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Sophie Mackenzie, in Wairau colours, at the 2019 NZ rowing champs. Photo: Rowing NZ.

Sophie calls time on illustrious rowing career

A 14-year journey that propelled her to the top of the world has ended for Marlborough rower Sophie Mackenzie. The … Peter Jones28 July, 2020, 10:45 am4 August, 20200 116

Harlequins player Tom Heagney finds a gap at Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Photo: Gavin Hadfield.

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Junior rugby players get their chance

Marlborough’s rugby grounds were fully utilised on Saturday, as junior rugby returned after the lockdown delay. Under clear, blue skies … Peter Jones28 July, 2020, 10:41 am4 August, 20200 26

Carl Connor-McClean, pictured at right against Nelson College earlier this season, scored the winning goal for Rangers AFC against Suburbs on Saturday. Photo: Shuttersport.

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Table-toppers win again

Rangers AFC continued their unbeaten run in the Nelson division one football competition on Saturday, but their path to the … Peter Jones28 July, 2020, 10:31 am4 August, 20200 22

Awatere players Aimee Jones, left, and Kim Andrews shut out MGC defender Taryn Breen at the circle edge.

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Close encounters of the netball kind

Premier netball returned to Stadium 2000 on Tuesday with three entertaining matches, all decided by six goals or less. The … Peter Jones28 July, 2020, 10:29 am4 August, 20200 26

Central midfielder Timoci Tavatavanawai slides in under the Moutere posts for his second try at Awarau Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Central, Waitohi claim wins

Central underlined their division one rugby pedigree at Awarua Park on Saturday afternoon, romping past home side Moutere 54-0. In … Peter Jones21 July, 2020, 10:32 am28 July, 20200 52

Marlborough player Oscar Parkinson reaches high to attempt a forehand return during his doubles match with brother Felix against Joe Yank and Will Poff last weekend. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Tennis juniors battle for titles

The Marlborough Tennis Association hosted the New World Blenheim Marlborough Junior Winter Open on July 11-12, one of the first … Peter Jones21 July, 2020, 10:24 am28 July, 20200 68

Leo Langley, from the BV All Stars side, slams a ball into the net.

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Rangers, Bullets notch important wins

Rangers AFC are back in the winning business, downing Nelson FC 3-1 at A and P Park on Saturday afternoon. … Peter Jones21 July, 2020, 10:23 am28 July, 20200 44

MBC flanker Manase Taufa bursts down the sideline during Monday’s First XV clash on the MBC front field. In support is winger Charles Tupoutoa. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Nelson College overcome Marlborough rivals

Nelson College came away with the spoils when they met traditional rivals Marlborough Boys’ College in a University of Canterbury … Peter Jones21 July, 2020, 10:21 am28 July, 20200 58

Kane Elvy, left, and Kerry Webb battle for possession during the division two match between Rangers Development and Redwood Masters at Athletic Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Rangers AFC wrap up first round honours

Despite turning in what their coach described as their “worst half of football for the season”, Rangers AFC retained their … Peter Jones14 July, 2020, 3:36 pm17 July, 20200 154

SMOG defender Lina Pale rises high to attempt to block the shot of Tokomaru’s Haze Tepuia at Stadium 2000 on Tuesday. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Netball duo remain unbeaten

Premier netball rivals Tokomaru and Harlequins stayed on track for a battle of the unbeaten teams with a couple of … Peter Jones14 July, 2020, 3:34 pm17 July, 20200 116

Central first five Liam Duncan breaks clear of the Renwick defence on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Blues brothers on song

Central came out on top in a division one rugby arm wrestle with Renwick at Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Although … Peter Jones14 July, 2020, 3:31 pm17 July, 20200 223

Marcelo Lopes, left, with sons Vitor, centre, and Lucas at their newly-rebranded Blenheim gym. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Pandemic puts pressure on local martial arts instructor

The sign on Marcelo Lopes’ Blenheim gym wall says “Built Under Pressure”. The slogan refers to the diamond, symbol of … Peter Jones14 July, 2020, 3:29 pm17 July, 20200 117