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How the 'Dark Destroyer' became a lifelong All Blacks fan
13 Jul 2024The Chase star Shaun Wallace has revealed who it was that made him an All Blacks fan for life.
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Southern Steel netball coach announces decision to step down
13 Jul 2024Southern Steel netball coach Reinga Bloxham will leave the team she has led to two ANZ Premiership titles at the end of the current season.
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Uruguay coach Bielsa defends players after Copa America brawl
13 Jul 2024Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has defended his players involved in a clash with Colombian fans after the Copa America semi-final.
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Routliffe eyes second doubles Grand Slam crown
13 Jul 2024New Zealand's Erin Routliffe and her Canadian doubles partner Gabby Dabrowski have a shot at a second taste of Grand Slam glory.
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Alker holds one-shot lead at Champions Tour tournament
13 Jul 2024New Zealand golfer Steven Alker shot the round of the day to jump into the lead halfway through the latest Champions Tour seniors tournament.
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French test players charged with rape in Argentina
13 Jul 2024Two French international rugby players have been charged with the aggravated rape of a woman following a test in Argentina.
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High jumper Kerr leaps to gold at Monaco Diamond League
13 Jul 2024New Zealand high jumper Hamish Kerr has matched his personal best outdoor height to claim victory at a Diamond League track and field meet in Monaco.
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Southgate's England legacy polished by knockout turnaround
13 Jul 2024The Euro 2024 final is likely to be Gareth Southgate's last match as England manager and he can walk away with his legacy "saved by the Bell".
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LA28 reveals additional Olympic Games venues
13 Jul 2024Golf will be played at the famed Riviera Country Club, while sailing and water polo will be held in Long Beach during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Emotional Anderson bows out as England crush Windies
13 Jul 2024James Anderson signed off on a stellar international career as England hammered the West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord's.
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Djokovic sets up Wimbledon final rematch with Alcaraz
13 Jul 2024Novak Djokovic produced some of his best tennis to outclass Lorenzo Musetti and reach a 10th Wimbledon final, where he will meet holder Carlos Alcaraz.
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'They think that I'm mad': Man close to cracking half century playing rugby
12 Jul 2024Gavin "Brick" Midgley has been playing rugby since 1981 - but won't decide if he will make it to 50 years of the sport until next season nears.
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Mountain biker's Olympic hopes in the balance
12 Jul 2024A fortnight out from the opening ceremony, Sammie Maxwell is waiting on top officials at the NZOC to decide if she can compete.
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Kiwi boxer charms Americans ahead of world title shot
12 Jul 2024Andrei Mikhailovich will fight IBF and WBO world champion Janibek Alimkhanuly for the unified title in Las Vegas on Sunday.
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Learn to kōrero about the Olympics in te reo Māori
11 Jul 2024A new bilingual resource, containing more than 1000 terms and phrases across 30 Olympic Games sporting codes, has been created. Audio
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A century ago, the All Black Invincibles created a legacy
12 Jul 2024Watch: The famous team is being honoured 100 years on from their incredible, unbeaten tour. Video
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Former internationals named to top roles at New Zealand Rugby
12 Jul 2024Former rugby internationals Matthew Cooper and Erin Rush have been elected as the president and vice president of New Zealand Rugby.
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Shooter and his student selected for Paralympics
12 Jul 2024Auckland shooter Michael Johnson has been selected for his sixth Paralympics.
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White Ferns lose T20 series to England
12 Jul 2024The White Ferns have lost their T20 series against England with two matches still remaining, despite an improved showing in game three.
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Atlanta Lolohea to make Black Ferns debut, Demant moves to centres
12 Jul 2024Matatū hooker Atlanta Lolohea is in line to receive her first Black Ferns cap while star first-five Ruahei Demant has shifted to the midfield.
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The one change All Black fans might need to get used to
12 Jul 2024Analysis - It only took one test, but Scott Robertson's already shown how things will be different under his regime. Audio
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Lydia Ko sparkles in Evian Championship opening round
12 Jul 2024Lydia Ko has given her bid to make the LPGA Hall of Fame a solid boost with a splendid opening round at the Evian Championship in France.
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Dame Farah Palmer to stand down as Māori Rugby Board chair
12 Jul 2024Dame Farah Palmer is to stand down as Māori Rugby Board chair, after 17 years as a member.
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England go again at Eden Park after narrow loss to All Blacks
12 Jul 2024England will try to banish the thought they have blown their best chance of registering a rare victory over the All Blacks in New Zealand when they take them on again on Saturday.
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