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Rugby fan in court for abusing World Cup referee
9 Apr 2024A rugby fan has appeared in court in Australia charged with abusing a match official on social media during a World Cup match last year in a decision welcomed by the game's global governing body.
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What the Wellington Phoenix can learn from Wrestlemania
9 Apr 2024Cody Rhodes' stunning comeback against Roman Reigns should be inspiration for the 'Nix, writes Mathew Nash. Video
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Olympic selection motivates Football Ferns against Thailand
9 Apr 2024Football Ferns captain Ali Riley has reminded her teammates that Olympic selection is at stake when they play a second international against Thailand.
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Rabbitohs star banned for elbowing Johnson in face
9 Apr 2024South Sydney's poor start to the NRL season has been compounded by fullback Latrell Mitchell's three-week ban.
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Tennis: Lulu Sun's debut for New Zealand 'great bonus'
9 Apr 2024Former Swiss player Lulu Sun can expect to busy on her debut for New Zealand at the Billie Jean King Cup teams tournament in China this week.
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Rugby team's games relocated after van shooting
9 Apr 2024Hawke's Bay Rugby has relocated all Tamatea Rugby Club games after a dramatic car chase and shooting.
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Everton docked two points for second financial breach
9 Apr 2024Everton said they would appeal against the points deduction, meaning the outcome of the relegation battle could go beyond the last day of the season on 19 May.
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Fijian Drua condemn alleged racist abuse of Lomani by Melbourne fan
8 Apr 2024Drua coach Mick Byrne says it is a "disgrace" and is calling for the fan to be banned from the stadium for life.
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Masters brings together players divided by PGA Tour and LIV circuit
9 Apr 2024World number one Scottie Scheffler comes into this week's US Masters as a unifying force in a divided golf world.
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Coach describes shotgun blasts, dramatic car chase, gang feud after rugby game
8 Apr 2024What led to a rugby team's van being "nearly blown up" in Hawke's Bay. Audio
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'Multiple proposals' being considered for new Commonwealth Games
8 Apr 2024Last week, Singapore joined Malaysia in ruling out a bid, after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as the original host in July because of rising costs.
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Football Ferns legend calls time on international career
8 Apr 2024Midfielder Ria Percival has announced her retirement from international football, ending an illustrious 18-year career with the Football Ferns.
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Laurence Pithie places 7th in Paris-Roubaix one-day race
8 Apr 2024New Zealand's Laurence Pithie has placed seventh at the Paris-Roubaix one-day race, despite a heavy crash.
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New Zealand claim twin titles at Hong Kong Sevens
8 Apr 2024The Black Ferns Sevens and All Blacks Sevens defended their titles in contrasting style.
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Verstappen snares Japanese Formula One crown
8 Apr 2024World champion Max Verstappen got back to winning ways with a third straight pole-to-flag victory at the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix.
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Raising height of Speedway fences to be considered in crash investigation
8 Apr 2024A video showing how close spectators got to being hit by a car that crashed over a safety fence was an "eye opener", Speedway's president says. Audio
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Shotgun attack on rugby team's van 'extremely serious'
8 Apr 2024Police are following "strong" lines of enquiry after a fiery rugby match ended in a van being shot at. Audio
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Liverpool draw with Manchester United in key Premier League result
8 Apr 2024Mohamed Salah scored a late equaliser as Liverpool drew 2-2 at Manchester United to climb alongside Premier League leaders Arsenal.
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Devine ends New Zealand home summer with a win
7 Apr 2024The White Ferns have beaten England in the final ODI in Hamilton.
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Drua see red, alleged racial abuse in the stands
7 Apr 2024Analysis - What got into the Drua players' heads on Friday night? Jamie Wall investigates. Video
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South Sydney fullback charged over elbow move in loss to Warriors
7 Apr 2024Latrell Mitchell is facing a minimum of three weeks on the sidelines for elbowing Shaun Johnson in the head.
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Dominant Football Ferns put four goals past Thailand
7 Apr 2024The Football Ferns have made a successful homecoming, beating Thailand 4-0 in Christchurch - their first home match since co-hosting the FIFA World Cup.
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Arsenal send message with Premier League win
7 Apr 2024Arsenal sent out a huge statement in a gripping Premier League title race with a 3-0 rout of Brighton and Hove Albion to go top.
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In-form Blues to host Chiefs in Super Rugby Aupiki final
7 Apr 2024The Blues Women will host the Super Rugby Aupiki final after previous leaders the Chiefs Manawa were stunned by Matatū in the final round.
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