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Chiefs out to dethrone Crusaders, red-hot Canes host Blues

Chiefs first five-eighth Damian McKenzie will play his 150th Super Rugby match on Friday. Photo:...

Chiefs out to dethrone Crusaders, red-hot Canes host Blues

The Chiefs may reach a fourth straight Super Rugby Pacific final - but they'll have to dethrone reigning champs the Crusaders to stay on track for a first title since 2013.

Duffy still digesting his whirlwind 18 months

Duffy still digesting his whirlwind 18 months

Jacob Duffy is still trying to take in the past 18 months.

Stokes, Atkinson dropped for second test against NZ

England have dropped Ben Stokes for the second test against New Zealand. Photo: Reuters

Stokes, Atkinson dropped for second test against NZ

England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have been left out of the second test against NZ following an incident in a London nightclub.

Black Fern named among 100 most influential in sport

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Black Fern named among 100 most influential in sport

Black Ferns great Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has been named in Time magazine’s inaugural list of the 100 most influential people in sport.

Watson announces retirement

Jane Watson. Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images

Watson announces retirement

Former Silver Fern Jane Watson has announced her retirement from professional netball, bringing an end to a 15-year career at the highest level.

Football Ferns draw with Morocco

Deven Jackson of the Football Ferns during a FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifier match in April....

Football Ferns draw with Morocco

The Football Ferns scrapped to a 0-0 draw with Morocco in Spain yesterday.

Otago Boys’ falter out wide

Otago Boys’ lock Fabian Eschenmoser is tackled by Southland Boys’ halfback Charlie Walker and No8...

Otago Boys’ falter out wide

Southland Boys’ had too much pace, ambition and quality out wide for Otago Boys’ during the annual interschool fixture at Littlebourne yesterday.

Serena mulls Wimbledon return after comeback win

Serena Williams reacts during her round of 16 doubles match with Canada's Victoria Mboko at Queen...

Serena mulls Wimbledon return after comeback win

American great Serena Williams is considering a return to Wimbledon, after a winning comeback nearly four years since her last competitive match.

Ward returning to world stage after injury

Finn Ward is eager to get back on the field for the Black Sticks. PHOTO: HOCKEY NZ

Ward returning to world stage after injury

You learn a lot about yourself when injury prevents you playing the sport you love.

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Club docked points from first win of season

Alhambra-Union will have their sole victory of the season chalked off after fielding an illegible...

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Club docked points from first win of season

Alhambra-Union have been docked five hard-earned competition points.

Du Plessis ‘grateful’ to re-sign through 2029

Amy du Plessis wins the ball during the Pacific Four Series & O'Reilly Cup match between...

Du Plessis ‘grateful’ to re-sign through 2029

Black Ferns and Matatū midfielder Amy du Plessis has recommitted to New Zealand Rugby through to the end of 2029.

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Passion for nurturing new talent

Australian Jess Whitfort has added plenty to the Southern Steel as an assistant coach this season...

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Passion for nurturing new talent

Jess Whitfort knows you have to chase your opportunities.

‘Predictable’ round leaves all-Kiwi semifinals

Super Rugby Quarter Final - Hurricanes v Brumbies. Jordie Barrett of the Hurricanes makes a break...

‘Predictable’ round leaves all-Kiwi semifinals

Finally a totally predictable round with the two Aussies teams thrashed and the Blues only going through to the semis as the “lucky loser”.

Readying for rugby clash

Readying for rugby clash

Otago Boys’ High School students perform a haka before the annual interschool First XV game against Southland Boys’ High School at Littlebourne yesterday.

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Farquhar calmly caps off schools final win

St Hilda’s netballers celebrate victory in the Otago secondary schools final at the Edgar Centre...

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Farquhar calmly caps off schools final win

Charlee Farquhar had the final say.

Fairweather set sights on podium finish

Erika Fairweather at the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore last year. Photo: Getty Images

Fairweather set sights on podium finish

After illness derailed her first Commonwealth Games, NZ swimming star Erika Fairweather is chasing the podium in Glasgow.

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Association had year of ‘honest reflection’

Jodi Brown, General Manager of Basketball Otago. PHOTO: GERARD O’BRIEN

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Association had year of ‘honest reflection’

Basketball Otago was able to ‘‘deliver and reflect’’ in 2025.

Ex-Warriors prop 'free' after coming out as gay

Kane Evans played one season for the Warriors. Photo: Getty Images

Former Warriors prop Kane Evans finally 'free' after coming out as gay

Former prop forward Kane Evans says a weight has lifted from his shoulders after he became only the second male NRL player to come out as gay.

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Deans selected for three events

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Deans selected for three events

She grew up in the Edinburgh of the South.

England captain Stokes involved in 'nightclub incident'

England captain Ben Stokes (left) celebrates with Jacob Bethell and fellow night-clubber Gus...

England captain Stokes involved in 'nightclub incident'

Two England cricketers, including captain Ben Stokes, are being investigated following a nightclub incident after the first test against the Black Caps.

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