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All set for a thrilling Coast double-header

RUGBY by Ben O’Brien-LeafIn East Coast rugby’s 100th year, Week 5 features a thrilling double-header. Te Araroa Domain — stronghold of defending champions the Israel Brown-coached Tokararangi — will be the venue for the hosts’ clash with...

Waikanae duo will be contenders

SURF LIFESAVINGTHE well-performed Waikanae inflatable rescue boat combination of Connor Mitchell and Oliver Shivnan get the chance this weekend to showcase their skills in a major carnival on their home beach. The North Island IRB championships will...

Gisborne Club Darts Association results

Kayne Arahanga 2, Tyson Eyles 2, Hunter Eyles, Irie Eyles (2NZ Kings); John Love, John White (Cossy Done & Dusted); John Collier, Wayne Morrell, Fred Moreland (Roseland); Jono Griffith 3, Dudley Reeves, Tahuna Irwin 2 (RSA Men of Mayhem); Apiran...

Dolman and Lansing go well

Gisborne rider Larina Dolman rode Kiwi Lansing to victory in the pro-amateur rider series at the three-day Feilding Jumping Show at Manfeild over the weekend. The win consolidates Dolman’s position at the top of the standings in the Harrison Lane...

Bay save their best for last

They all agreed — on Saturday the Poverty Bay Mixed Schools team at Riverbend played their best cricket. Jimmy Holden’s side in the Year 8B section finished their campaign with a loss by six wickets off the last ball of the 30-over match against...

Gisborne Club Darts Association results

180s: Thao Duncan, Tui Duncan (Roseland Say My Name); Chris Giddens (2NZ TAO TCL); Jesse Noanoa (2NZ Rebels); Jono Griffiths 2, Errol Tamihana, Toby Ratapu 3 (RSA Men of Mayhem); Cris Kiri, Irie Eyles, Hunter Eyles, Tyson Eyles (2NZ Kings); Tobias...

Turanganui a Kiwa Darts Association results

Tahuna Irwin 2 (Falcons); Te Kotahi Kaio 2, Ihaka Kaio-Wynyard (Rangatahi); Mihi Awatere (Ruahine Tahi).Tahuna Irwin (Falcons); Te Kotahi Kaio, Ihaka Kaio-Wynyard (Rangatahi).Ripeka Te Kira (Ruahine Tahi).Te Kotahi Kaio (Rangatahi).Tahuna Irwin...

Quinn and Vette in dominant ‘open’ form

SURFINGGISBORNE’S best surfers hit the water for the first instalment of the 2021 Super Series at Wainui’s Stock Route on Sunday. Jay Quinn dominated the open men’s final, with stellar surfing on both backhand and forehand waves to win with...

Heretaunga eight come calling

A team of eight from Heretaunga Croquet Club in Havelock North came to Gisborne to take on a team from the Barry Memorial Croquet Club. Heretaunga, with over 120 members and nine lawns, is the biggest croquet club in the country. It was always going...

Makorori sand to fly

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HSOB back on top of table

High School Old Boys are back on top of the Doleman Cup standings after a convincing victory over Gisborne Boys’ High School. Galaxy World GBHS were dismissed for 109 in 27.4 overs and lost by 99 runs as they failed to come to terms with the...

Shone as a player and coach

Obituary - Dick Jones

Poverty Bay victorious

First holders of Bill Osborne Taong

Bowls roll in the family

It’s not often that you see a husband, wife and son can all competing in the same sporting competition. Wife Kay, husband Steve and son Shaun Goldsbury all played off for the Burton Cup on Saturday. More results from the bowls to come...

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Fightback earns the points

Thrills and entertainment in night of hoops action

Success for top and bottom teams

NETBALLTHE top and bottom of the premier-grade netball table had wins in midweek games at the YMCA last night. Claydens Waikohu (3) led Gillies Electrical Gisborne Girls’ High School Senior A all the way in a 55-52 win. Waikohu (3) were up 14-12...

Grand final end to wild ride

Team Reg v Team Tom to decide inaugural Draft League champs