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    Even contests as four matches end in draws

    It was a day of shared honours in Dunedin club hockey at the McMillan Hockey Centre on Saturday as four of five games ended in draws.

    Memorable day at Taupo for Wood, Toyota

    Wellington driver Ryan Wood powers his Toyota GR Supra Supercar around the Taupo track on...

    Memorable day at Taupo for Wood, Toyota

    New Zealand’s latest motorsport hero has collected his first win on home soil.

    Dreams Are Free coasts to easy victory in cup

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    Dreams Are Free coasts to easy victory in cup

    Dreams Are Free made another memory at Central Southland Raceway when running to an easy victory in the Winton Cup yesterday.

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    Treadwell bags late winner for Northern

    Mosgiel set what is believed to be a premier league record when it beat Northern 20-0. Photo:...

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    Treadwell bags late winner for Northern

    Northern notched another win to continue their strong start to their debut Southern League season, while Wanaka and Dunedin City Royals were both beaten to wrap up round four.

    Mackay/Johnson on a roll to finish ninth in classic

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    Mackay/Johnson on a roll to finish ninth in classic

    The smallest of misjudgements resulted in a spectacular but gentle roll-over for a leading classic rally crew on the Otago Rally yesterday morning.

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    Turnovers costly for Steel as Tactix win messy opener

    Mainland Tactix shooter Charlie Bell secures the ball under the pressure of Southern Steel goal...

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    Turnovers costly for Steel as Tactix win messy opener

    It was hardly the game either team would have wanted.

    Stokes ‘over the moon’ about first rally title

    Splashing the victory drinks at the winners’ ceremony at the Otago Rally finish in Brighton are ...

    Stokes ‘over the moon’ about first rally title

    In a fitting tribute to his ever-supportive father, Brian, Jack Stokes became the first son of an Otago Rally winner to repeat the feat at the 50th anniversary event, notching his debut rally...

    Meeke again shows liking for event with another win in classic section

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    Meeke again shows liking for event with another win in classic section

    A brush with a bank yesterday morning and a consequent puncture were not enough to stop Kris Meeke from cantering to a dominant win on the Classic Rally section of the Otago Rally.

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    ‘Massive effort,’ but little things proving costly for Highlanders: Joseph

    Jamie Joseph at Highlanders training in January. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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    ‘Massive effort,’ but little things proving costly for Highlanders: Joseph

    You can debate the yellow card, but it is the little things that are proving costly for the Highlanders, coach Jamie Joseph says.

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    Cup defended amid celebrations

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    Cup defended amid celebrations

    The wow factor prevailed as Central Otago rugby celebrated 100 years of White Horse Cup competition in Queenstown on Saturday in glorious fashion.

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    Valley, Athies play out stalemate

    The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

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    Valley, Athies play out stalemate

    Two upsets and a draw highlighted the second round of the Citizens Shield rugby on Saturday.

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    Miln stars as Harbour show quality

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    Miln stars as Harbour show quality

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    Dominant Clutha win to remain unbeaten

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    Dominant Clutha win to remain unbeaten

    The Clutha Steamers are unbeaten after two rounds after they picked up a strong 47-12 win over Lawrence at Simpson Park in Lawrence.

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    Barbarians captain marks milestone match with strong display

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    Barbarians captain marks milestone match with strong display

    The Southland premier grade club rugby competition got under way on Saturday.

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    ‘Just another game’ as Demant hits captain milestone

    Black Ferns first five Ruahei Demant. PHOTO: NEW ZEALAND RUGBY/SMARTFRAME

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    ‘Just another game’ as Demant hits captain milestone

    Ruahei Demant has already cemented her legacy as a Black Ferns great.

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    Coach keen to play at pace

    Otago Nuggets coach Jeff Sparrow reflects on the challenge ahead at the Edgar Centre yesterday....

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    Coach keen to play at pace

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    Reds hold on to beat Crusaders

    The Reds' Filipo Daugunu celebrates scoring against the Crusaders at Suncorp Stadium. Photo: Getty

    Reds hold on to beat Crusaders

    The Reds have held on to beat the Crusaders 31-26 in slippery conditions in Brisbane.

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    Gibbons named for relay team

    Jorja Gibbons. Photo: file

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    Gibbons named for relay team

    Jorja Gibbons collected a special birthday present.

    Dunedin premier rugby: final scores

    Dunedin premier rugby: final scores

    The final scores are in for the third round of Dunedin premier rugby.

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    Highlanders’ golden ‘Nugget’ rightful No 1

    Aaron Smith helps Highlanders team-mate Josh Mckay celebrate his try during a Super Rugby game...

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    Highlanders’ golden ‘Nugget’ rightful No 1

    Aaron Smith is No 1 - few can argue the halfback they called ‘‘Nugget’’ doesn't deserve his spot as our greatest Highlander.
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