Adrian Seconi

Extra time was extra good as far as the Auckland Vulcans were concerned.

Canterbury smashed Tasman 62-14 in Blenheim yesterday to secure an NPC semifinal berth.

White Ferns all-rounder Amelia Kerr grabbed two key wickets and thumped an undefeated 34 to help lead her side to an eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup in the UAE at the weekend.

All of India is hoping the White Ferns lose tonight.

India powered past Sri Lanka to boost their final four hopes and South Africa dispatched Scotland to move to the top of Group B at the Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai yesterday.

Otago will be well represented in the two Alpiners squads which will compete in the inaugural Premier Hockey League which starts early next month.

Towering Otago lock Fabian Holland’s dream to play for the All Blacks is one step closer.

Kane not able.

Teenage back Charlotte Va’afusuaga and hard-running No 8 Christian Lio-Willie were the big winners at the Otago rugby awards held at Vault 21 last night.

The Black Caps will be without their best batter for at least the early part of the test tour of India.

There is glory in not coming last.

Otago clawed their way into the top eight with a 31-28 win against Northland in Whangarei last night.

Otago clawed their way into the top eight with a 31-28 win against Northland in Whangarei tonight.