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Moana Pasifika grant assistant coach Stephen Jones early release
15 Nov 2025The former Wales international is leaving to take up a coaching contract at English club Newcastle.
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Breakers won't wear ANBL 'Pride' insignia
14 Nov 2025The Auckland-based team have opted out of wearing rainbow insignia during the competition's 'Pride Round'.
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Rubiales, famous for World Cup kiss, egged by uncle at book launch
14 Nov 2025The former Spanish football boss was presenting his new book in Madrid, when a man in the audience began hurling eggs.
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Presidential granddaughter Kai Trump last in LPGA debut
14 Nov 2025The teenager had a rough start to The Annika tournament, after receiving a sponsors' invite.
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Warriors to host Cowboys at new Christchurch stadium
14 Nov 2025NZ Warriors will create history, when they host North Queensland Cowboys at Christchurch's new indoor stadium.
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'Just looking for a result': Robertson on All Black's England challenge
14 Nov 2025The home side have been installed as favourites by local bookmakers, but the All Black coach isn't reading too much into it.
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France beats Fiji in Bordeaux
16 Nov 2025France seal decisive victory against Fiji in home soil rugby test, handing the island-nation its second loss of a three-match European tour.
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Neuroscientist wants doctors at NRL games after Katoa knocks
14 Nov 2025A leading concussion expert calls for sporting bodies to strengthen their protocols on players who are concussed before and during matches.
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Ronaldo sent off as Ireland stun Portugal in World Cup qualifier
14 Nov 2025Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for an elbow as his Portugal side lost 2-0 against Ireland and blew another chance to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
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Allan Bunting stands down as NZ Rugby seeks new Black Ferns coach
14 Nov 2025Bunting said he won't seek reinstatement after his three-year tenure ended with a third placing at the World Cup, having lost to Canada in the semi-finals.
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All Blacks named: Barrett back, loose forward and backline changes
13 Nov 2025Scott Barrett returns to lead a changed All Black side for their big clash against England at Twickenham.
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India's women players cash in on World Cup glory
14 Nov 2025The brand value of India's top women cricketers has gone through the roof following their fairytale World Cup triumph on home soil.
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Understrength All Whites not intimidated by Colombia
14 Nov 2025All Whites "not short of belief" ahead of substantial pre-Football World Cup test against Colombia.
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Manu Samoa edge closer to 2027 World Cup qualification
14 Nov 2025The Samoans defeated Namibia 26-8 in Dubai early on Friday morning, recording their second victory in the Final Qualification Tournament.
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Golf: Daniel Hillier makes strong start to World Tour Championship
14 Nov 2025Daniel Hillier makes a strong start to the season-ending World Tour Championship in Dubai, positioning him well for a crack at a PGA Tour card.
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Duffy helps Black Caps to series win over West Indies
13 Nov 2025Swing bowler Jacob Duffy took fourt wickets as New Zealand cruised to an emphatic victory over West Indies in the final Twenty20 in Dunedin.
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Wellington Phoenix player takes mental health break
13 Nov 2025Wellington Phoenix's Macey Fraser to step away for her mental health.
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Auckland FC owner sells stake in Scottish Premier League club
13 Nov 2025Bill Foley, who owns English Premier League side Bournemouth, bought a 25 percent stake in Hibernian in early 2024.
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Black Caps cruise to T20 series win over West Indies
13 Nov 2025New Zealand have won the fifth and final T20 match against the West Indies in Dunedin by eight wickets.
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Black Caps eye T20 series win against big-hitting Windies
13 Nov 2025Black Cap Jacob Duffy expects the T20 series against the West Indies to end on a fitting note in Dunedin today - by going down to the wire.
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Sri Lanka players ask to leave Pakistan after bombing, board says no
13 Nov 2025Some Sri Lanka cricketers have requested to return home from their Pakistan tour for safety reasons after a suicide bombing in Islamabad, but their board issued a stern directive to stay put or face…
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Liam Lawson to give Kiwi fans a thrill ride
13 Nov 2025New Zealand motorsport fans have a chance to sit alongside Formula 1 star Liam Lawson on a race circuit.
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Erin Routliffe-Gaby Dabrowski split a business decision, but 'I'll have a friend for life'
13 Nov 2025Erin Routliffe is delighted she and Gaby Dabrowski managed to succeed in their two and a half years together.
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Racing Bulls sorry for viral 'booing' video
13 Nov 2025Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls team has apologised for an incident during the podium presentation at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil on Monday.
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