A record number of record attempts for Kiwi shearers
World Sheep Shearing Records Society has received seven applications for challenges in NZ.
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Kiwis sharpen Mongolian herders' machine skills
The 12-strong touring party trained 100 herders as part of the Share Mongolia Programme.
Shearing: The UK record hopeful who was a likely lad in Hawke’s Bay
Steve Rowberry, who shore in Hawke's Bay 13 years ago, tackles a world record next month.
Women in four shearing record bids
Four of the seven shearing World Record bids are by women.
Jimmy Samuels forgoes shearing commentary to compete and wins spot to Wales comp
He was meant to be on the mic but picked up the shears instead.
A Kiwi family affair at the Lochearnhead Shears
David and Adam Gordon competed, along with their brother-in-law Paerata Abraham.
Hopes of brotherly face-off at shearing world champs dashed
How the prospect of a two-brother head to head for two countries just disappeared.
New Zealand misses out on shearing champs silverware
NZ team failed to win a single title for the first time since the first champs in 1977.
Robin Krause off to a good start at World Shearing Champs
South Island-based German shearer Robin Krause gets finals placing in junior championship.
Kiwis ready for World Shearing Champs
Shearing and woolhandling action kicks off at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh soon.
NZ to host 2026 World Shearing Champs
The event is expected to be held over four days on March 4-7, 2026.
Kiwis to defend proud record at world shearing champs
Kiwi team in Scotland for the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.
Could shearing be an Olympic sport?
Shearing Sports NZ team manager reckons it would be "difficult but not impossible”.
Shearing: Success for Rowland Smith at Royal Three Counties Show
It's the Hawke's Bay gun's second win in the UK in a week.
Kiwi shearing guns on show before World Champs
Rowland Smith and Leon Samuels came first and third in Royal Cornwall Show open final.
Two World Record shearing attempts confirmed for December
Men's & women’s world eight-hour strong wool lamb shearing records to be challenged in NZ.
Shear triumph in World champs build-up
Two brothers from Hawke's Bay rule ahead of this month's Shearing World Championships
Two shearing world records set in WA woolshed
Floyde Neil set a new solo record and established a two-stand record with brother Levi.
Taumarunui brothers ready for shearing record bid in West Australia
Floyde and Levi Neil are looking to set a two-stand Merino ewes record for nine hours.
Strong Kiwi team for World Shearing Champs
South Island-dominated crew of six confirmed in the Wools of NZ Shearing Sports NZ team.
Mongolian shearers gain life-long skills from NZ tour
Budee, Baaska, Ama and Khanda usually shear sheep with scissors.
Women’s event at NZ Shears attracts 15 competitors
Number of entries means there will be at least three heats, leading to a six-stand final.
Strong contenders head to Te Kuiti for NZ Shears
The second berth to represent NZ at the World Champs is up for grabs on Saturday.
Angus Moore dominates shearing at home show
National Shearing Circuit champion proved too strong for the competition.
Shearer Angus Moore steps back from World Champs ambition
Marlborough shearer is prioritising his family and business.
Shearing record bid for Kiwi brothers
Floyde and Levi Neil are out to get their names in the World Sheep Shearing Record books.
Shearing: Northland gun Toa Henderson on track to top Open rankings for season
Henderson picked up his 10th Open win of the 2022-23 season on Saturday.
Shearing: First Open title for McSkimming at 40
In his "twilight years" Oamaru's Willy McSkimming finally took an Open title on Saturday.
Shearing: NZ take first honours in Welsh series
NZ's Rowland Smith and Leon Samuels have beaten a Welsh paring in the first International.
South, North, and the Rural Games: Another big weekend for shearing
Mayfield A&P Show Shears, Kumeu Summer Shears, and NZ Rural Games speed shear champs.
Eighth open win for Rowland Smith at Golden Shears
Smith now represents NZ at Golden Shears World Shearing Champs in Scotland in June.