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Dunedin club rugby round eight wrap-up

Results of today's Dunedin premier club rugby matches.

Dunstan stun Otago Boys' in thrilling victory

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

Dunstan stun Otago Boys' in thrilling victory

Dunstan pulled off a stunning 22-19 upset to beat Otago Boys’ at Littlebourne this afternoon.

Jubilant victory for Upper Clutha

Jubilant victory for Upper Clutha

The Upper Clutha rugby team could breathe a sigh of relief on its 125th jubilee match, with the final whistle bringing a 28-14 win over Maniototo at home in Wānaka.

Outpaced, outpassed and run ragged on the netball court

Sam Coughlan’s passing was up to par, but he found some of his other skills lacking when training...

Outpaced, outpassed and run ragged on the netball court

Sports reporter Sam Coughlan has been beaten up in the boxing ring, thumped on the rugby league and union fields, and had his ego bruised at football training.

Crusaders smash finals dream for Waratahs

Crusaders wing Sevu Reece is tackled by Hugh Sinclair of the Waratahs. Reece went on to score a...

Crusaders smash finals dream for Waratahs

Coach Dan McKellar has questioned his side's commitment after watching the NSW Waratahs' finals hopes all but evaporate in a 48-33 loss to the Crusaders.

Another Robertson makes waves

Sumner first-five Macklan Robertson is the son of All Blacks coach Scott Robertson. PHOTO: TONY...

Another Robertson makes waves

Keep an eye on Macklan Robertson, the young playmaker starting to make a mark in the Christchurch Metro premier competition.

Drama, milestones and late twists in premiership opener

Georgia Heffernan lines up her shot during the Southern Steel's game against the Mainland Tactix...

Drama, milestones and late twists in premiership opener

It was a game that had everything.

Injury woes for Heffernan before season opener

Southern Steel co-captain Kate Heffernan. File photo: Getty Images

Injury woes for Heffernan before season opener

Southern Steel co-captain Kate Heffernan is unlikely to play their season opener against the Mainland Tactix tonight after injuring her knee at training.

Chiefs coach praises big win over Crusaders

Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan. File photo

Chiefs coach praises big win over Crusaders

While it's fair to say Clayton McMillan isn't getting too carried away with the Chiefs' 35-19 win over the Crusaders, he admitted that he was a big fan of the way his side went about it.

Tackled and trampled - but still smiling

Sports reporter Sam Coughlan grapples with Linwood halfback Ben O’Donovan. Photo: Geoff Sloan

Tackled and trampled - but still smiling after training with the Linwood Bulls

Sports journo Sam Coughlan has been punched in the boxing ring, pummelled on the league field and scored at a Christchurch United football practice. This week he trained with the Linwood Bulls.

Great bloke, top groundsman 'hard to come by'

Christchurch cricket groundsman Roger Georgieff was never one for awards – he would simply say he did what needed to be done.

Chiefs looking forward to clash with Crusaders

Damian McKenzie at a training session with the Chiefs this week. Photo: Getty Images

Chiefs looking forward to clash with Crusaders

The Chiefs and Crusaders will meet in a blockbuster clash this weekend to decide which of the teams tops the standings heading into the final weeks of Super Rugby Pacific.

Dunedin premier rugby round seven wrap-up

Kaikorai took on Harbour at Watson Park today in the seventh round of the Dunedin men's premier...

Dunedin premier rugby round seven wrap-up

Dunedin scored late to edge Southern 18-16 in a tense encounter at Bathgate Park for the Ron Reggett Memorial, but the big winner today was Kaikorai.

Southern giants shine in opening round

The big guns shone in the opening round of the Southern Secondary School Rugby Championship.

Savea stuns in historic win for Moana Pasifika

Ardie Savea and his Moana Pasifika men thrust a dagger into the Highlanders’ anaemic playoff hopes in Dunedin this afternoon.

Pressure mounts as Cashmere Tech fail to fire

Cashmere Tech head coach Dan Schwarz said no position is safe ahead of this weekend’s clash with...

Pressure mounts as Cashmere Tech fail to fire

Amid Cashmere Technical’s worst run of form in 13 years, head coach Dan Schwarz is not ruling out making changes to his side.

Opportunity for New Brighton American football hopeful

New Brighton rugby halfback Isaac Redman is preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime as he heads to the United States on an American football scholarship.