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'We found a way': Robertson praises ABs' effort in series sweep
20 Jul 2025Scott Robertson is pleased with the way his side overcame injuries and a gallant French side in the victory in Hamilton.
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Basketball: Tall Ferns 5th at Asia Cup after beating Philippines
20 Jul 2025New Zealand found another gear just when they needed to, coming back from a seven-point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter.
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Scrappy Springboks overwhelm Georgia in Mbombela
20 Jul 2025However, South Africa was far too good for Georgia, winning 55-10.
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'Big learning curve': Warriors rookie Puketapu choses league pathway over softball
19 Jul 2025Maarire Puketapu can probably thank the Covid pandemic for diverting her sporting career towards the NZ Warriors NRLW programme. As a teenager, she represented New Zealand as a softball…
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Depleted All Blacks complete series sweep against France
19 Jul 2025The All Blacks have come from behind to beat France 29-19 in the third and final test in Hamilton, completing a 3-0 series sweep for the hosts.
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Phoenix youngsters impress Wrexham manager Parkinson in pre-season win
19 Jul 2025The Hollywood-backed Welsh club were upset by the Kiwi A-League side in the final game of their southern hemisphere tour.
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Phoenix shock Welsh glamour side Wrexham in pre-season upset
19 Jul 2025The Wellington club's academy players manufactured the winning goal just after halftime.
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British & Irish Lions best Australia in Brisbane
20 Jul 2025Australia have lost to the Lions, in front of a big Brisbane crowd, in the first of three tests.
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'It's on in the Tron': All Blacks talk up Hamilton before tonight's France test
19 Jul 2025France snubbed Hamilton in their build-up, but the home team have been warmly received.
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All White Liberato Cacace confirms move to Wrexham
19 Jul 2025"I'm absolutely delighted to sign for this historic club, and I just can't wait to get started," the left-back said in a statement.
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Lions v Wallabies: What you need to know
19 Jul 2025Twelve years of anticipation will end on Saturday night when the Wallabies and British and Irish Lions face off.
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Hollywood-backed Wrexham to challenge Nix for support
19 Jul 2025After they were bought by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the club rose to worldwide fame when they were featured in the series Welcome to Wrexham. Audio
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All Blacks v France: What you need to know
19 Jul 2025The series has been decided but there's still plenty to play for in Hamilton tonight, here's the latest team lists, stats and news. Video
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Majestic Scheffler leads Open Championship, Kiwis miss the cut
19 Jul 2025The world number one shot a seven-under 64 to take a one-shot lead into the third round.
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Black Caps cruise past Zimbabwe to stay unbeaten
19 Jul 2025New Zealand beat theT20 Tri-Series hosts by eight wickets to secure their second straight win and move to the top of the table, ahead of South Africa.
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Tauranga's Baypark speedway lease extended to 2039
18 Jul 2025Speedway will continue to race at Baypark in Tauranga giving the sport "certainty and longevity".
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Tall Ferns out of Asia Cup contention
19 Jul 2025The New Zealand women's basketball team has lost to Japan 77-62.
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Pogacar claims fourth stage win to extend lead as fourth title looms
19 Jul 2025The Slovenian rider's Tour de France dominance continues.
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Patience pays off for recalled All Black George Bower
19 Jul 2025It's been three years since the prop last played for New Zealand and he concedes there were times he thought he may never make it back.
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Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois: What you need to know
19 Jul 2025The two heavyweights collide in London on Sunday morning NZT - here's all the latest news and stats, and what it means for Joseph Parker.
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Scotland too strong for Samoa in Auckland
18 Jul 2025Manu Samoa and Scotland met in a special one-off test at Eden Park, as part of the Scottish tour of New Zealand and the Pacific.
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Black Caps' star newcomer: 'One of those moments you dream of as a kid'
18 Jul 2025Bevon Jacobs was filled with pride as he made his debut for New Zealand, playing a vital role in the side's win over South Africa.
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Record-breaking extreme skydiver dies while paragliding
18 Jul 2025Felix Baumgartner, famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, died on Thursday in a paragliding accident in central Italy.
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'Alright, bye': Top Kiwi rower fled US police, hid in a bush
18 Jul 2025Top rower Zack Rumble is now banned from drinking and on a final warning after he ran from police while being questioned about a fight then hid in a bush. Audio
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