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    Brake confirms her return to Black Ferns Sevens

    Michaela Brake. PHOTO: ODT FILES

    Brake confirms her return to Black Ferns Sevens

    Sevens star Michaela Brake has confirmed her return to the Black Ferns Sevens after signing with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2027.

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    Looking to lift defence: Stegmann

    Luke Stegmann has been in sizzling form for the Dunedin Thunder. PHOTO: NZIHL MEDIA

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    Looking to lift defence: Stegmann

    Luke Stegmann came for the ice hockey and returned for the surf.

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    Mouthwatering rematch awaits

    Photo: Getty Images

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    Mouthwatering rematch awaits

    When Cromwell and Arrowtown came up against each other in the opening round of the Central Otago premier club competition, they were — based on their 2025 performances — a couple of battlers...

    Miners Cup online for Lawrence, Crescent

    Owaka defenders Josh Huddleston (left) and Chris Chittock stop West Taieri winger Jacob Walls...

    Miners Cup online for Lawrence, Crescent

    The dark cloud of semifinal footy is already looming across the Southern Region, with many teams having to put the hard yards in at this stage to even be considered for post-season glory.

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    Winning Under 20 World Cup a highlight

    Brayden Mitchell. PHOTO: DEBBIE FAHEY PHOTOGRAPHY

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    Winning Under 20 World Cup a highlight

    Five questions for Star coach Brayden Mitchell.

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    Valley on top but rest of field wide open

    The Citizens Shield.  PHOTO: YAMMIE MCKENZIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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    Valley on top but rest of field wide open

    There is a familiar look to the top of the North Otago premier club competition.

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    Top-of-table clash in Mosgiel

    Taieri lock Harvey Amende is tackled by Harbour lock Preston Moananu during a division 1 club...

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    Top-of-table clash in Mosgiel

    The draw has worked out perfectly for a big day out in Mosgiel tomorrow.

    Top six looking all but sewn up already

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

    Top six looking all but sewn up already

    The top 6 looks almost done and dusted and there is still five games to go in the regular season.

    ODT Rugby Chat: 100 games and a first win of the season

    ODT Rugby Chat: 100 games and a first win of the season

    We talk to Eels winger Marc Rooney who plays his 100th game this weekend and Ratu Latus the Zingari lock who scored two tries at the weekend as his team won their first game of the season.

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    Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland

    Clarke Dermody. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Longtime coach Dermody departing for Ireland

    One of the great Highlanders stalwarts is heading to Ireland.

    De Groot named MVP

    Ethan de Groot looking on earlier this month. Photo by Joe Allison/Getty Images

    De Groot named MVP

    Ethan de Groot is a man of his word.

    Jennah Wootten new boss of Netball NZ

    Jennah Wootten. Photo: LinkedIn

    Jennah Wootten new boss of Netball NZ

    Experienced sports and major events leader Jennah Wootten has been put in charge of Netball New Zealand.

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    Nuggets signing not going ahead

    Jonathan Janssen played for the Nuggets last season. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

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    Nuggets signing not going ahead

    The Otago Nuggets have had to cancel a contract before the player even arrived.

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    Veitch leads Otago gains at Oceanias

    Shay Veitch. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Veitch leads Otago gains at Oceanias

    Shay Veitch leapt his way to Otago’s first medal at the Oceania championships this week.

    England ease to T20 win over White Ferns

    England ease to T20 win over White Ferns

    England have cruised to a seven-wicket win over the White Ferns in the opening T20 international at Derby.

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    Nuggets cut import forward Henn

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Nuggets cut import forward Henn

    The Otago Nuggets have shaken up their playing roster and import Michael Henn has fallen out of favour.

    Breakers lock in World Cup-winning coach

    Gordon Herbert has coached multiple clubs, including FC Bayern Munich. Photo: Getty Images

    Breakers lock in World Cup-winning coach

    The New Zealand Breakers are trumpeting a club-defining appointment after locking in the services of World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert.

    Coaching roles not confined to field

    John McGlashan College hockey coach Nic Friedlander talks his side through the game plan. PHOTOS:...

    Coaching roles not confined to field

    Otago has more than 6800 students participating in sport - none of whom would be able to take part if it was not for dedicated and passionate volunteers.

    Alcaraz to miss Roland Garros and Wimbledon

    Carlos Alcaraz attended the Laureus World Sports Awards with his wrist in a cast to receive the...

    Alcaraz to miss Roland Garros and Wimbledon

    Carlos Alcaraz will skip Wimbledon as he recovers from the right wrist injury that has also forced the Spaniard out of the French Open, the world No 2 says.

    Spy scandal: Southampton booted out of playoff final

    Middlesbrough's David Strelec in action with Southampton's Caspar Jander and Taylor Harwood...

    Spy scandal: Southampton booted out of playoff final

    Southampton have been thrown out of the Championship playoff final - the richest game in world football - after being found guilty of spying on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.
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