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Rain denies Black Caps’ push for victory over India in low-scoring thriller
NZ were three wickets away from winning before Mother Nature gave India a 2-0 series lead.
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'It was all of us': Australia's Khawaja drops 'Sandpapergate' bombshell
It was claimed only three players knew of the cheating scandal, Khawaja alleges otherwise.
Ireland crush Argentina to keep Nations Championship final hopes alive
Hugo Keenan marked his return to test rugby with a a hat-trick.
Netball NZ leaders failing the sport off court
OPINION: Netball NZ ended talks on a privately backed competition without an alternative.
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How the Black Ferns found their edge under new coach Whitney Hansen
Kaipo Olsen-Baker's World Player award caps a standout Black Ferns season.
'We're completely lost': Silver Ferns on psychological impact of domestic saga
One Silver Fern said she will probably seek help from a psychologist.
Rugby
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Why Scotland could prove a tougher test for the All Blacks than England
Inside oil advantage to the All Blacks - and why Scotland could prove toughest tour test.
Gregor Paul: Holland and Barrett becoming an unlikely All Blacks institution
Fabian Holland has brought greater certainty to the All Blacks’ lineout this year.
Football
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The porn star, the football club and the angry fans. How Leicester City's gamble went wrong
An end-of-season survey found 73% of fans viewed the sponsorship negatively.
Auckland FC v Wellington Phoenix: Everything you need to know
The Nix top the A-League table after winning all three of their games this season.
NRL
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Kiwis coach Jones coy on Kalyn Ponga return, Phoenix Crossland back in game-day squad
Ultimately the decision will come down to Ponga’s mindset and physical readiness.
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The real Ladies Day as two Cup weeks collide on either side of Tasman
The elite female gallopers look set to dominate at tracks here and in Australia today.
Elliot with two upset hopes in NZ 1000 Guineas to start Cup week
Trainer Hollie Elliot only has a small stable but has two fillies in the NZ 1000 Guineas.
Golf
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'Every player’s still owed money': Ben Campbell reflects on his LIV years
Campbell plans to return to the Asian Tour after LIV’s collapse.
'I play by the rules': McIlroy's two-shot penalty leaves him eight shots off lead
Rory McIlroy’s double bogey on the 12th became an eight after the penalty.
Is LIV Golf dead? Relaunch said to have collapsed as key investor withdraws
BC Partners walked away after struggling to secure several stars’ commitment.
Netball
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Netball to make Olympics debut at 2032 Games
Netball's Olympic status still needs a final IOC vote next year.
‘It’s a shambles’: Silver Ferns fear domestic chaos could derail World Cup defence
'We keep getting hit with constant uncertainty and constant failure ... it's a shambles.'
Rowing
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Thirty years on, Leslie Egnot relives the heartbreak of Mighty Mary
A late debrief revealed why America3 lost the deciding race by 52 seconds.
I used AI to apply to be CEO of netball's new private domestic league
OPINION: Nathan Limm uses the AI-driven application process; he also has a good candidate.
Kiwi pair win gold and almost break Bond and Murray's world record
Ben Taylor and Oli Welch won gold just 0.54s off a world record time.
'Ongoing anxiety harm': Auckland Grammar rowers lodge new complaint over 1988 Maadi Cup loss
Former Auckland crew claim Christ's College used lighter carbon fibre oars in race.
Basketball
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Slow start costs Breakers in Melbourne
The Breakers made just six of 30 attempts from beyond the arc.
Mennenga's 28 points not enough as Breakers fall to 36ers
The Breakers led 88-86 with five minutes left after trailing by 12.
Breakers lead slips away as Cairns find range from deep
The Breakers led for most of the game before Cairns rallied to win 86-84.
Motorsport
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Liam Lawson concedes he has no Plan B if Red Bull axe falls on him
‘I don’t know what else they want me to do, it’s just one of those things at the moment.’
Cricket
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Black Caps’ batting implodes as India claim victory in ODI series opener
New Zealand folded for just 185 at Eden Park, with more than nine overs unused.
Black Caps v India: All you need to know
Virat Kohli is part of India's ODI squad to play New Zealand.
Tennis
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'Spectacular rise': World No 13 to return to ASB Classic in 2027
The American has risen from No 206 in 2024 to her current ranking of No 13.
Coup for ASB Classic organisers as breakout WTA star to come back in 2027
Alexandra Eala broke into the top 20 this year and also claimed her first WTA title.
'Hardest truth': Tennis stars to divorce
Svitolina said the war in Ukraine left her feeling she was losing herself.
Gauff says online racist abuse left her exhausted after China Open loss
The WTA said it was seeking action over the racist abuse.
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Kiwis: How clash with Tonga continues history of daunting World Cup semi-finals for New Zealand
Since 1995, the Kiwis have reached six of seven World Cup semi-finals.
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'Clicky Ponting' banned over cricket cheating scandal
The league investigated complaints about previous matches as well as the incident.
The trouble with Ronaldo: How Portugal's biggest star held his team back
His retirement followed a bitter dispute with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus.
Kiwis v Tonga – All you need to know ahead of Rugby League World Cup semi
A spot in the grand final is on the line when the Kiwis face Tonga.