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Magpies fullback and player-of-the-match Tiaan Falcon is congratulated by an Otago opponent. Photo/Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Ozich alarmed rehearsed dropped goal forgotten

21 Oct, 2019 7:00am
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Missed tackle count of 33 will have to be reduced in final.

Hurricanes and Magpies lock Isaia Walker-Leawere seeks support during a skills session with Henry Hill School players in Napier last week. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Hurricanes returning to Napier for Super Rugby clash

21 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Japan's Sunwolves are to play in Hawke's Bay for the first time next year.

Hawke's Bay Tui winger Tori Iosefo scores her try in today's win at Napier's McLean Park. Photo/Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Cottrell delivers ideal birthday gift for Mum

19 Oct, 2019 4:03pm
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Tui to meet Otago in next weekend's final

Hastings Boys' High School players Mosese Fineanganofo (front) and Mefi Tupou get into some orchard work as part of their fundraising schedule. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rugby: HBHS need funds to chase world title

19 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Exams immediate priority then it's back into fundraising

Jonah Lowe will play his first game for the Magpies in eight weeks this weekend. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Lowe's back for second crack at Otago

18 Oct, 2019 11:18am
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Flanders named on bench, Cridge misses out on berth.

Michaela Baker is back in the Hawke's Bay Tui side for tomorrow's semifinal after missing the previous two matches. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Tui sings right tune at centre

18 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Brown gets first opportunity at tighthead prop.

Havelock North's Margaret Hall boasts a world ranking of 29 for singles. Photo/File

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Tennis: Documentary time for Hawke's Bay's Margaret Hall

16 Oct, 2019 4:00pm
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Havelock North's Hall is ranked 29 in the world.

Hawke's Bay's Guy Harrison in action during the discus at the weekend's Halberg Games in Auckland. Photo/Photosport

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Halberg Games: Busy Guy captures top honour

15 Oct, 2019 1:42pm
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Harrison still undecided on direction for 2024 Paralympics

Paul Henare accepts the coach award at last year's Hawke's Bay Sportsperson of the Year function. Photo / File

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Basketball: Henare steps down as Tall Blacks coach

15 Oct, 2019 10:23am
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Reliable sources suggest Henare is heading for Japan.

Hawke's Bay swimmers Josh Greening (left) and Emma Godwin are ticking every box in their quest to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Hawke's Bay swimmers serious prospects for Tokyo

14 Oct, 2019 3:44pm
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The Sundevils toast their first open-relay title since 1998.

Heather and Wayne Skipworth before the start of the swim leg at the Kona Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Photo / Supplied

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Skipworth realises Kona Ironman dream

14 Oct, 2019 1:58pm
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All four Hawke's Bay starters finish the holy grail of Ironman.

Rowing great Eric Murray supervises Hawke's Bay's Jock Mackintosh during the province's indoor championships in Hastings on Saturday. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rowing: Identical times augur well for Lindisfarne pair

13 Oct, 2019 5:28pm
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Eric Murray created a buzz at inaugural champs.

The Magpies best player on the day, No 8 Devan Flanders, scores the hosts second try. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Mako give Magpies reality check before semifinal

12 Oct, 2019 4:43pm
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Magpies need to work on improving their third quarter.

Hastings East celebrate a second consecutive Wakely Shield rugby title. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Parker locks up medal, Hastings East retain shield

11 Oct, 2019 4:29pm
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No a dry eye left in Napier West side after late penalty sinks hopes.

Magpies prop Pouri Rakete-Stones believes Maori All Black selection has been influential in the success he is experiencing this season. Photo/Photosport

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Rugby: Mako pack will test Magpies prop's progress

11 Oct, 2019 10:41am
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Magpies will miss the injured Evans and Allardice.

Hawke's Bay kickboxer Lucas McAdam (centre) with his Jackals Martial Arts trainers Leighann and Andrew Banham. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Kickboxing: Will Dad's bruises be worth it?

