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Magpies captain Ash Dixon celebrates his try with teammates Josh Kaifa, Pouri Rakete-Stones, Brad Weber and Joel Hintz. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Geoff Cridge rapt with Magpies potential

23 Aug, 2019 12:38pm
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Magpies earn well-deserved two-day break

Magpies second five-eighth Danny Toala scores his try during tonight's win. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Magpies' unbeaten run continues

22 Aug, 2019 9:32pm
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Final 10 minutes a concern for Magpies

Magpies halfback Brad Weber has a laugh during yesterday's captain's run. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Form and history on Magpies halfback Brad Weber's side

22 Aug, 2019 7:00am
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Leawere-Walker in starting XV for the first time with Magpies

Brad Weber is no stranger to scoring tries against his former provinces. Photo/File

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Rugby: All Black Weber to start for Bay

21 Aug, 2019 9:59am
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Jonah Lowe will make first outing of season if fitness test successful

Andy Cracknell has been refereeing rugby league and umpiring netball for 40 consecutive years. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby league: "Sinbin Andy" still the boss after four decades

21 Aug, 2019 6:00am
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Heaps of ice cream fuels veteran ref.

Lock Tom Lourie was one of 11 Year 13 players who had their final outing for the NBHS first XV today. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Sky Blues' season is over

17 Aug, 2019 2:28pm
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Eleven Year 13 players had their final outing for team

Johl Mihaka celebrated his return from a broken leg with two tries for the Tamatea premier rugby league team. Photo / Warren Buckland

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League: Centre keeps wife happy with injury-free return

17 Aug, 2019 7:00am
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Mihaka texted a photo home of himself so wife knew he was in one piece

Stacey Ili will start for the Magpies against the Wellington Lions tomorrow night in Napier. Photo/File

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Rugby: Magpies make one change to starting XV

15 Aug, 2019 10:05am
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Potential for Vaiusu to make Magpies first class debut off the bench

Magpies No 8 Gareth Evans attempts to fend off Turbos halback Jamie Booth during tonight's win in Palmerston North. Photo/Alistair Thom

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Rugby: Dixon inspirational as Magpies hush Turbos

11 Aug, 2019 7:02pm
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Magpies retain Kel Tremain Memorial Trophy.

Magpies centre Sam McNicol discusses formations with his fellow backs at training this week. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Sam McNicol feared concussion would end rugby career

10 Aug, 2019 7:00am
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McNicol looks forward to marking Thompson

Ethyn Martin has done well in his two seasons of rugby and is eyeing a New Zealand Sevens contract. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Ethyn Martin's making most of late code switch

9 Aug, 2019 6:00am
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Red Bull event could ignite Sevens career

Hastings Rugby and Sports centre Timo Vaiusu is one of 11 newcomers named in the Magpies Mitre 10 Cup squad. Photo/File

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Rugby: Magpies Mitre 10 Cup squad named

5 Aug, 2019 11:35am
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Eleven players yet to play first class rugby for Magpies selected

Hastings Giants Reef Luxford (right) on his way to victory against Napier's Arthur Baker at the Hawke's Bay boxing championships. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Boxing: Hastings teen's as handy in ring as he is at rugby

4 Aug, 2019 3:52pm
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Napier's Paul Tonga has first win in four fights.

Hawke's Bay Saracens second five-eighth Ted Walters creates havoc during his team's 90-12 victory today. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: HB Saracens run riot again

3 Aug, 2019 3:28pm
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Twelve of the Saracens' 14 tries were scored by the backs

Gareth Evans believes plenty of positives could be taken out of today's pre-season loss to Auckland. Photo / File

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Rugby: Evans demands better defensive work after Magpies loss

2 Aug, 2019 4:17pm
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Magpies led Premiership champions Auckland at halftime

Hawke's Bay squash player Winona-Jo Joyce has been called up as a late replacement for the world junior team championships. Photo / File

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Squash: Joyce gets late call-up for world champs

2 Aug, 2019 10:07am
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Joyce will have to sacrifice coaching assignment to play at second worlds

Brendon O'Connor on the burst for the Magpies in the 2015 Championship final. Photo / File

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Rugby: O'Connor's ready to repeat feats of last Magpies stint

2 Aug, 2019 6:00am
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Three Magpies co-captains will be used today

Centre Jack Sheridan was outstanding for NBHS today. Photo/File

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Rugby: NBHS lose banner in the mud at Palmy

31 Jul, 2019 3:26pm
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Sky Blues pay price for average defence in first half.

