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It has been a year of massive milestones for Black Ferns captain Lesley Elder.
Police now officially involved in racial abuse of England cricket star
Enough evidence has been gathered against the foul-mouthed crowd member.
Rugby Awards: Who made the cut?
New Zealand Rugby has announced the nominations for this year's annual awards ceremony.
Athletics champion to sevens star in a year
Mariah Ririnui's journey from national athletics champion to sevens star has been rapid.
Super Saloon series opener: Mick Quin puts rivals on alert
"Once he was past us it was see you later," defending series champion Cowling said.
Bay's Taylor Bettelheim, Fergus Lellman key to win
And the Bay of Plenty development squad will aim to retain their unbeaten season record.
Pene wins big at Māori Sports Awards
World Championship bronze and now a Māori Sports Award - 2019 keeps getting better.
How missing out on football team led new Blues signing to rugby
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Joy and pain: The highs and lows of tackling the New York marathon
Locals talk about experiencing the New York City Marathon in all its madness and joy.
Big target proved too much for Cadets
And the teams in the finals have been revealed.
First phase of club and school rugby changes from 2020
The changes aim to future-proof the sport.
Sudden death cricket to reveal the finals contenders
Saturday's sudden death cricket will decide teams that will play BOP Cup and Plate Finals.
Champ set for Pro Dirt series start
Dirt will fly at the 2019-20 series opener at Mt Maunganui's Baypark Speedway tomorrow.
Summer of Sevens: BOP teams gear up
Qualifying for the TECT National Sevens is front of mind for Bay of Plenty men and women.
Scott Yeoman: Why the Jofra Archer racism incident angers and embarrasses me
I was in the crowd at Bay Oval, I saw Jofra Archer stop and talk to security.
A Taupō win will mean 100 per cent success rate for Wells
And she's after redemption when she lines up in Taupō.
Rugby: Carroll gets Blues call up to replace Wardlaw
But Baden told him to go for it.
'Definitely wasn't a NZ fan': New revelation in Archer scandal
NZME has uncovered video footage that appears to confirm the insult was shouted out.
Top rugby player swaps boots for whistle
And she is on the verge of becoming a top referee.
'What kind of attitude is that?': ZB host shuts down caller during racism debate
D'Arcy Waldegrave butted heads with a talkback caller about Jofra Archer's racist abuse.
England cricketer praised for calling out racism at Bay Oval
Tauranga's mayor has called the Bay Oval incident 'completely unacceptable'.
Kelvin Joseph: 'I came out of retirement for this opportunity'
And he's been waiting his whole life for the chance to claim a world title.
New Zealand Sevens: Will Warbrick debut?
With his New Zealand Sevens contract signed, Warbrick's next step is get on the field.
Instagram racist abuse: England cricket star claims NZ fan contacted him privately
Star England bowler Jofra Archer has accused a New Zealand fan of racially abusing him.
Racist taunts fired at England star: NZ Cricket turns to CCTV
Cricket bosses to apologise to England star Jofra Archer following shock allegation.
Live: Wagner gets 5! Black Caps pull off incredible test win
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2019 SX2 title win was 'too easy'
And Josiah Natzke has his eyes set on more wins.
TJ Perenara vs RBHS Stuart Leach - whose try was best?
Rotorua Boys' High School first XV player Stuart Leach has been placed among the stars.
Bay players line up against Papua New Guinea
Three Bay of Plenty women will start from the bench.
Roller Mills canned, what about Tai Mitchell?
The Northern Region Rugby Council has announced a big shake-up.
Black Stick Samantha Charlton reacts to sports awards recognition
All Black Sam Cane and Black Stick Samantha Charlton reign supreme at BOP Sports Awards.