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Hawke's Bay Magpies captain Ash Dixon on the charge during a match against Counties-Manukau. Photo / File

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Dixon reinvigorated by new-look Magpies

18 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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Lamborn to start at No 8 against Magpies.

Chanel Huddleston will captain the Tuis from the openside flanker berth today. Photo / File

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Absences will test Tuis' depth

18 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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Five key Tuis players are unavailable because of international duty and a wedding.

Hastings Boys High School 1st XV second five-eighth Jordan Thompson-Dunn has been a consistent performer for his team this season. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Thompson-Dunn wants another 'mean experience'

17 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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Restricting Cruden's freedom a must for HBHS

Hastings Boys High School U14s rugby player James Craig unloads during a training drill yesterday. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Weighty safety issue for HBHS

17 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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One game in six weeks not the best buildup for titleholders

Hawke's Bay cross country runner Kane Elms training at the Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in the build-up to the Oceania Champs in Australia. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Elms' discipline ideal ingredient

15 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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The 2024 Olympic Games are a long-term goal for runner Kane Elms.

Three of the five A graders from left are Winona-Jo Joyce, Rosemary Mair, and Jena Gregory. Photo/Paul Taylor Today

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Squash: Academy produces five A graders

14 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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Four A grade women in Bay, all but one still in junior ranks.

NBHS 1st XV rugby captain Tyrone Thompson is interviewed by the media following Saturday's loss. Photo / Des Williams

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NBHS 1st XV have recipe to eliminate pain

13 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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Napier Boys' High is switching focus to a National Top Four berth.

Tamatea second rower Joe Taafi scores one of his four tries during Saturday's win against Omahu Huia. Photo / Paul Taylor

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League: Tamatea's Taafi scores four tries

13 Aug, 2018 7:00am
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Huge wins in women's grade

Timo Vaiusu scored four tries after taking the field as a second half substitute for the Hawke's Bay Saracens team on Saturday. Photo/File

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Rugby: Vaiusu scores four tries in 40 minutes

13 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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Saracens and Tuis score comfortable wins.

Centre Leo Thompson was the player-of-the-match in today's Super 8 final. Photo/File

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Rugby: NBHS pipped in Super 8 final

11 Aug, 2018 3:12pm
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Plenty of positives can be taken into quest for National Top Four berth

Hawke's Bay catcher Mel Gettins stretches for an out during the world championships in Japan. Photo/Softball New Zealand

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Softball: Gettins joins 50-test club

11 Aug, 2018 2:00pm
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Gettins and Andrews honoured with dinner during world champs

Hawke's Bay Tuis rugby lock Hanna Brough on the job as a physio for Cape Physio in Hastings. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: New Tui eyes Black Ferns berth

11 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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Lock-loosie knows transition from school to club level can be tough.

Magpies winger Mason Emerson fends off his former Lindisfarne College teammate and Turbos hooker Tim Cadwallader during today's win. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Magpies show character in fightback

10 Aug, 2018 4:55pm
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Introduction of Dixon, Allardice and Weber off the pine influential in Magpies win.

Loosie Josh Kaifa (left) celebrates with Clive teammates Sebastian Visinia and JJ Taulagi after last month's Maddison Trophy final. Photo / File

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Kaifa: I'm not fussed where I play

10 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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Hurricanes Gareth Evans and Ben May will return next week

Hawke's Bay's Tom Mackintosh (second from right) with (from left) Thomas Russel, Matt MacDonald and Daniel Williamson after their bronze medal-winning effort in Poland. Photo / Rowing New Zealand

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Mackintosh 'stoked' with worlds selection

10 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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Thomas and Mackintosh get nod for next month's world championships, Laver misses out.

