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Depleted All Blacks complete series sweep against France
The 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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Rugby live updates: Wallabies v British & Irish Lions
9:13 pm todayFollow all the action from Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
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Phoenix youngsters impress Wrexham manager Parkinson in pre-season win
about 1 hour agoThe 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
8:56 pm todayThe Wellington club's academy players manufactured the winning goal just after halftime.
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'It's on in the Tron': All Blacks talk up Hamilton before tonight's France test
3:21 pm todayFrance 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
11:53 am today"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
3:22 pm todayTwelve 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
9:06 am todayAfter 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
8:35 am todayThe 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
11:00 am todayThe 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
7:32 am todayNew 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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Tall Ferns out of Asia Cup contention
10:10 am todayThe 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
10:10 am todayThe Slovenian rider's Tour de France dominance continues.
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Patience pays off for recalled All Black George Bower
4:44 am todayIt'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
4:44 am todayThe 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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All White Tommy Smith leaves Auckland FC
18 Jul 2025The club said the centre-back made the decision to depart "in order to devote more time and support to his young family".
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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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No Welsh player in Lions side for first time in over 100 years
18 Jul 2025Welsh hopes of a presence in the side had rested on flanker Jac Morgan.
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Rapper Snoop Dogg takes stake in Welsh football club Swansea
18 Jul 2025It comes after he helped launch Swansea's new home jersey.
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Ōtara teen paddler set to represent NZ in Brazil
18 Jul 2025Lochlan Sa'olotoga Te'o was selected for the Aotearoa J19 men's waka ama team.
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France revamps team for final test against All Blacks
18 Jul 2025France coach Fabien Galthie has overhauled his starting lineup. Audio
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Ruben Love on All Blacks call-up: 'I don't feel any pressure'
18 Jul 2025Watch: The fullback may well end up spending time at first five on Saturday night, but he isn't worried. Audio
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Marathon world record-holder suspended after doping test
18 Jul 2025Ruth Chepngetich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for the presence and use of a prohibited substance.
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Tour de France: Pogacar leaves Vingegaard shattered in first mountain test
18 Jul 2025Tadej Pogacar unleashed a vintage assault on the unforgiving slopes of Hautacam, crushing the Tour de France 12th stage and leaving chief rival Jonas Vingegaard gasping for air and clinging to fading…
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