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Highlanders co-captain Ben Smith looks to tear up the field as hooker Liam Coltman (right) comes...

Highlanders seem to have lost their way

Enjoy that week off lads - it is going to be a long one.

rugby

Chiefs end winless run with victory over Bulls

Finally relief for the Chiefs. If last week's draw with the Hurricanes was a minor step forward, this first win of the season released serious frustrations.

Waratahs shock Crusaders to end unbeaten record run

Waratahs shock Crusaders to end unbeaten record run

The great Crusaders' undefeated run ended at the hands of the Waratahs, 20-12, in Sydney on Staurday night.
Hurricanes struggle to victory over Stormers

Hurricanes struggle to victory over Stormers

With just one loss in six games this season, the Hurricanes can't have too many complaints with their results, but their performances are still leaving plenty to be desired.
What's happened to Waisake Naholo?

What's happened to Waisake Naholo?

It's starting to feel like the magical version of Waisake Naholo is never going to be seen again and that it's going to take another miracle to get him to a World Cup.

cricket

Brad Wilson plays a shot at the Oval. Photo: Getty Images

Otago poor in first-class game

New Zealand Cricket might have downgraded the first-class game to a development tournament but it remains the best measure of a player's ability. And Otago was found wanting by that measure.

Duffy, Kasperek named players of the year

Duffy, Kasperek named players of the year

Volts seamer Jacob Duffy and Sparks all-rounder Leigh Kasperek claimed the major awards at the Otago Cricket Association awards last night.
Major honours to Williamson, Kerr at awards ceremony

Major honours to Williamson, Kerr at awards ceremony

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson and White Ferns teenage sensation Amelia Kerr headlined the honours at the New Zealand Cricket awards in Auckland last night.
Unfinished business keeping Craig going

Unfinished business keeping Craig going

Former Black Caps spinner Mark Craig has come awfully close to walking away from cricket in the past few years.

netball

Southern Steel centre Shannon Francois (left) and Queensland Firebirds goal keep Romelda Aitken...

Steel, Pulse clear of chasers

A spread among the teams has emerged early in the ANZ Premiership.

Fire in belly gets McMinn to top via unconventional path

Fire in belly gets McMinn to top via unconventional path

Kendall McMinn is proof the unconventional path can still lead to the top.
Pulse to be 'good test' for Steel

Pulse to be 'good test' for Steel

Reinga Bloxham is a happy coach, but she knows a tough test awaits.
Pulse wins to remain unbeaten

Pulse wins to remain unbeaten

In the sage words of their coach, Kiri Wills, the Northern Stars have been "out-hustled" by the unbeaten Central Pulse.

football

England forward Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring his third goal during a demolition job against...

England thrash Czech Republic 5-0 in Euro Qualifiers

England made a hugely impressive start to their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign as Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 thrashing of a sorry Czech Republic side on Friday.

Coughlan's abilities recognised

Coughlan's abilities recognised

Garbhan Coughlan has been recognised among the national football premiership's best.
Big changes at Technical for new season

Big changes at Technical for new season

Winter football begins today in the form of the Southern Premiership. Neville Watson takes a look at the 10 sides.
Backing up key for Southern United

Backing up key for Southern United

There are two ways to look at Southern United's season.

Chiefs end winless run with victory over Bulls

Finally relief for the Chiefs. If last week's draw with the Hurricanes was a minor step forward, this first win of the season released serious frustrations.

Waratahs shock Crusaders to end unbeaten record run

Crusaders player Whetu Douglas (8) looks to pass the ball in the match between NSW Waratahs and...

Waratahs shock Crusaders to end unbeaten record run

The great Crusaders' undefeated run ended at the hands of the Waratahs, 20-12, in Sydney on Staurday night.

Hurricanes struggle to victory over Stormers

SP Marais of the Stormers is tackled by Wes Goosen of the Hurricanes. Photo: Getty Images

Hurricanes struggle to victory over Stormers

With just one loss in six games this season, the Hurricanes can't have too many complaints with their results, but their performances are still leaving plenty to be desired.

Who saw that coming?

Zingari-Richmond upset Dunedin at Kettle Park today. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

Who saw that coming?

A series of surprise results has welcomed in the start of the Dunedin Premier Club Rugby season.

What's happened to Waisake Naholo?

Highlanders winger Waisake Naholo hasn't been his usual brilliant self this season. Photo: Getty...

What's happened to Waisake Naholo?

It's starting to feel like the magical version of Waisake Naholo is never going to be seen again and that it's going to take another miracle to get him to a World Cup.

England thrash Czech Republic 5-0 in Euro Qualifiers

England made a hugely impressive start to their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign as Raheem Sterling scored a hat-trick in a 5-0 thrashing of a sorry Czech Republic side on Friday.

National marks could fall at Winton

National marks could fall at Winton

National records could be under threat today at Winton where horses have the rare opportunity to race from a standing start over one mile (1609m).

Clubs want place on board to make certain voices heard

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

Clubs want place on board to make certain voices heard

Metropolitan clubs wanting a place on the board of the Otago Rugby Football Union are not critical of the board's role - they simply believe the board would be better if it had club representation.

Accuracy missing at wrong times

Accuracy missing at wrong times

They call them coach killers and the Highlanders coaches had to watch one last night as the Highlanders let themselves down in losing 33-26 to the Blues at Eden Park.

Highlanders seem to have lost their way

Enjoy that week off lads - it is going to be a long one.

Steel, Pulse clear of chasers

A spread among the teams has emerged early in the ANZ Premiership.

Fire in belly gets McMinn to top via unconventional path

Kendall McMinn works on her ball skills during Southern Steel training at the Edgar Centre on...

Fire in belly gets McMinn to top via unconventional path

Kendall McMinn is proof the unconventional path can still lead to the top.

Green Island sends warning to rival teams

Alhambra-Union No8 Utu Tapueluelu is stopped by Green Island replacement Yonki Kimu in last night...

Green Island sends warning to rival teams

Green Island was barely acquainted with four-try bonus points last year.

Otago poor in first-class game

New Zealand Cricket might have downgraded the first-class game to a development tournament but it remains the best measure of a player's ability. And Otago was found wanting by that measure.

Duffy, Kasperek named players of the year

Otago cricketer of the year Jacob Duffy at the OCA awards ceremony. PHOTO: CHRISTINE O’CONNOR

Duffy, Kasperek named players of the year

Volts seamer Jacob Duffy and Sparks all-rounder Leigh Kasperek claimed the major awards at the Otago Cricket Association awards last night.

Blues finish strong to beat Highlanders

Melani Nanai celebrates a Blues try with Rieko Ioane and TJ Faiane during their win over the...

Blues finish strong to beat Highlanders

A strong finish helped the Blues to victory with a 33-26 win over the Highlanders at Eden Park.

Within living memory

Ralph Hotere. PHOTO: OTAGO DAILY TIMES FILES

Within living memory

The deaths of two popes in 1978 formed a theme for several works by Ralph Hotere, a former Frances Hodgkins fellow.

Love of what he does keeps him going

The doyen of North Otago sport Terry O’Neill reflects on 49 years of covering
...

Love of what he does keeps him going

The Manapouri power station was completed. Kentucky Fried Chicken opened its first New Zealand store. Terry O'Neill was making his first foray into the world of sports journalism.

Chignell strong in Auckland 5000m win

Oli Chignell has powered away to yet another impressive victory.

XFC middleweight title at stake

XFC middleweight title at stake

Some leather is about to be thrown.

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