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    Duffy claims top men's honour at NZ cricket awards

    Otago fast bowler Jacob Duffy has claimed the premier men’s honour at the New Zealand Cricket Awards.

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    Getting into the weeds of the grass roots

    Kaikorai celebrate winning the Dunedin division 1 title at Forsyth Barr Stadium last year. Photo:...

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    Getting into the weeds of the grass roots

    No grandstands.

    Rugby Chat: Club season returns

    Rugby Chat: Club season returns

    The much-missed ODT Rugby Chat is back bigger than ever by popular demand.

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    The original, mercurial Jimmy, for whom rugby was a ‘saviour’

    Jimmy Cowan was a warrior halfback for the Highlanders. Photo: Getty Images

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    The original, mercurial Jimmy, for whom rugby was a ‘saviour’

    He was christened Quinton James Cowan, but he gained immortality for the Highlanders and Southland under an old-school name that fit his style perfectly.

    Contrasting fortunes for women, men

    New Zealand's Melie Kerr (right) is congratulated by her team-mate and sister, Jess, after...

    Contrasting fortunes for women, men

    The White Ferns emphatically sealed their series against South Africa at Hagley Oval yesterday, but the Black Caps succumbed to a rejuvenated Proteas to lose theirs 3-2.

    Southlander to make a big step up

    Nic Shearer. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

    Southlander to make a big step up

    An unexpected new face will be pitched into battle as the Highlanders attempt to rescue their season tomorrow night.

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    Dunedin unlikely to host 2028 T20 World Cup matches

    Joel Morrison. Photo: supplied

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    Dunedin unlikely to host 2028 T20 World Cup matches

    Dunedin shapes as an unlikely destination for the men’s 2028 T20 World Cup.

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    Maadi Cup crews brace for forecast inclement weather

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    Maadi Cup crews brace for forecast inclement weather

    Otago rowers are in the hunt for podium spots at Maadi Cup as they brace for a predicted patch of bad weather.

    Otago v Stags to start season

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    Otago v Stags to start season

    Stag Day will set the tone for Otago’s hunt to go one better in the NPC this season.

    So long, lads

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    So long, lads

    Young footballers representing the Football Otago Youth Development Trust gather for a farewell photo at Dunedin Airport yesterday.

    Coney, Tiffen honoured

    Jeremy Coney. Photos: Getty Images

    Coney, Tiffen honoured

    Jeremy Coney and Haidee Tiffen have been inducted into the New Zealand Cricket Hall of Fame, the first additions since the inaugural "First Eleven" was unveiled last summer.

    Callaway aiming to sign off from riding on a high

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    Callaway aiming to sign off from riding on a high

    Waikouaiti-based horseman Lee Callaway is close to calling time on his career as a jockey.

    Shearer makes big leap to start for Highlanders

    Halfback Nic Shearer moves the ball during the Highlanders' preseason game against the Crusaders...

    Shearer makes big leap to start at halfback for Highlanders

    An unexpected new face will be pitched into battle as the Highlanders attempt to rescue their season on Friday night.

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    Otago union in clover — for now

    Peter McCormack. File photo: Linda Robertson

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    Otago union in clover — for now

    Success is always good for the bottom line.

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    Lock on Landers injury list

    Josh Tengblad. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

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    Lock on Landers injury list

    Another rising Highlanders star is set for an extended period on the sidelines.

    Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

    Salah has 255 goals in 435 appearances for Liverpool. Photo: Reuters

    Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

    Liverpool superstar forward Mohamed Salah announced today that he will leave the Premier League club at the end of the season after a nine-year run as one of its greatest players.

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    And now for something completely different: the Adam Thomson phenomenon

    Highlanders flanker Adam Thomson throws himself at the Waratahs defence during a Super Rugby game...

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    And now for something completely different: the Adam Thomson phenomenon

    Adam Thomson was always a bit different.

    Buchanan completes ‘hardest race of my life’

    Cormac Buchanan rides in the opening round of the Moto3 World Championship in Brazil. PHOTO: MANU...

    Buchanan completes ‘hardest race of my life’

    After suffering a horror crash, Cormac Buchanan felt a sense of relief when the chequered flag was waved at the Grand Prix of Brazil at the weekend.

    Brave Knight called into White Ferns for S. Africa ODI series

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    Brave Knight called into White Ferns for S. Africa ODI series

    Northern Brave fast bowler Kayley Knight has been included in a 13-strong White Ferns squad to take on South Africa in the ODI series starting on Sunday.

    Emphasis on leadership at student coaching workshop

    Otago students attend a coaching workshop run by the Otago Secondary Schools Sports Association...

    Emphasis on leadership at student coaching workshop

    Nearly 100 secondary school students from across Dunedin and Central Otago stepped into leadership roles recently.
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