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    A jubilant Isaac Hutchinson and Kyren Taumoefolau celebrate the Chiefs making the Super Rugby...

    Chiefs stun Crusaders to end their reign

    The defending champs had no answers, as the Chiefs ran in try after try to slam the gate shut on the Canterbury team's hopes of making another Super Rugby final.

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    Plenty on line in Garrick’s 100th game

    Lachie Garrick. FILE PHOTO: PHILIP CHANDLER

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    Plenty on line in Garrick’s 100th game

    Not many players of the calibre of Upper Clutha co-captain Lachie Garrick come along very often.

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    Players to watch

    Ousmane Dembele. PHOTOS: REUTERS

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    Players to watch

    There is no "I" in team, but the reality is the World Cup is all about the players.

    South Korea fight back to beat Czech Republic

    South Korea's Hwang In-beom scores their first goal against Czech Republic. Photo: Reuters

    South Korea fight back to beat Czech Republic

    South Korea rallied from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign.

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    Finding the Aupiki frontrunners

    Blues captain Maia Roos holds the Super Rugby Aupiki trophy. Can her side seal a threepeat this...

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    Finding the Aupiki frontrunners

    Super Rugby Aupiki kicks off on Saturday. Kayla Hodge looks at the teams.

    Chance for up-and-comers to come up

    Otago's name engraved on the shield.

    Chance for up-and-comers to come up

    The security of the Ranfurly Shield rests with a strong core of Dunedin club rugby players.

    Moana Pasifika future to be decided by end of month

    Moana Pasifika's future in Super Rugby Pacific remains undecided. Photo: Getty Images

    Moana Pasifika future to be decided by end of month

    New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is still considering a number of options before it makes a decision on Moana Pasifika's future in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.

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    Who'll rule the world?

    Kylian Mbappe (France) PHOTO: REUTERS

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    Who'll rule the world?

    Who will win the World Cup?

    The buzz, the hype, the spectacle: Let the Cup begin

    The buzz, the hype, the spectacle: Let the Cup begin

    American writer and poet Clint Smith had a nice quote about the World Cup.

    Winter codes may dominate winners list

    Alice Robinson. Photo: Getty Images

    Winter codes may dominate winners list

    Grab your woolly hat — winter sport is perhaps set to dominate the Otago Sports Awards at the Edgar Centre tonight.

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    Lifetime goal about to be achieved

    Former Dunedin Technical football star Aaron Burgess is packed and ready to go to the World Cup....

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    Lifetime goal about to be achieved

    Aaron Burgess has always been about the goals — and he hopes to see plenty at the World Cup.

    Mexico make winning start

    Mexico striker Raul Jiminez shoots for goal as South Africa's Mbekezeli Mbokazi watches on in...

    Mexico make winning start as World Cup begins

    Mexico got the World Cup party started as the co-hosts swept away South Africa 2-0 this morning in a tempestuous clash.

    Serena out of Queen's doubles, next stop Berlin

    Serena Williams (left) with Victoria Mboko during their round of 16 match they won against Nicole...

    Serena out of Queen's doubles, next stop Berlin

    Serena Williams' comeback has been put on hold after her doubles partner Victoria Mboko withdrew from the Queen's Club WTA event with a knee injury.

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    Stats turn up some surprises

    Southern winger Jeremiah Asi is chased by Zingari-Richmond winger Jacob Pollock during a Dunedin...

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    Stats turn up some surprises

    The hard-working crew at Elevate Analysis have lifted the bonnet on the engine room with an interesting release of statistics this week.

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    Prepare for plenty of perplexing Premiership permutations

    Photo: ODT files

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    Prepare for plenty of perplexing Premiership permutations

    Anything other than straightforward wins could make the ANZ Premiership playoffs look interesting.

    Chignell to contest half

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    Chignell to contest half

    Hill City-University runner Oli Chignell will race in the men’s half-marathon at the world road running championships in Copenhagen in September.

    Moore named in world side

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    Moore named in world side

    Rising Canterbury star Cooper Moore has been selected in the International team for the Junior Presidents Cup.

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    Hope returning players will keep Baabaas’ strong start going

    Southland Premier club rugby teams compete for the Galbraith Shield. PHOTO: FILE

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    Hope returning players will keep Baabaas’ strong start going

    The Eastern Northern Barbarians are aiming to build on their unbeaten start to the season when they take on Woodlands in round eight of the Southland premier competition.

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    Shield win a special memory

    Excelsior captain Mat Duff lifts the Citizens Shield after winning his first title in 2024. PHOTO...

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    Shield win a special memory

    Five questions for Excelsior captain and stalwart Mat Duff.

    Default mars exciting round

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    Default mars exciting round

    Southern Region rugby is heading towards the pointy end of the competition with plenty of exciting clashes tabled this weekend.
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