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Southland forwards wait for the ball to be thrown to a lineout during their Mitre 10 Cup clash...

Relief main emotion as drought finally over

Those first few moments after the final whistle were a little awkward.

rugby

Kiwi referee Ben O'Keeffe committed the cardinal sin says an Aussie publication. Photo: Fox Sports

Kiwi ref attacked for celebrating Fiji try

New Zealand referee Ben O'Keeffe has come under fire across the ditch after alleged footage emerged of him celebrating a Fijian try in their opening Rugby World Cup defeat to Australia.

Spark pledge: World Cup service will deliver

Spark pledge: World Cup service will deliver

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Spark head of sport Jeff Latch says the telco has fixed the streaming service that failed customers during the All Black-Springboks match - and will deliver the remaining matches for the Rugby World Cup.
England start with scrappy win against Tonga

England start with scrappy win against Tonga

England got their World Cup campaign off to a scrappy start in Sapporo with a 35-3 Pool C victory over Tonga, Manu Tuilagi leading the way with two tries.
All Blacks break the mould

Boring bash and crash brigade growing by the day but All Blacks break the mould

Great win by the All Blacks and for the game's sake, let's hope the boys in black go on to win the big show, writes Steve Hepburn

cricket

Six changes to Sparks for new season

The Otago Sparks will have a fresh look this season.

Playing with superstars wonderful experience

Playing with superstars wonderful experience

What do Chris Gayle, Andre Russell and Otago wrist spinner Michael Rippon have in common?
Ben Stokes lashes out over murders story

'Heartless': Ben Stokes lashes out over family murders story

England's World Cup hero Ben Stokes has condemned a British newspaper for running a front page story about a past family tragedy.
Jensen to turn out for Sparks

Jensen to turn out for Sparks

White Ferns all-rounder Hayley Jensen will play her provincial cricket for the Sparks this summer.

netball

Andrew sad to be moving on

Joyce Andrew is heading north, although admits she is sad to be leaving.

Erwood named in Ferns development squad

Erwood named in Ferns development squad

Abby Erwood's form from the ANZ Premiership has propelled her into the national picture.
Steel training partners smart one, hunter

Steel training partners smart one, hunter

An intelligent one and a hunter.
Wildfire shows passion to secure title

Wildfire shows passion to secure title

Maheno has come away from the North Otago premier final as bridesmaid once again.

football

Southern women turn pressure into win, converting 86th-minute penalty in Cambridge

It created enough chances and eventually it made one count.

Southern squad taking steady approach to quest for third successive final

Southern squad taking steady approach to quest for third successive final

It is approaching it as a slow burn, although gathering points is still important.
Morton's risky move south paying off

Morton's risky move south paying off

High school recruits do not get much better than Rose Morton.
Wins for Man United, Arsenal

Wins for Man United, Arsenal

Manchester United and Arsenal both secured wins as the Europa League group stage began.

Relief main emotion as drought finally over

Those first few moments after the final whistle were a little awkward.

Otago's focus turns to next shield defence

Otago's focus turns to next shield defence after first win away

Otago has two huge Ranfurly Shield defences on the agenda and has moved on quickly from bagging an important win on Saturday night.

Two from two for Sthn Utd

The performances were disjointed, but the six points were all that mattered.

Otago men defend tertiary title, women finish fourth on return

Otago men defend tertiary title, women finish fourth on return

When it needed to execute, the defending champion did just that.

Queenstown plays host to country's top school crews

Hip-hop group Diamond, of Rasa School of Dance in Dunedin, battle it out in the mega crew...

Queenstown plays host to country's top school crews

It was the ultimate battle of pop and lock, and high kicks, as hundreds of dancers took centre stage at the New Zealand Schools Hip-Hop, Sport Aerobics and Fitness Championships in Queenstown.

Otago singles success seals tie

Otago singles success seals tie

Otago got the better of Southland in a closely contested provincial match over the weekend in Invercargill.

Boring bash and crash brigade growing by the day but All Blacks break the mould

Great win by the All Blacks and for the game's sake, let's hope the boys in black go on to win the big show, writes Steve Hepburn

Spankem too good at Oamaru

Miracle Mile winner Spankem confirmed his New Zealand Cup favouritism when equalling the Oamaru track record during his win of the Hannon Memorial yesterday.

Kiwi ref attacked for celebrating Fiji try

Aussie outrage! Kiwi ref attacked for celebrating Fiji try

New Zealand referee Ben O'Keeffe has come under fire across the ditch after alleged footage emerged of him celebrating a Fijian try in their opening Rugby World Cup defeat to Australia.

Spark pledge: World Cup service will deliver

8.25 am

Spark head of sport Jeff Latch says the telco has fixed the streaming service that failed customers during the All Black-Springboks match - and will deliver the remaining matches for the Rugby World Cup.

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