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Rugby: Kyle Steyn returns as Scotland seek first win against All Blacks
7 Nov 2025Kyle Steyn will start on the wing as Scotland celebrates 100 years of playing at Murrayfield and seeking a first-ever win over the All Blacks.
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Sititi back to start in 'homecoming' test against Scotland
6 Nov 2025The flanker named after a Scottish hero is one of several changes Scott Robertson has made for this weekend.
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NZ golfer joins illustrious company at top of Abu Dhabi leaderboard
7 Nov 2025Christchurch golfer Kazuma Kobori is tied for the lead after the first round of the $16 million Abu Dhabi Championship.
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NZ derby returns in A-League
7 Nov 2025Auckland FC and the Wellington Phoenix re-ignite the A-League's New Zealand derby on Saturday.
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Cricket T20: Black Caps reverse fortunes to win by three runs
6 Nov 2025New Zealand used a get out of jail card as they held off a frantic flurry by the West Indies to win the second T20 International at Eden Park.
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Inside the uneasy truce between Dame Noeline Taurua and Netball NZ
6 Nov 2025After 51 bruising days, Dame Noeline Taurua was reinstated as Silver Ferns coach. But the uneasy truce with Netball NZ is already under strain amid renewed legal tensions and mistrust.
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Super Rugby Pacific squads for 2026 revealed
6 Nov 2025The signing of Japan lock Warner Dearns by the Hurricanes is one of many talking points to come out of the squads for next year.
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New Zealand bowler named women's World No 1
6 Nov 2025Selina Goddard has been named the World No 1 female bowler and hopes the new ranking system can help create more commercial opportunities in the sport.
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Katoa out of ICU as Kiwis stars calls for greater scrutiny
6 Nov 2025The NRL is continuing to investigate the handling of the incident that landed Eli Katoa in hospital, with league legend Monty Betham calling it "the worst I've seen all year".
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Max Verstappen primed as McLaren duel resumes in Brazil
6 Nov 2025After winning from 17th last year, Max Verstappen can't be counted out in Brazil this weekend but McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri need no reminding of that.
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Cristiano Ronaldo says he will retire 'soon'
6 Nov 2025The Al Nassr striker says nothing will compare to the adrenaline of scoring a goal.
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Premier Hockey League: 'We're seeing a lot more quality local players stepping up'
6 Nov 2025There is confidence within hockey circles that New Zealand's Premier League will help the Black Sticks on the international stage.
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Black Caps gets 'squeezed' by West Indies attack
6 Nov 2025Black Caps skipper Mitchell Santner admits the West Indies bowlers got the best of them.
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All Blacks v Scotland: The big selection questions
6 Nov 2025The All Blacks' first hurdle of their end of year tour has been cleared, but it came at a cost.
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Cricket T20: West Indies beat Black Caps by 7 runs
5 Nov 2025The two sides are meeting in five T20s over the next 10 days.
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Taranaki Whio axed from Farah Palmer Cup rugby comp
5 Nov 2025New Zealand Rugby said it was reducing the number of teams in the women's rugby competition from 13 to 12 next year.
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Irish lock's controversial red card against All Blacks rescinded
5 Nov 2025Irish lock Tadhg Beirne's controversial red card for high contact on Beauden Barrett in Sunday's rugby international has been rescinded at a judicial hearing.
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Konstas dropped from Australia's Ashes squad
5 Nov 2025The young opener has missed out, opening the door for uncapped Jake Weatherald to make a test debut in the five-match series against England.
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The fun of Beach Sprint keeps veteran rowers in the game
5 Nov 2025A change from the lake to the sea has kept Bay of Plenty rower Matt Dunham in the sport, but also highlighted some issues he had with the more established discipline.
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Could Fainga'anuku fill the All Blacks' midfield hole?
5 Nov 2025With Jordie Barrett gone for the rest of the end of year tour, is it time for Leicester Fainga'anuku to start?
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'Heads will roll': Johnson condemns handling of Katoa injury scare
5 Nov 2025"I don't like our players not being looked after": An angry Shaun Johnson wants to know why Eli Katoa was allowed to take the field after not one, but two sickening head knocks.
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Jordie Barrett to miss rest of All Blacks northern tour
5 Nov 2025It comes after the All Blacks midfielder suffered a leg injury in the game against Ireland in Chicago.
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Venus Wiliams brings star status to ASB Classic
5 Nov 2025The US tennis legend has confirmed she will make her seventh appearance at Auckland's 2026 ASB Classic in the new year.
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LIV Golf expanding tournament format to 72 holes in 2026
5 Nov 2025Moving to four days of competition puts LIV Golf more in line with the set-up of PGA Tour events.
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