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

    Joseph calls for players to ‘own’ their performances

    Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph is calling on his squad to take more responsibility after a hefty loss to the Hurricanes.

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    Solid effort from Steel in preseason encounter

    Southern Steel goal attack Georgia Heffernan  lines up her shot under the pressure of Mainland...

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    Solid effort from Steel in preseason encounter

    Hopefully that is a sign of things to come.

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    Loose forward scored most famous try

    Elliot Dixon scores a try for the Highlanders during their game against the Crusaders in 2018....

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    Loose forward scored most famous try

    Elliot Dixon went on quite the journey.

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    Convincing win makes dream start for Northern

    Nomads player Guy Reeves (left) battles for the ball with Northern’s Amasio Jutel during their...

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    Convincing win makes dream start for Northern

    Northern made a strong Southern League debut with a 3-0 win against Nomads United at Logan Park on Saturday.

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    Series to White Ferns as South Africa falter

    Sophie Devine in full flourish during her innings of 64 for the White Ferns against South Africa...

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    Series to White Ferns as South Africa falter

    South Africa fumbled their way to a six-wicket loss to the White Ferns in Wellington yesterday.

    North East Valley to take winning form into final

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    North East Valley to take winning form into final

    North East Valley completed the one-day round-robin with a comfortable win against Green Island at Sunnyvale on Saturday.

    Familiar foes to face off in final

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    Familiar foes to face off in final

    Union will meet Oamaru, for the third consecutive season, in the Borton Cup Final this coming Saturday. Both teams progressed comfortably through their semifinals, with Oamaru defeating Albion by...

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    Swimmers make the most of home pool

    South Otago swimmer Gemma Ioane works hard in the 200m freestyle.

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    Swimmers make the most of home pool

    Moana Pool was a hive of activity at the weekend as rising swimmers made a splash.

    Veterans claim titles at national cross-country championships

    Samara Sheppard heads to victory at the New Zealand cross-country mountain biking championships...

    Veterans claim titles at national cross-country championships

    Two 30-something mountain bike greats showed class was permanent as they dominated the New Zealand cross-country championships in Rotorua on Saturday.

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    Memorable victory keeps hopes alive

    Otago Volts coach Josh Tasman-Jones. File photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Memorable victory keeps hopes alive

    If you are going to swing, then swing hard.

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    Poi finding herself in the middle of things

    Southern Steel captain Kimiora Poi takes the lead during the team’s "road show" clinic in Dunedin...

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    Poi finding herself in the middle of things

    Kimiora Poi is quickly becoming the glue for the Southern Steel.

    Olympians eye titles at champs

    Olympians eye titles at champs

    Olympians Leila Walker and Rico Bearman will be looking to extend their records at the BMX national championships at Te Awamutu at the weekend.

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    Dynamic No 6 Frizell would be more than welcome back

    Highlanders flanker Shannon Frizell in action against the Hurricanes in 2021. Photo: Peter McIntosh

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    Dynamic No 6 Frizell would be more than welcome back

    Highlanders fans would not mind seeing this bloke back in the South.

    Obituary: Martin Dennis, racehorse trainer

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    Obituary: Martin Dennis, racehorse trainer

    Martin Dennis was the youngest of one of New Zealand racing’s most famous families, the Dennis brothers.

    Highlanders get glass of ice-water to the face

    The Highlanders’ Timoci Tavatavanawai is stopped by Hurricanes players Ruben Love (left) and...

    Highlanders get glass of ice-water to the face

    Call this a healthy dose of reality.

    New Zealand win; New Zealand also win

    Sophie Devine goes over the top during her match-winning 55 not out for the White Ferns in their...

    New Zealand win; New Zealand also win

    The White Ferns hold a two-game lead against South Africa after a record chase at Eden Park last night.

    Further setback for Duncan on comeback

    Further setback for Duncan on comeback

    Courtney Duncan’s quest to revive her motocross career has hit another speed bump.

    Volts give themselves a sniff

    Otago seamer Matt Bacon sends a delivery down during his side’s Plunket Shield match against...

    Volts give themselves a sniff

    Otago need runs like Santa needs a chimney.

    Dennis positive about big weekend ahead

    Photo: File photo

    Dennis positive about big weekend ahead

    Southland trainer Robert Dennis is looking north optimistically, with a trio of stakes runners across today’s Riccarton Park and Trentham meetings.

    Hamstring injury puts Gordon out

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

    Hamstring injury puts Gordon out

    Silver Fern Maddy Gordon is set for a spell on the sidelines.
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