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Intensity to lift again for Bledisloe III
The All Blacks expect the physicality level to be ramped up again for the third Bledisloe Cup clash against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
1 minute agoIn today's sports news - Phoenix to base themselves in Australia again, Spurs up to fifth and Umaga named in England squad.
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Dixon clinches title in Florida
Scott Dixon has won his sixth IndyCar championship, one shy of the all-time record.
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Scott Dixon's mother on latest IndyCar win: 'I can't be prouder'
about 2 hours agoNew Zealand racer Scott Dixon has clinched his sixth IndyCar championship and his mum couldn't be happier. Audio
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Storm hold off Panthers grand final fightback
Cameron Smith has led the Melbourne Storm to their fourth premiership in his 19th NRL season.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Podium for Kiwi eventer in France, top 10 finish for Ko in Georgia and record-breaking F1 win for Hamilton.
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One uncapped player in Silver Ferns
Shooter Monica Falkner has capped a remarkable return from injury by being named in the Silver Ferns team for the upcoming test series against England.
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Savea to rejoin All Blacks 'late this week'
The All Blacks are planning for Ardie Savea and Nepo Laulala to be "ready and available" for the fourth and final Bledisloe Cup test in Brisbane.
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Waikato secure place in FPC decider
Waikato have booked a meeting with three-time defending champions Canterbury in the final of the Farah Palmer Cup.
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Khabib: 'It was my last fight'
Khabib Nurmagomedov has called time on his mixed martial arts career following a second-round submission win over Justin Gaethje.
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Ferns topple men in final
The Silver Ferns have ended a run of three straight defeats to the New Zealand men's netball team.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Dixon off the pace in IndyCar qualifying, Waikato move to the top of the premiership and Ko moves into contention in Georgia.
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Kiwis to the fore at IndyCar finale
Two New Zealanders are front and centre ahead of the final race of the IndyCar season in Florida.
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NRL Grand Final: Much at stake for Kiwis as Penrith boilover tipped
Comment: On NRL Grand Final Day, there are a few things almost guaranteed. A couple of heroes. Some villains. A controversial refereeing call or two and some wonderful drama. And hype, like only the…
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Red and blacks march through to FPC decider
Canterbury have won through to a fourth straight Farah Palmer Cup final.
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Supercars champion confirms move to U.S.
New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin is leaving Supercars to make a fulltime switch to IndyCar.
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Extra Time: World champion Silver Ferns begin the re-build
The Silver Ferns are finally back on court adjusting to life without Laura Langman - but how are the world champions shaping up for their three test series against Commonwealth Games champions… Audio
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Sailing community loses 'revolutionary' with death of David Barnes
The New Zealand sailing community has lost a 'revolutionary figure' with the death of David Barnes.
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Former All Black Julian Savea signs with Hurricanes
Former All Black wing, Julian Savea, has signed with the Hurricanes for the 2021 Super Rugby season.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Neighbours topple premiership leaders, Magpies keep hold of the log o' wood and pay-cut for English cricketers.
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Grief casts shadow over UFC champion
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov defends his belt against Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 this weekend, but the greatest obstacle he might have to overcome is the absence of his coach and father…
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Farah Palmer Cup: Women in power put Canterbury on top
It's semi-final weekend for women's rugby's Farah Palmer Cup, can anyone stop Canterbury from marching to a fourth straight crown?
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Team Price fly the NZ flag in France
Tim and Jonelle Price will be the sole New Zealanders competing in the one and only top flight international equestrian competition of the year in Pau, in France over the weekend.
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Silver Ferns beaten by NZ men
The Silver Ferns have been beaten 60-47 by the New Zealand men's netball team in Palmerston North.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Three results to start Plunket Shield, Phoenix women's side close to confirmation and Roglic holds onto red jersey.
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America's Cup inner harbour courses sunk
Team New Zealand is blaming challenger Luna Rossa for a decision that effectively cancels the use of the inner Waitematā Harbour race courses for all America's Cup races. Video
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Bidwell: Cool it with the expectations on Caleb Clarke
Opinion - The media needs to slow down on the hyperboles about Caleb Clarke, writes Hamish Bidwell.
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Wales' Alun Wyn Jones to equal Richie McCaw's world record
Wales rugby captain Alun Wyn Jones will equal Richie McCaw's world record for most test caps when he leads the side against France in Paris.
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