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The Go Fence Marlborough team, from left: Mandy Macfarlane, Glenn Blackmore, Jeremy McKenzie and Kieran Hickman. Photo: Supplied.

Go Fence waiting for Godzone

The Team Go Fence Marlborough crew of Kieran Hickman, Glenn Blackmore, Jeremy McKenzie and Mandy Macfarlane are primed and ready … Peter Jones2 March, 2021, 3:29 pm4 March, 20210 260

The Tasman Trophy competition is scheduled to begin on April 10, Covid permitting. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Rugby draws released

Marlborough’s premier rugby competition will kick off on April 10, almost a month later than last year. In 2020, play … Peter Jones2 March, 2021, 3:19 pm4 March, 20210 228

MBC Gold player Jared Moli rises high for a spike during Sunday’s final. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Marlborough college volleyball teams turned in consistent efforts during the Tasman secondary school tournament staged at Stadium 2000 recently. Both … Peter Jones2 March, 2021, 3:16 pm4 March, 20210 203

MGC player Eleri James-Sitters scoots around the Vipers’ defence. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Touch club season ends on a high

The Marlborough touch season ended on a high note last week with a series of enthralling and all-action finals. On … Peter Jones2 March, 2021, 3:13 pm4 March, 20210 130

Nikau Peipi flies through the air to score a spectacular touchdown. Photo: Supplied.

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Touch reps impressive

Marlborough’s representative teams at the Youth Nationals 2021 set a new benchmark for the province. The under-16 mixed side came … Peter Jones23 February, 2021, 1:57 pm2 March, 20210 121

Lyndon Bray has been working as Game Manager for Sanzaar for the past decade. Photo: Supplied.

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Former top referee lands Tasman CEO job

Former NZ Referees Association boss Lyndon Bray is the new chief executive officer of the Tasman Rugby Union. Fifty-four-year-old Bray … Peter Jones23 February, 2021, 1:55 pm2 March, 20210 218

The victorious Blenheim RC club pair of Fred Vavasour and Dylan Burton share the podium with coach John Robinson. Photo: Supplied.

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Rowers bring home their share of precious metal

Marlborough-based clubs picked up 16 medals of differing colours when the 2021 national rowing champs concluded at Lake Ruataniwha on … Peter Jones23 February, 2021, 1:50 pm2 March, 20210 135

Part of the large crowd at Spring Creek. Photo: Supplied.

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Moutere farewell ‘Uncle Arthur’

Awarua Park, home of the Moutere Rugby Club, was a sombre place on Saturday afternoon as a large crowd gathered … Peter Jones23 February, 2021, 1:47 pm2 March, 20210 118

South Island cross country MTB champions: Neve McKenzie, Maddy Sinclair and Ian Thomas. Photo: Supplied.

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Mountain bikers shine in the south

Three Marlborough mountain bikers picked up South Island titles in Queenstown recently. On Saturday, February 13, Mountain Bike NZ [MBNZ] … Peter Jones23 February, 2021, 1:45 pm2 March, 20210 211

Tim Petrie scored 88 to help MBC clinch a place in the Gillette Cup Central Districts play-offs. Photo: Peter Jones.

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MBC cricketers progress to play-offs

The Marlborough Boys’ College First XI cricket team booked a place in the district play-offs for the Gillette Cup at … Peter Jones23 February, 2021, 1:42 pm2 March, 20210 90

Andrew McCaa glides the ball behind point during Saturday’s semifinal victory at Horton Park. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Falcons reach final, have wings clipped

The Marlborough Labour Hire Falcons may have reached Sunday’s Tasman Premier League final, but they were unable to get the … Peter Jones23 February, 2021, 1:38 pm2 March, 20210 67

Akhil Pant scored a superb maiden century in Rangiora. File photo.

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Cricket reps come up short

Marlborough came up just 29 runs short of a first innings win over Hawke Cup holders Canterbury Country in their … Peter Jones8 December, 2020, 9:42 am11 December, 20200 660