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The Christchurch Boys’ High team reunited last week to mark the 50th anniversary of their...

Champions of ’76 reunited: ‘We weren’t flash, but we just did things really well’

Fifty years on from their historic triumph at the national secondary school basketball tournament, the winning Christchurch Boys’ High team of 1976 reunited last week to share memories and laughs.

Baxter embracing rapid rise to Super Rugby

At 18, Lincoln’s Poppy Baxter is the youngest player to represent Matatū in Super Rugby Aupiki....

Baxter embracing rapid rise to Super Rugby

Lincoln’s Poppy Baxter is among the youngest contracted rugby players in the country this year, but the 18-year-old fullback is trying to keep a level head as her career accelerates.

Milestones on and off the field for Waihora stalwart

Ryan Koning capitalises on scrum dominance to score against Southbridge on Saturday. Photo: SMR...

Milestones on and off the field for Waihora stalwart

On Friday last week, Ryan Koning was in hospital for the birth of his first child, Macie.

Surman balling out on the big stage

Finn Surman celebrates his goal against Egypt at the World Cup. The 22-year-old was a rare...

Surman balling out on the big stage

New Zealand’s World Cup dream may be over after a 5-1 defeat to Belgium in their final group match on Saturday, but Prebbleton’s Finn Surman is among the few All Whites to have emerged from the...

Burnham player set for Glasgow games

Burnham's Leila Tu'inukuafe could come up against the likes of Australians Courtney Bruce and...

Burnham player set for Glasgow games

The Selwyn Sports Centre on a Thursday night is a world away from the glamour of the Commonwealth Games.

Poff calls time on whirlwind rugby career

Jonathan Poff (facing) embraces Lyttelton head coach Anthony Horan after winning the Metro...

Poff calls time on whirlwind rugby career

Lyttelton player-coach Jonathan Poff ended his rugby career in perfect style on Saturday.

Sleepless night turns to dream outcome for Black Caps' dad

Zak Foulkes' parents Glen and Amanda, pictured at Wellington's Hnry Stadium for a Black Caps game...

Sleepless night turns to dream outcome for Black Caps' dad

Glen Foulkes couldn’t sleep in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Super Rugby changes: longer season, new-look finals

Ethan Blackadder of the Crusaders braces for the tackle during the semi final against the Chiefs...

Super Rugby changes: longer season, new-look finals

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.

NZ secure series win over England

Captain Tom Latham lifts the trophy as the Black Caps celebrate their series victory over England...

NZ secure 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.

Belgium beat All Whites 5-1 in World Cup match

Belgium's Leandro Trossard scores their second goal. Photo: Reuters

Belgium beat All Whites 5-1 in World Cup match

The All Whites have exited the Football World Cup at the group stage with a 5-1 loss to Belgium in Vancouver.

Competition ramps up in club codes

Sports reporter Sam Coughlan runs through the results, and fixtures for the weekend ahead.

Dunedin premier rugby round 14 wrap-up

University celebrate during their Division 1 premier club rugby match against Dunedin at the...

Dunedin premier rugby round 14 wrap-up

The playoffs are all set.

Sumner surfer's world tour dream finally realised

Jack Tyro surfing his away to victory at the Taranaki Longboard Classic earlier this month.

Sumner surfer's world tour dream finally realised

Jack Tyro was working his regular shift at a surf shop in Dunedin on Saturday when an email arrived confirming he had achieved a dream he had been chasing since he was 12.

Milestone match ends in success for Brunton

Levi Brunton with his partner Katie and daughter Marlee after his 100th game.

Milestone match ends in success for Brunton

Lyttelton lock Levi Brunton celebrated his 100th game for the club with a crucial 31-25 victory over New Brighton last weekend.

Havili heading for Japan

Crusaders captain David Havili is heading to Japan. File photo: Getty Images

Havili heading for Japan

Crusaders captain David Havili, who was overlooked for the All Blacks squad named on Monday, is leaving New Zealand rugby.

Crusaders baggage man still clocking up the miles

Crusaders logistics manager John Miles has spent 21 years with the red-and-blacks. Now 70, he...

Crusaders baggage man still clocking up the miles

The walls of John Miles’ office at Rugby Park are adorned with 21 years of Crusaders history.

Egypt battle back to shatter All Whites' hopes

Finn Surman heads in the All Whites goal against Egypt during their World Cup match in Vancouver...

Egypt battle back to shatter All Whites' hopes

An early goal sent hope through the country, but it was ultimately not enough for the All Whites.

Steel claim spot in Premiership final

Southern Steel captain Georgia Heffernan in action during their elimination final against the...

Steel claim spot in Premiership final

The Southern Steel are through to the ANZ Premiership final after beating the Mainland Tactix 60-54 this afternoon.

Hurricanes thrash Chiefs in Super Rugby final

The Hurricanes celebrate after winning the Super Rugby Grand Final match in Wellington on...

Hurricanes thrash Chiefs in Super Rugby final

The Hurricanes are Super Rugby champions for a second time, after storming to a 60-5 win over the Chiefs in the final in Wellington.

Coach sees silver lining in Vipers' recent losing streak

University of Canterbury and Sydenham square off at scrum time in Sydenham's 29-17 victory on...

Coach sees silver lining in Vipers' recent losing streak

University of Canterbury head coach Tim Belcher believes back-to-back losses could ultimately benefit his side, despite the Vipers slipping outside the top four with two rounds remaining in the regular season.

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