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    Carruthers welcomes challenge of being chairman of NNZ

    Rata beat Mossburn 47-27. PHOTO: ODT FILES.

    Carruthers welcomes challenge of being chairman of NNZ

    Experienced director Alastair Carruthers has been appointed chairman of Netball New Zealand.

    Milestones imminent for Clutha, Clinton

    Alhambra-Union midfielder Fanklin Barry is downed by the tackle of Dunedin winger Henry 
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    Milestones imminent for Clutha, Clinton

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    Playing NPC still Miln’s aim

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    Playing NPC still Miln’s aim

    Rique Miln left the sunny Bay of Plenty for the windiest rugby ground in Dunedin.

    Clutha will take plenty of stopping on recent form

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    Clutha will take plenty of stopping on recent form

    Duck-Shooting weekend means there are four night games in the Southern Region club competition this week.

    Athies keen to stay as Kings

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    Athies keen to stay as Kings

    The opening weekend of duck-shooting means rugby under lights and a Pasifika festival in North Otago.

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    Upper Clutha his toughest opponent

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    Upper Clutha his toughest opponent

    Five questions for Arrowtown centre Ben Sisson.

    ODT Rugby Chat: Family rivalry at its best

    ODT Rugby Chat: Family rivalry at its best

    On ODT Rugby Chat this week we talk to the coaching brothers Dion Lobb (Southern) and Matt Lobb (Green Island).

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    Breakaway schools’ closed-shop mentality slammed

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    Breakaway schools’ closed-shop mentality slammed

    An experienced coach has accused schools taking part in a breakaway First XV competition of having a ‘‘closed-shop mentality’’.

    New role for Bates at her 15th World Cup

    White Ferns veteran Suzie Bates shares stories with members of the Otago Girls’ First XI at the...

    New role for Bates at her 15th World Cup

    Suzie Bates was back at school yesterday, this time without the textbooks.

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    Watherston relishing life as fulltime sevens player

    Olive Watherston makes a run for the Black Ferns Sevens during the New York leg of the world...

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    Watherston relishing life as fulltime sevens player

    Olive Watherston has never been afraid of a little rough and tumble.

    Grimaldi excited for first Commonwealth Games

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    Grimaldi excited for first Commonwealth Games

    Three-time Paralympic gold medallist Anna Grimaldi has been selected for her first Commonwealth Games.

    Testing the defence

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    Testing the defence

    King’s High School captain Zane Rakete-Gray tries to escape the clutches of diving Waitaki Boys’ High School fullback Cash Paterson during the First XV interschool at King’s yesterday.

    Popular Alflaila tops White Robe roster

    Jack Stewart. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Popular Alflaila tops White Robe roster

    White Robe Lodge stallions Alflaila and Ancient Spirit will reinforce the southern nursery’s commitment to supporting thoroughbred breeders at every level.

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    Moana Pasifika’s turmoil ‘disheartening’ — Soakai

    Alando Soakai crashes into Blues defender Jared Payne while playing for the Highlanders in a...

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    Moana Pasifika’s turmoil ‘disheartening’ — Soakai

    Alando Soakai is a proud Highlanders man but he was on the other side in the game against Moana Pasifika in Christchurch on Sunday.

    Effervescent wing Nareki back for Drua clash

    Fijian-born winger Jona Nareki returns from a minor injury this weekend. Photo: Getty Images

    Effervescent wing Nareki back for Drua clash

    The Highlanders have brought back some Pasifika panache for their trip to Fiji this weekend.

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    Paton’s passions: red, white, blue and gold

    Abigail Paton makes her debut for the United States during the recent Pacific Four series. PHOTOS...

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    Paton’s passions: red, white, blue and gold

    How does a girl who grew up on an East Otago farm end up playing for the United States?

    Black Sticks women give Argentina a run for their money in China

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    Black Sticks women give Argentina a run for their money in China

    The Black Sticks women fought hard before slipping to a 3-2 loss to world No 2 Argentina at the Changzhou Invitational Tournament in China yesterday.

    Allott appointed NZC CEO

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    Allott appointed NZC CEO

    Former Black Caps pace bowler Geoff Allott has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, replacing Scott Weenink.

    Baby Blacks scrape past Junior Wallabies

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    Baby Blacks scrape past Junior Wallabies

    New Zealand fought back from a 12-point halftime deficit to beat Australia 34-29 in a thrilling opening match of the Under-20 Rugby Championship in South Africa yesterday.

    Former Black Cap named as NZ Cricket CEO

    Former Black Cap Geoff Allott has been named NZ Cricket's new CEO. Photo: RNZ

    Former Black Cap named as NZ Cricket CEO

    Former Black Caps fast bowler Geoff Allott has been appointed chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, replacing Scott Weenink, who resigned in December.
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