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Heartbreak for Highlanders on opening night

Highlanders centre Tanielu Tele'a tries to brush off Waratahs opposite number Lalakai Foketi...

Heartbreak for Highlanders on opening night

It was an unhappy Valentine’s Day for the Highlanders as they suffered a heartbreaking last-minute loss in a wild opening Super Rugby Pacific game against the Waratahs in Sydney tonight.

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Call for teams to step up for tournament

Binu Anthony has urged more Dunedin clubs to get involved in the annual T20 tournament. PHOTO:...

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Call for teams to step up for tournament

An organiser of the Dunedin Super League has issued a call to arms.

Chu happy to add value at No 6

Otago wicketkeeper Max Chu plays a reverse sweep during a match against Wellington at the Basin...

Chu happy to add value at No 6

No-one will admit it but everyone is trying to climb their way up the batting order.

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Co-captain steps up in new role

Highlanders co-captain Timoci Tavatavanawai runs out for the preseason game against the Crusaders...

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Co-captain steps up in new role

Timoci Tavatavanawai would play prop if he was asked.

‘Thrilled’ to be part of NZ Open

‘Thrilled’ to be part of NZ Open

Richie McCaw did it all in rugby and has since emerged as a more than useful multisporter.

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Just two heats remain before $200,000 final

Wingatui from above. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

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Just two heats remain before $200,000 final

Not many miles to go now.

Last few weeks 'kind of mind-blowing': Sadowski-Synnott

Zoi Sadowski-Synnott celebrates after a run at the X Games in Aspen. Photo: Getty Images

Last few weeks 'kind of mind-blowing': Sadowski-Synnott

Grounded by a troubling ankle injury for much of 2024, Wanaka's Zoi Sadowski-Synnott is back on top of the snowboarding world after a "mind-blowing" few weeks in Colorado.

ODT Odds On: Let's improve on last week's disaster

Welcome back to ODT Odds On brought to you by the best little Sports bar in the land The Baaa.

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The Kiwi threats north of the Waitaki

Damian McKenzie can be the most influential player in Super Rugby. PHOTOS: GETTY IMAGES

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The Kiwi threats north of the Waitaki

There is a strong likelihood a New Zealand team will be hoisting the silverware at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific campaign.

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Indian team’s backers playing the long game

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Indian team’s backers playing the long game

Crazy has levels.

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Hope Bates will be fit for final

Otago's Suzie Bates made 33 in a losing effort. Photo: Getty Images

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Hope Bates will be fit for final

Fingers crossed — not the pinky — Suzie Bates will be fit in time for the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield final.

Big signing for Phoenix

Mosgiel set what is believed to be a premier league record when it beat Northern 20-0. Photo:...

Big signing for Phoenix

The Wellington Phoenix have made a major signing on the final day of the A-League registration window.

Joseph springs a a couple of surprises

Highlanders flanker Sean Withy offloads the ball in the tackle of Crusaders halfback Noah Hotham...

Joseph springs a a couple of surprises

Sean Withy is relishing having first crack at the No 7 jersey for the Highlanders this season.

Thrower picked for Perth

Dunstan thrower Mac Denniston has been named in the three-person New Zealand secondary schools para team to compete at the Australian track and field championships in Perth in April.

Columba player in NZU18s

Columba player in NZU18s

Columba College footballer Sophia Body has been selected in the New Zealand secondary school girls under-18 side.

Surprise inside back combo for Highlanders

Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has sprung a couple of surprises for the opening game of the season.

Top Kiwi teenage mountain biker breaks neck in crash

Hutt Valley mountain biker Erice van Leuven says she endured the "biggest crash of my life" at the Red Bull Hardline event in Tasmania over the weekend.

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