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.
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Messi inspires Argentina to comeback win over Egypt
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
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
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.
‘Being part of Bruce McLaren’s legacy will be special’
‘Being part of Bruce McLaren’s legacy will be special’
New Zealand driver Scott Dixon is joining a new team.
Ronaldo bids farewell after late Spanish winner
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
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 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
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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Stampede fight hard to stay top of national league
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Stampede fight hard to stay top of national league
They did not have the easiest weekend but the Southern Stampede are still setting the pace in the New Zealand Ice Hockey League.
Wellington club rugby faces cancelled games as refs withdraw over abuse
Wellington club rugby faces cancelled games as refs withdraw over abuse
Wellington referees say ongoing abuse has forced them to withdraw from this weekend's club rugby games across the region.
Bellingham double fires 10-man England into quarterfinals
Bellingham double fires 10-man England into quarterfinals
Ten-man England weathered a Mexico storm at the Azteca Stadium to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the third straight time with a rip-roaring 3-2 victory over the co-hosts today thanks to a...
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Young stars net first Otago contracts
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Young stars net first Otago contracts
This will put some sunshine in your day.
Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Norway stun Brazil to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Erling Haaland struck two late goals as Norway stunned record five-times champions Brazil 2-1 in the World Cup last 16 to send the Scandinavian team into the quarter-finals for the first time.
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Strong start for unbeaten Matatū
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Strong start for unbeaten Matatū
Matatū took five minutes to give themselves a safety net.
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Pepper steals victory from Nuggets
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Pepper steals victory from Nuggets
A little sprinkle of Pepper on your Nuggets is just fine.
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Final to be replayed due to wild weather
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Final to be replayed due to wild weather
The weather was fine for birdies at the St Clair club yesterday.
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Success for family on ‘Dad’s day’
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Success for family on ‘Dad’s day’
The Shirley family had plenty to celebrate on a day one of their own was remembered at Ascot Park.