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Battle of Hastings looms in historic Ranfurly Shield match
General admission for the June 26 Shield match is free. It costs to sit in the grandstand.

The Chiefs rookie surging into ABs bolter conversation
'Some people just have something about them, don’t they, that catches the eye.'

'Little bit of a lottery': McMillan's frustration at head clash inconsistencies
He credited the referee's performance, but admitted a couple of calls left him frustrated.

Netball: HGHS Old Girls smash Marist Verdettes Premier (2) 91-8
Meanwhile, Waikato Dio showed resilience to take the win against Melville Vetora.

Jockey avoids broken bones but premiership hangs in balance
'I am pretty sore but I know it could have been a lot worse,' says McNab.

Warriors winger Watene-Zelezniak to be banned after sin-binning
The Kiwi side are also facing an injury crisis in the centres.

Star hooker expected to miss start of All Blacks season
Samisoni Taukei'aho was forced from the field early in the Chiefs' semifinal win.

The Cossack back on top at Te Rapa
"He’s got a huge heart and is the best winded horse you could have."

Berry The Cash buries rivals in Waikato Hurdles
"He’s a serious animal this horse," said jockey Tommy Hazlett.

Little Bit Of Love looks to step up at Te Rapa
It might be a case of high input producing maximum output for Little Bit Of Love

Waikato Club Rugby: Local rivals clash at Ōhaupō Memorial Park tomorrow
Top-of-the-table clashes headline this weekend's sport.

Muay Thai machine wins King in the Ring
Michael Isaac went from watching the King in the Ring tournament on TV, to winning it.

Chiefs name unchanged team to face Hurricanes
Samisoni Taukei’aho scored two tries in the first half last week.

'Nice pat on the back': Race starter made Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
McGovern said it is also recognition for racing participants who work behind the scenes.

Jumps jockey crisis in NZ: Trainers call for pay rise amid shortage
'If they got paid more maybe we can lure more here from overseas.'

Youth initiative sets sail in Coromandel
Coromandel Youth Sailing received special new boats.

New All Blacks coaching role revealed as former ABs join team
Corey Flynn and David Hill will add their expertise respectively to the All Blacks.

Michael Guerin: HRNZ make crucial appointment at key juncture
OPINION: HRNZ has found the right leader at the most important time in its history.

Netball: Marist Verdettes Premier 1 showing great potential
The sixth week of Hamilton's premier indoor netball comp had some competitive games.

Former NZ Olympian suffers broken neck in showjumping event
'He’s very strong, being an Olympian, strong mentally.'

Māori boxer Michael Herangi-Helg wins title with 4th round TKO
Māori boxer Michael Herangi-Helg claims vacant title

Class prevails in Ruakaka feature
Quality mare Malt Time showed her undoubted class when she blitzed her rivals.

Chiefs hit playoff-mode to eliminate Reds
'You don’t need to do it during the season; it matters in the finals," Luke Jacobson said.

Waikato club rugby: Premier teams split for round two
Hamilton Marist are to host neighbours and 2024 Premiership dark horses University.

Bay owners share in success of in-form Matamata stable
A round-up of the week's racing.

Kiwis set to take on the best young rodeo competitors in the US
A team of five has been selected for the National High School Finals Rodeo in the USA.

Chris Rattue’s Watchlist: Picking the best of the Super Rugby playoffs
Picking the standout game of the Super Rugby quarter-finals.

Super Rugby form XV: Who is staking their claim in the All Blacks picture?
Who has put their hand up heading into the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs?