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Kiwis in action: Full Paris Olympics schedule
The Kiwis in action schedule for the Paris Olympics.
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Rugby: Under 20s ready for HYC Heartland Series
Whanganui's first game is against Horowhenua-Kāpiti at Spriggens Park on Saturday.
![Rugby: Whanganui's Heartland pre-season kicks off](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rugby: Whanganui's Heartland pre-season kicks off
Steelform Whanganui face Manawatū B in Feilding this weekend.
![Rugby: Deadlock for premier’s Most Valuable Player award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rugby: Deadlock for premier’s Most Valuable Player award
Alesana Tofa and Tyrone Albert share the Whanganui award this year.
![Chronicle Q&A: Taylah Barrett on sporting aspirations and sushi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Chronicle Q&A: Taylah Barrett on sporting aspirations and sushi
'It’s satisfying being able to make tackles, especially because I’m so small.'
![Netball: Young Whanganui players enjoy busy season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Netball: Young Whanganui players enjoy busy season
A festival day was held for Future Ferns from Years 1-4.
![Beamish sets stage for Olympic debut with new record](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Beamish sets stage for Olympic debut with new record
Despite fifth in Paris, Beamish shows promise for Olympic success.
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Rugby: Senior semifinalists in action
Knights are 12-0 and looking to add to their unbeaten run.
![Rugby: Solidarity ahead of Premier semifinals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rugby: Solidarity ahead of Premier semifinals
Rātana joined Kaierau at the Country Club for training this week.
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Whanganui junior darts whiz heading to Budapest tournament
Jayde Bell will compete in Hungary in October.
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Athletics: Football front and centre in UK
Track and field is taking a back seat in the UK during Euro 2024.
![Netball: Win for Kaierau in Premier 1](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Netball: Win for Kaierau in Premier 1
A strong start and good turnover weren't enough for Pirates to take the game.
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Rugby: New-look Marist Celtic side excited for quarter-final
The Whanganui team play Hunterville in a senior grade last eight.
![Rugby: Marist and Taihape to meet in women's final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rugby: Marist and Taihape to meet in women's final
The final kicks off at 6.30pm on July 5 at Cooks Gardens.
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Athletics: 50 years of school cross country
There have been some turbulent times over the years.
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Netball Whanganui: Closer scores in Round 2 of Premier
There are some exciting games ahead on Monday evenings.
![Rugby: Drama aplenty in Premier, Senior round robin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rugby: Drama aplenty in Premier, Senior round robin
Teams jostled for the final playoff positions.
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![Rugby: Rātana snatch Premier semifinal spot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rugby: Rātana snatch Premier semifinal spot
The side had a narrow win over Marist in a hard-fought match.
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Club rugby: Finals footy looms for senior sides
It is high stakes for the final robin round of the WRFU Senior competition.
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Athletics: Cross country runners shine at NZ champs
New Zealand Schools Cross Country Championships returned to the QEII and Ascot Parks.
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Netball: Combinations build as first round ends
Teams are preparing for Round 2 of Netball Whanganui's competition.
![Club rugby: Rātana semifinal dream alive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Club rugby: Rātana semifinal dream alive
How's your club looking as finals footy looms?
![Rugby: Clash of Rangitīkei clubs in Premier grade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rugby: Clash of Rangitīkei clubs in Premier grade
It's their last chance to claim a semifinals berth.
![Rugby: Hunterville prepare for biggest game of season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rugby: Hunterville prepare for biggest game of season
'It’s a roller-coaster, eh? All club rugby’s a little bit like that now.'
![Athletics: Students turn out for cross country champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Athletics: Students turn out for cross country champs
There were some outstanding performances at the Dudding Lake course.
![Netball: Outstanding shooting in Kaiwhaiki win over Kaierau](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Netball: Outstanding shooting in Kaiwhaiki win over Kaierau
Kaiwhaiki approached the top-of-the-table clash with a clear strategy.
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Rugby: Waverley top points table
The top team had a big win over Marton on Saturday.
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Whanganui rugby: Fourth-quarter blitz secures Kaierau win
Marist were right in it until the final quarter.
![Rugby: 'Cracker' expected in Whanganui premier match](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rugby: 'Cracker' expected in Whanganui premier match
Marist v Kaierau kick-off is at 2.35pm on Saturday.