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Provincial Unions not scared by threats to divide NZ Rugby
30 May 2024Threats from the Players' Association to split from New Zealand Rugby will not faze the Provincial Unions.
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Boxing: Usyk v Fury rematch confirmed for December
30 May 2024Undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to meet in a rematch on 21 December, according to the chairman of Saudi Arabia's general entertainment authority.
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Provincial Unions reject NZ Rugby's proposed governance reforms
30 May 2024The changes will start to be made after the NZR annual general meeting in July.
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Melbourne Rebels axed after Rugby Australia reject rescue deal
30 May 2024The team has been in administration since January with debts of A$23 million.
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Yachting NZ ordered to reconsider Olympic selections after snub
31 May 2024The Sports Tribunal has taken the rare step, ruling the national body relied on "errors of fact"
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'I disagree': Kiwi Olympic star's selection policy critique
20 May 2024Olympic medalist Eliza McCartney speaks out over selection policy as her kitesurfing partner faces missing the cut for Paris.
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Football: Auckland FC unveil first signings ahead of debut season
30 May 2024Four New Zealand representatives are the first footballers to be named in Auckland FC's inaugural A-League squad.
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Can the Black Caps continue their World Cup record?
30 May 2024Jonty Dine looks back at the rollercoaster history of the Black Caps at the T20 World Cup.
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Swiatek back from the brink as French Open fans come under fire
30 May 2024Defending champion Iga Swiatek came back from the brink to down Naomi Osaka in a French Open second-round blockbuster, saving a match point as she just avoided her earliest exit at Roland Garros.
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Charges dropped against PGA Tour star
30 May 2024The charges against world number one golfer Scottie Scheffler stemming from his arrest before the second round of the PGA Championship two weeks ago were dropped.
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Player slams partisan crowd at French Open, seeks action
30 May 2024Belgian David Goffin accused partisan fans at the French Open of "total disrespect" and said he was spat at by a spectator.
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IBA to offer prize money to all boxing medallists at Paris Games
30 May 2024The IBA will offer prize money to all Olympic boxing medalists in the Paris Games in a move that drew criticism from Olympic officials.
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NBA: Timberwolves keep finals hopes alive
29 May 2024The Minnesota Timberwolves have kept alive their hopes of making the NBA finals with a 105-100 win over the Dallas Mavericks in game four of the best of seven Western Conference finals.
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Moody in no mood to hang up the boots just yet
29 May 2024Crusaders veterans Joe Moody, Owen Franks and Ryan Crotty will play their final home game for the Christchurch-based Super Rugby side.
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Record-setting run propels James Preston to Paris Olympics
29 May 2024James Preston's record-setting 800-metre run secures Olympic naming.
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UFC superstar Conor McGregor's best and worst top 5
29 May 2024UFC superstar Conor McGregor's five best and worst moments.
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NZ Youth America's Cup crew in dramatic capsize
29 May 2024Four months out from the Youth America's Cup the team have had a dramatic day at training.
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D-Day: A beginner's guide to NZ Rugby's special general meeting
29 May 2024It has been billed as the most important date for the future of the game, but what does it all mean?
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Māori Board support NZ Rugby governance reform: "We must be brave"
29 May 2024The Māori Rugby Board has joined the public stoush over governance of the game and it's backing New Zealand Rugby's plan.
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Stadium of T20 World Cup opener hit by severe storm
29 May 2024The opening warm-up match of the T20 World Cup has been cancelled due to storm damage.
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Sport NZ to help fund Netball NZ's free-to-air broadcast venture
29 May 2024The government is chipping in to help with a weekly free-to-air broadcast of netball's domestic league.
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FIA president tells Andretti to buy an existing team
29 May 2024FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said quality of teams was more important than quantity.
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Thompson to retire after 2024 LPGA season
29 May 2024Lexi Thompson will retire from full-time competitive golf following the 2024 season.
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Isle of Man TT race has potential to be historic
28 May 2024Michael Dunlop from Northern Ireland is closing in on his uncle Joey's record of 26 wins.
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