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![Rugby: Deadlock for premier’s Most Valuable Player award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=793)
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_p.png?d=793)
Chronicle Q&A: Taylah Barrett on sporting aspirations and sushi
'It’s satisfying being able to make tackles, especially because I’m so small.'
![Rugby: Senior semifinalists in action](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
Rugby: Solidarity ahead of Premier semifinals
Rātana joined Kaierau at the Country Club for training this week.
![Whanganui junior darts whiz heading to Budapest tournament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Whanganui junior darts whiz heading to Budapest tournament
Jayde Bell will compete in Hungary in October.
![Athletics: 50 years of school cross country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Athletics: 50 years of school cross country
There have been some turbulent times over the years.
![Netball Whanganui: Closer scores in Round 2 of Premier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
Rugby: Drama aplenty in Premier, Senior round robin
Teams jostled for the final playoff positions.
![Rugby: Rātana snatch Premier semifinal spot](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Rātana snatch Premier semifinal spot
The side had a narrow win over Marist in a hard-fought match.
![Club rugby: Finals footy looms for senior sides](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Club rugby: Finals footy looms for senior sides
It is high stakes for the final robin round of the WRFU Senior competition.
![Athletics: Cross country runners shine at NZ champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Athletics: Cross country runners shine at NZ champs
New Zealand Schools Cross Country Championships returned to the QEII and Ascot Parks.
![Netball: Combinations build as first round ends](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Waverley top points table
The top team had a big win over Marton on Saturday.
![Whanganui rugby: Fourth-quarter blitz secures Kaierau win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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=793)
Rugby: 'Cracker' expected in Whanganui premier match
Marist v Kaierau kick-off is at 2.35pm on Saturday.
![Rugby: Lifeline for Kaierau in senior competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Lifeline for Kaierau in senior competition
Kaierau host Pirates in a must-win game.
![Athletics: Whanganui athletes show character](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Athletics: Whanganui athletes show character
Alec McNab has observed great demonstrations of character this week.
![Surf lifesaving awards cap off busy season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Surf lifesaving awards cap off busy season
The Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service has several finalists in the Taranaki awards.
![Rugby: Rātana women aim for upset win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Rātana women aim for upset win
An upset win over Marist could put them in a good position to push for the top two.
![Rugby: Whanganui representative training group named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Whanganui representative training group named
Steelform Whanganui has a huge season ahead.
![Athletics: Historic weekend for New Zealand athletes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Athletics: Historic weekend for New Zealand athletes
Beamish goes to number two in the New Zealand all-time mile list.
![Muay Thai bout coming to Springvale Stadium](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Muay Thai bout coming to Springvale Stadium
Club president Lee Kara says the event promises to be enjoyable, fun and exhilarating.
![Ziva Bunker dominant against some of the best 11-year-old swimmers in New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ziva Bunker dominant against some of the best 11-year-old swimmers in New Zealand
Swimmer Ziva Bunker tested herself against some of the best 11-year-olds in New Zealand
![Rugby: Cohort of Fijian players help Pirates' season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rugby: Cohort of Fijian players help Pirates' season
It has been an Indian summer in May for Pirates.