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    Umaga, Barnes and Blair new All Blacks coaches

    Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga. Photo: Getty Images

    Umaga, Barnes and Blair new All Blacks coaches

    New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has picked his assistants: Tana Umaga, Neil Barnes and Mike Blair, who will join incumbent Jason Ryan.

    ECB have faith in McCullum and Stokes

    Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum. Photo: Getty Images

    ECB have faith in McCullum and Stokes

    Brendon McCullum will continue as England's head coach in all three formats, despite the team's lacklustre performances and lingering questions about their dressing-room culture. Ben Stokes will remain as test captain.

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    Steel coach buoyed by Tactix win

     Wendy Frew

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    Steel coach buoyed by Tactix win

    Southern Steel head coach Wendy Frew is quietly chuffed how her team is building.

    Short course success for Gray, Cooper at UCI champs

    Mary Gray

    Short course success for Gray, Cooper at UCI champs

    Experience proved decisive on the final day of the UCI Mountain Bike Championships in Rotorua.

    Trailblazing NZF chairwoman to stand down after seven years

    Johanna Wood

    Trailblazing NZF chairwoman to stand down after seven years

    New Zealand Football president Dr Johanna Wood will step down from the role at the end of her current tenure, bringing to a close a historic seven-year term in the position and eight years on the...

    Mix of old and new in Hansen’s first squad

    Black Ferns head coach Whitney Hansen talks to her players during a training. PHOTO: NEW ZEALAND...

    Mix of old and new in Hansen’s first squad

    Whitney Hansen has introduced some fresh faces in her inaugural squad as the Black Ferns begin a new era under their head coach.

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    Emotional victory for dad, young sons

    Pleased as punch after winning the Dunedin men’s triples centre title are brothers Lachie (left),...

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    Emotional victory for dad, young sons

    If Dunedin’s McEwan clan are anything to go by, it may be that the family that bowls together, wins together.

    Dion Nash quits NZ Cricket board after NZ20 decision

    The Otago Sparks celebrate a wicket in last year's Super Smash final against the Wellington Blaze...

    Dion Nash quits NZ Cricket board after NZ20 decision

    The first signs of fallout from New Zealand Cricket's decision to pursue a new franchise-based Twenty20 competition have emerged, with board member Dion Nash resigning just hours after the announcement.

    Joseph included in Black Ferns squad

    Maia Joseph on her way to scoring for the Black Ferns during this morning's win over Ireland at...

    Joseph included in Black Ferns squad

    Otago halfback Maia Joseph has been included in Whitney Hansen's first Black Ferns squad.

    Joseph calls for players to ‘own’ their performances

    Jamie Joseph at Highlanders training in January. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

    Joseph calls for players to ‘own’ their performances

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is calling on his squad to take more responsibility after a hefty loss to the Hurricanes.

    Black Caps to play rare four-test series in Australia

    The Black Caps will play Australia in four tests later this year. Photo: Getty Images

    Black Caps to play rare four-test series in Australia

    The Black Caps will play their first-ever four-test series against Australia when they tour later this year and it will be their first against any opponent in 26 years.

    Walsh claims fourth indoor world title

    Tom Walsh celebrates with his gold medal from the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland...

    Walsh claims fourth indoor world title

    Tom Walsh has retained his World Indoor shot put title to become the all-time record holder in the event.

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    Convincing win makes dream start for Northern

    Nomads player Guy Reeves (left) battles for the ball with Northern’s Amasio Jutel during their...

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    Convincing win makes dream start for Northern

    Northern made a strong Southern League debut with a 3-0 win against Nomads United at Logan Park on Saturday.

    O'Reilly double sparks City League Cup triumph

    Nico O'Reilly lifts the Carabao Cup after scoring a double in Manchester City's final win. Photo:...

    O'Reilly double sparks City League Cup triumph

    Manchester City reasserted themselves as trophy hunters supreme as they gave Arsenal a chastening reality check with a 2-0 victory in the League Cup final thanks to Nico O'Reilly's second...

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    Solid effort from Steel in preseason encounter

    Southern Steel goal attack Georgia Heffernan  lines up her shot under the pressure of Mainland...

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    Solid effort from Steel in preseason encounter

    Hopefully that is a sign of things to come.

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    Loose forward scored most famous try

    Elliot Dixon scores a try for the Highlanders during their game against the Crusaders in 2018....

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    Loose forward scored most famous try

    Elliot Dixon went on quite the journey.

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    Series to White Ferns as South Africa falter

    Sophie Devine in full flourish during her innings of 64 for the White Ferns against South Africa...

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    Series to White Ferns as South Africa falter

    South Africa fumbled their way to a six-wicket loss to the White Ferns in Wellington yesterday.

    North East Valley to take winning form into final

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    North East Valley to take winning form into final

    North East Valley completed the one-day round-robin with a comfortable win against Green Island at Sunnyvale on Saturday.

    Familiar foes to face off in final

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    Familiar foes to face off in final

    Union will meet Oamaru, for the third consecutive season, in the Borton Cup Final this coming Saturday. Both teams progressed comfortably through their semifinals, with Oamaru defeating Albion by...

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    Swimmers make the most of home pool

    South Otago swimmer Gemma Ioane works hard in the 200m freestyle.

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    Swimmers make the most of home pool

    Moana Pool was a hive of activity at the weekend as rising swimmers made a splash.
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