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Sports News for 16 August 2025
The Tall Blacks have finished fourth at the Asia Cup after being beaten 79-73 by Iran in the third place playoff in Saudi Arabia. Audio
Swimmer Lewis Clareburt on move back to Wellington
Lewis Clareburt's back in the country, Nathan Rarere caught up with our swimming champ Audio
Tactix stalwart Watson switches to Super Netball's Giants
The former Silver Fern leaves the ANZ Premiership after more than a decade.
Robertson surprised to hear All Blacks top world rankings
The All Blacks coach says his team can improve on lots of areas after their win over Argentina.
Chimaev dethrones UFC middleweight champ DDP in dominant fashion
The Russian's ground game totally confounded the South African over five rounds.
All Blacks victorious in Argentina: what we learned
Watch: An inability to score at the backend of games now seems in the rearview mirror, writes Jamie Wall. Video
Man City impress, Sunderland win on return to English Premier League
Erling Haaland bagged a double to fire Manchester City to a perfect start in a 4-0 rout of Wolverhampton Wanderers on the first Saturday of the EPL season.
Pregnant Warriors winger to miss rest of season
The Warriors have confirmed Michaela Brake's season is over.
All Blacks overcome sloppy second half to defeat Pumas
A strong finish to both halves has helped the All Blacks to a 41-24 win over Argentina in their opening Rugby Championship game in Cordoba.
Best Song Eva: Temepara Bailey
Netball great Temepara Bailey has returned home after three years coaching the Gold Coast Titans. She joins Stacey to choose her 'Best Song Eva'. Audio
Kerr soars high for another Diamond League victory
Canterbury high jumper Hamish Kerr is back to his best after winning the latest Diamond League meeting.
Remarkable comeback as Wallabies stun Springboks
Australia rallied from 22-0 down in a stunning 38-22 bonus-point victory over South Africa in their Rugby Championship opener.
Tall Blacks to play for bronze at Asia Cup
The Tall Blacks have been beaten 98-84 by China in their semi-final at the Asia Cup tournament in Saudia Arabia.
NRLW: Two sent off as Warriors Women crash to upset defeat
Matekino Gray and Tysha Ikenasio were ordered from the field within minutes of each other in the loss to the lowly Raiders.
Jacomb stars as Taranaki humiliate Auckland
Josh Jacomb scored 30 points in the one-sided win at Eden Park.
Former Australian cricket captain dies aged 89
Bob Simpson played 62 Tests for Australia, scoring 4689 runs - with 10 centuries and 27 50s - and taking 71 wickets.
Late Salah, Chiesa goals give Liverpool win in thrilling opener
Liverpool struck late as the Premier League football champions began the defence of their title by beating Bournemouth in an Anfield thriller.
What we learned from Warriors' desperate win over Dragons
Analysis - Amazingly, they're back in the NRL penthouse - but only through the tradies' entrance.
New role for Kolisi as Boks look to nullify Wallabies threat
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi is set to scrum down at No 8 for the first time in tests when they host the Wallabies in Johannesburg.