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Breakers sign final import player to complete roster
9 Aug 2025The New Zealand Breakers have completed their roster for the NBL26 season by signing 2.08m tall American forward Rob Baker II as the team's final import player.
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Silver Ferns coach faces selection dilemma
9 Aug 2025Dame Noeline Taurua has a dozen matches to test players ahead of two big years - how will that be reflected in her first squad selection of the year?
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Former champions stripped of A-League licence
9 Aug 2025Western United is on the brink of expulsion from Australia's professional football competition.
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Black Caps build big total in second Test against Zimbabwe
9 Aug 2025Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra hit centuries as part of the Black Caps' relentless batting performance on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe.
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Terrific teens Lauitiiti, Wetere already making impression for Warriors wahine
9 Aug 2025The pair have retained their playing spots, after winning debuts against North Queensland Cowboys.
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NPC Rugby: Mullan hat trick sees Northland triumph over Southland
8 Aug 2025The Taniwha recorded their first win of the season thanks to three tries to the replacement hooker.
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Wide-open Farah Palmer Cup competition kicks off this weekend
8 Aug 2025Waikato are defending champions, but Auckland have historically dominated the FPC, winning 16 titles. Audio
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Bob Carter steps away from NZ Cricket role
8 Aug 2025He became the Black Caps assistant coach during John Bracewell's tenure as head coach in 2004, serving in that role until 2009.
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Black Caps dominate day one of second Test against Zimbabwe
8 Aug 2025The Black Caps did not take long to gain the upper hand over Zimbabwe on the first day of the second test, skittling out their hosts for 125 before reaching 174-1 in reply.
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Captain Ngatai leads Tall Blacks to second win
8 Aug 2025The New Zealand skipper guided his side to their second win at the Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia.
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The ultimate Warriors cult-hero line-up
7 Aug 2025Who are the most beloved icons to have pulled on a Warriors jersey?
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Plea for contract rules around international rugby fixtures to be enforced
7 Aug 2025A former Tonga rugby captain says it's unlikely Super Rugby contracts explicitly state New Zealand-based Pasefika players can't play for their home nations.
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White Ferns sweating in India in world cup preparation first
7 Aug 2025The White Ferns are leaving no stone unturned ahead of this year's Cricket World Cup in India.
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Former teen prodigy Brook backs A-League youth approach
7 Aug 2025The new Auckland FC signing debuted as a teenager and supports more youngsters getting a chance.
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Mo'unga's NZ return, R360 and what it all means
7 Aug 2025Analysis: Does the return of the prodigal son mean NZ Rugby is winning the war against offshore contracts? Audio
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Dog eats All Blacks rookie's passport
7 Aug 2025Leroy Carter's dog threw his All Black call-up into disarray.
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Former All Blacks star Richie Mo'unga is heading home
7 Aug 2025Mo'unga has signed with New Zealand Rugby, the Crusaders and Canterbury.
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US Open organisers announce record US$90m in prize money
7 Aug 2025The men's and women's singles champions will earn US$5 million each, up from $3.6m last year.
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'Had to get closure': Warriors put heartbreaking loss behind them
7 Aug 2025After their last-gasp defeat, the Auckland NRL side must regroup quickly against high-flying Canterbury Bulldogs.
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'It's going to be a career highlight': Black Cap to make his Test debut
7 Aug 2025Jacob Duffy will finally achieve a dream when he takes to the field for the second Test against Zimbabwe tonight.
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Lions ‘should not go to New Zealand in 2029’, UK rugby writer says
7 Aug 2025The veteran British rugby writer believes the British and Irish Lions would be better off touring France.
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Grimaldi leads 10-strong Kiwi para athletics team for world champs
7 Aug 2025The team will compete in the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi.
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Hot form has veteran Suzie Bates excited about her future
7 Aug 2025A successful stint in England has the White Ferns veteran confident she still has something to offer the game.
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Football: Aussie goal-machine joins Auckand FC in A-League return
7 Aug 2025Auckland FC lock in Australian age-group representative Lachlan Brook for upcoming A-League season.
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