Tom Mackintosh (second from right) with Tom Russel, Ben Taylor and Sam Jones after winning silver. Photo/Rowing New Zealand

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Rowing: Silver for Bay's Mackintosh at worlds

29 Jul, 2019 11:41am
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Promising crew eyes Olympic Games qualification

Hastings Boys' High School winger Joeli Rauca and fullback Mercedes Hodge secure a high ball at the same time during today's victory. Photo/Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Prop steps up when it counts ... again

27 Jul, 2019 3:10pm
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HBHS on track to host Super 8 final

Toa Leutele with his two belts, partner Rewa Tane and four-week-old daughter Mia Diamond Rose. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Parenting duties gives Bay boxer new outlook on life

27 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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Biggest bout yet for Bay professional.

Josh Kaifa was part of a new-look loose forward trio which functioned well for the Magpies today. Photo / File

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New-look loose forward trio shines in Magpies win

26 Jul, 2019 4:26pm
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Pre-season victory ticks plenty of boxes for Ozich

Mike Mohi (left) and Denis Smith proof read the reunion booklet for Napier Boys' High School's 1961 first XV rugby side. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Fitness pivotal in 'Dream Team of 1961's' success

26 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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NBHS 1961 First XV contributed three players to Ranfurly Shield era

Jaimee Wilson did the best of the Kiwis in Poland. Photo/File

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Canoe slalom: Bay's Wilson ticks off World Cup goals

23 Jul, 2019 1:42pm
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Bay paddler happy with top 10 finishes at first World Cup events

Hawke's Bay B team player Stephen Clinch makes a delivery during the weekend's tournament. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Indoor bowls: Hawke's Bay finish third, Tauranga convincing winners

21 Jul, 2019 4:14pm
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Michael Brown and Mark Appleby best of Bay players

Napier Old Boys Marist captain Matt Gardner and his troops celebrate after winning Saturday's Maddison Trophy final. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Rugby: Lock praises Napier Old Boys Marist's belief

21 Jul, 2019 3:11pm
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Hastings should have started Highlanders halfback Folau Fakatava

Hastings Rugby and Sports hooker Jacob Devery (left) and his NOBM counterpart Jack Nelson-Murray ham it before today's final. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Battle of rakes pivotal in quest for trophy glory

20 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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Green Machine to miss Ili, McNicol and Brighouse.

Bruce Dalton completes a training session in the countdown to this weekend's Paterson Trophy Zone 2 tournament in Napier. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Indoor bowls: Home mats could deliver present for stalwart Bruce Dalton

19 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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It's been 28 years since Hawke's Bay tasted Paterson Trophy glory.

Rowan Shepherd has scored two TCR dual drives in Europe. Photo/Aaron Mai

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Motorsport: Shepherd's Spain-bound thanks to Bay springboard

17 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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Shepherd will be ready for TCR New Zealand Series.

Napier Pirate Rugby and Sports two 2019 Maori All Blacks Jonathan Ruru (left) and Pouri Rakete-Stones jnr. Photo / Supplied

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Rugby: Pirate pair link by 'mistake'

17 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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Maori All Blacks ready to redeem according to rookie prop.

Napier Old Boys Marist winger Mitch Drew scores one of his team's six tries in their win against Havelock North. Photo/Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Unwanted Smith leads Hastings into first final since 2012

14 Jul, 2019 3:19pm
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Late withdrawal of captain and lock Andrew Gardner a blow for Taradale

Pouri Rakete-Stones jnr (left) and father Pouri snr after he was called into the Maori All Blacks squad this week. Photo / Supplied

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Magpie's Maori All Blacks minutes for Nan

11 Jul, 2019 2:44pm
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Rakete-Stones' great-great uncle played for the 1921 Maori All Blacks.