Brendon Ratcliffe has high expectations of his NBHS 1st XV players on and off the field. Photo/Duncan Brown

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'Rats' pushes 'life first' philosophy

8 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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NBHS eyes a first Super 8 1st XV rugby title

The Napier Girls' High School squash team which won the national title at the weekend. From left are Libby Dean, Jess Dean, Ally Harding, Sara Dooney and Sam Harding. Photo/Chris Walker

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Squash: NGHS make history with national title

7 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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NGHS No 2 reckons she almost died on way to crucial victory.

Tiaan Falcon (centre) saw plenty of positives in the Magpies loss on Saturday. Photo/File

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Rugby: Falcon upbeat following Magpies loss

6 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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Pivot calls for more attacking variation against Manawatu Turbos.

Otane No 8 Ben Carpenter takes the tackle of Tamatea second five-eighth Dave Neho during today's clash which Tamatea won 22-5. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Tamatea retain premier status

4 Aug, 2018 5:29pm
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Otane were better than score suggests according to Chase

Hastings second five-eighth Jordan Thompson-Dunn is tackled by Hamilton centre and birthday boy Josh Calvert. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Hastings Boys' High third in Super 8

4 Aug, 2018 3:20pm
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Red card sums up frustrating day for hosts

New Magpies utility back Stacey Ili eyes up the hits shields during yesterday's Captain's Run. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Utility back provides vital experience for Magpies

4 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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Ili has heard plenty of good things about coaches Ozich and Syms.

Otane players and family members celebrate after last weekend's 46-10 win over WCUMR in the division two final. Photo/Clinton Llewellyn

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Rugby: Otane coach fends off favourite's tag

4 Aug, 2018 5:00am
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Veteran Kelly Graham among key Otane players who are unavailable

Hawke's Bay's Ed Laver (second from right) with his New Zealand men's coxed four crew which won silver in Poland. Photo/New Zealand Rowing

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Rowing: HB set up ideal foundation for medals

3 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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Bay pair can holiday in Europe to attend New Zealand elite trials.

Napier Boys' High School first five-eighth Henry Williams slices through the Palmerston North Boys' High School defence today. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Centre runs riot as NBHS retain banner

1 Aug, 2018 4:53pm
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Winger Hubbard will miss Super 8 final with concussion

Central Districts Cricket Association chief executive Pete de Wet displays his elation at news Napier's McLean Park will host international fixtures again. Photo / Paul Taylor

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International matches return to McLean Park

1 Aug, 2018 8:00am
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Black Caps and White Ferns to play internationals in Napier on consecutive days.

Napier Boys' High School 1st XV rugby captain Tyrone Thompson with the Polson Banner which will be up for grabs today. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Polson Banner adds spice to traditional clash

1 Aug, 2018 6:00am
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Key player Tyrone Thompson's already bigger than most hookers and still growing.

Clive celebrate their first taste of Maddison Trophy glory since 2000 at Napier's Park Island on Saturday. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Ebbitt dedicates third consecutive winner's medal to late president

30 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Veteran hooker reckons Glen Campbell song was a lucky omen

Clive women celebrate a second consecutive Hawke's Bay championship title at Farndon Park on Saturday. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Clive have ammunition for rugby three-peat

30 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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Clive have won the title 17 times since 1992

Clive's premier men's and women's rugby players celebrate their double after the Maddison Trophy final at Park Island today. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Memorable double for Clive

28 Jul, 2018 5:51pm
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Riversiders crush Green Machine in Maddison Trophy final

Napier Old Boys Marist loosie Matt Gardner (left) and Clive captain and No 8 Lucas Goodin ham it up with the Maddison Trophy cup in the buildup to today's final. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Gardner shakes off mid-life crisis en route to final

28 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Loosies tussle will have huge impact on final.

All In Elusive defender Nina Hyslop-Pineaha attempts to edge Otane goal shoot Pania Rowe away from the hoop. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Evasive must beat Elusive for semifinal spot

28 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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One more round before semifinals

Taradale's Gemma Woods (left) and Clive's Amy Williams rehearse their celebratory cheers for tomorrow. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Woods leaves the foxing to dad

27 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Long-serving halfback eyes Tuis No 8 role this season.

