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    Byron Kelleher shapes to ignite a Highlanders attack during a game at Carisbrook in 2001. Photo:...

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    Pugnacious, all-action halfback possessed pass like bullet

    You often heard a series of similar descriptive terms about Byron Kelleher.

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    O’Connor leads fightback

    Otago seamer Thomas O’Connor bowls during his side’s Plunket Shield match against Northern...

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    O’Connor leads fightback

    Thomas O’Connor missed out on a hat-trick but he did not miss the stumps.

    Tall Ferns’ World Cup bid over after loss to Puerto Rico

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    Tall Ferns’ World Cup bid over after loss to Puerto Rico

    The Tall Ferns’ bid to reach the World Cup has come to an end after they were beaten 77-61 by Puerto Rico yesterday.

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    New faces in Royals, Wānaka

    Jed Collings will be back for the Dunedin City Royals in the Southern League this season. Photo:...

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    New faces in Royals, Wānaka

    There will be some new faces in the Dunedin City Royals and Wānaka this season.

    Large Otago contingent

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    Large Otago contingent

    A swag of Otago athletes have been named in the the largest New Zealand team to compete at the Oceania championships.

    Suspension for Pulu

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    Suspension for Pulu

    Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu has been suspended after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle in the game against the Blues at Eden Park.

    Williamson hoping for ‘just another day at the races’

    Nathan Williamson. Photo: supplied

    Williamson hoping for ‘just another day at the races’

    It is just like riding a bike.

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    Seeking to follow in Dad’s footsteps

    Otago left-armer Thomas O’Connor reflects on his breakthrough performance in the Plunket Shield....

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    Seeking to follow in Dad’s footsteps

    Thomas O’Connor graduated in more ways than one.

    The numbers stack up for Tavatavanawai

    Timoci Tavatavanawai. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

    The numbers stack up for Tavatavanawai

    Jim certainly provides a difference.

    A loss for the women, a win for the men

    White Ferns all-rounder Suzie Bates is bowled during the second T20 against South Africa in...

    A loss for the women, a win for the men

    The White Ferns lost, but the Black Caps won, so each drew their respective series 1-1 after the second T20 matches against South Africa in Hamilton last night.

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    Change of plans for Spain-bound youths

    Matt Scoles. Photo: supplied

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    Change of plans for Spain-bound youths

    A group of young southern footballers are having to take the long way to Spain.

    IOC urged to drop reported gender test plans

    Several major federations, including athletics, swimming and rugby union, have barred athletes...

    IOC urged to drop reported gender test plans

    The proposals seen as setback for gender equity in sports.

    Renton to make long-awaited comeback for Highlanders

    Hugh Renton will make his comeback after a long injury layoff. Photo: Peter McIntosh

    Renton to make long-awaited comeback for Highlanders

    The Highlanders have a Hugh-ge addition to their team this week.

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    Recovering lock has sights set on South Africa

    Highlanders lock Fabian Holland works on his rehabilitation at team headquarters yesterday. Photo...

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    Recovering lock has sights set on South Africa

    Fabian Holland has never met the new All Blacks coach but is hoping to take a trip to South Africa with him later this year.

    Argentina wants to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

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    Argentina wants to host 2035 Rugby World Cup

    Argentina is launching a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in South America for the first time in 2035, the Argentine Rugby Union says.

    Kneebone set piece coach

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    Kneebone set piece coach

    Simon Kneebone has been appointed Black Ferns assistant coach, rounding out the team’s coaching staff as they prepare for a big season ahead.

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    Otago Rally to celebrate 50 years in style with bumper field

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    Otago Rally to celebrate 50 years in style with bumper field

    Otago's roads are in for something truly special.

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    The embodiment of a Highlanders man

    Ash Dixon is one of nine Highlanders centurions. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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    The embodiment of a Highlanders man

    Ash Dixon was in many ways the ultimate symbol of the modern Highlanders man.

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    Immense power, technical expertise a potent mix

    Ethan de Groot fires out an instruction during the game between the Highlanders and the Fijian...

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    Immense power, technical expertise a potent mix

    Ethan de Groot is quite at home in the dark places.

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    Team know they need to be better

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    Team know they need to be better

    Ben Smith says nobody is more critical of the Highlanders than themselves.
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