Donovan Mataira reflects on his first season of premier club rugby while doing an assignment on his EIT sports and recreation course. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Mataira secures season MVP award

10 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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Lock relished match against All Black Retallick.

Hawke's Bay squash player Winona-Jo Joyce reflects after being beaten in her final on Monday. Photo / Warren Buckland

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Squash: Home crowd on song for Joyce

9 Jul, 2019 9:50am
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Winona-Jo Joyce erases some of the disappointment after missing out on trip to Malaysia.

Hawke's Bay's Jonty Laver was the overall men's 12km race winner on Sunday. Photo / Paul Taylor

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Kayaking: Winter training pays off for Jonty Laver

8 Jul, 2019 10:02am
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Wellingtonian takes open women's 12km title.

Central and All Black lock Brodie Retallick charges away from the Clive defence on Saturday. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Central victory ideal send off for coaches

7 Jul, 2019 3:45pm
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NOBM to host Havelock North and Taradale to host Hastings in semifinals.

Jordan Thompson-Dunn was a key architect of the HBHS 1st XV's victory today. Photo/File

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Rugby: HBHS maintain unbeaten Super 8 run

6 Jul, 2019 2:31pm
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Tough day for NBHS in Rotorua

Jody Allen is relishing being back in the Taradale Rugby and Sports environment. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Allen's on a payback mission against villagers

6 Jul, 2019 8:00am
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Prop has lost 12kgs in five weeks and want to drop another eight.

Winona-Jo Joyce works on her backhand in the buildup to the North Island junior age group squash championships in the Bay. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Squash: Bay's Joyce has point to prove at home

6 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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Joyce disappointed at missing out on second crack at junior worlds.

All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick in action, during the second Bledisloe Cup rugby test match between the All Blacks and the Wallabies at Eden Park, Auckland last year. Photo/File

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Brodie Retallick to turn out for his Central Hawke's Bay club

5 Jul, 2019 4:17pm
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It'll be Retallick's first outing for his club since 2011.

Reid Livingston sets off on another training run in the build-up to next month's Australia cross country championships. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Cross country: Bay athlete eyes US scholarship

5 Jul, 2019 6:00am
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Seven-hour flight delay makes it tough on Bay contingent.

Hawke's Bay XV flanker Iakopo Mapu dives over for his try in tonight's 31-26 victory. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Donaldson puts hand up for clubmate's spot

3 Jul, 2019 7:49pm
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Hawke's Bay XV sneak in with late try

Timo Vaiusu will shift from his regular centre role and play second five-eighth for the Hawke's Bay XV tomorrow night. Photo/File

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Rugby: In-form Hastings midfield duo swap roles

2 Jul, 2019 7:00am
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Former Northland lock will get game time off the subs bench.

Havelock North's substitute midfield back Farani Tupai busts his way through the Napier Pirate Rugby and Sports defence during the villagers' win on Saturday. Photo/Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Villagers book semifinal berth for first time in three years

30 Jun, 2019 4:34pm
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Super players boost Hastings roster.

Mercedes Hodge completes a gym session in the countdown to today's Super 8 top of the table clash in Hastings today. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Hodge's inside knowledge could give HBHS the edge

29 Jun, 2019 6:00am
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Two cracker Super 8 fixtures to be played in Bay this weekend

Stacey Loye will be aiming to maintain her unbeaten run as a corporate boxer tomorrow night. Photo / Supplied

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Former Hawke's Bay Tui's ideal for pro boxing scene

28 Jun, 2019 6:00am
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Loye trusts O'Brien to put her on right path to pro ranks.

The Twisted Arms team of Andy Curran, Danielle Burroughs, Debbie Sunnex and Amber Morrison cross the finish line in Gisborne. Photo/Supplied

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Adventure Race: Bay's Twisted Arms ready for "home turf" pressure

26 Jun, 2019 8:00am
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Hawke's Bay's Twisted Arms will be hard to beat.

Kate Browning (left), Isobel Thomson, Siena Harrison, Rylee Mason and Sophie Daly with their New Zealand under-17 team coach Patris Christensen. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Mounted Games: Bay riders dominate NZ team for worlds

25 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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Seven Bay riders and two officials will be representing New Zealand next month.

