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Former Australian NRL player Terry Hill dies aged 52
The former player is believed to have died from a heart attack in the Philippines.
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NRL: Warriors sign Jett Cleary, younger brother of Panthers star Nathan
24 Apr 2024The younger brother of premiership-winner Nathan and son of former Warriors coach Ivan Cleary is set to head to Mt Smart.
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Coach Rob Penney tells Crusaders 'be brave, do more'
24 Apr 2024Crusaders coach Rob Penney says he's in a good space and just concentrating on the job in hand.
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Lisa Carrington to lead canoe sprint team at Paris Olympics
24 Apr 2024New Zealand's most successful Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington will contest all three disciplines in Paris.
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Warriors v Titans Anzac Day game: What you need to know
24 Apr 2024The Warriors play at home on Anzac Day for only the second time ever, here's everything you need to know. Video
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Drug Free Sport NZ seeks answers after Chinese swimming scandal
24 Apr 2024Drug Free Sport NZ said there are unanswered questions on the positive drug tests of 23 Chinese swimmers.
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Unbeaten Hurricanes suffer major injury blow
24 Apr 2024In-form Hurricanes hooker Asafo Aumua will be out of action for up to two months after a knee injury.
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Larry Nassar: $138m settlement reached with victims
24 Apr 2024It resolves claims the FBI botched the initial investigation into the former US gymnastics doctor, the Justice Department says.
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NRL: A different kind of Anzac Day fixture for the Warriors
23 Apr 2024Warriors announce squad for Titans clash while Tohu Harris admits that it will feel a bit strange not playing the Melbourne Storm.
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Trampolinist Dylan Schmidt named for third Olympics
23 Apr 2024Dylan Schmidt, the first Kiwi to win an Olympic medal in gymnastics, hopes to carry his current good form into the Paris Olympics.
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Large Defence Force turnout for Warriors' Anzac Day match
23 Apr 2024It is the second time the Warriors, the only New Zealand team in the NRL competition, have hosted the Anzac Day fixture.
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Phoenix may have to wait to learn premiership fate
23 Apr 2024There are still plenty of ways the chips could fall in the final days of the season.
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Phoenix becoming world leaders in late drama
23 Apr 2024When it comes to late drama, the Wellington Phoenix are becoming a world leader this season. Video
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Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards
23 Apr 2024Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named Sportswoman of the Year while Serbia's Novak Djokovic picked up his fifth Laureus award.
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Mystics sink Steel in Invercargill
23 Apr 2024The Northern Mystics are two from two to start their ANZ Premiership campaign.
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Pay cuts for netballers likely after Sky TV's 'low-ball' deal
12 Apr 2024Millions of dollars have been cut from netball's broadcast deal amidst efforts to join Australian league.
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WADA fires back at critics over Chinese swimming scandal
23 Apr 2024WADA says it stood by its decisions and given circumstances and evidence would do the same again.
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NRL: Johnson 'open-minded' for another year at the Warriors
22 Apr 2024Despite the disappointment of a big loss on the weekend, Shaun Johnson isn't ruling out spending another season at Mt Smart.
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Sibling rivalry and Dad's wise words help propel Maama Vaipulu into Black Ferns
22 Apr 2024The 21-year-old lock is one of five players to secure their first Black Ferns' contract and join the squad announced today.
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Nelly Korda wins fifth straight event, second major title at Chevron
22 Apr 2024The world No 1 has fired a final-round 69 to win her LPGA record-tying fifth straight event at the Chevron Championship in Texas.
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Scott Dixon dedicates latest Indycar win to benefactor Sir Colin Giltrap
22 Apr 2024New Zealand motor racing driver Scott Dixon has shown he remains a contender in the Indycars series after winning the latest round in California.
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Mark Chapman powers Black Caps to impressive win against Pakistan
22 Apr 2024The Black Caps levelled the T20 series with Pakistan after winning the third game in Rawalpindi by seven wickets.
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Manchester United win FA Cup thriller in penalties
22 Apr 2024Manchester United survived one of the most astonishing FA Cup semi-final comebacks ever to beat second-tier Coventry City 4-2 on penalties.
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Verstappen 'on another planet' with victory in China
22 Apr 2024Triple world champion Max Verstappen won Formula One's first Chinese Grand Prix in five years, with McLaren's Lando Norris finishing a surprise second.
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Netball: Tactix triumph over Stars in tense final quarter
21 Apr 2024The Tactix survived a roller-coaster contest to beat the Stars 59-54 and make it two wins from two at the start of their ANZ Premiership season. The Tactix survived a...
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Supercars championship leader Brown powers to Taupō win
21 Apr 2024Will Brown overhauled Broc Feeney in a tense battle to win the second race of the Australian Supercars championship round in Taupō.
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Maddi Wesche takes silver medal at Diamond League meet in China
21 Apr 2024The Aucklander continues her relentless assent on the global shot put stage ahead of the Paris Olympics.
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Crusaders and Highlanders in a race to the bottom
21 Apr 2024It's a straight up horror story for the South Island Super Rugby sides right now - will drastic action be taken asks Jamie Wall. Video
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