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Black Sticks won't play in 'expensive' Pro League
23 Jul 2025New Zealand qualified by winning the Nations Cup but the governing body said the Pro League format was "misaligned with New Zealand's high-performance goals".
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Sacked NRL coach lands Kangaroos top job
23 Jul 2025Kevin Walters has been announced as the new head coach of the Australia Kangaroos for this year's Ashes series in England.
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Anton Lienert-Brown to play in Japan
23 Jul 2025The veteran All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown will miss Super Rugby next year as part of a sabbatical to play in Japan.
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Netball's ANZ Premiership 'not delivering' says former Silver Fern
23 Jul 2025This week Netball New Zealand announced it had updated the Silver Ferns' eligibility criteria, paving the way for greater flexibility for athletes who wish to play overseas.
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Interest in hosting Commonwealth Games 'unprecedented'
23 Jul 2025New Zealand Olympic boss Nicki Nicol says it shows strong support for the future of the games.
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Seifert blazes after Black Caps bowlers set up win over South Africa
23 Jul 2025The Black Caps have kept up their winning run in their T20 tri-series in Zimbabwe.
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Lions hold firm after scare from First Nations-Pasifika XV
23 Jul 2025The Lions were rocked by the underdog spirit of their opponents but held on grimly to claim an unconvincing 24-19 win.
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Pogacar extends lead as French rider wins brutal mountain stage
23 Jul 2025Tadej Pogacar has built on his lead, while Valentin Paret-Peintre gives France its first Tour de France stage victory this year.
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Nicoll-Klokstad back at fullback for Warriors against Titans
22 Jul 2025His return is the only change to the team that barely overcame Newcastle Knights last weekend.
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What is Rugby360? And is it Saudi sportswashing?
22 Jul 2025If the All Blacks have been approached to take part in the competition, they are certainly not letting on. Audio
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Parker's manager says Paul vs Usyk 'would be a homicide'
22 Jul 2025Despite facing off in the ring, Joseph Parker's camp has shut down any speculation about a possible fight with influencer Jake Paul.
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The 'accursed' mountain that stands apart this Tour de France
22 Jul 2025The ascent to hell on the punishing slopes of Mont Ventoux is one of the Tour de France's most formidable and iconic theatres and has a history dotted with drama and tragedy.
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Silver Ferns captain to take a break from internationals
22 Jul 2025Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio has made herself unavailable for this year's internationals.
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Usyk needs Parker to cement legacy - Higgins
22 Jul 2025With only one obvious contender left, the Kiwi heayweight's manager says he has to be next in line.
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Banned cricketer Brendan Taylor set to play against Black Caps
22 Jul 2025The Zimbabwe cricketer Brendan Taylor wasn't named in the sqaud for next month's matches but reports suggest he will be added.
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Several Silver Ferns likely to test new eligibility policy
22 Jul 2025Analysis - Top Silver Ferns will be keen to test Netball New Zealand's new eligibility framework with at least half a dozen likely being chased by coaches in Australia's netball league.
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I struggle to comprehend 'social media poison', Owen Farrell says
22 Jul 2025The former England captain says social media "poison" contributed to him walking away from international rugby.
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Warriors to set up academy in Queensland
22 Jul 2025The academy will offer an elite training and talent identification programme.
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Wimbledon expansion planning permission cleared by UK court
22 Jul 2025Wimbledon's plans to expand the grounds overcame its first legal hurdle, as London's High Court rejected a challenge to the project by campaigners.
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Fiji coach doubles down on NZR contract hurdles for Pacific players
21 Jul 2025But NZ Rugby maintains Pacific Island heritage players are free to choose which country they represent, in line with international eligibility regulations.
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Silver Ferns eligibility criteria to become more flexible
21 Jul 2025The Netball New Zealand Board has updated its Silver Ferns eligibility criteria, paving the way for greater flexibility for athletes who wish to play overseas.
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F1: Liam Lawson's confidence just fine
21 Jul 2025New Zealand driver Liam Lawson said his confidence has never taken a hit.
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Holy Halasima, how did Warriors snatch victory over Knights?
21 Jul 2025The teenage second-rower has made a habit of freakish plays in his breakthrough NRL season.
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Former Chiefs hardman named head coach
21 Jul 2025Jono Gibbes will take the reigns from the departing Clayton McMillian for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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