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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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All Blacks sweep France: What we learned
21 Jul 2025The French were expected to be easy pickings, but instead showed up to play and provided Scott Robertson with a valuable start to the season, writes Jamie Wall. Audio
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Black Foils spoil party in Portsmouth
21 Jul 2025The win has nudged the Kiwis ahead of Australia to the top of the SailGP championship leaderboard.
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Supreme Scheffler a class apart as he romps to first Open title
21 Jul 2025The world number one has now completed three legs of his career Grand Slam and just needs a US Open crown to complete the set.
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New 'mindset' sees Tactix get a crack at elusive title
21 Jul 2025The Tactix earnt themselves their first grand final berth since 2021 after beating the Pulse 57-52 in last night's elimination final in Christchurch.
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Halasima's last-ditch try lifts Warriors to incredible win over Knights
20 Jul 2025With time up, the second-rower recovered a charged-down field goal attempt and rumbled 40 metres for the gamewinner.
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Basketball: Welington Saints player dedicates NBL victory to late coach
20 Jul 2025The Wellington Saints have clinched their 13th National Basketball League title after narrowly defeating the Southland Sharks by five points.
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ANZ Premiership live updates: Tactix v Pulse
20 Jul 2025The Tactix will meet the Mystics in netball's ANZ Premiership grand final after beating the Pulse 57-52 in Christchurch.
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