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Fans confident of Wellington success as rugby double header sells out
11 Jul 2025The capital is gearing up for a sold out rugby double header with the All Blacks and Black Ferns playing back to back games in the capital on Saturday. Audio
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All Blacks suffer injury blow ahead of second test
11 Jul 2025All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has been ruled out of this weekend's second test against France in Wellington with a high ankle injury.
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All Blacks stars encourage kids in skills, drills at Poneke Rugby Club
11 Jul 2025New Zealand face France in the second test at Wellington's Sky Stadium on Saturday.
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Timeline: SBW and Paul Gallen's 10 years of trash talk
11 Jul 2025RNZ revisits the war of words between SBW and Paul Gallen.
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All Whites reach highest world football ranking in more than a decade
11 Jul 2025All Whites coach Darren Bazeley guides team to 23 place increase in FIFA rankings in two years.
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Rugby headgear can't prevent concussion - but new materials could soften the blows
11 Jul 2025Analysis - "Isotropic" materials could potentially reduce the impact forces experienced by players.
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Alcaraz continues hat-trick quest, Djokovic defies time for semifinal blockbusters
11 Jul 2025While the Spaniard is the title favourite, his semi will be followed by a mouth-watering battle of the generations between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner.
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Liam Lawson may have a future in rallying
11 Jul 2025On a non-F1 weekend the Kiwi and other F1 drivers attended England's Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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France embark on major revamp for second All Blacks test
11 Jul 2025Coach Fabien Galthie has made 10 changes to his starting line-up for the second test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday. Audio
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Around the world in 19 days on a motorbike
11 Jul 2025Double Dakar Rally motorcycle champion Sam Sunderland is gearing up to ride around the world in 19 days.
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'I love footy, I love this team': Ruby Tui on Black Ferns
11 Jul 2025The 2022 World Cup star says she is always ready if the Black Ferns call.
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Sport Integrity Commission fields hundreds of complaints in first year
11 Jul 2025Official figures reveal concerns raised with the independent sports watchdog included claims of bullying, harassment and abuse
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Former Kiwi David Kidwell lands Super Rugby job
11 Jul 2025The well-travelled defensive coach will join the Highlanders setup for next year's Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
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Warriors code converts 'falling in love' with league
11 Jul 2025Almost three quarters of the 2025 Warriors women squad had not played NRLW before.
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Giant-killer stuns Sabalenka to set up Wimbledon final against Swiatek
11 Jul 2025Amanda Anisimova tore up the script and soared into her maiden Wimbledon final by outclassing the world number one.
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Lions to face 14 test players in AUNZ line-up for tour match
11 Jul 2025The Australia-New Zealand Invitational XV to face the British & Irish Lions features eight All Blacks, with winger AJ Lam the only uncapped starting player.
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All Blacks vs France: Small bets, high hopes for Wellington test
11 Jul 2025There is no room for error when the All Blacks face French firepower in Wellington tomorrow night, and a long-time rugby journalist says fans would be smart to keep bets small.
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Black Sox brothers reach 100-game milestone at Softball World Cup
11 Jul 2025Ngāpuhi brothers Ben and Thomas Enoka have each played 100 games for the world's most successful men's softball team.
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Sonny Bill's greatest hits
10 Jul 2025RNZ looks back at some of SBW's most brutal moments on both the pitch and canvas. Video
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Black Sox men off to powerful start at Softball World Cup
10 Jul 2025New Zealand are the only unbeaten team so far and will face Venezuela in their final group match.
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'Play fast, think fast and adapt fast': Robertson's expectations for ABs
10 Jul 2025Watch: While a few chances went begging last weekend, don't expect the foot to be taken off the gas for the second test.
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Warriors women on Auckland return: 'First impressions last forever'
10 Jul 2025It has been six years since the side played in front of the Auckland faithful.
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Ruby Tui back in Black Ferns squad
10 Jul 2025The 2022 World Cup star has fought her way back into contention for this year's tournament after being named in the squad for Saturday's Test against Australia in Wellington.
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Tavatavanawai to debut off the bench in second test
10 Jul 2025Scott Robertson is unleashing his newest weapon against the French in Wellington.
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