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    Russell stars in draw

    Otago veteran Kane Russell scored twice for the Black Sticks as they fought out a 3-3 draw with Japan in Hamilton yesterday.

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    Chu rare bright spot in losing effort

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    Chu rare bright spot in losing effort

    It was not the return to one-day action the Otago Volts were hoping for.

    Star riders taking part in elite road champs

    Star riders taking part in elite road champs

    Several New Zealand World Tour stars, medal-winning para cyclists and a host of talented Kiwi riders will be chasing honours in the national elite road championships in Cambridge this week.

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    Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody

    Highlanders lock Fabian Holland towers over the Super Rugby Pacific trophy and Moana Pasifika...

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    Nothing distracting Highlanders: Dermody

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    Goal-scoring pair named in Football Ferns squad looking to qualify for Brazil

    Pia Vlok. Photo: Getty Images

    Goal-scoring pair named in Football Ferns squad looking to qualify for Brazil

    Rising Wellington Phoenix star Pia Vlok is one of two new faces named in the Football Ferns for the start of their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign.

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    Meeuws enjoying ambassador role

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    Meeuws enjoying ambassador role

    Kees Meeuws was a master on the rugby field.

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    Harbour up for crack at Middlesex Cup

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    Harbour up for crack at Middlesex Cup

    A Dunedin club will have a crack at winning one of New Zealand rugby’s great trophies in Wellington this weekend.

    Baxter back to coach Matatū

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    Baxter back to coach Matatū

    Blair Baxter is back.

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    Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

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    Prop keen to play his ‘best footy’

    Ethan de Groot is getting ready for a very big year.

    Wānaka freeride skier tops podium again

    Wānaka skier Ben Richards (centre) on the podium with Ugo Troubat (left) and Kai Jones after...

    Wānaka freeride skier tops podium again

    There must be something in those Wānaka mountains.

    All Blacks support Savea in wake of Robertson sacking

    Scott Robertson and Ardie Savea at a media conference in 2024. Photo: Getty Images

    All Blacks support Savea in wake of Robertson sacking

    Senior All Blacks have closed ranks around Ardie Savea after the superstar flanker bore the brunt of public backlash for head coach Scott Robertson's sacking.

    Strong Japanese showing for Open

    Ren Yonezawa prepares for a tee shot at the Sony Open in Hawaii last month. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Strong Japanese showing for Open

    More top-class Japanese golfers will be chasing the top prize at the New Zealand Open at the end of this month.

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    Volts zapped by Northern in eight wicket loss

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    Volts zapped by Northern in eight wicket loss

    It was not the return to one day action the Otago Volts were hoping for.

    Coles in panel to pick new All Blacks coach

    Dane Coles comes back into the All Black environment after retiring in 2023, having played 90...

    Coles in panel to pick new All Blacks coach

    NZ Rugby has confirmed that Dane Coles is the recently retired player on its appointments panel for the next All Black coach.

    High scoring Canadian defenceman returns for Thunder

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    High scoring Canadian defenceman returns for Thunder

    The Dunedin Thunder have locked in their first player for 2026.

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    Volts resume 50-over campaign by taking on ND

    Otago Volts coach Josh Tasman-Jones. File photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Volts resume 50-over campaign by taking on ND

    Otago coach Josh Tasman-Jones feels his men are refreshed, keen and ready to make the second half of the Ford Trophy campaign a lot better than the first.

    Big Lebowski picks up second win in seven days

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    Big Lebowski picks up second win in seven days

    Ryal Bush trainer Brett Gray could not be happier with the current form of The Big Lebowski.

    Russell scores series winner for Black Sticks

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    Russell scores series winner for Black Sticks

    Otago veteran Kane Russell put the icing on the Black Sticks’ series win over Japan on Monday night.

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    North Otago victory memorable for Grubb

    North Otago all-rounder Cameron Grubb. PHOTO: DEBBIE FAHEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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    North Otago victory memorable for Grubb

    Cameron Grubb and his North Otago team sure had a weekend to celebrate.

    All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw announced

    The All Blacks will start their 2027 World Cup campaign against Chile before taking on hosts...

    All Blacks' 2027 World Cup draw announced

    The All Blacks will open their 2027 Rugby World Cup campaign with a Pool A match against Chile.
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