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New look Māori All Blacks prepare for challenges home and away
New captain and 11 newbies named for matches in Tokyo and Whangārei.
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Warriors star Watene-Zelezniak sidelined by ankle injury
3:48 pm todayThe tryscoring wiz missed the first nine rounds of the NRL season with a broken wrist.
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Three new All Blacks' different paths to the jersey
12:07 pm todayA trio of uncapped players made the pilgrimage to the Coastal Rugby Club in Taranaki where they were officially introduced as new All Blacks.
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Auckland City's last chance against Boca Juniors
2:02 pm todayUnderdogs Auckland City can still stop Boca Juniors from progressing at Club World Cup.
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Basketball: Breakers bring back PJC for two more seasons
11:32 am todayDiminutive American point guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright returns to the Breakers.
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Wellington Phoenix sign Football Ferns keeper
9:45 am todayThe competitiveness of the A-League was one of the main reasons Football Ferns' goalkeeper Victoria Esson signed with the Wellington Phoenix.
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Lulu Sun upsets top seed in Eastbourne tournament
7:21 am todayIt's an encouraging result for Sun as she prepares for next week's Wimbledon Championship.
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Steel stun Pulse as race for Finals Series heats up
6:34 am todayJust three weeks ago the team lost to the Pulse 70-45 in Invercargill.
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Fans get up close and personal with Crusaders heroes
23 Jun 2025The Crusaders clinched their 15th Super Rugby title at the weekend.
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Coventry takes lead of International Olympic Committee, looks ahead to LA 2028
7:33 am todayShe is the first woman and first African to be elected as head of the ruling body.
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India lower-order collapse gives England hope of dramatic test win
7:33 am todayEngland were 21-0 in their second innings at the close of play on day four, chasing 371 to win.
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Apii Nicholls named as Warriors captain in return to NRLW
6:53 am todayThe 32-year-old has played 28 NRLW games for the Warriors, Gold Coast Titans and Canberra Raiders.
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All Blacks squad selection: Winners and losers
23 Jun 2025Watch: There's plenty to talk about after today's big announcement.
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Two newbies named in Tall Ferns FIBA Asia Cup squad
23 Jun 2025Two potential debutants have been named in the Tall Ferns squad for the upcoming FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Shenzhen, China.
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All Black avoids conviction after driving 110km/h in residential area
23 Jun 2025Blues winger Caleb Clarke, also named to the first All Blacks squad of the season, was charged with dangerous driving and not stopping for police.
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ANZ Premiership live updates: Pulse v Steel
23 Jun 2025Follow all the action from TSB Arena, Wellington.
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Thunder beat injury-hit Pacers in Game 7 to win NBA crown
23 Jun 2025The Pacers, who remain without an NBA title, lost star Tyrese Haliburton to a right leg injury in the first quarter.
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Kirifi and Tavatavanawai in, Blackadder and Havili out for All Blacks
23 Jun 2025Scott Robertson has rolled the changes for the first squad of the season, calling up a fan favourite and rewarding some big Super Rugby efforts.
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Steven Alker pipped for second major title
23 Jun 2025New Zealand golfer Steven Alker has missed out on a second senior major title.
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Leader Palou grabs sixth Indycar win, Dixon gamble backfires
23 Jun 2025New Zealand's Scott Dixon fell short after employing a bold fuel strategy.
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All Whites eye-up Soccer Ashes Trophy
23 Jun 2025The All Whites will try to reclaim the Soccer Ashes Trophy when they play the Socceroos in September.
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Rugby: Talent search for next Black Ferns or Sevens star
23 Jun 2025Sprinters, rowers, and a high jumper were among 22 female athletes who assembled in Wellington on Sunday as part of a talent search for the next Black Ferns or Sevens star. Audio
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NBA great Kevin Durant to join Steven Adams at Houston Rockets
23 Jun 2025Fresh from extending the contract of New Zealand centre Steven Adams, the Houston Rockets have acquired 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant.
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Marc Marquez wins Italian Grand Prix to delight Ducati fans on home soil
23 Jun 2025Ducati's Marc Marquez won the Italian Grand Prix heading off his brother Alex to maintain an iron grip on the riders' championship.
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Carlos Alcaraz wins Queen's title; Michael Venus beaten in doubles final
23 Jun 2025Carlos Alcaraz claims the Queen's Club title to send out a powerful pre-Wimbledon statement but Michael Venus is beaten in the doubles final.
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Tactix regain ANZ Premiership lead with win over Stars
22 Jun 2025But the injury-plagued Stars have unearthed a new shooting ace.
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UFC legend Jon Jones retires
22 Jun 2025Tom Aspinall takes over as undisputed heavyweight champion, with Jones' departure.
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Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final: Fantastic defence but no breakdancing
22 Jun 2025Analysis: The final saw defence winning a championship, some very composed performances under extreme pressure and a coaching redemption arc, Jamie Wall writes.
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