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    Poignant connection with netball trophy

    St Hilda’s captain Aya Moetaua after winning the South Island secondary school title in Dunedin...

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    Poignant connection with netball trophy

    Like mother, like daughter. When St Hilda’s captain Aya Moetaua lifted the South Island secondary schools netball trophy this week, there was an engraving on the shield that meant more than most.

    Wild and untamed Spirit run away against Tasman

    Naomi Sopoaga scored two tries for Otago against Northland. File photo: Getty

    Wild and untamed Spirit run away against Tasman

    You cannot keep a bronco harnessed for long.

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    Wood rises to new heights among stars

    Chris Wood celebrates after scoring last season. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Wood rises to new heights among stars

    Is it that time of year again? It is indeed. Hayden Meikle presents the annual Otago Daily Times sport power rankings.

    Southland claim Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011

    Fletcher Morgan of Southland celebrates after scoring a try during the NPC/Ranfurly Shield match...

    Southland claim Ranfurly Shield for first time since 2011

    The Ranfurly Shield is heading back to Southland.

    Tears flow and records fall as injury woes rock US Open

    Ben Shelton of the US reacts during his third round match against France's Adrian Mannarino....

    Tears flow and records fall as injury woes rock US Open

    Ben Shelton's US Open campaign ended in tears on Friday after he withdrew mid-match with a shoulder injury he called the "worst pain" of his life.

    Emotional win as Tasman clinch thriller

    Emotional win as Tasman clinch thriller

    Tasman rumbled over after the hooter to clinch an emotional 31-27 win against Otago in a thriller in Nelson.

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    Herden calls for sharper mindset

    North Otago No8 Junior Fakatoufifita carries the ball past Wairarapa-Bush defender Levi Harmon...

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    Herden calls for sharper mindset

    "We've just got to keep the game going on our terms."

    Dunn returns but Lawson leaves

    Aliyah Dunn of the Steel and Kelly Jackson of the Pulse compete for the ball during a match...

    Dunn returns but Lawson leaves

    There is good news — and there is bad news.

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    Spirit out to build on perfect start to season

    Georgia Cormick rips a pass off in a game earlier this season. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Spirit out to build on perfect start to season

    Everywhere you look there is something to like about this Otago Spirit team.

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    Otago wary of Tasman’s all-round strength

    Timoci Tavatavanawai is playing for Tasman. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Otago wary of Tasman’s all-round strength

    Otago were back hitting the tackle bags this week. And it is not because they turned in a poor defensive effort.

    Strong book of drives for McIlwrick to open campaign

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    Strong book of drives for McIlwrick to open campaign

    The warm-up starts for Rory McIlwrick at Winton tomorrow.

    Win for John McGlashan

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    Win for John McGlashan

    John McGlashan beat Southland Boys’ 2-0 in an India Shield fixture in Auckland yesterday. Charlie Falconer and Max Braithwaite bagged a goal each.

    Poor handling costly for Southland Boys’

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    Poor handling costly for Southland Boys’

    Southland Boys' were poised to set sail in the second half but were blown away instead.

    Metro sides to do battle for shield

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    Metro sides to do battle for shield

    One Dunedin-based side will create history today.

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    Black Ferns prepared for tough encounter against Japan

    Black Fern flanker Layla Sae makes a break during their Women’s Rugby World Cup game against...

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    Black Ferns prepared for tough encounter against Japan

    The Black Ferns will be hoping they can keep blossoming in the hunt to defend their Women’s Rugby World Cup title.

    Hamish Kerr claims Diamond League season title

    Hamish Kerr examines his trophy after winning the men's high jump final as part of the Diamond...

    Hamish Kerr claims Diamond League season title

    Canterbury high jumper Hamish Kerr has had the perfect warmup to the World Championships with victory at the Diamond League final in Zurich.

    Brownie bent on helping Boks beat ABs

    Tony Brown: "I've got some massive insights into how the All Blacks operate." Photo: Getty

    ‘I’ve got some massive insights’: Brownie bent on helping Boks beat ABs

    Former All Black Tony Brown has returned to New Zealand as the assistant Springboks coach, and he has his sights set on bringing down his old team.

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    St Hilda’s SI champions

    St Hilda’s Collegiate celebrate winning the South Island secondary schools title at the Edgar...

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    St Hilda’s SI champions

    There is no better feeling than winning on a home court.

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    Yet more family success sought

    Southland Boys’ captain Jimmy Taylor in action during the South Island First XV final against...

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    Yet more family success sought

    Jimmy reckons the Taylors could take the Withys in a backyard game of rugby.

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    Jensen to play in European comp

    Hayley Jensen. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

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    Jensen to play in European comp

    Former Otago and White Ferns all-rounder Hayley Jensen is not quite done with cricket yet.
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