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Big smile ahead of 100th for province

The many, and mostly hairy, faces of Otago and Highlanders centurion and former All Black Liam...

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Big smile ahead of 100th for province

If all goes well this afternoon, Liam Coltman will clock his 100th game for Otago, help lock away the Ranfurly Shield and be home in time to tuck his daughters Tilly and Ruby into bed.

Casey will start full contract in 2027

Casey will start full contract in 2027

The Highlanders have seen what we have seen and have signed star Otago openside Lucas Casey.

Schmidt emphasises significance of Bledisloe Cup to ABs

Australia coach Joe Schmidt. Photo: Getty Images

Schmidt emphasises significance of Bledisloe Cup to ABs

The Wallabies head coach has revealed just how much the Bledisloe Cup means to the All Blacks, saying it was more than the wider competition the two teams are competing for.

Rugby Chat: How Otago won the shield - and how we'll keep it

On ODT Rugby Chat we're talking the Ranfurly Shield and go one on one with Otago coach Mark Brown.

Shield star confirmed for Highlanders

Otago flanker Lucas Casey with the Ranfurly Shield. He'll be defending it against North Harbour...

Shield star confirmed for Highlanders

The Highlanders have seen what we have seen, and have signed star Otago openside Lucas Casey.

US prepares to defend home turf in Ryder Cup

The US Ryder Cup team practices at Bethpage Black Golf Course, Farmingdale, New York. Photo: Reuters

US prepares to defend home turf in Ryder Cup

The Ryder Cup never lacks sporting drama of the highest degree.

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Import loving player-centred focus

Southern Hoiho centre Jessie Edwards is looking forward to hitting the ground running in her...

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Import loving player-centred focus

Basketball has taken Jessie Edwards around the world but she is starting to feel right at home in the South after linking up with the Southern Hoiho for the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa season.

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Robinson putting her all into shot

Holly Robinson, pictured with coach Raylene Bates at the Paris Paralympics, is preparing for the...

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Robinson putting her all into shot

Holly Robinson continues to evolve as she reinvents her career.

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Champs course feels like home

Finn Butcher in action during the Czech Republic round of the canoe slalom world cup in June....

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Champs course feels like home

Otago sport’s golden boy has been paddling under the radar for the past couple of months. Finn Butcher tells Hayden Meikle why that was the right approach for the world championships in Australia.

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St Hilda’s, Columba off to champs

St Hilda's Senior A netballers. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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St Hilda’s, Columba off to champs

Dunedin netball powerhouses St Hilda’s Collegiate and Columba College will have their biggest test of the year next week.

Leslie claims silver in 50 metre backstroke

Cameron Leslie celebrates his silver medal in Singapore. PHOTO: SWIMMING NEW ZEALAND

Leslie claims silver in 50 metre backstroke

Whangarei swimmer Cameron Leslie has added another medal to his collection.

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The 100 club: Coltman ‘just an outstanding person’

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The 100 club: Coltman ‘just an outstanding person’

He is just a bloody good bloke.

England unchanged for World Cup final

England trains this week ahead of their Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham on Sunday morning....

England unchanged for World Cup final

England coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged 23 for the Women’s Rugby World Cup final against Canada on Sunday morning.

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How the teams stack up

Taylor Mikesell had an outstanding college basketball career at Ohio State and now joins the...

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How the teams stack up

There has been plenty of movement during the Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa League offseason. Kayla Hodge casts her eye over the teams ahead of the opening game tonight.