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Kiwi golfer down the field at halfway stage of US Open
14 Jun 2025Ryan Fox comfortably makes the cut at US Open despite up-and-down day.
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South Africa 69 runs away from winning World Test Championship
14 Jun 2025Proteas dominate on third day, following unbeaten century to Markram.
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Crusaders withstand late Blues assault to reach Super Rugby Pacific final
13 Jun 2025The reigning champions have been deposed at Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch.
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Former test lock Evans joins All Blacks as specialist lineout coach
13 Jun 2025The two-test international will provide a valuable "point of difference" to the existing staff.
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'Flip a coin': SBW, Gallen eye fitting end to decade-long war of words
13 Jun 2025The former All Black has seen his character attacked and he's ready to fight back against the Aussie league legend.
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Finn Allen smashes Gayle's T20 world record for six-hitting
13 Jun 2025Black Caps opener Finn Allen breaks the world record for most sixes in a T20 innings, smashing 19 to eclipse master blaster Chris Gayle.
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Earl Bamber to start from two on 24 Hours of Le Mans grid
13 Jun 2025New Zealander Earl Bamber will start from two on the grid for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race, with Cadillac locking out the front row in qualifying.
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Sport NZ leaves it to schools to resolve 'Year 14' rugby row
Sport New Zealand is taking a hands-off approach to the latest eligibility row surrounding secondary school rugby, saying schools are best placed to resolve any issues. Audio
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Another big test for Lawson at Canadian Grand Prix
13 Jun 2025Racing Bulls will be hoping their cars remain competitive as Formula 1 heads to Canada this weekend.
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Verstappen needs to stay out of trouble, Lawson needs more points
13 Jun 2025Max Verstappen will have to keep out of trouble as he chases an unprecedented fourth Canadian Grand Prix win in a row this weekend.
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Fox has mixed opening round at US Open
13 Jun 2025The Kiwi golfer played a mostly steady round to finish 2-over par, with one major hiccup, a double bogey on the 14th hole.
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Big boost: Wimbledon champions to receive record $6.7 million
13 Jun 2025The All England Lawn Tennis club is lifting the total prizemoney for this year's championships to $120 million.
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Super Rugby semifinals: History favours Chiefs, Crusaders
13 Jun 2025It's semifinal time in Super Rugby with three New Zealand sides and an Australian team seeking to cement their place in the final. Audio
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Mixed rowing hits the water for the first time
13 Jun 2025Mixed rowing will hit the water for the first time in a major competition this weekend.
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Ex Hurricanes, All Blacks Sevens star Salesi Rayasi in Fiji test squad
13 Jun 2025Salesi Rayasi has been included in the Fiji test squad after changing allegiance. Audio
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Tottenham appoint Brentford's Thomas Frank as manager
13 Jun 2025The 51-year-old Dane replaces the sacked Ange Postecoglou and is the club's fifth full-time manager in six years.
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Critics decry Formula 1 governance changes
13 Jun 2025Formula 1's governing body has approved statute changes that critics say will make it harder to challenge FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's bid for re-election.
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Crusaders v Blues: what you need to know
13 Jun 2025Super Rugby Pacific's most heated rivalry writes another chapter tonight in Christchurch. Video
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Australia hold upper hand as bowlers dominate at WTC final
13 Jun 2025Wickets fell freely but Australia took the upper hand in World Test Championship final against South Africa.
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Principal calls out Sport NZ over 'Year 14' athletes
13 Jun 2025The issue has raised its head again with Marlborough Boys' College having five extra-year players in its first XV rugby team. Audio
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Run It championship relocates from Auckland to Dubai after fierce backlash
12 Jun 2025The Run It Championship :League has announced it will move its final from Auckland to Dubai.
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Pacers beat Oklahoma to take 2-1 finals lead
12 Jun 2025The bench played a big role in the Indiana Pacers 116-107 win over Oklahoma City Thunder to claim a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.
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Brumbies coach predicts physical battle with Chiefs
12 Jun 2025Watch: Don't expect much to change from the sole Australian side left in Super Rugby Pacific.
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Scott McLaughlin: 'Champions are made learning from their mistakes'
12 Jun 2025New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin is still working himself back from the lowest point of his career and is motivated to taste victory again.
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