11 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Kickboxer Lucas McAdam reckons he owes his father Glenn a world title.

Hastings East first five-eighth William Lovatt sparks another attack during his team's win against Hastings West. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: World Cup approach pays off for Napier West

10 Oct, 2019 5:03pm
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Napier West coach confident of his troops chances against defending champs

Colin Hayvice has won five national squash titles as a coach and three as a player. Photo / File

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Squash: Master coach has hand in two national titles

10 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Colin Hayvice helps two teams win at same event.

Hastings West No 8 Victory Voice left Central fullback George Peacock sprawling on day one and was again prominent on day two. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Penalties a concern for unbeaten Napier West

8 Oct, 2019 4:50pm
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Hastings East and Napier West still unbeaten

Eric Murray (left), Hamish Bond and Mahe Drysdale with their gold medals after the Rio Olympics. Photo/File

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Rowing: Murray to offer tips at Bay indoor champs

8 Oct, 2019 11:02am
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Organisers eager to attract non-rowing entrants.

Hastings East second five-eighth Panapa Lambert slices through the Napier East defence during his team's victory. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Favourites Hastings East issue early warning at Wakely Shield

7 Oct, 2019 4:45pm
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Hastings East coach Sam Giddens reckons it was a patchy display.

Charnika Hapi (at left in backrow) and her Hastings West teammates who made the Hawke's Bay Ross Shield team. Photo/Supplied

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Rugby: Hapi first female to make HB Ross Shield team

7 Oct, 2019 6:00am
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Hapi has yet to decide which secondary school she will attend next year.

Hawke's Bay's Shirahn Lee Esmail is declared the winner of the 60kg lightweight division. Photo / Duncan Brown Photography

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Boxing: Shirahn Lee Esmail delivers sole Hawke's Bay title

6 Oct, 2019 2:43pm
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Aucklander Pampellone captures Jameson Belt

The winning Hastings West team with Hawke's Bay Primary Schools Rugby patron Bill Blake. Photo/Supplied

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Rugby: Hastings West rule again!

5 Oct, 2019 5:10pm
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Twelve West players make Hawke's Bay team

Busy Hawke's Bay Tui flanker Niamh Jefferson scores her try against Otago. Photo / Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Ex-Tui shines as Otago end Hawke's Bay's run

5 Oct, 2019 3:40pm
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Tui secure home semifinal despite loss to Spirit

Briar Hales (left) and Lucy Robinson are two of Hawke's Bay's most promising female rugby players. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Fans will have to wait for Briar, Lucy show

5 Oct, 2019 8:00am
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Youngsters have rugby careers well sorted

Saia Paese with the Graeme Lowe Award for the Hawke's Bay Rugby Academy Player of the Year. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Academy award for patient Saia Paese

5 Oct, 2019 7:00am
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Outside back's dedication second to none

Powerful No 8 Rakatoa Morris-Wallace was again prominent for Wairoa today. Photo/Wairoa Star

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Rugby: Hosts give East a fright

4 Oct, 2019 4:43pm
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Hastings West one win away from shield glory.

Tiaan Falcon made a classy return to first class rugby after a 13-month absence tonight. Photo/File

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Rugby: Magpies deliver successful redemption mission

3 Oct, 2019 9:46pm
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Classy return for Falcon

Napier's Jesse Beals in action during this week's tournament. Photo/Wairoa Star

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Rugby: Central are one win from Ross Shield

3 Oct, 2019 4:42pm
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Hastings West remain unbeaten and win "Battle of Hastings"

Tiaan Falcon prepares to feed his outside backs during a Magpies training session this week. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Falcon returns for Magpies ahead of schedule

2 Oct, 2019 9:21am
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Magpies pivot poised for first outing in 13 months

Dannevirke captain and No 8 George Prouting charges through the Wairoa defence during his team's 24-7 victory. Photo / Ira Heyder, Wairoa Star

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Hastings West confirm favourite's tag status

1 Oct, 2019 4:41pm
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Dannevirke on track to be best country team again at Ross Shield tournament.

