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Webster back in Tall Blacks for Olympic qualifiers
The Tall Blacks are recalling an experienced guard for the Olympic qualifiers.
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Sam Cane to retire from international rugby
2:46 pm todayHe's decided to focus on spending more time with family - and sign a long-term contract with Suntory Goliath in Tokyo. Video
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Cricket: The long, long goodbye begins for Anderson
2:28 pm todayAnalysis - Telling James Anderson it is time to step aside shows a ruthlessness from Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes that should end suggestions of a cosy…
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Fox records second top-10 finish, Alker tops money winners
12:45 pm todayAuckland's Ryan Fox has fired four birdies on the back nine to shoot up the leader board in the final round of the PGA's Myrtle Beach Classic.
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Full stadium would give Phoenix 'the extra half a goal that we need'
11:16 am todayWellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano says they go into the second leg of the A-league semi-final with "destiny in our own hands" after his side's big defensive effort last night.
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Olympic champion Carrington beaten in Paris build-up
9:57 am todayFellow New Zealander Aimee Fisher pipped Olympic champion Lisa Carrington by 0.33 seconds to win the K1 500m at the World Cup in Hungary.
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Kiwi wins prestigious Badminton horse trials
9:29 am todayCaroline Powell has become just the second New Zealand woman to win the event.
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New Zealand's Nick Cassidy extends Formula E lead
8:12 am todayNick Cassidy has extended his overall lead in Formula E after finishing second in the latest race in Berlin.
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NRL: Warriors plucked by Roosters, lose fourth straight 38-18
12 May 2024Things are going from bad to much worse for the Warriors after they cop a hiding in Sydney and Shaun Johnson leaves injured.
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Football: Phoenix draw against Melbourne Victory 0-0
12 May 2024The Wellington Phoenix have drawn against Melbourne Victory in their first leg A-League semi-final match in Melbourne.
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Netball: Pulse defeat Tactix by six goals to claim fifth straight win
6:09 am todayThe Central Pulse extended their winning run in the ANZ Premiership, beating the Tactix 36-30 in a gruelling top-of-the-table clash.
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As it happened: Wellington Phoenix v Melbourne Victory
12 May 2024The Wellington Phoenix have drawn 0-0 with Melbourne Victory in their first leg A-League semi-final in Melbourne.
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As it happened: Roosters beat Warriors 38-18
12 May 2024The Sydney Roosters blitzed the Warriors 38-18 in their NRL clash in Sydney tonight.
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As it happened: Pulse beat Tactix 36-30
12 May 2024Follow all the action from Fly Palmy Arena, Palmerston North.
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NRL Warriors v Roosters: What you need to know
12 May 2024Are the Warriors in must win territory already? Here's everything you need to know about today's game. Video
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England's James Anderson to retire from tests
12 May 2024Test cricket's most successful pace bowler England's James Anderson to pull up stumps in July.
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Premier League: City eye fourth successive title, Burnley relegated
12 May 2024Manchester City took another decisive step toward an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title while Burnley drop down.
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Highlanders heap more misery on Crusaders
11 May 2024The Highlanders have beaten a New Zealand side for the first time since 2021.
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Blues beat Hurricanes in absolute thriller
11 May 2024The Blues have beaten the Hurricanes in a nailbiter at Eden Park.
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As it happened: Highlanders beat Crusaders 32-29
11 May 2024The Highlanders were out to break their duck against the Crusaders at home - a fixture they haven't won since 2018.
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As it happened: Blues come out on top against the Hurricanes
11 May 2024The Blues held strong to beat the Hurricanes 31-27 at Eden Park in Auckland. See how the match unfolded.
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As it happened: Waikato BoP Magic v Southern Steel
11 May 2024Waikato BoP Magic have posted their second win of the ANZ Netball Premiership with a 54-45 win against
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Black Ferns storm to opening Pacific Four Series win against the United States
11 May 2024The Black Ferns produced a fine attacking display in their Pacific Four Series opener in a 57-5 demolition of the United States women.
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Black Ferns beat USA in Pacific Four clash
11 May 2024The Black Ferns kicked off their season this afternoon with the first game of the Pacific Four series in Hamilton.
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Blow for Crusaders as Scott Barrett ruled out
11 May 2024There is more bad news for the defending champs as they enter must-win territory against the Highlanders on Saturday night.
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Super Rugby Pacific Blues v Hurricanes: what you need to know
11 May 2024It's a top of the table clash at Eden Park, here's all you need to know. Video
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Kylian Mbappe confirms exit from Paris Saint-Germain
11 May 2024French football superstar Kylian Mbappe has confirmed his departure from Paris Saint-Germain after this season.
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Brendon McCullum holds talks over James Anderson's future
11 May 2024England cricket coach Brendon McCullum has held talks with leading wicket-taker James Anderson about the veteran bowler's future.
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