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Rowing NZ confirms team for World Champs
Rowing New Zealand has confirmed a team of 53 athletes in 16 boats for this month's World Championships in Austria.
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Today's sports news: what you need to know
In today's sports news - Eels seal NRL playoff spot, Mike Hesson overlooked for Indian cricket coach role, and Counties-Manukau crush North Harbour.
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All even in Ashes two
It's all even after the second day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's with Australia 30 for one in reply to England's first innings of 258.
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Sri Lanka push for victory against Black Caps
Sri Lanka have got off to a strong start in their chase for a 268-run victory against the Black Caps in the opening Test in Galle.
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Watling anchors Black Caps to testing target
The Black Caps have set Sri Lanka a target of 268 to win the first test in Galle, anchored by BJ Watling's gutsy 77 and a gritty unbeaten 40 from Will Somerville.
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Today's sports news: what you need to know
In today's sports news - Former All Blacks halfback Bruce Deans dies, Nick Kyrgios cops a heavy fine, Brendon McCullum's confirmed to coach in Kolkata
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Recap Cricket: Black Caps vs Sri Lanka
Test Championship - The Black Caps are 195 for 7 at stumps on day three in their second innings, leading Sri Lanka by 177 runs in the first Test in Galle. Follow RNZ's ball-by-ball coverage here.
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Veteran volleyballer has seen the haves and have nots
New Zealand volleyballer Lauren Fleury has gone from getting police escorts to international events to having to play in front of tiny crowds in New Zealand.
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Second Ashes Test ends in a draw
The second Ashes cricket Test has ended in a draw as Australia, chasing 267 to beat England, ended on 154 for six after an absorbing final day at Lord's.
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LIVE Cricket: Black Caps vs Sri Lanka
Test Championship - The Black Caps are 203/5 heading into day two of their Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on 203/5. Follow RNZ's ball-by-ball coverage here.
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Dota 2 International: The world's biggest gaming prize pool
The International, the highest paying esports tournament in the world, begins today in Shanghai. Here's all you need to know about the event.
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Patel helps Black Caps get back on track
New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel carved through Sri Lanka's top order and took five wickets to even the odds for the visitors after the second day of the opening cricket test in Galle.
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Netball: Australian Diamonds conjuring Wallabies magic
The Constellation Cup is the Bledisloe Cup of netball except Australia dominate the contest and coach Lisa Alexander wants to keep it that way.
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Black Ferns stick with same XV for second Test
Black Ferns coach Glenn Moore has stuck with the same starting XV for the second Laurie O'Rielly Memorial Trophy game against Australia in Auckland on Saturday.
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Busting the myth: No one watches women’s sport
With one billion people transfixed by the women's Football World Cup, it's time to bust the myth that no one wants to watch women's sport.
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Today's sports news: what you need to know
In today's sports news - Liverpool win Super Cup, Tall Blacks thump Japan and no cricket at Lord's.
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Equal pay talks for US women's football breakdown
The female players who sued the United States Soccer Federation for equal pay say talks have broken down and they are now turning their attention to the courts where they are "eagerly look forward to…
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Wallabies urged not to change
As one of the few Wallabies who knows what it's like to win at Auckland's Eden Park, former captain Andrew Slack wants coach Michael Cheika and his selectors to resist making changes for Saturday's…
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Smith and Ioane dumped as All Blacks attempt Bledisloe rescue
The All Blacks have dumped star wingers Ben Smith and Rieko Ioane, along with centurion prop Owen Franks ,in an overhaul of the side ahead of the Bledisloe Cup decider in Auckland on Saturday.
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Black Caps battle spin in Galle
The New Zealand cricketers have ended a rain-affected first day of the opening Test against Sri Lanka on 203 for five.
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Opinion: A tale of two Test teams
The amount of pomposity that accompanies everything the All Blacks do compared to the Black Caps is extraordinary, writes Hamish Bidwell.
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World Cup gone, now onto the Test Championship
Last month's Cricket World Cup final is tough enough to re-live as a Black Caps fan, so imagine what it's like as one of the New Zealand players directly involved.
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Britain hopes to compromise over India Games boycott
The British government is hoping to reach a compromise with India over its threat to boycott the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022 following the removal of shooting from the programme.
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NZ Olympic hopefuls not looking forward to Tokyo heat
New Zealand triathlete Ryan Sissons admits the Tokyo Olympic race next year may not be much fun because of the heat.
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