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Highlanders tackle injury list
The Highlanders are facing an injury crisis three weeks out from the start of the season.
Otago end Wizards' campaign
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The Canterbury Wizards imploded spectacularly in Dunedin yesterday in a Ford Trophy match against Otago.Sudden death semi for Volts
The Otago Volts will take on Canterbury at University Oval on Sunday in a sudden death semifinal for the Ford Trophy.
Injury changes team
The Highlanders have called in several players from their wider training squad for Friday's preseason Super rugby game against the Crusaders.
Nethula's world spins around cricket
Central Districts leg-spinner Tarun Nethula has been a mover and shaker this season.
Ford Trophy cricket updates
Top level domestic cricket will hit Invercargill today when the Otago Volts take on the Central Stags.
'Fantastic' opportunity for Otago cricketer
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The plot thickens as to just what part Sam Wells may play in NZ's test against Zimbabwe.Strong debut signals success for Southland
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OPINION: Southland sport is on the cusp of some golden moments.MacDonald keen to pull Stags jersey on
Well-travelled Southland second-rower Hoani MacDonald is looking forward to pulling on the Stags jersey later in the season.
Veteran lock signs on with Highlanders and Southland for season
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Hoani MacDonald has signed with Southland and the Highlanders for the coming season.Robinson hopes move will clinch No 15
Robbie Robinson is determined to shrug off his utility tag and make the vacant Chiefs' fullback jersey his own during this year's Super Rugby competition.
Counting down for sporting headlines
OPINION: I've taken a glance at my crystal ball and here are 10 Southland sports people I predict will create impressive headlines in 2012.
Stags deny Volts place at the top
The Otago Volts missed the opportunity to take the outright lead in the T20 after a comprehensive 28-run defeat.
Coaches keen to keep it local
This year's NPC will be a rebuilding year for the Stags as they introduce some young players, according to head coach David Henderson.
Volts find form in seven-wicket win
You don't change a winning team. That's the mantra of Otago cricket coach Vaughn Johnson.
Volts look to make it two from two
There will be no excuse for misfiring batsmen, when the Canterbury Wizards face the Otago Volts.
Southland sevens win sponsors
Rugby Southland has announced two official sponsors for the Southland Sevens team at the national sevens tournament in Queenstown.
Hardie set to stake Super Rugby claim
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Southland's John Hardie is on a mission for next year's Super Rugby competition.Southland's hopes of shield clash dented
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The Stags will not get a Ranfurly Shield rematch against Taranaki next season.Late father inspires Saunders
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Whenever Southern Steel midcourter Hayley Saunders is doing it tough in a training session or out on court, she doesn't have to look far for inspiration.Stags 2012 crossover games
Provincial rivalries old and new will feature in the 2012 ITM Cup which will again include mid-week games.
Calling play in French tough for ex-Stag - Wilson
Adapting to his new team's calls and communicating them in French has been the toughest adjustment for former Southland Stags utility back James Wilson.
Mitchell named in Highlanders wider squad
Stags hooker Brayden Mitchell, as expected, has been included in the Highlanders wider-training squad for the 2012 season.
Sevens squad trimmed before qualifying play
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Southland sevens coach Kelly Hansen has trimmed his squad to 15 players to prepare for a tournament in Timaru on Saturday with the hope of qualifying for the national sevens tournament in Queenstown in January.Soccer fans: Who ate all the cash? Rugby did
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OPINION: I feel for the Southland football community for having to watch a golden opportunity slip from their grasp last week.Promising Stags primed for NZ camp
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Four of the most talented young players in Southland rugby will get their chance to press for higher honours during a week-long New Zealand under-20 camp, starting in Palmerston North on Monday.Highlanders for city
Rugby Southland will host the round six Highlanders v Rebels Super Rugby match in March.
Ready to touch, pause, engage
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For 10 years the big chair at Rugby Park was the highest-profile job in Southland sport.Southland aims at national 7s
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Southland will try to qualify a team for next year's national sevens tournament in Queenstown after controversially sidestepping the event this year.Stags in NZ under 20s
Four Stags have been named in a NZ under-20 group to prepare for next year's world championship.
Leitch mad about memorabilia
Southland has helped add to what the Mad Butches says is the people of NZ's museum.
Southland players gain Super contracts
Southland will again have a strong representation in next year's Highlanders squad.
Haskell joins Highlanders
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The Highlanders have pulled off a massive coup for next year's Super Rugby competition by signing England international James Haskell.Highlanders named
England rugby international James Haskell is the surprise selection in the Highlanders squad for next year's Super Rugby competition.
Batting failures hit Taranaki in Chapple Cup
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Taranaki cricket coach Kerry O'Neill could be excused for feeling a little punch drunk when heading home from Napier last night after his side suffered back-to-back losses at the Chapple Cup one-day tournament over the weekend.Lynn says heart with Southland
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Stags midfielder Kendrick Lynn's future may lie overseas, but if he is playing provincial rugby next season it will be in a maroon jersey.Rugby players taste success at Ascot Park
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Andrew Armour's training career got off to a flying start when Flaxton Filly won the Wai Eyre Farm Pace at Ascot Park yesterday.Mackintosh takes cut, but sticks with family
Jamie Mackintosh has committed himself to Southland rugby.
Rugby toasts great season
John Hardie was named Stags player of the year at an awards function in Invercargill last night.
Mackintosh keeps NPC options open
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Jamie Mackintosh is yet to commit to any union, despite reports he has signed with Hawke's Bay.Jamie Mackintosh's shift still up in air
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Southland Stags captain Jamie Mackintosh is understood to have turned down an offer from Rugby Southland and Hawke's Bay may be where he finds the better deal he is after.Jamie Mackintosh in talks with Magpies
Southland rugby captain Jamie Mackintosh is considering a shift to the Magpies.
Women back for two England tests
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With the summer fast approaching The Southland Times takes a look at the `five big dates' on the southern cricket calender.School puts RWC learning to the test
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Drummond Primary School was awash with colour, rowdy children, flags, banners and face paint yesterday.New rugby boss picked after 'tough' selection
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Rugby Southland has appointed a new general manager and is expected to make an announcement next week.Stags forward hopes for Tongan inspiration
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Southland lock Joe Tuineau hopes Tonga's stunning Rugby World Cup upset over France will inspire young Tongans to play in their national team.Hall finds a home with the Hurricanes
Stags hooker David Hall will take part in another Super Rugby campaign next year after signing for the Hurricanes yesterday.
'Canes sign Hall
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Stags hooker David Hall signed to play for the Hurricanes in the 2012 Super Rugby competition earlier today.Draws and results for September 24
Southern draws and results.
Boys out of luck as Tietjens gets nod
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Hardworking Stags flanker Tim Boys looks set to again be overlooked by the Highlanders.
Stadium firm also designed CTV
Law bites dive company after shark encounter
Concert, rugby set to draw big crowds
Idol Tim makes centenarian's day
Poor behaviour prompts call for jet ski IDs
Seventy years wed and still going on strong
Consent bid goes straight to court
Lagoon plant life shows sign of revival