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Shooter excited about Steel move
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Shooter excited about Steel move
Two-point threat Josie Bingham is the final piece of the puzzle for the Southern Steel’s 2026 roster.
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Henderson wins praise but not bout
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Henderson wins praise but not bout
Dunedin boxer Morgan Henderson held her own but failed to sway the judges in a hard-fought bout at the World Boxing Championships in England.
Women keep Aussies scoreless
Women keep Aussies scoreless
The Black Sticks women made a winning start to the 2025 Ocean Cup in Darwin on Thursday.
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Fullback brings silky touch to Spirit
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Fullback brings silky touch to Spirit
That footwork has to come from somewhere.
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Big match before reunion panel and dinner
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Big match before reunion panel and dinner
Spirits have been high this week as Otago Rugby built towards today.
Otago fire in second half to down Northland
Otago fire in second half to down Northland
It was not flash. It was not fancy. But it added up to five competition points for Otago.
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Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years
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Five games that stick in the mind from the Spirit’s 25 years
Thrillers, crushing victories, heart-breaking defeats — the Otago Spirit have seen it all over 25 years. Hayden Meikle highlights five memorable games.
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Focus on preventing concussion injuries
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Focus on preventing concussion injuries
More than 2500 footballers were injured on southern fields last year, and a concerning number of those injuries were concussions.
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McGlashan out of proposed competition
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McGlashan out of proposed competition
Another southern school has dropped out of the South Island Boys' Schools First XV competition.
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True blue Bower set to cover tight head
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True blue Bower set to cover tight head
By George, he is loyal.
Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa
Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa
Four years after he last played for the Black Caps Ross Taylor is coming out of international cricket retirement to help the country of his mother's birth qualify for next year's T20 World Cup.
Pair heading north in winning form
Pair heading north in winning form
The business is done at home and now the attention turns to Addington.
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Selecting the best of the best since the start of the journey
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Selecting the best of the best since the start of the journey
A lot of players have worn the Otago Spirit jersey over the past 25 years. Selecting a greatest Spirit XV is no easy task, but sports editor Hayden Meikle thought he would give it a crack.
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Hollows proud every time she wears jersey
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Hollows proud every time she wears jersey
Twenty-five years from now, Tegan Hollows hopes she will be sitting in the stands with her team-mates reminiscing about the good old days.
Physical presence of injured Ma’u to be missed
Physical presence of injured Ma’u to be missed
Otago will be missing their enforcer for the remainder of the season.
Titans signing rounds out Steel defensive circle
Titans signing rounds out Steel defensive circle
Titans are made of Steel.
Boks pick Kolisi for All Blacks clash
Boks pick Kolisi for All Blacks clash
Siya Kolisi has been passed fit to play for South Africa against New Zealand in their Rugby Championship showdown at Eden Park on Saturday but will not captain the side.
Narawa recalled, Holland on bench against Boks
Narawa recalled, Holland on bench against Boks
Emoni Narawa has been recalled to the All Blacks for the first test against the Springboks, while a reshuffle in the loose forwards sees Highlander Fabian Holland in the reserves.
Kiwis continue strong run in New York
Kiwis continue strong run in New York
New Zealander Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gaby Dabrowski are through to the final of the US Open women's doubles final.
Lavanini set to bolster second row
Lavanini set to bolster second row
The Highlanders have bolstered their locking stocks with the signing of seasoned Argentinian forward Tomas Lavanini for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.