How Butcher Boys overcame North Otago in rugby final
Whanganui give retiring coach and departing captain a trophy farewell
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The prize is named after the current NZR President Bill Osborne
Caskey gets special honour in final game before retiring
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Mondorani flips NZ Cup script
The 7-year-old is trained by Whanganui-based Kevin Myers.
Whanganui beat North Otago in heavy rain and wind to claim second Lochore Cup
Whanganui win Lochore Cup at Cooks Gardens
Stockcar Teams Racing returns to Oceanview
The Wanganui Vulcans take on the North Island Select team at Oceanview tonight.
United batsmen need to front up against Marist
Veterans Brendon Walker and Robbie Power will need a big afternoon in the middle.
High ranking Lochore Cup final
Sunday's final will be the highest-ranked match-up ever staged for the Lochore Cup.
Five Whanganui players in Heartland XV squad
Lock Josh Lane and first-five Dane Whale are in the standby group.
North Otago to play Whanganui in Lochore Cup final
Whanganui's opponent for the Lochore Cup final changed three times in 30 minutes
Active athletics buzz
It has been a different start under alert level 2 and training with the Heartland team.
Rookie crew claim coveted trophy
The Mitchell Shield Trophy is now raced for in coxed quadruple boats
Israel Adesanya planning shock move to Australia
NZ's top combat athletes could move to Australia if restrictions don't ease in Auckland.
Rugby: Seven Whanganui players in Heartland squad
Two Whanganui players, Josh Lane and Dame Whale are non-travelling reserves.
Softball: Competition ramps up with women's teams confirmed
Whanganui women will no longer have to travel to Manawatū to play softball.
Cricket: Marist batsmen dominate first day of season
Nick Harding and Chris Stewart put on 186 for the first wicket against United.
Speedway: Explosive night ahead at Whanganui's Oceanview Speedway
As well as exciting racing, there'll be a fireworks display.
Cricket: Local derby for start of Coastal Challenge two-day competition
United and Marist play the first day of the match on Saturday, November 6.
Football: Strong Whanganui component for rep clash
"It is very rare that we get National League players, whether they are male or female."
Hybrid cricket comp launches
The new 40-over competition will be played when top players are on representative duty.
Thames Valley in, Whanganui out
Thames Valley's win over King Country and changes to the Heartland format outed Whanganui.
Rugby: Whanganui aim for Lochore Cup final on home turf
Thames Valley dashed Whanganui's Meads Cup hopes with a 50-15 win over King Country
Athletics, but not as we know it
Athletes adapted to the cancellation of the championships by resetting their goals
Another Melbourne Cup winner for Grangewilliam Stud
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Wanganui change the script in Furlong opener
An outstanding partnership took the side to a win over Horowhenua-Kāpiti.
Cricket: Big season ahead for Shaun O'Leary
The schoolboy sports star excels at both cricket and rugby.
Rugby: Around the grounds
Honours for a selector, High School's Girls Sevens team and some ex-pat players.
Whanganui keep unbeaten home record
The Butcher Boys held their composure for a good win over North Otago on Saturday.
3 Bridges Marathon canned for 2021
A virtual event is being planned in place of the Whanganui marathon.
Cricket: Wanganui returns to Furlong Cup action
Riverview Wanganui take on Horowhenua-Kapiti this Saturday.
Rugby: Golden-point win sums up close competition
Whanganui still occupies third place on the Bunnings Heartland Championship points table