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Canterbury retain Ranfurly Shield with last-gasp try over Tasman
14 Sep 2025Hooker George Bell scored after the final siren to keep the Log O' Wood in Christchurch.
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'Not thinking, just doing': Kiwi steeplechaser's remarkable recovery after fall
14 Sep 2025Geordie Beamish qualified for the world championships final with just a few scratches, despite a rival's shoe landing on his face.
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Boklash: How it all went horribly wrong for the All Blacks
14 Sep 2025Things were actually looking pretty promising at Sky Stadium - until they very much weren't, writes Jamie Wall.
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Warriors unleash record NRLW win to dominate Wests
14 Sep 2025The wāhine produced their biggest-ever victory to complete their comeback season in the Aussie competition.
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All Blacks 'humiliated': World media reacts to record defeat
14 Sep 2025Media outlets across the globe mounted praise upon the Springboks and shame upon the All Blacks, after Saturday's demolition in Wellington.
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Crawford outpoints Alvarez for undisputed super-middleweight crown
14 Sep 2025The American dominated the contest with blitzing combinations in Las Vegas.
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Black Ferns, Canada to battle for World Cup final spot
14 Sep 2025"Our performance will need to be bang-on," New Zealand captain Ruahei Demant says, after the sides drew earlier this year.
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Black Ferns ride the 'mana wave' at Rugby World Cup
14 Sep 2025The uniquely Kiwi gesture, which took social media by storm last year, has now become a defining post-match tradition at the World Cup.
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'Extremely disappointed': Razor stunned after Springbok drubbing
14 Sep 2025All Blacks coach Scott Robertson was left scratching his head as to what happened after the record defeat to the Springboks.
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'Played to their strengths': Black Ferns recount first-half Bok blitz
14 Sep 2025New Zealand were forced to make a staggering 143 tackles compared to South Africa's 16 in a bruising opening half of their quarter-final clash.
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Kiwi shot putter Walsh just misses medal at world athletics champs
14 Sep 2025Injury-plagued American Ryan Crouser took the gold in his first competition of 2025.
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'Last piece missing': Warriors lament early playoff exit
14 Sep 2025Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is sure his old club has brighter days ahead, but counterpart Andrew Webster is searching for one last ingredient.
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Football: Arsenal welcome Postecoglou back with thrashing
14 Sep 2025No goals for All Whites captain Chris Wood, who was subbed in the 60th minute in a dreary Nottingham Forest performance.
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'We gave our best today' - Erasmus on historic Boks win
14 Sep 2025Rassie Erasmus seemed almost apologetic after inflicting the darkest defeat in All Black history, writes Jamie Wall.
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Black Ferns survive scare to book semi-finals spot
14 Sep 2025Teenage wing Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored two tries as defending champions New Zealand defeated South Africa in Exeter.
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Record loss for All Blacks as Springboks retain Freedom Cup
13 Sep 2025The All Blacks have fallen to a 43-10 loss to South Africa in their Rugby Championship clash in Wellington, their biggest ever defeat.
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NRL: Panthers end Warriors season
13 Sep 2025The Panthers survive to continue their drive for a fifth straight NRL championship.
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Canelo v Crawford: Two of boxing's greats get ready to fight
13 Sep 2025Two of the most accomplished boxers in the modern era, Álvarez will have his undisputed champion status on the line.
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Rugby Championship: Pumas take down Wallabies
13 Sep 2025Argentina have beaten Australia in the rugby championships.
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The NZ vs South Africa rugby test that really matters
13 Sep 2025The Black Ferns confront South Africa, a rapidly emerging power who hope in this World Cup quarterfinal to become New Zealand's nemesis like their male counterparts.
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Bok captain praises Black Ferns ahead of World Cup knockout
13 Sep 2025Watch: Siya Kolisi wished the Springbok Women side luck and singled out one new Black Ferns star for special praise.
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Black Ferns midfielder ruled out of Rugby World Cup
13 Sep 2025Amy du Plessis' campaign has been cut short, with a shoulder injury in the opening match ruling her out for the remainder of the tournament.
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All Blacks v Springboks - what you need to know
13 Sep 2025Watch: Team lists, key stats and news about tonight's Rugby Championship game at Sky Stadium in Wellington. Video
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Warriors v Panthers - what you need to know
13 Sep 2025The four-time defending NRL champions will come to Mt Smart with nine wins in their last 10 outings against the Wahs.
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