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Death of teen struck by cricket ball turns spotlight on safety
31 Oct 2025Experts, including the former doctor for the Australian cricket team, say more focus needs to be put on neck protection at all levels of the sport.
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Silver Ferns: The problem with Maddy Gordon
31 Oct 2025Analysis - Maddy Gordon has put the Silver Ferns coaching team in a bit of a quandary because, right now, she's probably New Zealand's best player in two positions.
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India stun champions Australia to reach Cricket World Cup final
31 Oct 2025India have ended Australia's title defence and book their place against South Africa after a semi-final boilover.
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Papali'i to lead All Blacks XV against strong Baabaas
31 Oct 2025Dalton Papali'i will captain an All Blacks XV side featuring four capped test players against the Barbarians in London.
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Football Ferns hit for six by dominant US women
31 Oct 2025The Football Ferns have been dismantled 6-0 by the United States in their international friendly in Kansas City.
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‘That one hurt': Memories of the last All Black visit to Chicago
30 Oct 2025Watch: Dane Coles admitted there is a special place amongst the dark memories for their historic loss to Ireland in 2016.
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Papenhuyzen granted immediate release from Storm
30 Oct 2025In a statement, the Storm said the 27-year-old wanted to take time away from rugby league to consider his future.
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Recap: Football Ferns v USA - women's football internationals
30 Oct 2025The New Zealand side has conceded 3 goals in the first half against the powerhouse team.
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Football: Liverpool thrashed by Palace; Newcastle through in League Cup
30 Oct 2025Second-string Liverpool were thumped 3-0 by Crystal Palace in the League Cup, piling more misery on Arne Slot's struggling side.
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Where will New Zealand's next national team coaches come from?
30 Oct 2025Analysis - Former players, assistants promoted to the top job, or someone out of leftfield. Sports have options when looking for their national team coach.
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Kiwi tennis star Cameron Norrie back for another crack at ASB Classic
30 Oct 2025Fresh off a victory over world No1 Carlos Alcaraz, British tennis player Cameron Norrie has confirmed he'll return to the ASB Classic.
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Ravindra praises teammates as Black Caps claim ODI series
30 Oct 2025The opener hailed the trio's contributions in New Zealand's series-winning victory over England in the second ODI in Hamilton.
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South Africa humble England to reach Cricket World Cup final
30 Oct 2025South Africa will play the winner of the Australia v India semifinal in the Women's Cricket World Cup final.
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Springbok hooker Jan-Hendrik Wessels' genital grab ban reduced
30 Oct 2025His nine-week suspension has now been reduced by one game.
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The All Black with an NFL family connection
30 Oct 2025For some of the All Blacks, coming to the US is a new experience. But not for one of their coaching staff, for whom the country and its biggest sport have a special connection.
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Netball: Australia regain Constellation Cup in thrilling series decider
30 Oct 2025The Australian Diamonds have beaten the Silver Ferns by one goal in series decider time in Christchurch to regain the Constellation Cup.
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Black Caps clinch ODI series with five-wicket win over England
29 Oct 2025Late replacement Blair Tickner had a dream return to the NZ team, taking four wickets.
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Tauaneai siblings reunited in black
29 Oct 2025Siblings Trinity and Alexis Tauaneai have both been called into the Kiwi Ferns squad.
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Money talks: The other side of being an All Black
29 Oct 2025Analysis: The All Blacks don't do promos anymore, they do 'champion events' - especially this week in Chicago, writes Jamie Wall.
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'There are bigger things than cricket': Blair Tickner's smiling return to the Black Caps
29 Oct 2025Blair Tickner is back for the Black Caps and has a simple philosophy: "Life's short, enjoy it."
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Ferns win game four against Diamonds, but lose Constellation Cup in series decider
30 Oct 2025The Australian Diamonds have beaten the Silver Ferns by one goal in series decider time in Christchurch to regain the Constellation Cup.
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Trump's granddaughter handed entry to play in LPGA golf event
29 Oct 2025Kai Trump receives an invitation to pay in a tournament in Florida ahead of starting her collegiate golf career.
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Tour of Southland rescheduled after storm forced postponement
29 Oct 2025Cycling's Tour of Southland, which was postponed because of last Thursday's devastating storm, will now be held early next year.
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Sky TV secures Olympics broadcasting rights to 2032
29 Oct 2025The deal includes summer and winter Games in Milano Cortina 2026, Los Angeles 2028, French Alps 2030, and Brisbane 2032.
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