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Northern Knights eye win against Central Stags
Northern Knights play Central Stags in the Burger King Super Smash T20 at Bay Oval tonight
India A dominate New Zealand A in Bay Oval clashes
The three, 50-over matches between NZ A and India A have wrapped up.
Poor rules reason for school rugby mess
NZ Rugby governs our national game, but not necessarily the game at secondary school level
Tauranga's Black Caps stars back home
Tauranga's Black Caps stars reflect on test series win against Pakistan.
Three-match 50-over series starts at Mount's Bay Oval
India A and New Zealand A want results in this weekend's three-match 50-over series.
India A and New Zealand A eager for outcome
The three-match 50-over series starts at Bay Oval today.
Three Bay sports events are finalists in national event
Two of Tauranga's biggest sports events of 2017 are finalists for national award.
Three matches crucial for Corey Anderson's World Cup hopes
Anderson returns as New Zealand A play India A in three day-night matches this week.
Peter Williams: Celebrating success of women's sport
Netball is no longer women's main option when it comes to playing sports.
BOP Women's Sevens prepare for nationals
Bay of Plenty Sevens aims to qualify for nationals at Northern Region competition.
Bay rugby involving charities that play key role in Tauranga
Bay rugby is helping to make people more aware of what charities do through sport.
Truth behind Fiji's shock win
Peter Williams says we should not let the romance of Fiji's rugby win over France fool us.
Peter Williams: It's time for stale Steve Hansen to go
Could New Zealand's World Cup campaign next year be over in the quarter finals?
Rahane at the crossroads of cricketing career
India A will start their four-day cricket match against New Zealand A at Bay Oval today.
One game at a time for rising NZ cricketer Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra preparing for New Zealand A vs India A match at Bay Oval today.
Rising star ready to light up Bay Oval
Talented young Prithvi Shaw has happy memories of playing in the Bay of Plenty.
All Blacks Sevens preparing for Dubai
Back from injury, Bay sevens player Ngarohi McGarvey-Black is happy to be contracted.
Doug Bracewell returns with NZ A team
Tauranga-born pace bowler Doug Bracewell is a feature of NZ A team to play India.
Steamers face formidable crossover games
Matches for Bay of Plenty Steamers in next year's Mitre 10 Cup have been decided.
Six Bay rugby players selected for NZ U20 camp
Bay of Plenty rugby players are making their mark.
Peter Williams: It's royal tour time again
Royal visit will be a slap in the face for those who would cut ties with the monarchy.
Cricket: Preparation is key for Black Caps ahead of UAE tour
The Black Caps will play their first T20 international on Wednesday.
Bay's Kadia Rice retires from table tennis
After 41 years of competitive table tennis Kadia Rice reckons it's finally time to retire
Peter Williams: My sinking feeling for waterfront stadium
COMMENT: New stadium plan must be paid for privately or it's going underwater too.
Cricket: Bay players dominate Northern Districts Knights
Bay players dominate Northern Districts Knights cricket team in Ford Trophy match.
James Tauariki records impressive score
Bay golfer James Tauariki demolishes Springfield layout in a stunning 13 under par 57.
Mitch Karpik is getting ready for a busy summer
Bay rugby player Mitch Karpik wants to learn more about his Maori heritage.
Hoani Matenga and Mitchell Karpik selected for Maori ABs
Two Bay players make Maori All Black squad for matches in Chicago, Chile and Brazil.
Aidan Ross - working on his rugby comeback
Aidan Ross has been working hard since his season-ending injury earlier this year.
Bay rugby veterans Mike Delany and Tanerau Latimer retire
Veteran players, and former All Blacks, Mike Delany and Tanerau Latimer have retired
Blyde wins Bay rugby's top award
The 2018 Carrus Bay of Plenty Rugby Awards were held on Wednesday night.
No-nonsense Maguire has magic touch
Michael Maguire - a born communicator, a confident, fluent and engaging speaker.
Ardron eyes Canada for Rugby World Cup
Tyler Ardron makes substantial contribution to the Steamers' cause over two seasons
Bay of Plenty Steamers to play at home
Bay of Plenty will play Northland at Tauranga Domain on Saturday.
Northern Districts on top on day two
Day two of the first round of the Plunket Shield cricket match at Bay Oval.
Cricket: ND and Otago face off at Bay Oval
The first round of the Plunket Shield started in Mount Maunganui this week.
