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Football Ferns to test themselves against USA
The Football Ferns preparations for next month's FIFA World Cup hits top gear today as they take on world number one and World Cup favourites the USA.
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Folau saga compared to Kaepernick stand against racism
36 minutes agoThe Israel Folau social media furore has proved as divisive in Australia as Colin Kaepernick's stand against racism in the United States.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
14 minutes agoIn today's sports news - Moody to miss Crusaders game, Luke may get to play for Warriors and Kyrgios throws his toys again.
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Rugby: Cane back from broken neck
16 May 2019Seven months after breaking his neck in a test against South Africa last year All Black flanker Sam Cane is set to return to the field.
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Ian Kirkpatrick surprised by new Keith Murdoch allegations
The captain of the All Blacks team that toured Britain in 1972 says suggestions an assault on a woman played a part in Keith Murdoch's banishment from the tour is "news to him".
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Steel fight back from terrible start
The Southern Steel came back from a disastrous start to beat the Tactix 64-56 in their netball Premiership game in Christchurch.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - Another rowing coach quits, Alonso escapes injury and history to be made in NRL game.
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Folau prepares for rugby departure
Wallabies fullback Israel Folau has swapped rugby for religion in his profile photos on social media amid reports his contract by Rugby Australia will be terminated this week.
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Opinion: The curious case of Brad Weber and the All Blacks
It's about that time of the year that the All Blacks make every other test playing nation envious, writes Jamie Wall.
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Peter Fulton to help coach Black Caps
Former New Zealand international Peter Fulton will take over as Black Caps batting coach following this year's World Cup in England and Wales.
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Rugby: Tongan Thor not getting it all his own way
A man his size is used to having it all his own way, so Taniela Tupou's 2019 Super Rugby frustrations have been a blessing if you ask his coach Brad Thorn.
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Fantasy Premier League: The Kiwi who defied the odds
For nine consecutive weeks, Wellington lawyer Adam Levy held off 6.3 million people to be crowned Fantasy Premier League champion.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - England cricketers win big again, Warriors name unchanged lineup and Cane could be back this week.
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Les Elder named new Black Ferns captain
Bay of Plenty flanker Les Elder has been named as captain for a new look 2019 Black Ferns squad featuring 10 uncapped players.
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Wheely? US PGA defends cart for Daly
The PGA of America has defended the decision to allow John Daly to use a golf cart at this week's US PGA Championship in New York.
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Waratahs: Sad day for rugby if Folau is sacked
New South Wales Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson admits it will be a sad day for rugby if Israel Folau is sacked.
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Tiger wants to compete in Olympics
Tiger Woods has collected plenty of titles during his decorated career, but there is one shiny thing missing from his collection -- an Olympic gold medal.
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Opinion: Fulton appointment leaves more questions than answers
On paper, Peter Fulton's appointment as the Black Caps batting coach makes very little sense, Hamish Bidwell writes.
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Warriors: Blair not guaranteed to play against Panthers
Adam Blair has been told to lift his form if he wants to get back in the Warriors NRL side.
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Netball: Pulse get to host final afterall
Minor premiers the Pulse will get to host the final of the netball premiership afterall.
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Roy Krishna named A-League's top player
Phoenix forward Roy Krishna has been crowned the A-League's best player, pairing his golden boot with the Johnny Warren Medal.
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Balmerino inductecd into Australian Racing Hall of Fame
The renowned 1970's New Zealand horse Balmerino has been inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.
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Rugby: Second coming for historic Australian rugby ground
Ballymore's second coming is all but assured with $30 million state and federal funding promised to upgrade for the former home of Queensland rugby.
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Today's sports news: What you need to know
In today's sports news - King wins squash title in Manchester, Brighton sack its manager and Formula One returns to the Netherlands.
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Pulse bounce back to secure home grand final
The Pulse have bounced back from their surprise loss to the Southern Steel last week with a 68-42 win over the Northern Stars in Wellington.
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Can Mercedes sweep F1 this year?
The dominance of Mercedes has some people asking whether the Formula One world champions could do the unthinkable and become the invincibles.
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South Africa wants Semenya ruling to be appealed
The South African government has instructed the country's athletics governing body to appeal against the Court of Arbitration for Sport decision on female eligibility.
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Super Rugby: Week 13 breakdown
Opinion - As we've become accustomed to in recent years, the four decent New Zealand teams won and the battling Blues lost, writes Hamish Bidwell.
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