Sports

Royal gets Maori chance

Joe Royal could be set for some inside provincial knowledge when he lines up in the pre-ITM Cup hit out between the Maori All Blacks and New Zealand Barbarians. Royal,... Read More

BOP U18 squad named

A new initiative aimed at helping breed the next generation of Bay of Plenty Steamers has taken its next step. The Bay of Plenty Rugby U18 Wider Training Squad has... Read More

Tigers’ talent at Mt Smart

A 4-1 loss wasn't the result they were hoping for, but getting to rub shoulders with some NRL superstars at the Warriors' hallowed turf has given the Te Puke Tigers... Read More

Beattie leads by example

After four years in the international surf lifesaving mix, Omanu ironman Max Beattie gets the chance to pull on the captain's armband at this weekend's 2015 Sanyo... Read More

Steamers seek winning recipe

The only way is up for the Bay of Plenty Steamers as they look to restore some provincial pride after a run of unflattering ITM Cup performances. That's the aim... Read More

Fans soak up Steamers' skills

It all starts at grassroots and community level when it comes to any sport - a key idea the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union continues to pride itself on with its annual... Read More

Mildon backflips into record books

Kiwi rider Jed 'The Warrior” Mildon has becoming the first person ever to land a quadruple backflip on a BMX bike. The Taupo-born rider and current Nitro... Read More

NZ Sevens sign on at Mount centre

Work is now underway to establish a high-performance sports training centre in the heart of Mount Maunganui. And the facility has its first tenant, with New Zealand... Read More

Burling and Tuke triumph again

Tauranga sailor Peter Burling and Blair Tuke triumphed at the 2015 49er European Championship Regatta after being relegated to third place on the second-to-last... Read More

Heating up the winter waves

Rain hail or shine, they sure do breed ‘em young in when it comes to surfing in Mount Maunganui. Surfers Cory McConnell, 12, Jahra Motzen, 10, and Charlise... Read More

Four WBOP teams to fight out title

Four Western Bay of Plenty teams will fight out the Baywide Development title after results were posted on Saturday. Mount Maunganui versus Tauranga Sports on Saturday.... Read More

Club rugby results: week 17

Greerton Marist claimed a victorious 87-5 win against Opotiki in the Baywide Premier battle on Saturday, while Te Puna also posted victory on the rugby field with... Read More