Rugby player cops 28-match ban after king hit
The rugby player who sucker-punched an opponent in a Christchurch club game has been banned for 28 matches - effectively ruling him out of the sport for two years.
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Queen’s HS pupil ‘excited’ to be representing NZ
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Queen’s HS pupil ‘excited’ to be representing NZ
You can chase your dreams from anywhere.
Age no barrier for Venus Williams
Age no barrier for Venus Williams
Venus Williams has received a wild card main draw entry into the Cincinnati Open, as the 45-year-old enjoys an age-defying return to the spotlight.
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Stead rules out fulltime Otago role
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Stead rules out fulltime Otago role
Former Black Caps coach Gary Stead has no intention of expanding his role with the Volts into a fulltime role.
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Steel boss ‘couldn’t be more proud’ despite missing playoffs
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Steel boss ‘couldn’t be more proud’ despite missing playoffs
Netball South chief executive Sonya Fleming takes heart from a much-improved Southern Steel season.
Dunedin downs Canterbury
Dunedin downs Canterbury
The Dunedin youth team celebrated a 7-6 win over their Canterbury counterparts at the Dunedin Lawn Bowls Stadium at the weekend.
Lienert-Brown re-signs
Lienert-Brown re-signs
All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown has extended his contract with New Zealand Rugby, the Chiefs and Waikato through to the end of 2028.
Black Sticks a no-show
Black Sticks a no-show
Hockey New Zealand has confirmed the Black Sticks men will not participate in the 2025-26 FIH Pro League, despite qualifying by winning the Nations Cup.
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Ajax make statement with demolition of Varsity
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Ajax make statement with demolition of Varsity
Ajax have stamped themselves as hot favourites as the Dunedin women’s club playoffs loom.
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Players from Japan, Dunedin in Herden’s Old Golds mix
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Players from Japan, Dunedin in Herden’s Old Golds mix
Some old, some new, some borrowed, some Blue Revs.
Lienert-Brown latest to look to Japan
Lienert-Brown latest to look to Japan
Veteran All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown will miss Super Rugby next year as part of a sabbatical to play in Japan.
Students striving for solo success
Students striving for solo success
This is part two of the Otago Secondary Schools Sports Association series profiling Otago students who compete in individual sports.
Twin wins make Stewart’s Oamaru excursion worthwhile
Twin wins make Stewart’s Oamaru excursion worthwhile
Leonard Stewart had been looking forward to Sunday’s Oamaru meeting with a big team of representatives, and he got the results he was after, collecting a winning double and several other placings.
ODT Hockey Chat: OBHS v Johnnies
ODT Hockey Chat: OBHS v Johnnies
On this episode of ODT Hockey Chat we are back at the McMillan Turf to catch up with the action between OBHS and Johnnies in the big game of the week.
Phoenix sign Armiento
Phoenix sign Armiento
The Wellington Phoenix have lured Carlo Armiento back to the A-League.
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So far, so good for Razor’s men
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So far, so good for Razor’s men
You can divide the 2025 All Blacks season into three parts: the French series, the Rugby Championship and the end-of-year tour.
Silver Ferns captain Ekenasio to take a break from internationals
Silver Ferns captain Ekenasio to take a break from internationals
Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio has made herself unavailable for this year's internationals.
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Deans confident on eve of world champs
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Deans confident on eve of world champs
Relaxed looks good on Caitlin Deans.
Nweke in line for NZ selection after eligibility change
Nweke in line for NZ selection after eligibility change
Grace Nweke could be in line to play for the Silver Ferns this year after Netball New Zealand changed its eligibility criteria.
O’Ward keeps hopes alive
O’Ward keeps hopes alive
Mexican Pato O’Ward eked out his second IndyCar win in three weeks in Toronto yesterday, keeping alive his underdog chances to win the season championship.