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Krysten Cottrell is happy with the progress she is making with her knee injury before the Black Ferns Northern Tour. Photo/File

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Rugby: Cottrell's ready for next Black Ferns stint

16 Oct, 2018 2:40pm
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Jonah Lowe makes Maori All Blacks for first time

Gareth Evans has been rewarded for some outstanding form for the Hawke's Bay Magpies and Hurricanes. Photo/File

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Rugby: AB's selection a good excuse for poor 18 holes

16 Oct, 2018 10:02am
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Dark days recalled as Magpie Evans follows brother's path

Robbie Stuart (right) with television sports commentator Keith Quinn when he was inducted into the Hawke's Bay Rugby Union's Hall of Fame. Photo / File

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Former AB tips Parsons for Super rugby

16 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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Stuart to be inducted into CHB Hall of Fame

Zac Donaldson with the trophies after being named player of the tournament. Photo / Supplied

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NOBM retain Bali 10s rugby title

15 Oct, 2018 2:47pm
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Halfback Donaldson player of the tournament

Gareth Evans in action for the Hawke's Bay Magpies against Manawatu this month. Photo/File

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Gareth Evans poised for All Blacks jersey

15 Oct, 2018 2:39pm
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Ozich agrees Weber was unlucky to miss out

Emma Houkamau slides into home plate for one of her three runs for Maraenui Pumas on Saturday. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Softball: Women rule in HB men's comp

15 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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Maraenui Pumas are the only unbeaten side after two weeks of play.

Otago Spirit versus Hawkes Bay at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday afternoon. PHOTO: Gregor Richardson

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Rugby: Tui upbeat despite big semis loss

14 Oct, 2018 4:52pm
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All of this season's Tui squad will be back again next year, says coach.

Chanel Huddleston will switch from her openside flanker role to centre for the Hawke's Bay Tuis in Dunedin today. Photo/File

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Rugby: Huddleston centre of attention after absence

13 Oct, 2018 10:00am
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Huddleston to play centre for Tuis for first time since 2012.

Ben May's return for the semifinal should give the Magpies scrum a boost. Photo/File

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Home semifinal or not - still commendable

13 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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Magpies must reduce turnovers conceded count

Unbeaten Hastings East celebrate their Wakely Shield win at Taradale today. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Rugby: Hastings East halfback captures main medal

12 Oct, 2018 4:15pm
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Hastings East win shield with unbeaten run.

Magpies lock Michael Allardice contests a lineout with Mako counterpart Pari Pari Parkinson during tonight's 29-0 loss. Photo/Photosport

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Rugby: Magpies sweat on home semifinal after loss to Mako

11 Oct, 2018 9:50pm
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Magpies scrum didn't get rub of green claims Ozich

Hastings East utility back Raef Robinson hurdles his way through the Napier West defence today. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Dannevirke score historic Wakely Shield win

11 Oct, 2018 5:38pm
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Hastings East to play Napier East in final

Magpies winger Michael Buckley celebrates his try against Manawatu last week. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Buckley's actions louder than his words

11 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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Healthy competition between Buckley and Emerson for Magpies No 11 jersey.

Saracens centre Te Maunutanga Parsons celebrates his try in the 17-12 win against Dannevirke. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Napier East secure favourite's tag

10 Oct, 2018 4:14pm
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Late call-up shines for Saracens

Dean Garnett (left) and Brent Wells with their silverware at the weekend after winning their third national pairs title this year. Photo/Supplied

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Historic treble for Garnett

10 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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Garnett knows a sixth consecutive Taradale Open Pairs title will be tough

Hastings East halfback Conor Gallagher bursts through the Central defence during his team's 57-0 win yesterday. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Hastings East coach seeks improvement

10 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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Unbeaten Hastings teams to clash today.

Napier's Beau O'Brien (right) chases more points against Tauranga's Gunnar Jackson on Saturday night. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Boxing: O'Brien and Leutele bag titles

8 Oct, 2018 10:00am
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Beau O'Brien will take a break until next year after notching three wins in 2018.

Bridge Pa scrumhalf Colin Hokianga takes on the Tamatea defence during Saturday's grand final. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Bridge Pa toast second title in 3 years

8 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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Former Tamatea forward Ivan Bellamy was Bridge Pa's player of the match.

Joint winners of the Ross Shield - Napier (left) and Hastings West. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Timu emulates brother as West and Napier share shield

6 Oct, 2018 5:30pm
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Seven Napier and six Hastings West players make Hawke's Bay side

Hawke's Bay Tuis winger Felicity Powdrell made the most of her opportunities against Manawatu today. Photo/File

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Rugby: Tuis book semifinal berth

6 Oct, 2018 3:08pm
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Regular winger shines at lock for depleted Tuis

Hawke's Bay boxers Toa Leutele (left) and Beau O'Brien will be all out to make history on home turf tonight. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Boxing: Big night for Bay pair as titles beckon

6 Oct, 2018 12:00pm
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First time international professional titles up for grabs in Bay

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Hawke's Bay trash Manawatu after scoring 45 straight

5 Oct, 2018 10:06pm
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The Magpies kept their hopes of a home semifinal alive after scoring 45 on the trot.

