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Agreement reached after abuse shuts down club rugby

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.

Messi inspires Argentina to comeback win over Egypt

Lionel Messi celebrates scoring Argentina's second goal against Egypt in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo:...

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

University fullback Neihana Mata'afa scores a try despite the effort of Taieri winger Joseph...

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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

Otago hockey great Kane Russell celebrates scoring 100th goal for the Black Sticks at the Nations...

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

Beth Mooney played a key role in leading Australia to T20 World Cup glory. PHOTO: REUTERS

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.

Ronaldo bids farewell after late Spanish winner

A dejected Cristiano Ronaldo at the final whistle after his POrtugal side were knocked out of the...

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 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

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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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