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Paul Lewis: Why chasing perfection in rugby is a flawed ambition
Opinion: The All Blacks’ fast, attractive style led to errors against France.
'Unique tribute': Liverpool to retire Jota's shirt in his honour
Jota and his brother died in a car crash in northern Spain this month.
Aussie sporting first in racial abuse arrest
Basketball Australia and Victoria Police made the first-ever such arrest in Australia.
The story so far: Tafa set to begin new chapter in UFC career
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All Blacks vs France: Where the second test can be won
Ardie Savea assumes the captaincy, and one of the most anticipated AB debuts awaits.
All Blacks wing stocks take another hit as Caleb Clarke scratched from second test
The 26-year-old has been replaced by Emoni Narawa in the starting side.
Women in Sport
'World-leading': New study addresses concussion risks for female athletes
The new technology installed will detect signs of concussion from blood.
Frustrated Silver Ferns taking offshore club offers seriously
Kate Heffernan says the ANZ Premiership's murky future means players will look abroad.
Hobbs breaks Oceania record once again, goes sub 11 seconds
The Kiwi athlete broke the NZ and Oceania 100m record with a time of 10.94 seconds.
Rugby
Opinion: How Wellington's woes are reshaping NZ Rugby's HQ strategy
NZ Rugby considers relocating headquarters, questioning Wellington's future.
Paul Lewis: Why chasing perfection in rugby is a flawed ambition
Opinion: The All Blacks’ fast, attractive style led to errors against France.
O’Connor returns as Wallabies prepare for British and Irish Lions
The first test against the Lions is set for July 19 in Brisbane.
Football
'Unique tribute': Liverpool to retire Jota's shirt in his honour
Jota and his brother died in a car crash in northern Spain this month.
Speeding likely cause of Diogo Jota car crash: Police
The Liverpool and Portugal star and his brother died in a car crash earlier this month.
NRL
Against the odds: Maroons triumph in epic State of Origin decider
Queensland stunned NSW 24-12 to clinch the State of Origin series.
'Confident in his ability': Webster backs Boyd to fill Metcalf void
Tanah Boyd will debut in the No 7 jersey against the Wests Tigers.
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Racing’s two codes look to join forces
The thoroughbred and harness racing codes were once staunch rivals. Not any more.
Foote stable favoured by global racing giant in coup for NZ
One of the world's biggest racehorse owners has upped its New Zealand presence.
'Angel riding with us': Teen jockey remembered for selfless act just before tragic death
Ngakau Hailey is being praised for his quick thinking to help an injured rider.
Golf
Lydia Ko misses cut at Evian Championship after tough second round
Lydia Ko shot six bogeys in her second round, missing the cut at Evian.
'A special place': Dame Lydia Ko reflects 10 years on from first major win
'This is always going to be a special place for me regardless of how I play.'
'Like a reunion': What's changed upon Ryan Fox's return to Europe
Fox comes into this week's Scottish Open ranked inside the world's top 30.
Netball
Rowing
‘No secret society’: How women in sport learn best
How trailblazing Kiwi coaches are creating safe spaces for female leaders to learn.
Rich-lister helps fund $2m+ Akl school pool upgrade
The deepened pool will support water polo and year-round community use.
Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident
Rowing NZ is investigating after a team member's arrest in the US.
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Cricket
‘World-class performer’: Ajaz Patel thrown Black Caps lifeline by new coach
‘I don’t think he’s ever let the team down’.
‘Very committed’: Williamson not done with Black Caps despite Zimbabwe snub
The former captain will instead play franchise cricket in England.
South African captain declares short of breaking Lara's test record
Wiaan Mulder declared 33 runs short of Brian Lara's Test record out of respect.
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Paul Lewis: Why chasing perfection in rugby is a flawed ambition
Opinion: The All Blacks’ fast, attractive style led to errors against France.
All Blacks vs France: Where the second test can be won
Ardie Savea assumes the captaincy, and one of the most anticipated AB debuts awaits.
Gregor Paul: The message Scott Robertson sent with squad selection
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