Reuben Leslie isn't one to sit back and let others do all the work so he'll probably try to pull his weight in a world record indoor rowing attempt in Whangarei.

There's an interesting line between what is a feel-good, grass-root sport, for everyday people who want to excel and what is a sport for freaks.

The stage is set for a riveting finish to the Harding Shield at Toll Stadium tomorrow, with three teams in with a chance of picking up the trophy.

Pukekohe trainer Richard Collett hopes course specialist Payette can gift his training partner, Gareth McRae, a going-away present at Ruakaka tomorrow.

Hokianga, Hikurangi, Northern Wairoa, and Moerewa have crucial games this weekend in the Rugby League Northland MultiKai Cooker Premiership.

Whangarei's football fraternity is backing a Northland football referee subjected to death threats and abuse after two contentious calls in a Fifa World Cup match.

Whangarei's under-15 netball team came close to having a perfect competition at the Auckland Representative Tournament.