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Phoenix maul Macarthur 3-0 in final regular season game
The Wellington Phoenix have ended their regular season with a big win over Macarthur FC.
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ANZ Premiership netball: Magic clinch close win over Stars
30 minutes agoThe Bay of Plenty/Waikato Magic have held on for a thrilling 52-49 win over the Northern Stars.
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As it happened: Wellington Phoenix 3, Macarthur 0
44 minutes agoThe Phoenix have beaten Macarthur - but the Premiers Plate won't be decided tonight thanks to Mariners scoring over the Jets. Here is all the action as it… Audio
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Hurricanes suffer first loss of the season against Brumbies
7:27 pm todayThe Hurricanes' unbeaten run has come to an end in Canberra after the Super Rugby Pacific leaders fell to the Brumbies 27-19.
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Mea Motu dominates Thai opponent
6:54 am todayMea Motu has made light work of her Thai opponent in her latest bout.
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Recap: Hurricanes end unbeaten run in Canberra
6:49 pm todayThe Hurricanes end an unbeaten run in Canberra falling to the Brumbies 27-19.
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Damian McKenzie inspires dramatic Chiefs turnaround against Waratahs
6:54 am todayDamian McKenzie took in the second half, sparking numerous attacking raids as the Chiefs lodged their sixth win of the campaign in Sydney.
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Crusaders ruthlessly put down Rebels in Christchurch
26 Apr 2024Signs of life from the defending champions as they cruise to a 39-0 victory.
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China to cooperate with investigation into swimmers
10:50 am todayChina will cooperate with an investigation into the events that led to 23 swimmers avoiding sanctions after testing positive.
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England and France square off for Six Nations glory
10:50 am todayThere is a sense of déjà vu as France and England meet in the Women's Six Nations title decider in Bordeaux.
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Hulkenberg switching to Formula One team Sauber
10:59 am todayGerman driver Nico Hulkenberg will race for Sauber next season after signing a multi-year contract Formula 1 contract.
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Phoenix coach worries about match jinx with trophy on sideline
26 Apr 2024Giancarlo Italiano does want the Premiers Plate to be at Saturday's match - but says it's 'almost like Kryptonite on us'.
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Rebels' administrators push rescue deal for embattled club
26 Apr 2024Administrators for the Melbourne Rebels have recommended that creditors accept a deal put forward by directors to save the debt-ridden Super Rugby Pacific team and said the club may have been trading…
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As it happened: Crusaders 39, Rebels 0
26 Apr 2024Follow all the action from Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch.
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NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification
26 Apr 2024New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season opening IndyCar race, where he finished third.
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Dame Valerie hopes other sports will pay prize money at Olympics
26 Apr 2024World Athletics' decision to reward Olympic champions with cash prizes is a sign of progress and can spur other global sports federations to do the same for their athletes, New Zealand shot put great…
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Moana Pasifika tackle Fijian Drua as they aim for top eight finish
26 Apr 2024Moana Pasifika forwards coach Tom Coventry reckons playing Fijian Drua in Lautoka is as demanding a gig as you can get in rugby.
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Indonesian off spinner claims best T20 international figures
26 Apr 2024Indonesia's Rohmalia Rohmalia has taken 7-0 to claim the best bowling figures in T20 international cricket.
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WADA's credibility dented, former NZ boss says
26 Apr 2024The former New Zealand boss of the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) says the organisation's credibility has been dented just months out from the Paris Olympics.
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Black Caps beat Pakistan, take 2-1 series lead
26 Apr 2024The Black Caps have scored a four run win over Pakistan in the fourth T20 cricket international in Lahore.
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Man City humble Brighton to keep pressure on Arsenal
26 Apr 2024Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City stepped up their bid for a fourth Premier League crown in a row with a ruthless 4-0 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday.
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WADA to launch independent review into Chinese doping case
26 Apr 2024The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency says it will launch an independent review over its handling of a case that allowed 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance to avoid…
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Super Rugby Pacific Anzac Round: Crusaders nearing the last chance saloon
26 Apr 2024All the team lists, kick-off times and news for the 10th round of Super Rugby Pacific. Audio
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NRL: 'Emotional' win for kiwi Titans on Anzac Day
26 Apr 2024Former Warriors Erin Clark and Kieran Foran's return to Mt Smart was one to remember.
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Former Australian NRL player Terry Hill dies aged 52
24 Apr 2024The former player is believed to have died from a heart attack in the Philippines.
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Olympics 2024: Trampolining couple fall head over heels before Paris
25 Apr 2024Dylan Schmidt and Maddie Davidson were Olympic team mates in Tokyo but are returning to the Games as a couple seeking medals and inspiration from each other.
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Warriors can't shake Anzac Day curse, go down to Titans
25 Apr 2024The Warriors crashed to another defeat despite another strong start.
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EPL: Everton inflict major setback on Liverpool's title hopes
25 Apr 2024Everton have moved closer to Premier League survival and put a huge dent in Liverpool's title challenge with an outstanding win in Merseyside.
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