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Slack Ferns: Discipline the key focus after shock loss
22 May 2024Their newest chapter of unwanted history was written on Sunday in Christchurch with a first ever loss to Canada.
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All Blacks prop to stay with NZ Rugby and Blues
22 May 2024All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Blues to the end of the 2026.
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Another rowing crew qualifies for Olympics
22 May 2024New Zealand Rowing has qualified one more boat for the Olympics with the women's pair securing their place at the last chance regatta in Switzerland.
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Marcus Rashford not named in England's Euro 2024 squad
22 May 2024Forward Marcus Rashford was the most high-profile omission as England manager Gareth Southgate named his provisional Euro 2024 squad while there was also no place for experienced midfielder Jordan…
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Pochettino leaves Chelsea by mutual consent after one season in charge
22 May 2024Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager by mutual consent, ending the Argentine's reign at the club after one season despite a late revival in their fortunes.
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NZ an attractive option for top women's basketballers
22 May 2024New Zealand has become an attractive option for top women's basketballers as other leagues face financial challenges.
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Line in the sand: Players' Association threatens to split with NZ Rugby
21 May 2024The long running governance saga took a dramatic twist today as the players' body threatened a shock move.
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Rugby: Shock return for Beauden Barrett? Blues not ruling it out
21 May 2024The two-time World Rugby Player of the Year was a noticeable addition to Blues training in Auckland today.
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Veteran NRL coach Wayne Bennett returns to Rabbitohs
21 May 2024Veteran Australian rugby league coach Wayne Bennett is returning to coach South Sydney in the NRL.
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It's hope that kills the Wellington Phoenix
21 May 2024It's the hope that kills you, and everyone connected to the Wellington Phoenix discovered the truth behind this old adage the hard way, writes Mathew Nash.
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Silver Ferns in good form but others biting at the heels
21 May 2024Analysis - After six rounds of domestic netball, selectors will be pretty happy with the form of Silver Ferns players, but others are biting at the heels of the incumbents.
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Godmother of NZ netball reflects as organisation turns 100
21 May 2024Dame Lois, known as the godmother of New Zealand netball, reflects as Netball NZ turns 100.
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Weightlifter David Liti to attend second Olympic Games
21 May 2024Weightlifter David Liti has been selected for the New Zealand team in this year's Paris Olympics.
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Sprinter adds to Kiwi medal haul at Para World Champs
21 May 2024The medal count continues to grow for New Zealand at the Para Athletics World Championships in Japan.
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Usyk's reign as undisputed champion may only last a few weeks
21 May 2024Oleksandr Usyk's reign as undisputed heavyweight world champion may last only weeks if, as many expect, the International Boxing Federation takes back its belt due to the Ukrainian's rematch clause…
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Football: Phoenix have high expectations for next season
20 May 2024The focus for the Wellington Phoenix and their supporters is now on next season.
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Stunning late surge from Will Stedman wins 400m gold
20 May 2024Will Stedman feels his gold medal 400m win at the Para athletics world championships was close to a perfect performance.
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Former referee takes charge of Super Rugby side
21 May 2024Former New Zealand test referee Glen Jackson will take over as coach of Fijian Drua next Super Rugby season.
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Xander Schauffele holds nerve to win PGA Championship
20 May 2024American Xander Schauffele has won his first major title, the PGA Championship, beating Bryson DeChambeau by one shot in a tight finish in Kentucky.
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All Blacks wing re-signs with NZ rugby and Chiefs
20 May 2024All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa will stay with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs until the end of 2026.
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'Hell yeah': Kiwi posts fastest ever pole time in Indy 500's history
20 May 2024Scott McLaughlin held an average speed of nearly 377km/h to set a record in the race's 108-year history.
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NZ's Routliffe beaten in Italian Open doubles final
20 May 2024Erin Routliffe and Coco Gauff lost a nail-biting final of the Italian Open going down 6-3 3-6 10-8 to the Italian duo of Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini.
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Man City win historic EPL title: 'No team has ever done it'
20 May 2024Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight Premier League title with a win over West Ham United.
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Zverev wins Italian Open, NZ's Routliffe beaten in doubles final
20 May 2024Alexander Zverev warmed up for the French Open by winning his sixth Masters title when he beat first-time finalist Nicolas Jarry 6-4 7-5 in the Italian Open final.
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