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Younger, but is club rugby better?
In the first of a two-part series on the health of men’s club rugby, reporter Adrian Seconi asks club stalwarts Hayden Finch and Paul Dwyer how the national game is...
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Kane's late double saves England against DR Congo
Kane's late double saves England against DR Congo
Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes as England battled back to overcome a dogged Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1.
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Kearney upbeat about challenges ahead
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Kearney upbeat about challenges ahead
Otago Rugby Football Union community rugby manager Warren Kearney is upbeat about the challenges ahead for the sport.
Duffy in NZ squad for West Indies ODIs
Duffy in NZ squad for West Indies ODIs
Otago seamer Jacob Duffy returns from paternity leave and will be joined by Northern Districts speedster Matt Fisher in the Black Caps ODI squad for the five-game tour of the West Indies starting...
Former Nuggets coach facing charges over deaths
Former Nuggets coach one of two facing charges over drownings in Philippines
Former Otago Nuggets coach Tab Baldwin and a former Moana Pasifika conditioning coach could face charges in relation to two recent drownings in the Philippines.
Longer season, new finals structure for Super Rugby
Longer season, new finals structure for Super Rugby
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed a revamped competition structure for the 2027 season featuring an expanded regular season and a new high-stakes finals series, following the demise of Moana Pasifika.
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Everything clicked in 2026 for rejuvenated Southern Steel
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Everything clicked in 2026 for rejuvenated Southern Steel
Amid the outside noise, the Southern Steel produced their best season in eight years to finish as runners-up in the ANZ Premiership.
Australia cruise into T20 World Cup final
Australia cruise into T20 World Cup final
Australia is through to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final.
Invercargill-Kumagaya City relationship helps Stags sign two Japanese players
Invercargill-Kumagaya City relationship helps Stags sign two Japanese players
The Stags will have a couple of Wild Knights on the books this season.
Duffy returns for white-ball tour of West Indies
Duffy returns for white-ball tour of West Indies
Otago seamer Jacob Duffy returns from paternity leave and will be joined by ND speedster Matt Fisher in the Black Caps ODI squad for the tour of the West Indies starting later this month.
Serena and Wawrinka go down fighting
Serena and Wawrinka go down fighting
Serena Williams returned to competitive singles action after a four-year absence but couldn't overcome the first hurdle at Wimbledon, while Stan Wawrinka bid a final goodbye to fans after a marathon defeat.
Classy France sweep Sweden aside
Classy France sweep Sweden aside
France uncorked a Champagne performance to sweep Sweden aside 3-0 with a display of attacking verve and precision and book their place in the World Cup last 16.
Talisman Haaland fires Norway into last 16
Talisman Haaland fires Norway into last 16
With his team on the ropes and heading towards extra time, Norway's Erling Haaland burst to life to fire his side into the World Cup last 16.
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Black Caps win a victory for substance over style
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Black Caps win a victory for substance over style
This Black Caps series was a win for the unpretentious.
Secondary sport
Secondary sport
All schools and all sports have some unsung heroes. The Otago Secondary Schools Sports Association asked local schools to identify some of them.
Funds boost for winter performers
Funds boost for winter performers
New Zealand’s leading skiers and snowboarders will benefit from a boost in funding in the next Olympic cycle.
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Doubts over premiership taking a toll
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Doubts over premiership taking a toll
“We want to keep playing’’.
Shootout drama as Morocco dump Netherlands out of World Cup
Shootout drama as Morocco dump Netherlands out of World Cup
Morocco beat the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties today to reach the World Cup last 16 after their Round of 32 tie ended 1-1 following extra time, setting up a meeting with co-hosts Canada.
Black Caps claim series win over England
Black Caps claim series win over England
New Zealand wrapped up a crushing 160-run victory over England in the third test at Trent Bridge to secure a 2-1 series victory.
Sinner and Sabalenka answer doubters
Sinner and Sabalenka answer doubters
Men's defending champ Jannik Sinner and women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka arrived at Wimbledon with question marks hanging over them but answered the doubters, with first-round wins.