Magpies fullback JJ Taulagi splits the Turbos defence apart again tonight. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Rugby: Magpies retain Kel Tremain Memorial Trophy

5 Oct, 2018 9:44pm
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Home semifinal hopes still alive for Magpies

Tiare Reti scores his try against Dannevirke on the day his tournament ended. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Napier turn it on for injured teammate

5 Oct, 2018 5:03pm
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Napier and Hastings West still on track to share shield

Members of the Hawke's Bay Squash Club's C grade men's team which along with the Havelock North C grade women won national titles for the Bay last week. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Squash: National title perfect finale for stalwart

5 Oct, 2018 2:57pm
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Two Bay teams toast national titles

Hawke's Bay Magpies lock Tom Parsons trains at McLean Park before tomorrow's game against Manawatu. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Lock Parsons out to continue hot form

5 Oct, 2018 8:00am
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Tom Parsons knows what to expect from his former Turbos side.

Hawke's Bay's Annabel Kerr (left) sparks an attack during yesterday's quarterfinal win against North Harbour. Photo / Duncan Brown

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U15 hockey girls reach semifinals at nationals

5 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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Hawke's Bay concede first goal in four outings, will meet Canty in semis.

Hastings East first five-eighth Joel Russell attracts plenty of Central defenders during today's 39-7 win. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Napier and Hastings West continue to set pace

4 Oct, 2018 4:58pm
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Leaders score contrasting wins on day three of the Ross Shield rugby tournament.

Napier's Tama Pohatu (with ball) absorbs some defensive pressure from a Dannevirke player today. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: West beat East to earn favourite's tag

3 Oct, 2018 4:57pm
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Hastings West and Napier first equal after day two

Hastings East winger Daniel Aitken scores one of his three tries in their win against Wairoa. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Rivals play out second thrilling stalemate

3 Oct, 2018 7:00am
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Dannevirke secures favourite's tag for Life Members Salver

Three of the Hawke's Bay players who will be at the nationals. From left are Janine De Wit, and Steve and Jill Norman. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Pickleball: Bay addicts nationals-bound

3 Oct, 2018 6:00am
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The family aspect was an attraction for Bay teen.

Tuis winger Felicity Powdrell leaps through the Tasman Mako defence during yesterday's win. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Rugby: Hawke's Bay Tuis' win a costly one

30 Sep, 2018 6:15pm
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Saracens fall off pace during final quarter

Tamatea centre Fale Matamata runs in his third try against Dannevirke Tigers on Saturday. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Newcomer's hat-trick helps Tamatea to final

30 Sep, 2018 2:10pm
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Bridge Pa eager to go one step better than last year

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Canterbury shoot down Magpies

30 Sep, 2018 6:43pm
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There was one bitter taste in the mouth of Hawke's Bay's coach Mark Ozich.

Magpies second five-eighth Sasa Tofilau is tackled by Canterbury centre Braydon Ennor. Photo/Photosport

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Rugby: Magpies unlucky to miss bonus point

30 Sep, 2018 6:00pm
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Magpies lock Parsons shines in blazer game

Hastings West Ross Shield team player Monte Timu prepares his boots for next week's tournament. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Pivot Timu eyes shield first

29 Sep, 2018 12:00pm
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Fourth Timu brother to play for Hastings West.

Magpies loosie Devan Flanders (right) makes a burst at training yesterday. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: First starting XV fling for Flanders

29 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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Ten changes to Magpies starting XV.

Zac Stichbury is the first Hawke's Bay karter to qualify for the world Rotax MAX Challenge Grand Finals. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Bay driver qualifies for karting world grand finals

27 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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Bay teen on track to emulate late father's feats

Player of the match and Magpies No 8 Marino Mikaele-Tu'u on the way to his try. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Rugby: Magpies keep semifinal hopes alive

26 Sep, 2018 9:34pm
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Marino Mikaele-Tu'u has best match of season

Magpies midfielder Pasqualle Dunn is enjoying playing alongside his former Auckland teammate, Stacey Ili. Photo / File

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Dunn's out to erase 2017 memories

26 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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Magpies prepare for Taniwha, midfielder prepares for second child due any day.