Former Hawke's Bay rugby league star Don Poloa won his first national bodybuilding title at the weekend. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Bodybuilding: Leaguie celebrates first national title

1 Oct, 2019 10:45am
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Poloa applies same discipline to bodybuilding training as he did in league days.

Magpies lock Tom Parsons has his progress halted by the Bay of Plenty Steamers defence during Saturday's loss in Tauranga. Photo/Bay of Plenty Times

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Rugby: Ozich claims Magpies lacked physicality and intent

30 Sep, 2019 6:00am
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Centre Ili's shoulder stinger is the only injury concern.

The multi-talented Kaden Makea will captain Hastings West in Wairoa next week. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Multi-talented Makea eyes Ross Shield glory with Hastings West

28 Sep, 2019 7:00am
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Club coach labels fullback "hot favourite" for player-of-the-tournament

Folau Fakatava works on a passing drill at a Magpies training this week. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Fakatava aims to get even better

27 Sep, 2019 10:03am
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Fakatava knew he had to step up and back himself in Weber's absence.

Lindisfarne College's Aidan Wilkins in action during the North Island championships. Photo / Supplied

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Skiing: Three Hawke's Bay brothers capture North Island titles

27 Sep, 2019 7:00am
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Winter all year round for Bay brothers

Kathleen Brown ponders the unbeaten Hawke's Bay Tui team's match against Tasman tonight. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Loosie hopes switch will bring national selection

27 Sep, 2019 6:00am
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Brown will start at No 8 for first time this season

Swim instructor Bev Mitchell takes 3-year-old Gus Loader through a lesson. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Hawke's Bay: Swimming lessons with Bev Mitchell

25 Sep, 2019 6:00am
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Instructor remembers when a future multiple national champion was terrified of the water.

Former Napier Boys' High School first XV lock Tiaki Fabish has been named captain of the New Zealand Māori under-18 team. Photo / Supplied

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Rugby: Hawke's Bay's Fabish captain's Māori U18s to win over Fiji

24 Sep, 2019 10:36am
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Five of six Bay players start for NZ Maori U18s against Fiji

Taradale Intermediate School's mixed six-a-side hockey team which was unbeaten at the AIMS Games. Photo/Supplied

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AIMS Games: Taradale Intermediate top medal table

23 Sep, 2019 11:43am
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Bay hockey team goes back to back.

Magpies second five-eighth Danny Toala scores the first of his two tries on Friday night. Photo / Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Coach Mark Ozich warns best yet to come from Magpies

23 Sep, 2019 7:00am
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"I'm happy with the way we are tracking but we've still got room for improvement."

Cortez Te Pou (centre) celebrates her try with Sylvia Bockman (left) and Nicolette Adamson. Photo / Ian Cooper

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Game dedicated to Kathleen Brown, after her brother's death

23 Sep, 2019 6:00am
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Both Tui co-captains score two tries each during their drubbing of Taranaki.

Magpies winger Mason Emerson on the way to his second try. Photo/Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Emerson full of praise for Fakatava after unbeaten run maintained

20 Sep, 2019 9:40pm
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Magpies beat Taranaki for first time since 2014

Hawke's Bay Tui substitute prop Moomooga Palu scores one of her two tries tonight. Photo/Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Tui run riot in McLean Park curtain-raiser

20 Sep, 2019 7:07pm
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Impact from bench top shelf

Magpies loosie Marino Mikaele-Tu'u keeps his eye on the ball during yesterday's Captain's Run. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Hawke's Bay rugby: Big night for Mikaele-Tu'u family

20 Sep, 2019 7:00am
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Saracens minutes were enough to prove body was right for Marino Mikaele-Tu'u.

