Joseph opts for co-captains at the Highlanders

Joseph opts for co-captains at the Highlanders

Timoci Tavatavanawai, right, and Hugh Renton are the new Highlanders co-captains. Photo: Photosport Jamie Joseph has named blockbusting winger Timoci Tavatavanawai and hard-working loose forward Hugh Renton as co-captains for the Highlanders in this year’s Super Rugby competition. They succeed Billy Harmon, last year’s captain, who is now playing in Japan. Joseph, who has taken…

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Nine reporter apologises to Djokovic over ‘insulting’ comments

Nine reporter apologises to Djokovic over ‘insulting’ comments

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic gives back the microphone after speaking on court after winning his men’s singles match against Czech Republic’s Jiri Lehecka at the Australian Open. Photo: Photosport Tony Jones has issued an apology to Novak Djokovic after the tennis great boycotted an on-court interview over “insulting and offensive comments” by the reporter on Australian…

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Golf: Runner-up Daniel Hillier one shot off victory at rich Dubai tournament

Golf: Runner-up Daniel Hillier one shot off victory at rich Dubai tournament

Daniel Hillier. Photo: Photosport New Zealand golfer Daniel Hillier’s emotions were “bittersweet” after finishing a narrow runner-up at the rich Dubai Desert Classic. Hillier pocketed $1.8 million for finishing second behind England’s Tyrrell Hatton at the World Tour event, with the pair having fought out a tense tussle over the final round. The 26-year-old New…

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