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NZ Rugby takes legal action against major sponsor INEOS
11 Feb 2025In a statement to RNZ, NZ Rugby alleged the company owned by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe had ended its six-year sponsorship deal which began in 2022.
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Super Rugby Pacific team preview: the Highlanders
11 Feb 2025We're counting down to the season starting on Friday, today Jamie Wall looks at the Highlanders.
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"Ngā Kaitiaki": The four captains of the Hurricanes
11 Feb 2025Under a new structure, one of Asafo Aumua, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Billy Proctor or Brad Shields will lead the side in each match, beginning with Friday's season-opener against the Crusaders in…
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Police response criticised at Sam Kerr trial in London
11 Feb 2025The jury in the trial of Australian soccer star Sam Kerr has been told the police response was "completely unacceptable" on the night she called a policeman "stupid and white".
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Matt Boyle hits century to continue red-hot Canterbury form
11 Feb 2025Matt Boyle has continued his prodigious domestic white ball cricket form with a record-breaking one-day century for Canterbury.
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Kane Williamson century seals Black Caps win over South Africa
11 Feb 2025Kane Williamson and Devon Conway unfurl a record partnership to steer the Black Caps to victory over South Africa in their Tri-Nations ODI in Lahore.
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Eagles lineman Mailata notches Australian first with Super Bowl triumph
11 Feb 2025Jordan Mailata was momentarily lost for words after becoming the first Australian to play on a winning Super Bowl team.
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Eagles take victory at Superbowl LIX
10 Feb 2025The game was a "total blow out from start to finish", Jamie Wall writes.
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'Long overdue': Schools Maadi Regatta extra-year rowers banned
10 Feb 2025Officials have ended a controversial practice that has been a source of tension in school rowing for decades. Audio
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The Super Rugby players to watch in 2025
10 Feb 2025RNZ highlights players with plenty to prove this Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Teenage sensation Sam Ruthe slashes 1500m age record
10 Feb 2025The performance at Douglas International was the latest in a string of sensational performances from the 15-year-old.
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Super Rugby Pacific team preview: The Crusaders
10 Feb 2025Analysis - Super Rugby Pacific kicks off on Friday 14 February, with one less team than last season and a whole host of things to talk about. We're once again previewing each New Zealand team, today…
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'I still love it': Shot put star Gill suffers consequences of training highlight reels
10 Feb 2025The former teenage prodigy is now limping from one competition to another on a limited throwing regime. Video
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Army major completes elusive 'triple crown' of swimming
10 Feb 2025David Edgar is the 11th person to do it, after he swam the Foveaux Strait at the weekend. Audio
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Ireland beat Scotland to stay on course for Six Nations Grand Slam
10 Feb 2025Ireland remained on track for a Six Nations Grand Slam after handing Scotland a bruising 32-18 defeat.
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Plymouth pull off shock 1-0 FA Cup win over Liverpool
10 Feb 2025Struggling second tier team Plymouth Argyle have dumped Liverpool out of the FA Cup.
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Australia thump Sri Lanka by nine wickets to sweep series
10 Feb 2025A clinical Australia took a little over three days to pound Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second test and complete a 2-0 series sweep in Galle.
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Britain win thrilling final to take SailGP honours in Sydney
9 Feb 2025Dylan Fletcher's Britain prevailed over Giles Scott's Canada in a thrilling final on Sydney Harbour to take the honours in the third round of the SailGP season on Sunday
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UFC 312 as it happened: Dricus du Plessis retains title
9 Feb 2025Current champion Dricus du Plessis kept his title in a middleweight championship rematch with current former champion Sean Strickland at UFC 312 in Sydney.
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Athletics: Jacko Gill wins tense shot put duel over rival Tom Walsh
9 Feb 2025Shot-putter Jacko Gill has dominated Tom Walsh once again in a world class battle between the long-time rivals.
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Black Caps star Rachin Ravindra closely monitored after 'terrifying' accident
9 Feb 2025The batsman took a sickening blow to the head while fielding in the side's Tri-Nation series opener.
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Teenage running prodigy sets course for athletics stardom
9 Feb 2025The 15-year-old has become New Zealand's youngest-ever senior men's athletics champion.
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Super Rugby Pacific team preview: Moana Pasifika
9 Feb 2025We're counting down to the season starting on Friday 14 Feb, today we look at Moana Pasifika.
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Last minute try secures thrilling win for England over France
9 Feb 2025A try at the death to replacement Elliott Daly has secured a dramatic 26-25 win for England over France.
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