Tyrone Thompson bursts through the St Pat's Town defence earlier this season. Photo / File

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NBHS captain Magpies material already

25 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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NBHS trio gain national recognition

Magpies first five-eighth Lincoln McClutchie is congratulated after sending Jonah Lowe away for his try. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Taniwha scalp a must for Magpies

24 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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Admirable debut for first five-eighth McClutchie

Magpies hooker Kianu Kereru-Symes is congratulated by lock Tom Parsons and prop Mark Braidwood after his try. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Magpies go to sleep in final quarter

22 Sep, 2018 4:41pm
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North Harbour captain has memorable 100th

Magpies first five Lincoln McClutchie will make his Mitre 10 Cup debut today. Photo /P aul Taylor

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McClutchie to make Magpies debut at first five

22 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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A fourth member of 2017 Hastings Boys' High 1st XV gets his chance.

Hawke's Bay Tuis halfback Emma Jensen knows what to expect from North Harbour today. Photo/Warren Buckland

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World champ hints at another season with Bay

22 Sep, 2018 6:00am
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Plenty of motivation for Tuis in televised clash

NBHS centre Leo Thompson was one of six Hawke's Bay players selected in the New Zealand Maori under-18 team. Photo / File

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Rugby: Six Bay players make national team

22 Sep, 2018 5:00am
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Karamu High School lad gets nod

Hawke's Bay's Colin Hayvice reflects on his third New Zealand Masters squash title. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Colin Hayvice bags third national title

21 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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Short legs and sturdy hips work in Hayvice's favour

Jake Stephens (front) with fellow Hawke's Bay medal winners (from left) Alena Kamper, Mahina Ross, Arabella Smith and Lance Dustow. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Bay teen wins five gold medals

19 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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Swimmer Jake Stephens records personal bests in seven of his eight events at nationals.

Bay View's Paul Stocker will play his final billiards tournament this weekend after 34 years of national and international events. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Billiards: One last tourney for Stocker

19 Sep, 2018 6:00am
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Bay billiards king eyes 12th open title in final fling this weekend.

Dannevirke Tigers scrumhalf Tama Petera eludes his Tamatea counterpart Mataeus Marsh during this burst on Saturday. Photo/Warren Buckland

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League: Bridge Pa captain gone for season

18 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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Former Kahuranaki players turn out for other teams

Hawke's Bay Tuis lock Hanna Brough, pictured on the job as a physiotherapist, stole plenty of lineout ball against Taranaki on Saturday. Photo / File

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Tuis coach cautious in countdown to TV game

18 Sep, 2018 6:00am
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Black Fern Cottrell a key architect again

Ronan Murphy (91) leads this race during the recent final round of the Winter Series. Photo / Supplied

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Ronan Murphy makes podium in Winter Series

15 Sep, 2018 12:00pm
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Racing Supercars is teen's long-term goal

Magpies players display the team's dejection as Waikato captain Dwayne Sweeney gives his victory speech. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Magpies defensive woes need addressing

15 Sep, 2018 6:00am
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Ozich is confident errors can be fixed.

Lindisfarne College loosie George Hamilton does some more research on Le Quesnoy. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Loosie will dive into some family history

14 Sep, 2018 6:00am
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Lindisfarne prepares for tough 2019 campaign

Magpies halfback and co-captain Brad Weber displays the team's dejection tonight. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Rugby: Shield anguish for Magpies

13 Sep, 2018 9:48pm
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Poor discipline and passive defence lets Magpies down

Flanker Will Tremain will get his first starting XV appearance for the Magpies tonight. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Tremain's Shield game a family affair

13 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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Tremain has opportunity to go one up on uncle

Tamatea's Lincoln McClutchie scored two tries for the Hawke's Bay under-19 team yesterday. Photo / File

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Improved Bay U19s lose to Tasman

13 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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Flanders a late withdrawal to cover for Magpies.

Magpies halfback Brad Weber completes some resistance training yesterday. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Brad Weber owes Bay a Shield win

12 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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Weber remembers the damage well when he was part of team to wrest Shield away from Bay.

NBHS captain Tyrone Thompson is one of four Hawke's Bay players selected to attend the New Zealand Schools camp. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Rugby: Four Bay players make NZ Schools camp

12 Sep, 2018 7:00am
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NBHS and HBHS captains get the nod

Beau O'Brien (left) and Napier Boxing Club clubmate Toa Leutele will fight for international professional titles in Taradale next month. Photo/File

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Boxing: Bay's O'Brien to take on Kiwi legend

11 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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O'Brien has been mentally preparing for Jackson just in case

Magpies prop Joe Apikotoa celebrates his matchwinning try on Saturday night. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Apikotoa pushes for Magpies starting berth

10 Sep, 2018 8:00am
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Ranfurly Shield challenge next assignment for Magpies

Hawke's Bay Tuis substitute lock Niamh Jefferson charges through the Otago defence during Saturday's loss in Dunedin. Photo/Otago Daily Times

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Rugby: Tuis poor first quarter leads to first loss

10 Sep, 2018 6:00am
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Bay under-19s on receiving end of 90-0 drubbing.