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US dumped out of World Cup after red card controversary

US captain Tim Ream reacts after Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates his team's fourth goal in...

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

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 captain Olivia Shannon (left) and goalkeeper Grace O'Hanlon will be key players at...

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

The Australian team celebrate with the winner’s trophy after beating England in the final at Lord...

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

The Southern Stampede. Photo: James Allan Photography

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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

Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring for England as team-mates (from left) Elliot Anderson, Anthony...

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

Newly contracted Otago Volt Thomas O'Connor bowls in the Plunket Shield against Northern...

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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's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their second goal with Andreas Schjelderup. Photo:...

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

Prop Pip Love in action for Matatū earlier in the season. Photo: Getty Images

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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

Otago Nugget forward Craig Moller put in an impressive effort during his side's heartbreaking 91...

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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

Tony Giles plays his approach to the first green during the Dunedin metropolitan pennant final...

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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.

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Dias dashes Royals’ Cup dreams

Dunedin City Royals player Sylvie Haig gets past Cashmere Technical defender Denva Perrott during...

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Dias dashes Royals’ Cup dreams

Margarida Dias drew the penalty and then delivered from the spot to end the Dunedin City Royals’ Kate Sheppard Cup dreams on Saturday.

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Harbour execute plan to cause upset

Harbour halfback Tetauru Cuthers clears the ball from a scrum during a Dunedin division 1 playoff...

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Harbour execute plan to cause upset

TaieriI edged Green Island 24-14 at Peter Johnstone Park and will host Kaikorai in a Dunedin division 1 semifinal this weekend.

Statement win takes Old Boys into semis

Statement win takes Old Boys into semis

Old Boys have surged into the Citizens Shield semifinals with a dominant win over the defending champions.

Clutha continue dominance as scrap for top four still alive

Clutha continue dominance as scrap for top four still alive

The semifinal picture is still about as clear as mud thanks to some fantastic games across the Southern region at the weekend.

POB, Barbarians to meet in final

The cases feature a range of sports, but it is understood that rugby players make up a...

POB, Barbarians to meet in final

Pirates Old Boys and the Eastern Northern Barbarians will contest the Galbraith Shield final on Saturday.

Upper Clutha secure White Horse Cup

Upper Clutha Premier rugby captain Oliver Stirling holds the White Horse Cup aloft after his team...

Upper Clutha secure White Horse Cup

The prized White Horse Cup is secure in the Upper Clutha clubrooms for another year after they comprehensively dealt to unbeaten Cromwell 32-7 in appalling conditions in Wānaka on Saturday.

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Waitaki Boys’ retain ‘Peanut’

Waitaki Boys’ captain Ned Newlands-Carter (centre) lifts the Leo O’Malley Trophy after beating St...

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Waitaki Boys’ retain ‘Peanut’

Ned Newlands-Carter had some day out.

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