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Best chance in years for Pumas to beat All Blacks
Analysis - There's something different outside the All Blacks' hotel in Buenos Aires, writes Jamie Wall.
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Hansen punts on newcomers against Pumas
Steve Hansen is prepared to put New Zealand's unbeaten record against Argentina on the line in the name of World Cup fine-tuning when the teams meet in a…
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Netball World Cup: NZ looking to keep grand final run alive
4:24 pm todayThe Silver Ferns haven't missed a World Cup final in 24 years and they're desperate to maintain that history against hosts England in the semis.
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Today's Sports News - What you need to know
5:59 pm todayIn today's sports news - NZ stage comeback to win football gold at Pacific Games, Saints beat defending champions, Kikau and Fifita face shoulder charge bans.
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Green guides Warriors to win over Sharks
The first field goal of Blake Green's NRL career has sunk Shaun Johnson's Cronulla and capped a dramatic 19-18 win for the Warriors in Wellington.
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Lowry, Holmes share Open halfway lead, Fox blows out
Irishman Shane Lowry and American JB Holmes share the lead at the halfway point at the British Golf Open after a perfect day for good scoring at Royal Portrush.
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Alaphilippe extends Tour de France lead
France's Julian Alaphilippe continued to amaze as he claimed an impressive victory in the 13th stage of the Tour de France to extend his overall lead.
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Mahoney first woman to ref Ranfurly Shield rugby
Rebecca Mahoney is about to make rugby history once again, as the first woman to referee a Ranfurly Shield challenge - the latest on her impressive list of pioneering achievements.
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Silver Ferns' defeat: One-goal loss revives memories of many thrillers
Analysis - Despite the Silver Ferns going down to Australia, Thursday night felt like old times when the final result came down to a solitary goal, writes Bridget Tunnicliffe
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Extra Time: From London to Liverpool - one World Cup to the Next
From one World Cup to another. Join the RNZ Sports team as they dissect the Netball and Cricket World Cups. RNZ Sports reporter Ravinder Hunia survived the Cricket Super Over... Audio
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Cricket: Concussed players to be replaced in games
Men's and women's teams across all formats of international and first class cricket will be allowed to replace concussed players during matches following a two-year trial in Australia, the…
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Netball: Old school thriller gives Silver Ferns World Cup hope
Despite the Silver Ferns going down to Australia, last night felt like old times when the final result came down to a solitary goal, writes Bridget Tunnicliffe
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Fox makes history at the Open Championship
Ryan Fox made Open Championship history on day one at Royal Portrush Golf Club by carding the first back nine of 29 in 148 stagings of golf's oldest Major.
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McCaw expects Wallabies to contend for World Cup
Australia have the potential to cause yet another Rugby World Cup surprise later this year in Japan, according to former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw.
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Netball World Cup: 'I love games like that' - Taurua
Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua says her team are in a good place at the Netball World Cup despite going down fighting to the Australian Diamonds 49-50 in a preliminary match. Audio
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Jaguares dominate Pumas team to face All Blacks
Familiarity won't be a problem for Argentina in their Rugby Championship opener against the All Blacks after coach Mario Ledesma named a team comprised almost entirely of Jaguares players.
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Today's Sports News - What you need to know
In today's sports news - Phoenix sign Tim Payne, Riley moves to Germany and Anstey to race again.
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Netball World Cup: Diamonds beat Silver Ferns in cliffhanger
The Australian Diamonds have survived a scare from the Silver Ferns, beating them 50-49 in an old school cliffhanger at the Netball World Cup in Liverpool.
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Five All Black debutants to play Argentina on Sunday
Sevu Reece, Braydon Ennor, Atu Moli, Luke Jacobson and Josh Ioane will each make their All Black debut against Argentina in Buenos Aires on Sunday morning.
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Beaten not broken: Black Caps return
After giving the world a sensational Cricket World Cup final match against England, the first of the Black Caps' squad including Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee and Colin de Grandhomme have come…
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As it happened: Silver Ferns vs Australia
Netball World Cup - The Australian Diamonds have beaten the Silver Ferns 50-49 in an old school cliffhanger in Liverpool. Follow the action live with Bridget Tunnicliffe.
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Comeback Ferns see netball through a new lens
Suzanne McFadden of Newsroom discovers how Bailey Mes and Shannon Saunders revived their netball careers in time for the World Cup.
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Rugby World Cup: A curmudgeon's diary
Self-confessed curmudgeon, Hamish Bidwell, gives us his weekly thoughts on the state of World Rugby in the lead up to the World Cup in Japan in September.
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Football: Singh suits up with stars
New Zealand footballer Sarpreet Singh has made his debut appearance for the Bayern Munich first team.
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Netball World Cup: Why you won’t see a super over scenario
The Netball World Cup grand final is tie-proof and won't end in any kind of super over. RNZ's netball reporter Ravinder Hunia] who is currently in Liverpool explains why.
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Opinion: Basin Reserve name change good for women
Anything that draws people's attention to women's sport and gets them talking about it is a good thing, White Ferns opening batter Suzie Bates writes.
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Silver Ferns ready for biggest World Cup test yet
The Silver Ferns want to impose their game plan from the outset when they face their first real test in traditional rivals Australia at the Netball World Cup in Liverpool. Audio
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Cricket: Never again vows Stokes about Super Over
England all-rounder Ben Stokes says he "never wants to be involved in a super over again" after the World Cup final win over New Zealand.
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