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Clubs strike deal after attack

The Canterbury Rugby Union is investigating an ugly incident and sweetheart deal after a club player attacked another while the teams were shaking hands.

A star in the making

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Luke Whitelock is a bit of enigma, even to Crusaders supporters.

Read may miss Blues clash

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Kieran Read's pelvis injury is expected to prevent him starting against the Blues.

Thorn and Afoa to face off in Europe

One New Zealand World Cup winner is set to add European rugby's greatest prize to their glittering CV.

Kereru ends Lincoln's run

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Lincoln University's impressive 19-game Christchurch Netball Centre premier grade winning streak came to an end this week.

Tigers out to avenge finals loss

warriors Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens says the club is ready to turn around their patchy NRL form and exact revenge on the Warriors for ending their premiership dream last season.

Coach slams media intrusion

Embattled Auckland coach Pat Lam blasts journalists knocking on his front door.

Erakovic boosts Olympic chances

McCaw, Braid to face-off at No 8

Get basics right, says Dagg

Israel Dagg Israel Dagg thinks the Crusaders have temporarily lost their mojo, but says there is an easy solution.

New coach for Canty rugby team

Former All Black Tabai Matson is the new head coach of the Canterbury rugby team.

Late bloomer Romano into ABs

Crusaders 'three weeks of crap rugby'

Trying times for the Crusaders

The dormant Crusaders simply must grab a four-try bonus point against the beleaguered Blues on Saturday to reignite their anaemic attack.

Kenya-Namibia match postponed

Cricket ball. The Intercontinental Cup match between Kenya and Namibia in Nairobi was postponed by cricket's governing body because of security concerns.

Basin Reserve a work in progress

It's rated among the world's top-10 test-cricket venues, yet officials are working overtime to get the Basin Reserve a warrant of fitness.

Michael Clarke weds, scoops mags

Five Indian cricketers suspended

Windies a threat to England

Shivnarine Chanderpaul's batting and the express pace of Kemar Roach and Fidel Edwards will make West Indies dangerous opponents for England.

Knee injury sidelines Tairi

Courtney Tairi Southern Steel midcourter Courtney Tairi looks set for an extended spell on the sidelines after injuring her right knee during Sunday's clash against the Mystics in Dunedin.

Netball NZ CEO rejects claims

Netball NZ CEO Raelene Castle has rejected Norma Plummer's claims. | Relief for Magic | Pulse get it right | Tactix shooting pains

Shooting pains hurt Tactix

Pulse get it right off court

Magic's defenders in good shape

Magic fans can rest easy – there is no serious injury concern for star defenders Casey Williams and Leana de Bruin.

Bays out of Chatham Cup

Ferrymead Bays might be enjoying life at the top of Mainland Football’s premier league, but they’re out of the Chatham Cup.

Burnside's second Houdini act

For the second time in two weeks, Burnside grabbed a last gasp win and pinched the DCL Shield in Christchurch premier men's club rugby today.

Hornets fend of Riccarton

Chch United cause major upset

Sydenham and Burnside roll on

Christchurch club rugby followed the form guide today as the top four teams all had wins.

Tigers out to avenge finals loss

warriors Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens says the club is ready to turn around their patchy NRL form and exact revenge on the Warriors for ending their premiership dream last season.

Thurston a 'five-eighth great'

Queensland teammate Justin Hodges believes Johnathan Thurston is destined to end his career as one of rugby league's great five-eighths

Cronulla deal with rough draw

Warriors props all together again

Mother's advice for Lewis Brown

After two indifferent performances against the Roosters and Raiders, Warriors rugby league utility Lewis Brown was frustrated.

Paston stays on with Phoenix

Mark Paston Following on the back of Jeremy Brockie's signing, the Phoenix have announced All Whites goalkeeper Mark Paston will be back with the club next season.

Ferdinand misses England Cut

Veteran defender Rio Ferdinand was the highest-profile casualty as England manager Roy Hodgson named his squad for the European Championships.

Tommy Smith stays at Ipswich

Goal-line technology set for game time

Dalglish sacked by Liverpool

Kenny Dalglish's second stint in charge of Liverpool has been ended by the club's American owners. | Golden era gone forever?

Red-letter day for super syndicate

When Noel Kennard envisaged beginning a syndicate to entice new people into the harness racing world, he never dreamed it would get so big.

Overseas lure for McDonald

The worst kept secret in New Zealand racing is out of the bag.

Winning chance given to So Elusive

Champ keeps getting better

New Zealand Derby racing results

After a big night of racing at Addington, MATT MARKHAM delivers a blow-by-blow account of the night's happenings.

Nascar fines Busch $50,000

Kurt Busch Kurt Busch was fined $US50,000 by Nascar today for reckless driving on pit road at Darlington and a post-race altercation with Ryan Newman's crew members.

Michael Clarke to race in Rally

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke will swap the baggy green for a racing helmet when he takes part in the International Rally of Queensland (IROQ) later this month.

F1 winner's day to never forget

Spanish GP fire; seven in hospital

Spanish F1 triumph for Williams

Pastor Maldonado won a Spanish Grand Prix thriller to take his first Formula One victory and hand Williams their first triumph in nearly eight years.

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