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Ten-man Chelsea hold off Arsenal in tetchy 1-1 London derby
1 Dec 2025Mikel Merino cancelled out Trevoh Chalobah's Chelsea opener to spare the Premier League leaders' blushes.
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A one man show as Black Sticks claim bronze medal
1 Dec 2025The Black Sticks men have finished third at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia.
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The Kiwi surgeon repairing international cricketers' backs
30 Nov 2025When an Australian or Indian bowler suffers a spine injury, they call Dr Rowan Schouten.
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Puddle ball: Auckland FC end unbeaten A-League run
30 Nov 2025Crazy scenes at Mt Smart, as the 'Black Knights' lost during a monsoon-like downpour.
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'I'll be back soon': Katoa eyes league return after brain surgery
30 Nov 2025The Tongan international says his recovery is going well and he hopes to return to the game.
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Kiwi Robinson claims dominant win at Alpine Ski World Cup in Colorado
30 Nov 2025After her giant slalom victory, Alice Robinson climbs to second in the standings behind Austrian Julia Scheib.
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F1: Piastri pole puts pressure on Norris, Kiwi Lawson 12th
30 Nov 2025Both Liam Lawson and Lando Norris have a lot on line at the Qatar GP.
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Sebastien Ogier becomes oldest World Rally champion
30 Nov 2025The Frenchman triumphed in Saudi Arabia to become the oldest World Rally champion at 41.
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Auckland United clinch third straight National League crown
30 Nov 2025It was the fifth clash between city rivals Auckland United and Eastern Suburbs.
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All Blacks Sevens open world series campaign in style
30 Nov 2025The All Blacks Sevens make a perfect start to the world series in Dubai, while the Black Ferns Sevens also top their pool.
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Etzebeth shown red as Springboks crush scoreless Wales
30 Nov 2025The rampant Springboks inflict the heaviest ever home defeat on Wales but the test is marred by red card to lock Eben Etzebeth for alleged eye gouging.
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Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens off to winning start at Dubai
29 Nov 2025Star Jorja Miller grabbed an early try double against France in poolplay.
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Phoenix topple Adelaide in A-League upset
29 Nov 2025Captain Alex Rufer's early goal set up Wellington for a shock win. Audio
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Kiwi Kobori one shot behind leaders into Australia PGA final round
29 Nov 2025Three players sit atop the leaderboard after three days at Royal Queensland.
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Arrogant? England captain defends team in build-up to second Ashes test
29 Nov 2025Ben Stokes thinks that description goes too far.
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Slow-finishing Tall Blacks beaten by Australian Boomers
29 Nov 2025Up at halftime, New Zealand fell short of victory in a tense World Cup qualifier at Hobart.
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F1: Piastri on pole for Qatar sprint, Lawson 17th quickest
29 Nov 2025Oscar Piastri is perfectly placed to cut Lando Norris' 24-point championship lead, after qualifying on pole.
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Peter Burling cleared as teams chase big SailGP prize
29 Nov 2025Decorated driver Burling will take the wheel for the championship-deciding races in Abu Dhabi, in what is billed as Formula One on water.
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Kazuma Kobori dazzles to take Australian PGA Championship lead
29 Nov 2025Kazuma Kobori sinks nine birdies to scorch to the top of the Australian PGA Championship at the midway point.
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R360 league launch delayed until 2028, Tindall says
29 Nov 2025The launch of the R360 league, billed as a 'new global rugby series', has been delayed by two years, to 2028, ensure its long-term commercial impact.
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Teen sensations make sevens debuts at Dubai
29 Nov 2025Youngsters Braxton Sorenson-McGee and Danii Mafoe re-unite in the Black Ferns Sevens.
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Australia dominate Football Ferns
29 Nov 2025Kyra Cooney-Cross scored a stunning long range goal as the Matildas downed New Zealand 5-0.
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Unbeaten Auckland FC rethink training before meeting last-placed rivals
28 Nov 2025The Black Knights have dialled back training, after their "disappointing" A-League draw.
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Australia's Super Netball expansion open to to NZ franchise
28 Nov 2025Netball Australia is open to an expression of interest from Netball NZ.
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