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Sonny Bill's greatest hits
10 Jul 2025RNZ looks back at some of SBW's most brutal moments on both the pitch and canvas. Video
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Black Sox men off to powerful start at Softball World Cup
10 Jul 2025New Zealand are the only unbeaten team so far and will face Venezuela in their final group match.
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'Play fast, think fast and adapt fast': Robertson's expectations for ABs
10 Jul 2025Watch: While a few chances went begging last weekend, don't expect the foot to be taken off the gas for the second test.
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Warriors women on Auckland return: 'First impressions last forever'
10 Jul 2025It has been six years since the side played in front of the Auckland faithful.
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Ruby Tui back in Black Ferns squad
10 Jul 2025The 2022 World Cup star has fought her way back into contention for this year's tournament after being named in the squad for Saturday's Test against Australia in Wellington.
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Tavatavanawai to debut off the bench in second test
10 Jul 2025Scott Robertson is unleashing his newest weapon against the French in Wellington.
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F1: Sacked Red Bull boss Horner gives emotional farewell
10 Jul 2025"Watching and being part of this team has been the biggest privilege in my life," Christian Horner said, to applause from the assembled employees.
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Why Maroons' State of Origin decider win was 'perfect' football
10 Jul 2025Analysis: It was the sort of game that makes you believe all the State of Origin hyperbole might actually be true.
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How high can Hamish Kerr go?
10 Jul 2025The Olympic gold medallist admits that 2024 was such a big year for him it has taken a while to get back to where he wants to be.
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Junior All Blacks into World Championship semi-finals
10 Jul 2025New Zealand beat Ireland 69-22 in Calvisano in Italy to finish unbeaten at the top of their pool.
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Tahiti reigns supreme at 2025 Pacific Mini Games
The Tahitians signalled their intentions early when the competition kicked off nine days ago, and they finished with 72 gold, 41 silver and 29 bronze medals.
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Milestone man Djokovic downs Cobolli, reaches 14th Wimbledon semi-final
10 Jul 2025The Serb has continued his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon trophy and standalone 25th Grand Slam title by beating the Italian 22nd seed.
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Horner's departure leaves F1 wondering what next for Verstappen
10 Jul 2025Christian Horner's sacking as Red Bull team boss is a seismic moment for the sport despite warning tremors.
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Formula 1: Christian Horner sacked as Red Bull team boss
10 Jul 2025Red Bull has sacked its team's boss after 20 years and promoted Laurent Mekies. Audio
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State of Origin III: Queensland Maroons stun NSW Blues to claim series
10 Jul 2025Once again, the series came down to a decider in Game 3 in Sydney.
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Lions ease to 36-24 win over proud Brumbies in Canberra
10 Jul 2025The British and Irish Lions were made to work, but eased to a 36-24 win.
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'Drives the car different': Warriors hand keys to Boyd, as Martin proves too valuable on bench
9 Jul 2025Former Gold Coast halfback Tanah Boyd will make his club debut against Wests Tigers on Sunday.
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Foot injury sidelines Allen for Black Caps tour
9 Jul 2025Black Caps batter Finn Allen has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I Tri-Series in Zimbabwe.
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'He's still very committed': Black Caps coach on Kane Williamson
9 Jul 2025Rob Walter says Williamson still wants to represent New Zealand in international cricket despite opting out of the upcoming tour.
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Warriors take no chances with Origin star Capewell against Tigers
9 Jul 2025The veteran second-rower has been omitted from the line-up four days after the inter-state decider.
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All Black Tamaiti Williams on anxiety and fatherhood
9 Jul 2025The 24-year-old Crusaders star is in rehab after a serious knee injury and speaking up as part of a campaign.
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Kiwis and Aussies put rivalry aside for Lions clash
9 Jul 2025Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster is getting used to the ribbing about wearing the green and gold of Australia.
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Why tennis players grunt during matches
9 Jul 2025Many top players make some sort of noise as they are striking the ball - an audible sign of effort that can range from a muffled grunt to a piercing shriek.
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Speeding likely cause of football star's crash
9 Jul 2025Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota was likely speeding when his car veered off a motorway in Spain last week killing him and his brother, police say.
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