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Auckland to battle weight of expectation at OFC Champions League
10 May 2024Auckland City FC are set to defend their OFC Champions League crown in Papeete.
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Super Rugby Pacific re-energised: derby day delivers
12 May 2024Analysis - Saturday was a big test for Super Rugby Pacific on the field and in the stands, and it passed with flying colours, writes Jamie Wall. Video
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Super Rugby Pacific recap: Moana Pasifika v Chiefs
10 May 2024All the action as it happened at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
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'It suits our rugby' - positive reactions to World Rugby's rule changes
10 May 2024NZR referee boss and Blues coach hail 'dynamic' modifications.
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What a new Warriors women's side means for the Black Ferns
10 May 2024The Black Ferns open their season tomorrow, but how will they be affected by a new venture from the Warriors?
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Big-hitting former Black Caps opener Colin Munro quits international cricket
10 May 2024Colin Munro is retiring from international cricket, four years after he last played for the Black Caps.
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Black Ferns kick off season as next year's World Cup looms
10 May 2024The Black Ferns were not happy with how last year ended and they are out to make amends this season.
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How selection criteria scuppered Olympic dreams
10 May 2024Do higher selection standards mean more Olympic success? Or are they killing off promising careers and crushing minor sports?
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These are the three new rules in rugby
10 May 2024World Rugby has announced three changes in a bid to speed up the game and increase.
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Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix, what you need to know
10 May 2024Mathew Nash breaks down both A-League Men semi-final first legs this weekend. Video
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Will a lack of play-off experience count against the Phoenix?
10 May 2024Despite finishing second on the A-League table, Phoenix can probably consider themselves underdogs going into the semi-finals.
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Wimbledon offers up more public land to get expansion over the line
10 May 2024The All England Lawn Tennis Club is offering up extra parkland for public use in a bid to get massive expansion plans over the line, which it says will protect the Wimbledon Championships for years to…
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Lord's Cricket Ground to get multimillion-dollar upgrade to two stands
10 May 2024The historic Lord's Cricket Ground will have its capacity raised by 1100 as part of a $128 million project to redevelop the Tavern and Allen stands.
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Nadal battles past Bergs in Italian Open first round
10 May 2024Rafael Nadal overcame losing the opening set to reach the Italian Open second round in Rome, as the Spaniard's steady progress continued.
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Spate of football coach abuse against referees 'will not be tolerated'
10 May 2024Three Southern Premiere League club football coaches have been disciplined for bad behaviour after being red carded for allegedly abusing referees at the weekend.
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Emotional 24 hours: Becoming an Olympian but losing a grandfather
9 May 2024She lost her granddad the day of her selection - but NZ's newest Para equestrian was able to share the news with him before he died.
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How SailGP media technology gives 'context to a complex sport'
9 May 2024Bermuda provided an ideal setting for SailGP to introduce a technology aimed at attracting new fans and potentially being adopted by other sports.
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Paralympic champion Cameron Leslie headlines swim team for Paris
9 May 2024Three-time Paralympic champion and world record holder Cameron Leslie leads a formidable team of five swimmers who have been selected for the Paris Paralympics.
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Sotutu signs on for two more seasons
9 May 2024The current Super Rugby Pacific top try-scorer has inked a deal to extend his career in New Zealand Rugby.
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Warriors coach backs ref after sexist online abuse
9 May 2024NRL referee Kasey Badger has been subjected to sexist attacks following her performance in a match last weekend.
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Uncapped trio named for Black Ferns side to play US
9 May 2024Three debutants have been named in the Black Ferns matchday 23 to play the US in Saturday's Pacific Four series test.
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Former Spanish football boss to stand trial over World Cup kiss
9 May 2024The former head of the Spanish football federation, Luis Rubiales, will stand trial for sexual assault over his unsolicited kiss to Women's World Cup player, Jenni Hermoso.
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Former Australian gymnast selected in New Zealand Olympic team
9 May 2024Women's artistic gymnast Georgia-Rose Brown has been named to the New Zealand Olympic Team for Paris 2024.
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Super Rugby Pacific: Saturday night's demolition derbies
9 May 2024All the team lists, kick-off times and news for round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific. Video
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