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The Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby investigating allegations of serious misconduct by players while on tour in South Africa. There's a homophobic incident and a sexual harassment incident but players refute the claims. Audio
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Netball World Cup Predictions: The Silver Ferns final 12
11:05 am todayWith New Zealand's Netball World Cup squad unveiled on Thursday, Ravinder Hunia weighs in on who has done enough to earn a plane ticket to Liverpool in July.
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Botham says Smith and Warner can expect an earful from England fans
about 1 hour agoSir Ian Botham has warned Australian duo Steve Smith and David Warner to brace themselves for an earful of abuse from England cricket fans.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
9:44 am todayIn today's sports news - Glenn Delaney to leave the Highlanders, Adam Blair's back for the Warriors and England pick a newcomer for Cricket World Cup.
What happens on tour, stays on tour
The Crusaders and New Zealand Rugby investigating allegations of serious misconduct by players while on tour in South Africa. There's a homophobic incident and a sexual harassment incident but players… Audio
World in Sport for May 22 2019
This week: The Northern Marianas government agrees to host the 2021 Pacific Mini Games after all, Papua New Guinea tennis player Abigail Tere-Apisah makes history in Singapore and the Fijian Latui pip… Audio
Midday Sports News for 22 May 2019
The Southern Steel and the Northern Stars will close out the regular netball Premiership season in an elimination final preview in Invercargill tonight. Audio
Netball World Cup Predictions: The Silver Ferns final 12
With New Zealand's Netball World Cup squad unveiled on Thursday, Ravinder Hunia weighs in on who has done enough to earn a plane ticket to Liverpool in July.
Botham says Smith and Warner can expect an earful from England fans
Sir Ian Botham has warned Australian duo Steve Smith and David Warner to brace themselves for an earful of abuse from England cricket fans.
Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Glenn Delaney to leave the Highlanders, Adam Blair's back for the Warriors and England pick a newcomer for Cricket World Cup.
'We expect common sense' - Blues coach
Blues assistant coach Tom Coventry says the Super Rugby sides' players are public figures who are expected to behave as such.
Niki Lauda, F1 legend, dies aged 70
Tributes have been pouring in for Niki Lauda, the battle-scarred three times Formula One champion whose comeback from a near fatal fiery crash made him an enduring sporting legend.
The Austrian died… Audio
Sports News for 22 May 2019
Assistant coach Tom Coventry says they have a variety of ways of preventing post-match off-field incidents at the Blues, including putting the onus on senior players to set curfews for the whole… Audio
Crusaders 'desperately' want CCTV footage of alleged incident
The Crusaders boss is continuing to back team players accused of inappropriate and homophobic behaviour, and says the club looks forward to evidence coming out to clear their names. Audio
Crusaders' behaviour questioned as Mo'unga, Bridge play on
All Blacks Richie Mo'unga and George Bridge are free to play for the Crusaders this weekend while an investigation is carried out into their alleged offensive behaviour while in South Africa.
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Sports News for 22 May 2019
The Blues assistant coach Tom Coventry says the Super Rugby sides' players are public figures who are expected to behave as such. Audio
Mo'unga, Bridge play on as Crusaders' behaviour faces questions
All Blacks Richie Mo'unga and George Bridge are free to play for the Crusaders this weekend while an investigation is carried out into their alleged offensive behaviour while in South Africa. New… Audio
Sports News for 22 May 2019
The Highlanders assistant coach Glenn Delaney will leave the Super Rugby side at the end of the season to take up an assistant coaching role with the Welsh rugby club Scarlets in 2020. Audio
Sports groups smarting over $50m Yarrow Stadium bill
Taranaki Regional Council says a decision to spend up to $50 million to repair the earthquake prone Yarrow Stadium in New Plymouth will mean the province will soon be able to host major events again. Audio
Wellington lawyer to investigate Crusaders harassment allegations
Prominent Wellington lawyer Steph Dyhrberg is investigating claims of inappropriate behaviour levelled against several Crusaders' players during their recent tour of South Africa.
Crusaders investigated for alleged homophobic comments
Prominent lawyer Steph Dyhrberg is to investigate claims of homophobic and sexist behaviour made against several Crusaders' players during a recent tour of South Africa. Players are alleged to have… Audio
Golden State remain on course for NBA three-peat
The Golden State Warriors have advanced to basketball's NBA finals for the fifth straight year.
Flying Buscomb’s on track to achieve greater things
Having run away from New Zealand in search of a breakthrough, distance runner Camille Buscomb is out to prove herself at the world champs and, she hopes, the 2020 Olympics.
Investigation launched into Crusaders' alleged poor behaviour
New Zealand Rugby and the Crusaders have launched a joint investigation into allegations of poor player behaviour while the Crusaders were in South Africa.
