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    India's Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of England's Jacob Bethell. Photo: Reuters

    India survive Bethell onslaught to book T20 World Cup final spot

    Defending champions India staved off Jacob Bethell's brilliant hundred to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling Twenty20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday.

    Joseph happy with Landers, not giving up ABs dream

    Jamie Joseph at Highlanders training in January. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

    Joseph happy with Landers, not giving up ABs dream

    Jamie Joseph wants to crack on with the Highlanders - but says he has not shut the door on his All Blacks dreams.

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    Gough eager to put training to test

    Southlander Hunter Gough is preparing for Ironman New Zealand in Taupo this weekend. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

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    Gough eager to put training to test

    Hunter Gough is not afraid of hard work.

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    Fifth NZ title in row for Otago

    Photo: ODT files

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    Fifth NZ title in row for Otago

    Otago is unstoppable.

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    Sticking to batting blueprint important for Halliday

    Brooke Halliday. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIEN

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    Sticking to batting blueprint important for Halliday

    Brooke Halliday is not one to look at the almanack too closely, if at all.

    Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force

    Veveni Lasaqa. Photo: New Zealand Rugby

    Highlanders shake things up ahead of clash with Force

    It is not exactly swinging the axe but the Highlanders have changed a third of their starting team to host the Western Force on Saturday.

    9 nations to boycott Paralympics ceremony

    Torchbearers ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics. Photo: Reuters

    9 nations to boycott Paralympics ceremony

    Nine countries will boycott the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony in protest at the inclusion of Russian and Belarussian athletes competing under their flags.

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    Joseph shows ‘class’ congratulating Rennie on coach role

    Jamie Joseph. File photo: Gerard O'Brien

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    Joseph shows ‘class’ congratulating Rennie on coach role

    Jamie Joseph has swallowed any disappointment and says he wishes his successful rival nothing but the best.

    Southby eager to give back by coaching Southern Blast

    Janine Southby.

    Southby eager to give back by coaching Southern Blast

    Janine Southby is heading back to her roots.

    Wimbledon ideal return for Serena, says Djokovic

    Serena Williams has not played since the 2022 US Open. Photo: Getty Images

    Wimbledon ideal return for Serena, says Djokovic

    Novak Djokovic has suggested that Serena Williams could see Wimbledon as the ideal venue to return to tennis if the 23-times Grand Slam champ decides to make a comeback.

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    Full speed ahead for Otago sprinter

    Otago sprinter Jorja Gibbons is getting ready to line up in the senior women’s 100m at the...

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    Full speed ahead for Otago sprinter

    Jorja Gibbons has been quietly building.

    Halliday leads the way as NZ thump Zimbabwe

    Brooke Halliday on her way to bringing up her century against Zimbabwe at University Oval today. ...

    Halliday leads the way as NZ thump Zimbabwe

    Zimbabwe will be wondering why they chose to field first.

    Finn Allen's record ton fires NZ into T20 World Cup final

    Finn Allen hits out against South Africa. Photo: Reuters

    Finn Allen's record ton fires NZ into T20 World Cup final

    Finn Allen plundered the fastest century in T20 World Cup history to lead New Zealand into the final with a nine-wicket demolition of South Africa at in Kolkata.

    Voke up for home tournament

    Nick Voke. Photo: Getty Images

    Voke up for home tournament

    New Zealand golfer Nick Voke believes home advantage could make all the difference as he tries to achieve a career-changing victory at the inaugural Japan-Australasia Championship.

    Outstanding week for Thornley

    Photo: file

    Outstanding week for Thornley

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    ‘It’ll take a hell of a lot of work’

    ‘It’ll take a hell of a lot of work’

    All Blacks fans will be desperately hoping Dave Rennie’s next stint in charge of a national team goes better than his last.

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    Kerr keen to build players’ confidence

    White Ferns captain Melie Kerr in action during a practice session at the University Oval...

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    Kerr keen to build players’ confidence

    Melie Kerr became the victim of her own success during the T20 series against Zimbabwe.

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    Ebrahim happy with African move

    Kate Ebrahim. File photo: Linda Robertson

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    Ebrahim happy with African move

    Kate Ebrahim has moved on from any regrets about the way her career ended in New Zealand.

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    Sawyer keen for Ferns to continue aggressive intent

    Zimbabwe captain Nomvelo Sibanda (left) and White Ferns skipper Melie Kerr at Tunnel Beach...

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    Sawyer keen for Ferns to continue aggressive intent

    White Ferns coach Ben Sawyer mentioned intent a lot yesterday.

    Nicholls stranded on 96 as match peters out to draw

    Henry Nicholls. Photo: supplied

    Nicholls stranded on 96 as match peters out to draw

    The rain let up long enough for Henry Nicholls to feel the sting of disappointment.
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