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Player auction introduced in English cricket tournament
1 Nov 2025The Hundred will introduce its first-ever player auction, with improved salary pots and salary hikes.
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Springboks still stung by Japan defeat, a decade on
1 Nov 2025Several Springboks lining up against Japan at Wembley Stadium carry vivid memories of the 2015 'Miracle of Brighton' boilover.
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Sam Mennenga lifts Breakers to hammer Hawks
1 Nov 2025The Breakers have breathed life into their stuttering NBL campaign, crushing the Illawarra Hawks by 42 points in Wollongong.
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International stars and everyday people pay tribute to cricketer Ben Austin
31 Oct 2025Black Cap among world cricket figures to offer condolences to family of teenager who died after cricket accident.
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Officials blame Lawson after alarming near-miss on track
31 Oct 2025Motorsport officials have accused the Kiwi driver of putting track marshals at risk.
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Blair Tickner limps out of Black Caps training
31 Oct 2025The New Zealand pace bowler copped a blow at training on the eve of the final ODI against England in Wellington.
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Rugby boss slams Ian Foster's 'revisionist views on history'
31 Oct 2025NZ Rugby's outgoing chief has hit back at claims made in the former All Black coach's autobiography. Audio
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79-year-old set to smash his 200th half-marathon
31 Oct 2025Just nine years after he took up jogging, Hamilton runner Rod Gill will compete in his 200th half-marathon in Auckland this Sunday.
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‘The players picked themselves’: Scott Robertson keeps the faith
31 Oct 2025Four changes but no real surprises is the best way to describe Scott Robertson's selections for this Sunday morning's test against Ireland
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Kiwis and Ferns double-header: What you need to know
31 Oct 2025Round three of the Pacific Championships comes to Auckland with the Kiwi Ferns kicking things off against Australia before the Kiwis take on Tonga XIII.
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Why this could be the All Blacks most important test of the year
31 Oct 2025The US isn't known for its rugby prowess, or interest - so when the All Blacks take on Ireland this weekend, they're playing to sell a vision
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All Blacks team naming: Beauden Barrett back for Chicago rematch with Ireland
31 Oct 2025Scott Robertson has mostly stuck with the winning formula from the Bledisloe series, while Ireland back Jack Crowley as their first five. Audio
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Death of teen struck by cricket ball turns spotlight on safety
31 Oct 2025Experts, including the former doctor for the Australian cricket team, say more focus needs to be put on neck protection at all levels of the sport.
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Silver Ferns: The problem with Maddy Gordon
31 Oct 2025Analysis - Maddy Gordon has put the Silver Ferns coaching team in a bit of a quandary because, right now, she's probably New Zealand's best player in two positions.
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India stun champions Australia to reach Cricket World Cup final
31 Oct 2025India have ended Australia's title defence and book their place against South Africa after a semi-final boilover.
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Papali'i to lead All Blacks XV against strong Baabaas
31 Oct 2025Dalton Papali'i will captain an All Blacks XV side featuring four capped test players against the Barbarians in London.
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Football Ferns hit for six by dominant US women
31 Oct 2025The Football Ferns have been dismantled 6-0 by the United States in their international friendly in Kansas City.
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‘That one hurt': Memories of the last All Black visit to Chicago
30 Oct 2025Watch: Dane Coles admitted there is a special place amongst the dark memories for their historic loss to Ireland in 2016.
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Papenhuyzen granted immediate release from Storm
30 Oct 2025In a statement, the Storm said the 27-year-old wanted to take time away from rugby league to consider his future.
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Recap: Football Ferns v USA - women's football internationals
30 Oct 2025The New Zealand side has conceded 3 goals in the first half against the powerhouse team.
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Football: Liverpool thrashed by Palace; Newcastle through in League Cup
30 Oct 2025Second-string Liverpool were thumped 3-0 by Crystal Palace in the League Cup, piling more misery on Arne Slot's struggling side.
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Where will New Zealand's next national team coaches come from?
30 Oct 2025Analysis - Former players, assistants promoted to the top job, or someone out of leftfield. Sports have options when looking for their national team coach.
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Kiwi tennis star Cameron Norrie back for another crack at ASB Classic
30 Oct 2025Fresh off a victory over world No1 Carlos Alcaraz, British tennis player Cameron Norrie has confirmed he'll return to the ASB Classic.
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Ravindra praises teammates as Black Caps claim ODI series
30 Oct 2025The opener hailed the trio's contributions in New Zealand's series-winning victory over England in the second ODI in Hamilton.
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