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    Richie McCaw. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON

    Richie McCaw in All Blacks camp

    Crusaders legend and two-time World Cup-winning captain Richie McCaw is back with the All Blacks, but his role with the team is unclear.

    All Whites great to watch - but not clinical enough

    All White Tyler Bindon battles for possession with Mohamed Toure of Australia. Photo: Getty Images

    All Whites great to watch - but not clinical enough

    The All Whites are again lamenting a lack of cutting edge in front of goal after slipping to a 3-1 loss to Australia in Auckland.

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    United they stand — rivals team up

    Former Silver Ferns and Canterbury defender Anna Galvan, one of the coaches for Dunedin United....

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    United they stand — rivals team up

    Dunedin have teamed up with some friendly foes this week.

    Mariu maintains golden run with double-ton

    Mariu maintains golden run with double-ton

    Rhys Mariu just gave the horn another long blast from his spot in the front rank of the taxi stand.

    Coll retains London Classic title

    Paul Coll celebrates after winning the London Squash Classic. PHOTO: PSA

    Coll retains London Classic title

    World No 3 Paul Coll retained his title at the London Squash Classic following a superb performance against world No 4 Joel Makin at the Alexandra Palace yesterday.

    McCullum not a fan of 'Bazball'

    England cricket coach Brendon McCullum. Photo: Getty Images

    McCullum not a fan of 'Bazball'

    Former Black Caps captain Brendon McCullum does not like the term 'Bazball' and says misconceptions surrounding England's style of play are "disrespectful".

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    All Whites have the brains to match their brawn

    All Whites team-mates Finn Surman (left), of Portland Timbers, and Michael Boxall, of Minnesota...

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    All Whites have the brains to match their brawn

    The All Whites play Australia in Auckland tonight in the Soccer Ashes series. Sports editor Hayden Meikle looks at six reasons for NZ football fans to be optimistic.

    Boks shuffle backline

    South Africa's Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in action with Australia's Corey Toole last month. ...

    Boks shuffle backline

    South Africa have included Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu in a new-look backline and moved Siya Kolisi to flank as coach Rassie Erasmus makes several changes for the second test against the All Blacks.

    ‘Gutting’ flat tyre hinders downhill run

    ‘Gutting’ flat tyre hinders downhill run

    Fine weather led to some daring performances in the elite downhill finals that the New Zealand riders could not quite match at the UCI world championships in Switzerland yesterday.

    Southland motorcyclist struggling for answers

    Cormac Buchanan has admitted he is having a tough time at the Moto3 World Championships. Photo:...

    Southland motorcyclist struggling for answers

    Southland motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan continues to go through some tough times on the world stage and he admits he is struggling for answers.

    All Blacks squad boosted

    All Black Caleb Clarke is tackled by South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe at Rugby Championship match in...

    All Blacks squad boosted

    Luke Jacobson, Caleb Clarke and George Bell have joined the All Black squad as injury cover in preparation for this weekend's second test against the Springboks in Wellington.

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    Northern set for playoffs

    Northern celebrate winning the ODT Southern Men's Premiership crown. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Northern set for playoffs

    Northern will take winning form into their Southern League promotion playoff tie.

    Alcaraz rules supreme to claim US Open crown

    Carlos Alcaraz celebrates beating Jan Sinner in the US Open men's singles final at Flushing...

    Alcaraz rules supreme to claim US Open crown

    A brilliant Carlos Alcaraz has ended the reign of Jannik Sinner to capture the US Open title again and tighten his grip on the era-defining rivalry between the torch-bearers of the men's game.

    Black Ferns thrash Ireland to top pool

    Braxton Sorensen-McGee scores in the corner for the Black Ferns during their Rugby World Cup...

    Black Ferns thrash Ireland to top pool

    Teenage flyer Braxton Sorensen-McGee scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand sent a signal of intent this morning by beating Ireland 40-0 in their clash in Brighton.

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    Fast start sets tone for North Otago

    North Otago flanker Toni Taufa celebrates after scoring a try against Thames Valley at the Oamaru...

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    Fast start sets tone for North Otago

    That must be some kind of record.

    Early-spring specialist claims first group 1 of season

    Rory Hutchins celebrates on Quintessa after winning the group 1 Proisir Plate at Ellerslie on...

    Early-spring specialist claims first group 1 of season

    The early spring has tended to bring the very best out of Quintessa, and that trend continued at Ellerslie on Saturday.

    NZ need to translate dominance into goals

    Socceroos defender Jordan Bos (left) and All Whites defender Tim Payne contest possession during...

    NZ need to translate dominance into goals

    The All Whites can play some football.

    Australia win to level series with Black Sticks women

    Mariah Williams of Australia. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Australia win to level series with Black Sticks women

    Australia turned the tables on the Black Sticks women with a 1-0 win in the second game in the Oceania Cup in Darwin on Saturday.

    Impressive Spirit lock in home semifinal

    Otago Spirit fullback Olivia Fowler leaves Taranaki defender Hayley Coogan in her wake as she...

    Impressive Spirit lock in home semifinal

    Make that five.

    Southland thumped to lose Shield

    Canterbury celebrate taking the Ranfurly Shield from Southland in Invercargill on Saturday. PHOTO...

    Southland thumped to lose Shield

    The Ranfurly Shield is on the move.
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