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Netflix inks US broadcast deal for 2027 and 2031 women's World Cups
21 Dec 2024FIFA and Netflix have signed a deal to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 editions of the Women's World Cup in the US.
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Gatland to stay as Wales' head coach for 2025 Six Nations
21 Dec 2024Warren Gatland will remain as Wales' head coach for the 2025 Six Nations, despite a challenging period of results.
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White Ferns face must-win game against Australia
21 Dec 2024Rain washed out game one, now the White Ferns must beat the world's best side twice in a row to secure a special piece of silverware.
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The sporting highlights of 2024
20 Dec 2024The RNZ Sport team looks back at some of the sporting highlights of 2024, with the Paris Olympics the centrepiece.
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Liam Lawson's 'very emotional' first call to dad
20 Dec 2024The New Zealand driver admits the last few days have been surreal since finding out that he'll be driving alongside world champion Max Verstappen next year. Audio
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'Talking's been done': Fury serious ahead of Usyk rematch
21 Dec 2024The pair were separated after a heated exchange at a news conference.
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Review finds cultural issues, lack of transparency within Yachting NZ
20 Dec 2024It also found perceived favouritism within the organisation.
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Lawson to partner Verstappen in 2025
19 Dec 2024After months of speculation, the NZ driver has been named among Red Bull's Formula 1 team.
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Angry gamblers target tennis players online
20 Dec 2024International tennis bodies used AI to monitor 2.47 million posts across social media platforms and found 15 accounts breached criminal thresholds, with sexist and inappropriate comments were the most…
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India to play Champions Trophy games at neutral venue
20 Dec 2024Matches between politically-estranged rivals India and Pakistan at ICC events that either nation is due to host will be played at neutral venues, ending uncertainty over next year's Champions Trophy.
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Queens or Whai for Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa glory
20 Dec 2024A new champion will be crowned in NZ's elite women's basketball championship.
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Southland teen hyped to take on best motorcylists in world
20 Dec 2024Teenage Southland motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan has had to grow up quickly over the last couple of years and even more responsibility will fall on his young shoulders in 2025.
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Sport funding risks a return to 'win at all costs' model
19 Dec 2024Analysis - High Performance Sport New Zealand's new funding model will put athletes under even more pressure, Holly Thorpe writes.
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2024 in review: The Paris Olympics
19 Dec 2024The Summer Olympics returned to Europe for the first time in 12 years as Paris hosted a sumptuous visual event that hogged the global spotlight for weeks and reinvigorated the brand.
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Olympic champions dominate Halberg finals list
19 Dec 2024The contest for the Supreme Halberg award, the country's top sport award, appears to be race between Olympic champions Lydia Ko, Ellesse Andrews and Dame Lisa Carrington.
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Another Black Ferns Sevens player joins Warriors
19 Dec 2024Black Ferns Sevens player Tysha Ikenasio has followed teammate Michaela Blyde in signing with the Warriors for their return to the NRLW next year.
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Savea impresses at Moana Pasifika
19 Dec 2024Despite being on enforced leave following the All Blacks Northern Tour, Savea called up coach Tana Umaga this week, and asked if he could spend a day with his new side.
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England Rugby Council orders review of huge payouts to executives
19 Dec 2024The chief executive and RFU chair also look set to face a vote of no-confidence early next year after a "grass roots revolt".
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Live: White Ferns v Australia ODI - Game one at Basin Reserve called off
19 Dec 2024The opening one day cricket international between the New Zealand women's side and Australia has been abandoned without a ball being bowled, due to the weather.
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Sergio Perez leaves Red Bull, makes way for Liam Lawson
19 Dec 2024The Kiwi is considered the leading contender to replace him in 2025.
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Injury setback for Wellington Phoenix
19 Dec 2024A setback for the Wellington Phoenix with forward Stefan Colakovski suffering a season-ending injury.
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The big loser in the latest High Performance Sport funding
18 Dec 2024Hockey, squash and E-sports are among several sports to receive a funding cut.
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Hurricanes and All Blacks back to miss start of Super Rugby season
19 Dec 2024The Hurricanes have been dealt a blow with All Blacks back Ruben Love ruled out for up to half of the next Super Rugby season.
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NZ's elite athletes have less money to play with
19 Dec 2024New Zealand has a significantly smaller budget than other countries for top athletes but those in charge of funding allocation hope that will change.
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