Giants end losing streak with win over Otago Nuggets
The Nelson Giants have put up an almighty battle to notch their first game of the NBL season.
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Franks crowned world champion
Christchurch 21-year-old crowned world champion
Levi Franks has become the fifth Kiwi to be crowned world champion at the U21 Golf Croquet World Championship in Florida.
Code-hopping Lam becomes a Magpie
Code-hopping Panthers hooker becomes a Magpie
Hornby Panthers hooker Joel Lam has continued his switch from rugby union to league, joining Brisbane club Souths Logan Magpies.
Dunedin club rugby round five wrap-up
Dunedin club rugby round five wrap-up
Harbour first five Rique Milne produced a stunning performance to guide his side to a 35-32 win against Green Island in a cracking game at Watson Park.
Big weekend of club sport ahead
Big weekend of club sport ahead
Christchurch United are aiming to keep their unbeaten Southern League record intact when they face Universities on Thursday night.
Crusaders crush Highlanders as Jordan shines
Crusaders crush Highlanders as Jordan shines
The Highlanders’ attacking accuracy was right up there with a blindfolded five-year-old swinging at a pinata.
Pummelled by the Panthers
Pummelled by the Panthers
Sports reporter Sam Coughlan trained with Canterbury Rugby League defending champions, the Hornby Panthers.
Olivia Podmore inquest resumes
Olivia Podmore inquest resumes after adjournment
The coronial inquest into the death of Olympic sprint cyclist Olivia Podmore resumed in Christchurch on Tuesday following an abrupt halt to the proceedings last year.
Olivia Podmore inquest comes to emotional end
Olivia Podmore inquest comes to emotional end
The mother of Olivia Podmore has told a coronial inquest in Christchurch she was shocked by the information that has been revealed during the protracted proceedings.
Crusaders hooker to graduate with sister
Crusaders hooker to share graduation day stage with sister
Typically, siblings are the bane of each other’s existence.
Last-gasp penalty clinches thriller for Crusaders
Last-gasp penalty clinches thriller for Crusaders
A last-play penalty goal to James O'Connor has given the Crusaders a thrilling 25-22 win over the Blues, preserving their top spot on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.
Highlanders out-classed by Chiefs in Hamilton
Highlanders out-classed by Chiefs in Hamilton
There was no Hamilton miracle for the Highlanders tonight.
Richie Mo'unga invited to play for Anzac team
Richie Mo'unga invited to play for Anzac team against Lions
Japan-based ex-Crusaders and All Blacks playmaker Richie Mo'unga says he's "very interested" in playing for an Anzac team against the touring British and Irish Lions in Australia.
McIlroy wins playoff to claim Masters title
McIlroy wins playoff to claim Masters title
Rory McIlroy birdied the first playoff hole with a short putt after missing a chance to win in regulation, capturing the Masters and completing the career Grand Slam today in Augusta.
Heartbreak for Matatū as Blues take second Aupiki title
Heartbreak for Matatū as Blues take second Aupiki title
The Blues became the first team to win two Super Rugby Aupiki titles with a 26-19 win against Matatū in a thrilling final at Eden Park this evening.
Rams grab Easter win in overtime thriller
Rams grab Easter win in overtime thriller
It was nearly a resurrection of Easter Sunday proportions for the Otago Nuggets.
Highlanders losing streak ends against furious Drua
Highlanders losing streak ends against furious Drua
The Highlanders snapped a four-game losing streak with a solid 43-20 win over the Fijian Drua at Forsyth Barr Stadium tonight.
Confident Blues head to Chch
'Probably one of our biggest challenges': Confident Blues head to Chch
Christchurch has historically been a burial ground for the Blues - but having already dug themselves out of one hole this season the Auckland side are confident they can conquer the Crusaders.
Second round showdown for table-topping sides
UC v Marist Albion: Second round showdown for table-topping club rugby sides
The two most impressive teams from the first round of Metro club rugby action will go head-to-head on Saturday.
Disappointing Nuggets dispatched by deadly Saints
Disappointing Nuggets dispatched by deadly Saints
On their own they are formidable.