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    The All Blacks have made five changes to the starting XV and six changes to the reserves for this weekend's sold out test against Italy in Wellington.

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    ODT Rugby Chat: Ready for the semifinals

    On ODT Rugby Chat this week it's semifinals time and we go to the top and talk to two of the coaches who are squaring off against each other this weekend.

    NSW stun Queensland to win State of Origin decider

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    NSW stun Queensland to win State of Origin decider

    NSW halfback Nathan Cleary starred in a stunning 30-12 upset win over Queensland in the decisive third State of Origin game at Suncorp Stadium.

    Baby Blacks storm into world champs semi

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    Baby Blacks storm into world champs semi

    The Baby Blacks are on track.

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    A heartfelt plea to the netball powers that be

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    A heartfelt plea to the netball powers that be

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    OCA turns 150 and plans a big bash

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    OCA turns 150 and plans a big bash

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    Milers set to pound pavement

    Hill City University athletes Matt Bolter (left) and Jake Owen stretch their legs on the route of...

    Milers set to pound pavement

    Lace up your sneakers — the George Street Mile is coming to Dunedin and will attract some of the country’s top runners.

    St Clair’s Aburn makes NZ junior squad

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    St Clair’s Aburn makes NZ junior squad

    Rising St Clair star Charlotte Aburn has been recognised as a future international.

    Djokovic shines in longest Wimbledon quarter-final

    Novak Djokovic celebrates after his marathon match against  Felix Auger-Aliassime. Photo: Reuters

    Djokovic shines in longest Wimbledon quarter-final

    Novak Djokovic outlasted third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime in the longest Wimbledon quarter-final in history, to set up a showdown with defending champ Jannik Sinner.

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    ‘Being part of Bruce McLaren’s legacy will be special’

    New Zealand driver Scott Dixon is joining a new team.

    Agreement reached after abuse shuts down club rugby

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    Agreement reached after abuse shuts down club rugby

    An agreement to strengthen support for match officials has been reached after referee abuse prompted the cancellation of all Wellington club rugby this weekend.

    Messi inspires Argentina to comeback win over Egypt

    Lionel Messi celebrates scoring Argentina's second goal against Egypt in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo:...

    Messi inspires Argentina to comeback win over Egypt

    Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a remarkable World Cup fightback as they came from two goals down to beat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 game on Tuesday.

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    How two clubs have made their finances viable

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    How two clubs have made their finances viable

    Our two-part series on the health of Dunedin club rugby concludes today with reporter Adrian Seconi chatting to two clubs about their challenges and successes.

    Black Sticks name settled Cup squad

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    Black Sticks name settled Cup squad

    The Black Sticks men have named their 20-player squad for the World Cup.

    Four Aussies in T20 World Cup tournament team

    Beth Mooney played a key role in leading Australia to T20 World Cup glory. PHOTO: REUTERS

    Four Aussies in T20 World Cup tournament team

    Four players from the victorious Australian side have been named in the Women’s T20 World Cup team of the tournament.

    Ronaldo bids farewell after late Spanish winner

    A dejected Cristiano Ronaldo at the final whistle after his POrtugal side were knocked out of the...

    Ronaldo bids farewell after late Spanish winner

    Spain broke through a stubborn Portugal defence in the 91st minute to earn a 1-0 win to take the former champions into the quarter-finals and bring the curtain down on Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career.

    US dumped out of World Cup after red card controversary

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    US dumped out of World Cup after red card controversary

    The United States' World Cup dreams have come to a crashing halt in the last 16 against Belgium in a match overshadowed by FIFA's controversial decision to suspend US forward Folarin Balogun's ban.

    FIFA defends suspending US striker's red card

    FIFA defends suspending US striker's red card

    The head of FIFA has defended world football's disciplinary process after President Donald Trump praised its decision to suspend a US player's red-card ban.

    Black Sticks ready to test themselves against best in world

    Black Sticks captain Olivia Shannon (left) and goalkeeper Grace O'Hanlon will be key players at...

    Black Sticks ready to test themselves against best in world

    The Black Sticks women have named their 20-player squad for the World Cup.

    Australia in class of their own

    The Australian team celebrate with the winner’s trophy after beating England in the final at Lord...

    Australia in class of their own

    Australia crushed England by seven wickets in a one-sided final to land their seventh women’s T20 World Cup at a sold-out Lord’s yesterday.
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