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Big turnout tipped for event to welcome Ranfurly Shield back to Marlborough
8 Sep 2024Marlborough's Mayor says the community is proud and excited to see the Ranfurly Shield return to the region after more than 50 years.
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Scott Robertson expects uncomfortable questions after Springbok losses
8 Sep 2024"We created enough opportunities but did not finish them," coach admits after the All Blacks' latest defeat.
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Gold and disappointment at Paralympics
8 Sep 2024On the final day of Paralympic competition in Paris New Zealand won a first gold medal but others missed the podium.
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Springboks inflict more pain on ABs with 18-12 win
8 Sep 2024It was a high-octane encounter in Cape Town, but both sides committed numerous errors that stunted their momentum.
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Aryna Sabalenka defeats hometown favourite for first US Open title
8 Sep 2024Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka finally hoisted the US Open trophy in New York at last after years of close calls.
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Anna Grimaldi wins Paralympics gold in Paris
8 Sep 2024The Dunedin athlete has won NZ's first gold medal of this year's Paralympics - and not in her specialist event.
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Tasman win Ranfurly Shield with last-gasp penalty against Hawke's Bay
7 Sep 2024Tasman have their hands on the Ranfurly Shield for the first time after a 25-24 nailbiter.
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Team NZ win penultimate race of America's Cup challenger series
8 Sep 2024Team New Zealand have won their penultimate race in the America's Cup challenger series, while Luna Rossa have suffered their first loss.
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Springboks trounce All Blacks 18-12
8 Sep 2024The Springboks have bagged another win over the All Blacks in an error-strewn game where tries were in short supply.
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Heartbreak for Kiwi Paralympic medal hopefuls
7 Sep 2024New Zealand fell achingly short of adding to their medal tally at the Paralympics - producing a handful of near misses in Paris.
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US Open: Americans reach men's and women's finals, Sinner plays down injury
7 Sep 2024Taylor Fritz survived an epic fight against American compatriot Frances Tiafoe to reach his first major final at the US Open.
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NZ-bound Kamo hits out at Queensland Firebirds' 'toxic' culture
7 Sep 2024Netball Australia has launched an investigation into the inner workings of the Queensland Firebirds after a troubled season.
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All Blacks v Springboks: What you need to know
7 Sep 2024Jamie Wall is in Cape Town and has all the information for this weekend's big test match.
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Nerves aplenty for All Blacks young and old
7 Sep 2024Whether you've played one test or 100, one thing never changes as an All Black.
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Kolisi urges 'Boks to seize chance against All Blacks
7 Sep 2024Springboks captain Siya Kolisi will play through pain against the All Blacks in Cape Town as they bid to take a giant step towards the Rugby Championship title.
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Jannik Sinner downs ailing Draper to reach US Open final
7 Sep 2024Italian top seed Jannik Sinner took down ailing Briton Jack Draper in straight sets to reach the US Open final, overcoming muggy conditions at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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Black Caps add Herath and Rathour to coaching staff for Asia tests
7 Sep 2024The Black Caps have added former Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath and India's ex-batting coach Vikram Rathour to their coaching staff for looming tests in Asia.
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Chess arch-rivals to finally square off after cheating spat
6 Sep 2024Chess great Magnus Carlsen will play Hans Niemann in their first meeting since the former world champion suggested the American had cheated.
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Wins the priority for All Whites on North American tour
7 Sep 2024Picking up wins against top sides remains the focus for All Whites veteran Chris Wood as they close in on the start of their World Cup qualification process.
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Scott Robertson rolls the dice for must-win clash
6 Sep 2024Analysis: Will we have to get used to reactionary All Black selections?
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Search starts for new NZ Rugby board as governance reform kicks off
6 Sep 2024The governance reform saga at New Zealand Rugby is over with the search for a new board now set to begin.
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Revealed: Rassie Erasmus and Sam Cane’s special bond
6 Sep 2024The Springbok coach and All Black hard man have a history of mutual respect, leading to an extraordinary gesture.
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Pollard, Le Roux return for Springboks against NZ
6 Sep 2024The Springboks have made seven changes to their starting line-up for this weekend's Rugby Championship test against the All Blacks in Cape Town.
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