Peter Williams: Bay of Plenty Steamers' Mitre 10 Cup Premiership campaign started full of hope
Bay Steamers' season will end as one of the least successful campaigns.
Elite players pepper Plunket Shield opener
Six contracted Blackcaps will feature in the first round of the Plunket Shield at Bay Oval
Steamers need to focus on fear of losing
What's next for the Bay of Plenty Steamers?
Steamers face uphill struggle for semis
Bay of Plenty Steamers face Otago at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin tonight.
Peter Williams: NZ should help Aussie rugby out
Aus rugby is in a state unseen since 1972 and it's time to sort it, Peter Williams says.
Steamers go down to Manawatu at Rotorua stadium
Bay of Plenty Steamers go down to Manawatu at Rotorua International Stadium on Thursday.
Bay in battle of the also-rans
Bay of Plenty Steamers will play Manawatu at the Rotorua International Stadium tonight.
Desperation time for Steamers
The Bay of Plenty Steamers will play Manawatu in Rotorua on Thursday.
Peter Williams: Tiger Woods and the greatest comeback in golf since Ben Hogan's 1950 US Open win
Peter Williams has turned the oven on to heat the humble pie. Tiger's back.
Bay of Plenty Rugby Union's investment into retaining local talent and attracting quality players
Real estate is a massive investment for the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union.
BOP Under 19s will be tough act to follow
The Bay Under 19 rugby team is officially the best provincial team in the country.
Bay face Canterbury in under 19 final
Bay's Under 19 team will play Canterbury in Jock Hobbs Memorial final in Taupo
Rugby: Bay U19s win semis at Jock Hobbs
The Bay of Plenty under-19 team won their semifinal against North Harbour.
Peter Williams: Serena is calculated, cynical and selfish
COMMENT: A champion is always appreciated more if she or he is a champion person too.
BMX records tumble on time trial day
Records broken at AIMS Games' BMX time trials.
High hopes end in frustration for Steamers
Bay of Plenty Steamers went down to Hawke's Bay Magpies in Napier on Saturday.
Rugby: Bay under-19s win 90-0
The Jock Hobbs Tournament started on Sunday in Taupo and runs until Saturday.
Mitre 10 Cup: Magpies assistant coach Josh Syms says Steamers are the team to beat
Hawke's Bay Magpies assistant coach Josh Syms says Steamers are the team to beat.
Trask to play for Bay in Hobbs Memorial
High hopes for Bay U19s in Jock Hobbs tournament.
Mitre 10 Cup: Steamers gear up for Saturday's match
Bay of Plenty to play Hawke's Bay tomorrow.
Karpik keeps thundering on for Steamers
Bay of Plenty Steamers head to Napier tomorrow ahead of their Magpies match on Saturday.
Canoe slalom: Luuka Jones heads to World Cup Finals
Paddler Luuka Jones is heading to World Cup Finals regatta in Spain this weekend.
Bay Steamers face 2017 champs Canterbury at home
Steamers return home to face 2017 Mitre 10 Cup Premiership Champions Canterbury.
Latimer ready for 'massive' Canterbury challenge
Bay of Plenty Steamers v Canterbury at Tauranga Domain.
Mitre 10 Cup: What's next for the Bay of Plenty Steamers?
The Steamers beat Counties-Manukau 22-17 and retain the Chiefs Country Cup.
Rugby: Bay Steamers' Mike Delany back home in Papamoa
Bay Steamers' Mike Delany returns home to Papamoa.
Steamers to field seasoned side in opener
Steamers coach Clayton McMillan says players have trained well ahead of season opener.
Black Fins heading to Rotorua
The Black Fins assemble in Rotorua for a training camp this weekend.
Garland brilliance not enough for Steamers
Two pieces of individual brilliance weren't enough to give the Steamers a win.
Black Ferns tune-up for Aussie test
The Black Ferns are training in Mount Maunganui ahead of a busy test schedule.
Tanerau Latimer looks forward to Bay Steamers season
The loose forward is back in the blue and gold hoops of the Bay Steamers - and glad.
Nineteen-year-old Trask follows grandfather's path
For those of a certain generation, the name Trask is a famous one in Bay of Plenty rugby.
McMillan optimistic about Steamers' season
Bay Steamers coach Clayton McMillan is determined his team will have a better 2018 season.
Bay Oval to get Black Caps ODIs
Bay Oval will host more ODI cricket than any other New Zealand ground this season.