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    Slipper's swansong where it all began

    James Slipper is the most-capped test prop of all time and only the third player to have earned...

    Slipper's swansong where it all began

    Australia's most-capped test player James Slipper will retire from international rugby after this weekend's clash with the All Blacks.

    Otago ring changes for Auckland clash

    Otago coach Mark Brown. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Otago ring changes for Auckland clash

    Otago have made wholesale changes to their line-up for the first time this season as they prepare to take on Auckland this weekend.

    Grimaldi pipped for a podium by a paltry 0.001sec

    Otago runner Anna Grimaldi (right) embraces German rival Jule Ross after the women’s Y47 100m...

    Grimaldi pipped for a podium by a paltry 0.001sec

    Anna Grimaldi could not have come any closer to a medal at the world para championships yesterday.

    Ravindra ruled out after training mishap

    Rachin Ravindra needed stitches to his upper lip and nose. Photo: Getty Images

    Ravindra ruled out after training mishap

    Black Caps batter Rachin Ravindra is out of the T20I series against Australia after suffering a facial laceration during a training mishap.

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    Silver Ferns ring-in coach full of praise for team’s attitude

    Yvette McCausland-Durie (centre) stands with the Silver Ferns for the national anthem in...

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    Silver Ferns ring-in coach full of praise for team’s attitude

    Interim Silver Ferns coach Yvette McCausland-Durie says it has been a privilege to lead the Silver Ferns through a period like no other.

    Dunedin to host women’s internationals

    Andy McLean. File photo: Gregor Richardson

    Dunedin to host women’s internationals

    International hockey is to return to Dunedin for the first time in nearly 20 years.

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    Last men standing to do battle at ‘Beige Oval’

    Black Caps T20 captain Michael Bracewell (left) and Australian T20 captain Mitch Marsh take part...

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    Last men standing to do battle at ‘Beige Oval’

    There are a lot of talking points ahead of the Chappell-Hadlee series, which gets under way in Tauranga tonight at the renamed "Beige Oval".

    St Hilda’s off to a flyer

    Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

    St Hilda’s off to a flyer

    St Hilda’s Collegiate made the perfect start to the New Zealand secondary schools championships in Porirua yesterday.

    Butcher faultless, but off the pace at world champs

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    Butcher faultless, but off the pace at world champs

    Otago paddler Finn Butcher navigates his way down the Penrith Whitewater Stadium course on the first day of the canoe slalom world championships on the outskirts of Sydney...

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    Bates up for another big dance on world stage

    New Zealand teammates Lea Tahuhu, Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates pose with the ICC Women's T20...

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    Bates up for another big dance on world stage

    There's some exciting talent to keep your eye on at the Women’s World Cup, reports cricket writer Adrian Seconi.

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    Joseph given reins of ABs’ feeder team

    Jamie Joseph. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

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    Joseph given reins of ABs’ feeder team

    Here is some coaching news that will delight southern rugby fans.

    Silence around stand-down 'frustrating'

    Yvonne Willering. Photo: Getty Images

    Silence around stand-down 'frustrating'

    Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering says the silence surrounding the controversial standing down of Dame Noeline Taurua has been frustrating.

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    Grimaldi running hot in New Delhi

    Anna Grimaldi, of Dunedin, in action during round 1 of the women's 100m T47 at the world para...

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    Grimaldi running hot in New Delhi

    Even the most experienced athletes can try something new.

    The future includes southern players and a coach

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    The future includes southern players and a coach

    There is a sprinkling of southern influence in the New Zealand under-21 squads named for upcoming Junior World Cup campaigns.

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    Indoor champion Samy thumbs nose at seedings

    Marwan Samy fires in a serve during the men’s singles final at the Otago indoor open at the Edgar...

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    Indoor champion Samy thumbs nose at seedings

    Marwan Samy had to battle the odds as he claimed victory in the men’s singles at the Otago indoor open at the weekend.

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    Nweke throws her support behind Silver Ferns’ incumbent

    Graqce Nweke. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Nweke throws her support behind Silver Ferns’ incumbent

    Grace Nweke has made her stance loud and clear.

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    Southern in control from go to whoa

    Southern United forward Georgia Nixon goes aerial to keep the ball from Phoenix Reserves defender...

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    Southern in control from go to whoa

    Southern United have made almost the perfect start to the new season.

    Perth no holiday for All Blacks prop

    Tamaiti Williams Williams was born in New Zealand but lived in Perth up to the age of 16, playing...

    Perth no holiday for All Blacks prop

    Prop Tamaiti Williams has returned to the city where he grew up, greeted by family and friends, but says Perth will be all business as the All Blacks chase a statement win over Australia.

    First part of double achieved

    Veteran Otago hooker Liam Coltman (holding the trophy) is joined by his team-mates as they...

    First part of double achieved

    That is the Ranfurly Shield safely tucked away for the summer and now on to the business of winning the NPC.

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    North Otago down arch rivals to grab fifth consecutive victory

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

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    North Otago down arch rivals to grab fifth consecutive victory

    North Otago have learned how to finish games.
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