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Sidecar survivors retire in style
Chris and Richard Lawrance marked the end of an era in sidecar racing on the weekend, wrapping up 38-years together in the sport.

Weekend sport: Young rugby stars and superbikes
The Super Rugby U20 tournament kicks off in Taupō on Saturday.
Superbike Champ’s heads to Taupō
The power couple of Kiwi motorcycle racing look set to continue their winning ways in the final round of the New Zealand Superbike Championship in Taupō next month.