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Shaun Johnson's message to young upcoming league stars
Johnson made his Warriors NRL debut in 2011 in Round 13 against the Sydney Roosters. Audio
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Taurua set to return to negotiating table in effort to break deadlock
29 Sep 2025RNZ understands that Dame Noeline Taurua has a meeting with Netball New Zealand tomorrow.
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Watch: Beer almost hits McIlroy in ugly Ryder Cup scenes
29 Sep 2025A beer launched from the crowd almost hit European golfer Rory McIlroy and his wife, Erica, as Europe dominates America in tense Ryder Cup.
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Memorable moments from the Women's RWC
29 Sep 2025The Women's Rugby World Cup in England has been hailed as a landmark tournament for the sport, delivering historic firsts, drama on and off the field, and a…
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Clash of furious styles will define the 2025 NRL grand final
29 Sep 2025A premiership isn't supposed to be perfect, and that's the entire point for both Melbourne and Brisbane ahead of Sunday's grand final.
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The five standout performers at Women's Rugby World Cup
29 Sep 2025Analysis - Sophie de Goede tops my choice of standout performers at the Women's Rugby World Cup, writes Lucy Thompson.
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Golf: Hatton wins Ryder Cup for Europe at Bethpage Black
29 Sep 2025England's Tyrrell Hatton took the cup for Europe despite astonishing comeback from United States on the final day.
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India refuse Asia Cup cricket trophy from Pakistan minister
29 Sep 2025India beat Pakistan to defend their Asia Cup title but refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi in a bizarre end to a politically-charged tournament.
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Reynolds, Walsh on that game-winning moment
29 Sep 2025With the season on the line, Adam Reynolds took the kicking tee from the Broncos' biggest star - and it paid off in the biggest way possible.
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Australia beat NZ in Netball World Youth Cup final
29 Sep 2025Australia ended the New Zealand U21 team's hopes of defending their World Youth Cup title when they outclassed the Kiwis 63-48.
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Gold for NZ: Lisa Adams wins shot put at World Para Athletics Championships
29 Sep 2025Lisa Adams' opening throw was good enough to claim shot put gold at the World Para Athletics Championships.
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Kiwis embrace new mixed rowing eight event with bronze medal
29 Sep 2025The first Kiwi mixed eight had only two training rows in the lead-up to winning bronze at the world rowing champs.
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Silver Fern’s message to coach ‘We want you back Noels’
29 Sep 2025Star Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke has made it clear where she stands on the future of embattled coach Dame Noeline Taurua.
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Ducati's Marquez wins his seventh MotoGP title at Japanese Grand Prix
29 Sep 2025He took an unassailable lead in the world championship with five rounds to spare.
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Golf: Ryder Cup MC steps down after vulgar McIlroy chant
29 Sep 2025Ryder Cup emcee steps down after firing up fans with a vulgar chant aimed at Rory McIlroy.
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Silver Ferns snatch last-gasp victory over Proteas for series sweep
28 Sep 2025The NZ women trailled inside the final minute, but stole the ball and quickly scored twice to win.
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Tu try double guides Warriors to NSW Cup triumph
28 Sep 2025The club reserves capped an outstanding season with victory over St George-Illawarra Dragons.
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Broncos end Panthers NRL dynasty to reach Grand Final
28 Sep 2025Trailling at halftime, Brisbane scored 16 unanswered points to topple Penrith in the dying moments at Suncorp Stadium.
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Kiwi Sun lifts trophy at WTA 125 tournament in Jingshan
28 Sep 2025The NZ tennis No.1 is getting back on track, after a ranking plummet to near 150 in the world.
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Watch: Bureaucrats, teachers by day - pro wrestlers by night
28 Sep 2025Inside the ring, office workers and salesmen transform into characters like Kitten Mask and Moshpit Bunny.
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All Blacks keep Bledisloe Cup: what we learned
28 Sep 2025Is there some way of hypnotising the All Blacks into thinking they're playing at Eden Park every time, asks Jamie Wall.
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Kiwi Ulberg eyes UFC light-heavyweight crown after knockout victory
28 Sep 2025The City Kickboxing fighter wasted no time dispatching former challenger Dominick Reyes in the first round.
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Why Caleb Clarke's dad kept his national anthem performance a secret
28 Sep 2025The winger was reduced to tears visibly moved, when he realised father and ex-All Black Eroni Clarke was leading the national anthem. Audio
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What's next for the Black Ferns?
28 Sep 2025The Black Ferns' reign as Rugby World Cup champions is over, with the focus now turning to the future for the New Zealand's national women's team.
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Europe pile pain on US in day two of the Ryder Cup
28 Sep 2025They are only the second team under the current system to win each of the first four sessions at one Ryder Cup.
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Coach cries 'inconsistencies' after Wallabies fall to All Blacks
28 Sep 2025Discipline was certainly a factor in the game.
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Cricket: White Ferns' preparations end in 'disappointing' loss to India
28 Sep 2025Beaten by four wickets Bengaluru, the New Zealand side will head into the Cricket World Cup following back-to-back defeats.
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Man of the moment: Cam Roigard’s timely return
28 Sep 2025Watch: The halfback once again proved his worth, this time in the All Blacks' dramatic Bledisloe Cup win over the Wallabies.
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