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    Arsenal's Eberechi Eze looks dejected after Manchester United's Matheus Cunha scores their third...

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    Schmidt reportedly not interested in ABs job

    Joe Schmidt has ruled out a return to the All Blacks. Photo: Getty Images

    Schmidt reportedly not interested in ABs job

    Current Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt will not be pursuing the vacant All Black head coaching role, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.

    India clinch series with win over Black Caps

    Glenn Phillips scored a century in the win over India. Photo: Getty Images (file photo)

    India clinch series with win over Black Caps

    India secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand this morning.

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    US edge NZ out in final

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    US edge NZ out in final

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    Burnett holds on to claim third title

    Josh Burnett celebrates his third Tour of Southland title on Saturday. PHOTO: TOUR OF SOUTHLAND

    Burnett holds on to claim third title

    Josh Burnett become just the sixth rider to win three or more Tour of Southland titles after surviving a frenetic final day.

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    Sparks withstand late onslaught from Hinds to finish with win

    PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Sparks withstand late onslaught from Hinds to finish with win

    It was one of the craziest finishes to a Super Smash game this season.

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    Volts come up short after fast start gives Stags upper hand

    Photo: ODT files.

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    Volts come up short after fast start gives Stags upper hand

    A six-wicket win makes it appear like an easy victory.

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    Southern sport victim of wet weather

    Rain is on its way for much of New Zealand today.

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    Southern sport victim of wet weather

    That really was not one of the great weekends of summer sport.

    Kyle wins with favourite Dame West in just fourth race drive

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    Kyle wins with favourite Dame West in just fourth race drive

    Taking her opportunities led to Madison Kyle notching her first win in the sulky with Dame West in just her fourth race drive.

    NZ U19 unable to rein in India’s batters

    New Zealand under-19 and Otago bowler Mason Clarke takes a catch during the under-19 world cup...

    NZ U19 unable to rein in India’s batters

    New Zealand finally got close to a full game at the under-19 world cup yesterday but the result was not what they wanted.

    NZ fifth in Belgrade

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    NZ fifth in Belgrade

    New Zealand finished fifth at the division 2, group B under-20 men’s world championship in Belgrade at the weekend.

    $850,000 for Snitzel colt

    This Snitzel colt sold for $850,000 at the national thoroughbred yearling sales at Karaka...

    $850,000 for Snitzel colt

    A colt by Snitzel offered by Cambridge Stud topped the opening day of the national thoroughbred yearling sales at Karaka yesterday, selling for $850,000.

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    Well Written leaves rivals gasping in Ellerslie feature

    For those looking for a succinct summary of the result in the $1.5 million TAB Karaka Millions 3YO at Ellerslie, the answer was very simple — Well Written first, daylight second.

    Auckland denied by late equaliser

    Sam Cosgrove. Photo: Getty Images

    Auckland denied by late equaliser

    Auckland FC shared the points with the Central Coast Mariners after a dramatic late equaliser in wet weather at Mt Smart on Saturday.

    Black Sticks succumb to USA in hockey final

    The Black Sticks played the United States in the Summer of Hockey tournament final at the...

    Black Sticks succumb to USA in hockey final

    The United States of America have won the Summer of Hockey tournament in Dunedin this afternoon.

    Sinner survives, Djokovic sizzles and Wawrinka bows out

    Italy's Jannik Sinner said he was "lucky" to finish the last two sets under the roof at Rod Laver...

    Sinner survives, Djokovic sizzles and Wawrinka bows out

    Defending champ Jannik Sinner battled back from the brink of a cramp-induced breakdown, Novak Djokovic escaped the furnace to forge ahead and Stan Wawrinka said farewell to Melbourne Park.

    Black Sticks beat Japan to set up thrilling final

    The Black Sticks beat Japan 1-0 to qualify for the Summer of Hockey final this afternoon. PHOTO:...

    Black Sticks beat Japan to set up thrilling final

    ​​​​​​​It might feel like winter, but the Summer of Hockey is set for a thrilling finish in Dunedin.

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    Listen up NZR — Joseph is your man

    Jamie Joseph. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

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    Listen up NZR — Joseph is your man

    Call it local bias but The Last Word is struggling to see how anyone other than Jamie Joseph can be the next All Blacks coach.

    Ruthe smashes world record for his age

    Sam Ruthe is now seventh on the list of all-time New Zealand milers, having overtaken the...

    Ruthe smashes world record for his age

    Running sensation Sam Ruthe has become the fastest 16-year-old to ever run the mile, achieving the feat at the Cooks Classic in Whanganui.

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    Harrington soars to gold in Aspen

    A "stoked" Luca Harrington after winning the men’s freeski slopestyle at the X Games in Aspen...

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    Harrington soars to gold in Aspen

    Luca Harrington did not sneak in the back door this time.
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