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Rugby: Skipper hurting after Polson Banner loss
Napier Boys' High School 1st XV rugby side's captain Caleb Makene refused to blame the travel factor for yesterday's Polson Banner loss.

Anendra Singh: Give Kane bat, not ball
Can someone tell me why Kane Williamson is bowling at all? The cornerstone of NZ cricket's batting way after Ross Taylor retires, what could possibly be the reason for rolling his arm?

Basketball: Raw talent work in progress as coach assesses first game
The need to grow the knowledge base and a lack of physicality were the two things that stuck out like sore thumbs to basketball coach Theo Tait.

Rugby: Ropiha ruled out for month with injury
Hawke's Bay Saracens rugby midfield back Billy Ropiha will be a spectator for the next four weeks because of a broken hand.

Rowing: Quartet establish ocean record
It couldn't get more Kiwi than this for Hawke's Bay ocean rower Craig Hackett, writes Shane Hurndell.

Basketball: Walking that talk after bench time
Standing around all season listening to words of wisdom is great but there comes a time when everything absorbed needs to be put into practice.