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Manchester United count the cost for missed penalty
25 Aug 2025Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes missed a first half penalty as his side drew 1-1 with Fulham at Craven Cottage.
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All Blacks horror show: Bullied, bloodied and beaten in Buenos Aires
24 Aug 2025Watch: After a good start to the season, Scott Robertson's side got a lesson in physicality from the fired-up Pumas, writes Jamie Wall. Video
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Black Ferns, Spain ignore odds, as World Cup opener beckons
24 Aug 2025One team are the defending world champions, the other are ranked 13th in the world.
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Warriors fall to Sharks, suffer back-to-back NRLW defeats
24 Aug 2025Winger Tyra Wetere had a try double and teammate Payton Takimoana added to her competition-leading tally.
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Argentina take historic home win over All Blacks
24 Aug 2025Three yellow cards proved to be very costly for the All Blacks, as they crashed to their first loss of the season.
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Warriors celebrate NRL playoff spot with morale-boosting win over Titans
24 Aug 2025Analysis: After a three-game skid, the Warriors are now gathering momentum, while those around them fall.
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Springboks go back to basics to beat Australia
24 Aug 2025Australia were in the fight all the way but a good old-fashioned arm-wrestle is the Springboks' forte.
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High-flying Warriors rookie Takimoana puts torrid NRLW debut behind her
24 Aug 2025The rugby union convert sits atop the competition's tryscoring, with two hattricks under her belt.
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Women's Rugby World Cup: Canada thrash Fijiana in opening pool match
24 Aug 2025Canada put 65 points on the board to Fiji's seven in the opening pool clash of the Women's Rugby World Cup in England.
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Women's Rugby World Cup: Australia thrashes Samoa
24 Aug 2025The Wallaroos thrashed Manusina Samoa in their opening pool match of the Women's Rugby World Cup taking place in England.
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Warriors clinch NRL playoff spot with Dolphins defeat
23 Aug 2025The Auckland team are six points clear of their ninth-placed rivals with only two rounds remaining in the regular season.
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NRL: Warriors trounce the Titans
23 Aug 2025Two first-half tries to Roger Tuivasa-Sheck have propelled the New Zealand Warriors to a 32-18 win over the Gold Coast Titans, landing them back in the NRL top four.
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Mooloo Miracle: Late Sopoaga penalty wins Ranfurly Shield for Waikato
23 Aug 2025Waikato take the Shield off Taranaki in an instant provincial classic match.
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Tonga beats Manu Samoa 30-16 in Nuku'alofa
23 Aug 2025Strengthened with at least 12 of their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaigners, the Tongans gave their fans something to celebrate, dominating the game early.
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Kiwi wins gold at world junior swimming champs
23 Aug 2025New Zealand's Zoe Pedersen has won gold with a whirlwind finish in the 50m butterfly final.
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Former Silver Fern signs up for England netball franchise
23 Aug 2025Pulse star Tiana Metuarau is looking for a netball refresh in England, saying online abuse in NZ has taken a toll.
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'Pride and honour' - Black Ferns ready to defend their championship
23 Aug 2025They are opening the Rugby World Cup with a team heavily reshuffled from their last match.
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Tonga beats Manu Samoa 30-16 in Nuku'alofa
24 Aug 2025Strengthened with at least 12 of their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaigners, the Tongans gave their fans something to celebrate, dominating the game early.
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'Everyone just exploded': Warriors brace for season without pregnant Brake
23 Aug 2025The two-time Olympic sevens champion is expecting her first baby in March 2026.
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All Blacks hooker happy on bench for team-mate's milestone match
23 Aug 2025Samisoni Taukei'aho will have a wide smile, when fellow All Blacks hooker Codie Taylor runs out for his 100th test.
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Rugby World Cup favourites start strong with 62-point win
23 Aug 2025A dominant England have showcased their Women's Rugby World Cup credentials with a win over US.
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Warriors v Titans: what you need to know
23 Aug 2025Bottom-of-the-table Gold Coast have won six of their last seven encounters against their Auckland rivals.
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All Blacks v Argentina: what you need to know
23 Aug 2025Team lists, key stats and news for Sunday morning's Rugby Championship match. Video
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Black Ferns make changes for Rugby World Cup opener
23 Aug 2025Black Ferns elevate veteran playmaker among mass changes for Rugby World Cup opener against Spain.
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