Stacey Ili is impressed with what he has seen of the Napier Old Boys Marist rugby team in training. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Ili's timing's bang on for Green Machine

22 Jun, 2019 6:00am
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Green Machine's backline depth enviable.

MAC utility forward Paula Latu on the job at Progressive Meats. Photo/Warren Buckland

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Rugby: Cuts galore for Latu ... but not the wages

19 Jun, 2019 6:00am
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Utility forward makes top six on MVP list after eight weeks of action.

Napier Technical's Elijah Martin (left) secures lineout possession ahead of Taradale's Andrew Gardner during Taradale's 55-7 win on Saturday. Photo / Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Mighty Maroons make huge statement in Hawke's Bay premier grade

16 Jun, 2019 3:28pm
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One player from opposing teams scoring four tries in same match could be a first.

Napier Technical midfielder Ted Walters fends off Taradale winger Grayson Ewart during Taradale's 55-7 victory at Whitmore Park. Photo/Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Hawke's Bay premier club scores

15 Jun, 2019 5:55pm
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Taradale spoil Texans club day big time.

Hastings Boys' High School prop Jeremiah Tuiatua is congratulated by teammates after the final whistle today. Photo / Ian Cooper

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Rugby: Hastings Boys pip Napier Boys in Super 8 thriller

15 Jun, 2019 3:04pm
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Ah Kiong is classy again for HBHS

Henry Williams is likely to be an influential figure for the hosts tomorrow. Photo / File

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Rugby - Napier v Hastings: Which schoolboy pivot will prevail?

14 Jun, 2019 7:00am
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Repeat of Hurricanes final in round two of Super 8

Devan Flanders (left) and Kianu Kereru-Symes are Hawke's Bay's two representatives in the Baby Blacks team in Argentina. Photo / File

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Rugby: Baby Blacks world title hopes dashed

13 Jun, 2019 10:26am
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New Zealand out of semifinals for first time since 2016

Nathan Tweedy has been clocking up the kilometres for the second consecutive season to play for Taradale Rugby and Sports. Photo/File

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Rugby: Loosie's impressive drive for Mighty Maroons

12 Jun, 2019 6:00am
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Tweedy can focus on Magpies after settling in.

Stacey Ili races away for one of his two tries in the Magpies win against Northland last year. Photo/File

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Rugby: Ili and Allen named in latest Magpies squad

10 Jun, 2019 11:26am
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Developmental look to Magpies squad to prepare for match against Manawatu.

Central winger Tomo Fogarty is well tackled by Hastings Rugby and Sports hooker Jacob Devery during Saturday's match at Elwood Park. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: Lowe's return receives tick from Clive coach

9 Jun, 2019 4:25pm
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NOBM still unbeaten at top of table

Central lock Tom Parsons charges up field with plenty of support during his team's 34-25 loss to Hastings Rugby and Sports today. Photo/Paul Taylor

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Rugby: HB premier club scores

8 Jun, 2019 5:57pm
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Defending champions Clive keep semifinal hopes alive

Tamatea winger Puk Kireka lost 31kg in the build-up to his first season of rugby. Photo/Paul Taylor

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How rugby has changed one mobster's life

8 Jun, 2019 8:00am
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Puk Kireka lost 31kg in 13 months and is studying for a sport and rec diploma.

Brendon O'Connor leads the Hawke's Bay Magpies into Hawke's Bay Airport after taking the Ranfurly Shield challenge off Counties-Manukau in 2014. Photo / File

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Rugby: Brendon O'Connor will return to Magpies' nest in Hawke's Bay this season

7 Jun, 2019 1:05pm
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Hurricanes lock Walker-Leawere signs three-year deal with Magpies.

Ben Wilson (left), Matt Adams, Campbell Gray, Jaimee Wilson and Sophie Hogan were Hawke's Bay's age group medallists in Rotorua. Photo / Paul Taylor

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'I was pretty happy': Dedicated teen wins multisport event on debut

6 Jun, 2019 3:48pm
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Two national title winners from Bay school.