory in keirin

The Southland cycling production line has delivered yet another gem.

Two centuries in twenty20 action in North Otago

Former Volts all-rounder Craig Smith found early form with the bat on the second day of the Oamaru twenty20 senior competition, making an unbeaten 101.

North Otago tackles its way into semi

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

North Otago tackles its way into semi

North Otago produced its finest defensive effort in the final qualifying round on Saturday when it shut out Wairarapa-Bush 24-0 in Masterton.

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