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    Highlanders flanker Sean Withy steps past Chiefs defender Tupou Vaa'i during a Super Rugby game...

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    Thunder became Enzo’s family

    Long-serving Dunedin Thunder forward Mat Enright has made the tough decision to retire. He tells AdrianSeconi why he will miss being part of the Thunder family.

    Redmond returning to the scene of her breakthrough

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    Redmond returning to the scene of her breakthrough

    Francis Redmond is back on the start line this weekend at the Routeburn Classic, returning to the race where everything changed 12 months ago.

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    Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood reacts after sustaining his injury. Photo: Reuters

    Chris Wood injured weeks before World Cup

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    Keast shares credit for his southern success

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    Keast shares credit for his southern success

    Darren Keast insists there are plenty of people to thank for his recent success in the South.

    Reprieve for Black Ferns prop ahead of Canada game

    Reprieve for Black Ferns prop ahead of Canada game

    Black Ferns prop Tanya Kalounivale has escaped any further punishment and is free to play against Canada this weekend.

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    Premier competition back to three eight-team grades

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

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    Premier competition back to three eight-team grades

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    Tight games expected in third round

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    Tight games expected in third round

    Round three of the Southern Region club rugby competition promises to be just as close as the first two rounds.

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    There’s nothing like a good movie, popcorn

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    Upper Clutha facing their bogey team

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    Upper Clutha facing their bogey team

    High-flying Upper Clutha have lost just three of the 42 games they have played in the Central Otago premier club competition over the past three seasons.

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    Black Ferns relive semifinal defeat in wake of Canadian rematch

    Black Ferns hooker Georgia Ponsonby lay in bed last night watching another replay of her side's heartbreaking World Cup semifinal loss to Canada seven months ago.

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    Miller on cusp of points record

    Kaikorai first five Ben Miller slots a conversion during a division 1 game against Harbour at...

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    Miller on cusp of points record

    Veteran Kaikorai first five Ben Miller is closing in on a significant milestone for the club.

    Fine time had by all at White Horse 100th

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    Fine time had by all at White Horse 100th

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    The Crusaders' horses will be retired. Photo: Crusaders

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    Arsenal hold on to edge past Sporting

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    Otago pair picked for NZ

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