France coach defends weakened squad to face All Blacks
France coach Fabien Galthie has defended sending a weakened squad to face the All Blacks in three tests in July.
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Otago's Bella James earns White Ferns contract
Otago's Bella James earns White Ferns contract
Otago opener Bella James and Auckland left-arm seamer Bree Illing have earned their maiden White Ferns central contracts for the 2025-26 season.
Devine to pull pin on ODIs after World Cup
Devine to pull pin on ODIs after World Cup
White Ferns ODI captain Sophie Devine has an end date in sight.
OKC one win from title
OKC one win from title
Jalen Williams scored 40 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers in game 5 of the NBA finals yesterday.
Students focused on being best they can be
Students focused on being best they can be
Every high-achieving sportsperson has a story to tell.
Victory for Chelsea
Victory for Chelsea
Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez each scored goals to propel Chelsea to a 2-0 victory over Los Angeles FC in the group D opener for each team in the Club World Cup in the United States yesterday.
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Sparks’ inspirational efforts deserved recognition
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Sparks’ inspirational efforts deserved recognition
Is DRS available?
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Long game for Butcher on return
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Long game for Butcher on return
Climbing your personal Everest is some sort of achievement.
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Two-pointers being used to play catch-up
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Two-pointers being used to play catch-up
Four rounds remain before the ANZ Premiership playoffs.
Savea to take Japan sabbatical
Savea to take Japan sabbatical
Moana Pasifika are set to lose their inspirational leader for next season.
Australia to hold domestic Super Rugby spin-off
Australia to hold domestic Super Rugby spin-off
Rugby Australia have announced an annual domestic Super Rugby competition aimed at giving the country's senior players more game time to kick off in September and October this year.
Williams drops 40 as OKC move to one win from title
Williams drops 40 as OKC move to one win from title
Jalen Williams scored 40 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-109 win over the Indiana Pacers in game five of the NBA Finals today.
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Porteous going in a new direction
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Porteous going in a new direction
Wānaka wonder Nico Porteous has no regrets as he closes the book on a big chapter in his life.
Three racing greyhounds die in 72 hours
'Damning indictment': Three racing greyhounds die in 72 hours
An animal rights organisation says the death of three greyhounds - one of which collapsed at Addington Raceway in Christchurch - within 72 hours last week is a "damning indictment" on the industry.
Mackley follows in footsteps of Geddes, Lund
Mackley follows in footsteps of Geddes, Lund
Queenstown runner Siena Mackley has joined a select club.
White Ferns captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs
White Ferns captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs
White Ferns captain Sophie Devine will retire from one day internationals after this year's Women's World Cup.
Otago's Ward helps Black Sticks to stunning comeback win
Otago's Ward helps Black Sticks to stunning comeback win
A rising Otago hockey star helped himself to two goals in just in his second international appearance as New Zealand completed a stunning comeback in the Nations Cup this morning.
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First elite medal for ex-Otago competitor
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First elite medal for ex-Otago competitor
Former Otago rower Ben Mason won his first elite international medal in dramatic fashion at the opening world cup regatta.
'Tough, tough weekend' for Liam Lawson
'Tough, tough weekend' for Liam Lawson
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has had to endure another tough weekend in Formula One.
Monster putt seals stunning win for Spaun
Monster putt seals stunning win for Spaun
J.J. Spaun sank an improbable 64 1/2-foot birdie putt at the 18th hole to cap his stunning first major victory, emerging from the pack in the wild, waterlogged final round of the U.S. Open today at...