Hawke's Bay Tui rugby player Liana Mikaele-Tu'u will make her starting XV debut against Taranaki tonight. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Tui teen unfazed by new role

20 Sep, 2019 6:00am
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Tui coaching staff still trialing new combinations

Magpies lock Tom Parsons will replace the injured Michael Allardice tomorrow night. Photo / Tom Parsons

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Hawke's Bay rugby: Parsons returns to Magpies engine room

19 Sep, 2019 11:34am
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Loosie Marino Mikaele-Tu'u returns after six week absence

Lindisfarne College's Jake Stephens with his medal haul from the national secondary schools swimming championships. Photo/Supplied

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Swimming: Stephens Bay's best again

17 Sep, 2019 11:19am
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Three Bay swimmers make podium at nationals.

Great Britain's Kurt Nicoll on his way to another victory in his class at the weekend. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Nicoll dominates in first New Zealand event

16 Sep, 2019 11:12am
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Hawke's Bay's Darrin Wilson taken to hospital after fall in second race.

Gemma Woods (right) shifted from No 8 to loosehead prop during a reshuffle of the Tui pack today. Photo/Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Tui shake off bad omen and travel delays to remain unbeaten

14 Sep, 2019 2:18pm
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Memorable debuts for winger and loosie.

Latrell Ah Kiong is one of two HBHS first XV players selected in the New Zealand Schools Barbarians team. Photo/College Sport Media

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Rugby: HBHS stars shunned despite national title win

14 Sep, 2019 6:00am
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Latrell Ah Kiong will remain in Bay.

Magpies first five-eighth Lincoln McClutchie eludes Waikato centre Quinn Tupaea on the way to his early try. Photo / Getty Images

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Rare Magpies win, led by No 10 McClutchie

13 Sep, 2019 11:25am
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Magpies cope well and bank maximum points after win in Hamilton.

Hastings rider Darrin Wilson with the speedway trophies he won in Britain and the United States and the KTM 350 he will race in this weekend's motocross event in Otane. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Motocross: Bay veteran lures world class riders to Otane

13 Sep, 2019 8:41am
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Great Britain's Nicoll and New Zealand's Coppins and three Kings among entries

Mason Emerson redeemed himself with a cracker of a try after being sinbinned. Photo/File

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Rugby: Magpies dig deep for rare win in Hamilton

12 Sep, 2019 9:44pm
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Coach Ozich and captain Dixon couldn't be happier

Jason Suttie believes method would have helped him big time in his prime. Photo/Photosport

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Kickboxing: Suttie embarrassed by cool response

12 Sep, 2019 7:00am
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Workshop in doubt because of a lack of registrations.

Hawke's Bay centre Gideon Kautai again impressed with his defensive work. Photo/File

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Rugby: HB U19s book final berth

11 Sep, 2019 4:27pm
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Late comeback sees Hawke's Bay win semifinal

Magpies head coach Mark Ozich (left) and assistant Josh Syms have their long-term coaching futures sorted. Photo/File

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Rugby: Magpies coaches sign on for another two seasons

11 Sep, 2019 11:43am
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CEO Campbell believes Ozich has made huge strides in a short time

Johnny Ika takes on a hit shield during a Magpies training session yesterday. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Ika poised for Magpies debut

11 Sep, 2019 7:00am
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Utility back out to surprise parents like he surprises opponents

Former Hawke's Bay junior tennis rep Rhett Purcell will make his Davis Cup debut this weekend. Photo/Supplied

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Tennis: Former Bay junior gains Davis Cup selection

10 Sep, 2019 10:54am
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Rhett Purcell is expected to have a singles role in Jakarta.

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Rugby: World title next mission for national champions HBHS

8 Sep, 2019 5:05pm
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HBHS ready to show off Moascar Cup and National Top Four trophy in Blossom Parade.

Hawke's Bay Tui second five-eighth Chanel Atkin makes a break in her 70th first class appearance for the team. Photo/Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Promising Tui fullback scores four tries on debut

7 Sep, 2019 3:56pm
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Atkin and Woods first to receive Tui blazers