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Pegula and Sabalenka meet again, resurgent Osaka in US Open semis
4 Sep 2025Revenge will be at the forefront of Jessica Pegula's mind when she takes on Aryna Sabalenka in the US Open semi-finals.
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All Whites newcomer adjusting to playing with his heroes
4 Sep 2025New All White Luke Brooke-Smith is still getting used to people he's looked up to knowing his name.
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Navajo Stirling: 'I'm here to put on bangers'
4 Sep 2025Navajo Stirling said he will be making a statement at UFC Perth.
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'It's a tough road': NZ boxers fundraise to get to world champs
4 Sep 2025National coach Billy Meehan has high hopes for his athletes at the world championships despite the financial constraints they faced to get there.
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Routliffe, Dabrowski power into US women's doubles final
4 Sep 2025Kiwi Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gaby Dabrowski are through to the final of the US Open women's doubles final.
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Fan tries to open Sinner's bag at US Open
4 Sep 2025As the top seed turned his back, a fan in the front row reached across to the champion's bag and started unzipping it, before being stopped by security.
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Liam Lawson's F1 future may not be with Red Bull
4 Sep 2025New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has hinted that his Formula 1 future may not be with Red Bull.
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Blues to stay at Eden Park
4 Sep 2025The Blues have confirmed Eden Park as their home venue for the next two Super Rugby Pacific seasons.
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What happens when the All Blacks lose in New Zealand
4 Sep 2025Like an atomic bomb, the shock is horrendous but the fallout can be much, much worse.
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Highlanders snap up rugged Pumas lock
4 Sep 2025Tomas Lavanini is known for his physicality which at times has gone beyond the laws of the game and resulted in long suspensions for red card offences.
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Taylor Swift Super Bowl halftime show? NFL boss says 'maybe'
4 Sep 2025NFL Commissioner drops hint Taylor Swift might sing at Super Bowl halftime show.
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No Vuelta stage 11 winner after pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt finish line
4 Sep 2025Disruptions began early when the race was stopped in the neutral zone after protesters carrying a banner gathered on the road before they were ushered to the side by police.
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All White Ryan Thomas lowers kneecaps, hopes to raise NZ caps
4 Sep 2025His knees have improved, but his English may have dropped off, since he last played for New Zealand.
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Cash-strapped Samoa receiving 'support' at World Cup - rugby chiefs
3 Sep 2025Rugby chiefs have insisted they are supporting financially stricken Samoa "appropriately" at the Women's World Cup after it emerged players from the Pacific island nation had raised funds to cover…
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Warriors women not calculating playoff chances
3 Sep 2025The Warriors women still remain a mathematical shot at the NRLW playoffs.
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Djokovic fells Fritz to book US Open semi against Alcaraz
3 Sep 2025The Serb re-asserted his dominance over the American fourth seed for his 11th win in as many meetings.
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Why Ekenasio is relishing return to a blank canvas Pulse
3 Sep 2025Signing the former Silver Ferns captain is a huge boost to the Pulse roster. Audio
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'Twist coming': Warriors braced for the unexpected in scramble for NRL playoffs
3 Sep 2025The Auckland club still has a shot at fourth - and an extra life - but need other things to go their way.
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Rugby Australia back in the black after lucrative tour
3 Sep 2025Rugby Australia is debt free for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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'Surreal': Springboks on facing the All Blacks haka
3 Sep 2025Watch: The old adage 'you're not a real Springbok until you've played the All Blacks' still rings very true, writes Jamie Wall.
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Christchurch dad designs new helmet for Liam Lawson
3 Sep 2025Nearly 500 entries were received in the competition asking New Zealanders to design a helmet for the F1 racer.
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Kiwi doubles players continue to progress at US Open
3 Sep 2025Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gaby Dabrowski are through to the semi-finals of the women's doubles at the US Open.
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All Blacks v Springboks: main selection points
3 Sep 2025Watch: Injuries and form issues make for an intriguing Thursday team naming for Scott Robertson, writes Jamie Wall.
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All Blacks at Eden Park: 10 best wins of the streak
3 Sep 2025RNZ looks back at the 10 most memorable matches during the infamous Eden Park unbeaten streak.
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