Hawke's Bay's three paddlers, (back from right) Peter Cowan, NickyLee Epps and AJ Macdonald, with their teammates after receiving gold. Photo / Supplied

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Bay paddlers capture waka ama golds

25 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Peter Cowan is humbled by his journey from accident victim to on-the-water champion.

Shea McAleese waves to the crowd after the Black Sticks won silver on the Gold Coast in April. Photo / Photosport

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McAleese nabs director's role in Bay

25 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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Lindisfarne College benefits from Olympian's vast experience across sports.

Russell Winkley continues to win North Island and provincial table tennis titles while fighting cancer. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Table tennis: Bay stalwart captures titles while battling cancer

24 Jul, 2018 10:00am
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Four Hawke's Bay Open and two North Island titles won within four months of return.

Tony Lamborn (with ball) will play for the Southland Stags against the Magpies next month. Photo / File

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Former Magpie Lamborn will play for Stags

23 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Lamborn's first outing for Stags will be against Magpies

Clive first five-eighth Tianua Poto scores his try during Saturday's 32-29 win against Hastings Rugby and Sports. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Weber makes triumphant return for Old Boys

23 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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2017 finalists will battle for Maddison Trophy again

Clive centre Sasa Tofilau takes on the Hastings Rugby and Sports defence during Clive's 32-29 win at Elwood Park today. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Maddison Trophy finalists found

21 Jul, 2018 5:22pm
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Late penalty try sees Clive upset Hastings Rugby and Sports

Hastings Rugby and Sports prop Angus McGuire (left) and utility back Tommy Agnew will both play their 50th games for the hosts today. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Hastings' unsung heroes rack up 50 games

21 Jul, 2018 10:00am
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Clive will be missing Jonah Lowe and Tiaan Falcon

Napier Old Boys Marist hooker Terry Marsh's milestone should be an incentive for his team-mates today. Photo / File

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Prop to play 150th match

21 Jul, 2018 9:00am
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Frontrower says players will do anything for their coach.

Will Tidswell and his sister, Jenna Tidswell, recovered from almost 25 hours of flying to perform creditably at the national secondary schools orienteering championships in Christchurch. Photo / File

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Globetrotting siblings do well at nationals

21 Jul, 2018 7:00am
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Will Tidswell on target to retain top award in Christchurch.

Krysten Cottrell has an ideal opportunity to become the Black Ferns starting first five-eighth next month. Photo/File

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Rugby: Cottrell on track for Black Ferns debut

20 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Tuis pivot role will still be in good hands should Cottrell make Black Ferns cut.

The Hawke's Bay under-17 netball team which finished ninth at their national tournament in Palmerston North. Photo/File

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Netball: Two wins on final day see Bay finish ninth

20 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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Coaches see plenty of potential in squad.

Hawke's Bay club rugby MVP award winner Chris Johnston, on the job as a livestock agent for PGG Wrightson. Photo / Duncan Brown

THE COUNTRY

Loosie oblivious to award win

18 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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NOBM captain Chris Johnston six points ahead of nearest rival for Player of the Year.

Goal shoot Imke Kitchin (left) and versatile midcourter Asher Grapes were both prominent for the Hawke's Bay under-17 side yesterday. Photo / File

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Hawke's Bay in top 16 for third consecutive year

18 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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Goal shoot Imke Kitchin was full of authority.

Hawke's Bay swimmer Emma Godwin reflects on her three medals won at the New Zealand Open championships. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Bay pair show they are Olympic potential

17 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Coach Willie Benson is rapt with the swimmers' progress.

