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Kiwi NRL star charged with drug, betting offences

South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Brandon Smith. Photo: Getty

Kiwi NRL star Brandon Smith charged with drug, betting offences

Kiwis 13-test international and South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Brandon Smith is facing drugs and sports betting charges, according to reports across the Tasman.

'Jittery' Keys out, Tiafoe marches on

Renata Zarazua celebrates winning her first round match against Madison Keys. Photo: Reuters

'Jittery' Keys out, Tiafoe marches on

Mexico's Renata Zarazua has pulled off a stunning upset, beating sixth seed Madison Keys in the first round of the US Open.

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Southern Steel twins give back to sport

Coaches (front, from left) Sophie Erwood, Sarah Cornwall and Abby Lawson with their Central...

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Southern Steel twins give back to sport

Netball has given a lot to Sophie Erwood and Abby Lawson through the years.

Winter tournament week draws hundreds of students

Winter tournament week draws hundreds of students

It is that time of year.

Hotter ‘pretty stoked’ with title-winning run

New Zealand skier Jess Hotter is flanked by Harriet Lucas (left) and Carmela Olmo at the Freeride...

Hotter ‘pretty stoked’ with title-winning run

Ohakune skier Jess Hotter was the best of the New Zealand athletes at the second day of the Freeride World Tour Qualifier event at The Remarkables during the weekend.

Kolisi fit to face All Blacks

Siya Kolisi (right) during training in Johannesburg earlier this month. Photo: Reuters

Kolisi fit to face All Blacks

Captain Siya Kolisi has been passed fit for South Africa’s two-match away leg of the Rugby Championship in NZ, where they will hope to win at Eden Park in Auckland for the first time in 88 years.

Media mishap sparks Medvedev meltdown

Daniil Medvedev smashes his racquet during the first round match he eventually lost. Photo:...

Media mishap sparks Medvedev meltdown

A photographer came onto the court as Daniil Medvedev faced match point at the US Open, bringing the match to a standstill and sparking a spectacular meltdown from the Russian.

Stythe signs for another season with Steel

Stythe signs for another season with Steel

After a breakout season, Carys Stythe has inked another year in the South.

Another Australian win for Paddon, Kennard

Another Australian win for Paddon, Kennard

New Zealand rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard secured their third win in a row in the Australian Rally Championship at the Gippsland Rally at the weekend.

Good pace counts for nothing after crash

Good pace counts for nothing after crash

Southland grand prix racer Cormac Buchanan is refusing to let a crash define round 14 of the Moto3 World Championship in Hungary.

'Gamechanger': TVNZ secures rights for football World Cup

TVNZ has secured the rights to next year's FIFA World Cup, one of the biggest sporting events in the world - but it will charge viewers to watch some matches.

Golf: Kiwi Kobori surges to second place at British Masters

Kazuma Kobori plays his second shot on the first hole on day four of the Betfred British Masters...

Golf: Kiwi Kobori surges to second place at British Masters

Canterbury golfer Kazuma Kobori has had his biggest pay day yet after finishing tied for second at the British Masters in England.

Black Ferns cruise past Spain in World Cup opener

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe celebrates a try for the Black Ferns with Layla Sae and Renee Holmes...

Black Ferns cruise past Spain in World Cup opener

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe extended her Women's Rugby World Cup try-scoring record to 21 as the defending champion Black Ferns defeated Spain 54-8 in York this morning.

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