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The Marlborough players clap medium-pacer Sam Boyce from the field after his five-wicket haul at Horton Park on Saturday. Photo: Peter Jones.

Cricket reps book hometown final

It’s home sweet home for the Marlborough senior men’s rep cricketers after they completed a comfortable first innings win over … Peter Jones5 February, 2020, 9:10 am5 February, 20200 312

The winning duos, from left, Di McCarthy, Rete Kydd, John Billingsley and Sam Rainbird. Photo: Supplied.

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Low scores mark Rarangi Spectacular

Some superb, and perhaps unprecedented, scoring over two days earned John Billingsley and Sam Rainbird victory in the men’s section … Peter Jones5 February, 2020, 9:09 am5 February, 20200 150

The victorious Renwick side. Back, from left, Jacob Zillwood, Griffin Carter, Andrew Marshall, Rikki Bovey, Michael Anstis, Max Brydon. Front, Sam Clothier-Solly, Hayden Gaudin, Mark Zillwood, Kirk Nicholas (c), Ed Gilhooly and Ritz Suthar. Photo: Supplied.

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Renwick second grade side bag trophy

Renwick’s second grade cricketers took out the second grade Twenty20 title at Horton Park on Thursday. The top qualifiers for … Peter Jones5 February, 2020, 9:07 am5 February, 20200 149

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Medals aplenty at Ruataniwha

Marlborough based rowers claimed a string of podium placings, including four golds, at the South Island championships staged at Lake … Peter Jones5 February, 2020, 9:05 am5 February, 20200 141

Youngster Joseph Sandford-Jury was an integral part of the victorious Renwick tennis team, winning both his singles and doubles matches. Photo: Peter Jones.

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Renwick set up breakthrough tennis win

Renwick CPR claimed the Marlborough premier tennis title for the first time on Wednesday evening, downing Rapaura Wairau River Blanc … Peter Jones5 February, 2020, 9:03 am5 February, 20200 137

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Rep cricketers book place in zone final

A revised game plan, built around an inspired team effort, saw Marlborough’s rep cricketers book a place in the Hawke … Peter Jones29 January, 2020, 10:17 am29 January, 20200 204

Tony Azevedo, a five-time Olympian, and captain of the silver medal-winning USA team, shared his knowledge with some of the country’s rising water polo talent. Photo: Peter Jones.

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US water polo star lends his expertise

The man widely acknowledged as the United States’ greatest male water polo exponent has been in Blenheim for three days, … Peter Jones29 January, 2020, 10:15 am29 January, 20200 250

The five Marlborough-based players in the under-15 boys Upper South Island softball team, with coaches Darren Aldridge and Marshall Rawiri. Photo: Supplied.

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Young softballers take on the best

Five Marlborough softballers were members of the Upper South Island (USI) team which contested the under-15 boys national tournament held … Peter Jones29 January, 2020, 10:13 am29 January, 20200 191

The victorious Wairau side. Photo: Supplied.

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Wairau take out second grade cricket crown

Wairau are the Marlborough second grade champions after claiming the 2019-20 second grade 40-over title on Saturday. They downed Celtic … Peter Jones29 January, 2020, 10:11 am29 January, 20200 The victorious Wairau side. Photo: Supplied.

Josh Harris won both the singles and doubles in the 10-and-under boys’ grade. Photo: Nigel Perry.

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Tennis tyros gather in Blenheim

Young tennis players came from far and wide to take part in the 2020 Marlborough Junior Summer Open, sponsored by … Peter Jones29 January, 2020, 10:09 am29 January, 20200 172

The team on Honk n’ Jack work hard to keep the boat on the go. Photo: Karmyn Ingram Photography.

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Varied conditions test sailing regatta participants

The Marlborough Sounds delivered a complete set of wind conditions for the Giesen New Year regatta and Friday’s First National … Peter Jones29 January, 2020, 10:08 am29 January, 20200 219

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Tight at the front of T20 race

Renwick have moved to top of the Marlborough’s SBS Twenty20 competition standings after a double round was played last week. … Peter Jones22 January, 2020, 9:58 am22 January, 20200 234