Tom Bewley (right) gives his father Dwayne Bewley feedback after one of his races on Saturday. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Karting: Italy trip is ideal consolation

16 Jul, 2018 10:00am
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Zac Stichbury was the Bay's sole title winner

Havelock North winger Mikey Vuicakau eludes Central flanker Jason Cutbush as he makes some metres up the inside channel during the villagers win on Saturday. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Rugby: Taradale come from behind

16 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Substitute hooker Ellery Tareha has winning 50th

Havelock North prop Paea Taulanga fends off Central hooker Travis Taylor during the villagers 24-15 win at Anderson Park today. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Rugby: HB club rugby scores

14 Jul, 2018 6:04pm
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Semifinals will see Hastings host Clive and Taradale host NOBM

Melanie Gettins is in Canada with the White Sox preparing for next month's world championship in Japan. Photo/File

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Melanie Gettins heading to sixth world champs

14 Jul, 2018 1:00pm
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Coach Gettins happy with where White Sox are at

Hawke's Bay loosie Devan Flanders scores his try for the Baby Blacks against Australia in France last month. Photo/Photosport

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Rugby: Flanders class brings back early memories of Brooke and Jones

14 Jul, 2018 10:00am
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Villagers could beat Central and still miss out on semifinal.

Ropata Lewis (right) with Lucas McAdam and trainer Andrew Banham will fight for a national title tonight. Photo/File

NEW ZEALAND

Kickboxing: Bay fighters eye national titles

14 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Ngaronoa will assist Jackals Gym fighters before returning to China.

Karamu High School's Jackson Whitfield (left) and his father Ross prepare his kart for today's National Schools Championship at Roy's Hill. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Karting: Bay teen pounces on home track advantage

14 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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Five Bay starters aim to put their school on the podium.

Ngamata Maeva (left), Moana Whenuaroa, Gaylene Luscombe-Moore, Hilary Scott-Ker, Berta Brown and Karen Skipper-Hawaikirangi complete a training session for the world championships. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Iron Maidens eye podium finish

11 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Subtle technique changes could prove the difference in Tahiti

Napier Technical lock Todd Cushing takes a breather while on the job as a builder for Prontobuild. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Texan's talk as tough as his play

11 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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Texans aim to finish season on a high

Toa Leutele (left) takes control during his final win against Cameroon's Christian Tsoye in Melbourne on Saturday night. Photo/Marty's Knockout Photography

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Toa Leutele makes dad proud in Melbourne

10 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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Hawke's Bay heavyweight delivers for family

Tech lock Todd Cushing has his progress halted by Tamatea flanker Jimi Harris (right) and No 8 Hika Elliot during the Texans' win on Saturday. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Unbeaten Maroons culture delivers comeback

9 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Six teams have a chance of a semifinal spot going into final round of Maddison Trophy.

Napier Boys' High School rugby winger Harry Devine scores his try during Saturday's 39-14 win against Rotorua Boys' High School. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Bay schools on course for Super 8 final

9 Jul, 2018 6:00am
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Napier Boys' High and Hastings Boys' High both win to maintain identical records.

Napier Technical fullback Jordan Faia takes on the Tamatea defence during the Texans 31-10 win today. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Rugby: HB premier club results

7 Jul, 2018 5:45pm
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Tamatea will play promotion-relegation game

Hastings Boys' High School halfback Latrell Ah Kiong clears the ball during today's win against New Plymouth Boys' High School in Hastings. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Rugby: HBHS prop relishes starting role

7 Jul, 2018 3:49pm
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HBHS four wins and loss to date in Super 8

Leo Thompson jumps in delight as fellow Napier Boys' High School midfielder Keegan Christian-Goss scores one of his two tries today. Photo/Duncan Brown

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Rugby: NBHS coach praises Canes contingent

7 Jul, 2018 3:20pm
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NBHS four wins and one loss to date in Super 8

Marino Mikaele-Tu'u (right) looks on during his Super Rugby debut for the Highlanders in March. Photo / Photosport

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Mikaele-Tu'u's return timely for Hastings

7 Jul, 2018 8:00am
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Leaders Hastings Rugby and Sports face toughest clash since NOBM today.