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Starting well key focus for Otago
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Starting well key focus for Otago
Holding on to the ball longer would be a good start.
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May the football gods shine on Liverpool
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May the football gods shine on Liverpool
Honestly, August kind of sucks. You do not need all the details but there are just too many dates that dredge up painful memories for The Last Word to make this a month worth celebrating.
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Mid City Magic favourites as club giants meet again
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Mid City Magic favourites as club giants meet again
The chance to complete an unbeaten season awaits the Mid City Magic.
Selby-Rickit joins exodus to Australia
Selby-Rickit joins exodus to Australia
Te Paea Selby-Rickit is the latest Kiwi heading to Australia.
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‘I feel Otago is where I’m supposed to be’
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‘I feel Otago is where I’m supposed to be’
Abigail Paton is right where she is meant to be.
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Southland Boys’ taking steady approach into SI schools final
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Southland Boys’ taking steady approach into SI schools final
Southland Boys' do not scare easily. They did have a scare last weekend, though.
Christchurch Boys’ looking forward to SBHS clash
Christchurch Boys’ looking forward to SBHS clash
Despite sealing the Miles Toyota Premiership title, Christchurch Boys’ High have had to quickly refocus on Saturday's South Island first XV final against Southland Boys' High.
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St Hilda’s keep legacy going
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St Hilda’s keep legacy going
You never know where life can take you.
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Cup changes won’t affect Bond
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Cup changes won’t affect Bond
Hamish Bond cannot be replaced.
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Heffernan confirms move to Australia
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Heffernan confirms move to Australia
Thunderbirds are go; Southern Steel co-captain Kate Heffernan is spreading her wings after signing with the Adelaide Thunderbirds for the 2026 season.
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Giant-killers look to back up 2024’s feats
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Giant-killers look to back up 2024’s feats
Thames Valley and Mid Canterbury have never been so popular.
Holland starts again for Pumas clash
Holland starts again for Pumas clash
Highlander Fabian Holland will start for the All Blacks again, as coach Scott Robertson reverts to his strongest match-day squad for the first test against Argentina.
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Uncertainties for Old Golds
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Uncertainties for Old Golds
Meads Cup or bust — that tends to be the attitude of North Otago rugby fans. Hayden Meikle looks ahead to the new Heartland Championship season.
Luke Littler headlines Auckland Darts Masters
Teen sensation Luke Littler headlines Auckland Darts Masters
Teenage darts sensation Luke 'The Nuke' Littler is in town, as the World Series of Darts returns to Auckland this weekend at Spark Arena.
Steel co-captain signs to play in Australia
Steel co-captain signs to play in Australia
Southern Steel co-captain Kate Heffernan is spreading her wings after signing with the Adelaide Thunderbirds for the 2026 season.
Landers sign veteran Ta’avao
Landers sign veteran Ta’avao to bolster propping stocks
Do not play down the signing of a veteran prop.
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Bungard’s NZ dream comes true
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Bungard’s NZ dream comes true
Laura Bungard has always dreamed of representing New Zealand.
Dangerous Pumas ready to build on progress
Dangerous Pumas ready to build on progress
Argentina have gone from whipping boys to a team that, while perhaps not feared yet, has gained huge respect - and on their day are a match for anyone.
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Herden believes Meads Cup attainable
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Herden believes Meads Cup attainable
Luke Herden will coach his first game in the Heartland Championship when North Otago head to Whanganui on Saturday.
Otago to open 100th Plunket Shield season against Wellington
Otago to open 100th Plunket Shield season against Wellington
The Plunket Shield hits a ton.