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NZRL mourns death of former Kiwis captain Roy Christian
20 Nov 2024Roy Christian, a record-setting rugby league Test captain for the Kiwis during the 1960 and 70s, has died.
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Who are our greatest rugby exports to Europe? The top 10
20 Nov 2024RNZ looks at the most successful players to leave our shores.
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Football: Auckland FC to cross the Tasman for the first time
20 Nov 2024Auckland FC's perfect start to the A-League season will be put to the test against Macarthur FC in the Unite round.
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Football: US women's soccer to receive financial boost
20 Nov 2024Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang will invest $50 million in US Soccer over five years.
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All Blacks turn to Netflix to get glimpse into Italy
20 Nov 2024The New Zealanders have been watching a series on the Six Nations as they seek to end their year on a high.
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Rafael Nadal heads into retirement with Davis Cup defeat
20 Nov 2024Rafael Nadal's career is officially over.
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Russian's silver medal in 'dirtiest' Olympic race annulled
20 Nov 2024Russian Tatyana Tomashova's result in the women's 1500 metres at the 2012 London Olympics has been officially annulled.
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Kerr and Mewis suffer online abuse after baby news
20 Nov 2024Chelsea condemned the "unacceptable and hateful homophobic comments" online.
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Black Caps final ODI rained off
20 Nov 2024The third and final ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was abandoned because of rain.
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Rugby: Plummer set for French move as first five exodus continues
19 Nov 2024The one cap All Black has reportedly signed with Vern Cotter's old club.
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Hockey: Simon Child signs off from Black Sticks
19 Nov 2024All-time Black Sticks great Simon Child retires from international hockey.
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NZ Rugby at odds with global sports over eligibility rules
19 Nov 2024Analysis - Eligibility rules and the great divide in New Zealand sport.
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Kiwi speedgolfer extends 10-year streak at World Championships
19 Nov 2024McKinnon won the championship in Japan and attributes her success to her last year of training.
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Wallace Sititi's sporting success recognised by World Rugby
19 Nov 2024Sititi has been outstanding for the All Blacks this year and has been nominated for a World Rugby award.
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Bracewell ban highlights 'real threat' of recreational drug use - Commission
19 Nov 2024New Zealand's Sport Integrity Commission says recreational drug use can pose a real threat to the health and safety of athletes and their team-mates. Audio
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Football: Longo down but not out for Phoenix, but season over for Lake
19 Nov 2024Fears the Phoenix women's captain could have been facing a prolonged time on the sidelines have eased.
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Retiring Rafa Nadal focuses on helping Spain win Davis Cup
19 Nov 2024Nadal will call time on his glittering career spanning more than two decades at the team competition.
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Garcia reapplies for DP World Tour membership
19 Nov 2024It's a move that breathes life into the Spaniard's hopes of competing in next year's Ryder Cup.
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FIFA World Cup qualifiers: 'We just have to win', says All Whites coach
19 Nov 2024With two games left to qualify for the World Cup Darren Bazelely is focused on just one thing, winning.
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All Blacks and Black Ferns miss out on Player of the Year nominations
19 Nov 2024All Blacks loosie Wallace Sititi does make the finalists for Men's Breakthrough Player of the year.
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Football: All Whites get job done with win over Samoa
18 Nov 2024The All Whites have ticked the first box in their quest to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Samoa 8-nil in Auckland.
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Cricket: Rare Plunket Shield appearance for Black Caps' sidekicks
19 Nov 2024It's been five years since Kane Williamson played Plunket Shield cricket and what's even rarer is he will get to do it with his sidekick.
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Olivia Podmore's death 'grievous, senseless and entirely preventable tragedy' inquest hears
18 Nov 2024The father of Olivia Podmore has described her death as a "grievous, senseless, and entirely preventable tragedy" at the opening of an inquest into the Rio Olympian's suspected suicide in August 2021.
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Football: All Whites beat Samoa 8-0
18 Nov 2024New Zealand have beaten Samoa 8-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
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