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Royals score five in convincing win

Royals score five in convincing win

The Dunedin City Royals put five goals past Universities of Canterbury to notch an impressive win on Saturday.

Captain Cool’s win special for Newman family

Korbyn Newman’s return to the winner’s circle at Oamaru yesterday was a special moment for his entire family.

All Blacks see off late Pumas comeback

Cortez Ratima makes a break during the first half in Cordoba, Argentina. Photo: Getty Images

All Blacks see off late Pumas comeback

New Zealand saw off a second-half Argentina resurgence to open their Rugby Championship campaign with a win in Cordoba.

All Blacks v Argentina: What we learned

Cortez Ratima celebrates with teammate Jordie Barrett after scoring the All Blacks' second try....

All Blacks v Argentina: What we learned

The more things change, the more they stay the same - at least for the Pumas and their attempts to beat the All Blacks on home soil.

Church hat-trick leads Spirit to victory

Jamie Church of the Spirit looks to break a tackle on her way to a hat-trick against the Pride in...

Church hat-trick leads Spirit to victory

The Spirit scored six thrilling tries in their tight Farah Palmer Cup Championship win against the Pride in Porirua this afternoon.

Wallabies fight back to stun Springboks at Ellis Park

Australia's James O'Connor fights off Kwagga Smith at Ellis Park, Johannesburg. Photo: Reuters

Wallabies fight back to stun Springboks at Ellis Park

Australia rallied from 22-0 down as captain Harry Wilson scored two tries in a stunning 38-22 bonus-point victory over South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener on Saturday, the Wallabies'...

City, Spurs, Liverpool win to kick off Premier League season

Tottenham Hotspur's Richarlison celebrates scoring their second goal with Pedro Porro. Photo:...

City, Spurs, Liverpool win to kick off Premier League season

Erling Haaland bagged a double to fire Manchester City to a perfect start in a 4-0 rout of Wolves, while Spurs kicked off the Thomas Frank era with a 3-0 win over Burnley on the first Saturday of the Premier League season.

Hamish Kerr leaps to another Diamond League victory

Hamish Kerr celebrates after a successful jump in the men's high jump final in Chorzow, Poland....

Hamish Kerr leaps to another Diamond League victory

Canterbury high jumper Hamish Kerr is returning to his best after winning the latest Diamond League meeting.

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Clubs battling DCC charge increases

Otago sports administrators Richard Kinley (from left), James Nation and Dougal McGowan discuss...

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Clubs battling DCC charge increases

Higher ground and facility user charges could force a community football club to shut up shop, a Dunedin-based sports administrator says.

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Discipline key focus for Stampede as finals series looms

Dunedin Thunder head coach Guillaume Leclancher watches over his team earlier this season. PHOTO:...

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Discipline key focus for Stampede as finals series looms

If there is one message Stampede captain Mitchell Frear wants to slap home this weekend, it is for his team to stay out of the penalty box.

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‘Good feeling’ around Old Golds camp

Old Golds back Ben Paton is looking forward to the opening of the Heartland Championships this...

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‘Good feeling’ around Old Golds camp

There is a quiet optimism about where this North Otago team could go this season.

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Sustainability of changes questioned

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Sustainability of changes questioned

Southern Football chief executive Dougal McGowan does not want changes to the national league to come at the cost of local clubs.

City Highlanders, Taieri Tuataras attempting to retain titles

City Highlanders, Taieri Tuataras attempting to retain titles

The Dunedin premier hockey season winds up today, with both the City Highlanders and Taieri Tuataras bidding to defend their titles.

Wells steps down from role as national selector to focus on career

Wells steps down from role as national selector to focus on career

Former Otago all-rounder Sam Wells has resigned from the position of Black Caps selector to concentrate on his work commitments.

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Tide turning against clubs, codes fear

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Tide turning against clubs, codes fear

The country’s sports clubs are battling mounting costs, funding issues and volunteer burnout. Reporter Adrian Seconi checks the pulse of the club scene in Otago.

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Starting well key focus for Otago

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Starting well key focus for Otago

Holding on to the ball longer would be a good start.

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May the football gods shine on Liverpool

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk celebrates after the match against Crystal Palace. Photo: Reuters

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May the football gods shine on Liverpool

Honestly, August kind of sucks. You do not need all the details but there are just too many dates that dredge up painful memories for The Last Word to make this a month worth celebrating.

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