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Australia survive Kerr heroics to complete NZ whitewash

Australia survive Kerr heroics to complete NZ whitewash

Young stars Georgia Voll and Annabel Sutherland proved to be the difference in Australia's eight-run victory over New Zealand in the third and final Twenty20.

NZ call for fresh Soccer Ashes clash with Australia

NZ call for fresh Soccer Ashes clash with Australia

NZ call for fresh Soccer Ashes clash with Australia

NZ call for fresh Soccer Ashes clash with Australia

The Soccer Ashes - the re-ignited rivalry between the Socceroos and All Whites - would be the perfect way to tune up for a World Cup, New Zealand Football say.

New Zealand deny New Caledonia to reach FIFA World Cup

New Zealand deny New Caledonia to reach FIFA World Cup

New Zealand deny New Caledonia to reach FIFA World Cup

New Zealand deny New Caledonia to reach FIFA World Cup

Michael Boxall has scored his first goal for New Zealand when his country needed it the most, helping sending the All Whites to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Mooney, Sutherland star as Australia thump NZ again

Mooney, Sutherland star as Australia thump NZ again

Annabel Sutherland has produced a career-best 4-8 to combine with fellow star Beth Mooney to help Australia crush New Zealand by 92 runs in the second Twenty20.

New Caledonia, New Zealand dreaming of World Cup

New Caledonia, New Zealand dreaming of World Cup

Oceania's representative at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be decided in a single game playoff at New Zealand's Eden Park.

Mariners' magic thickens A-League Women finals plot

Mariners' magic thickens A-League Women finals plot

Central Coast have found momentum at the right time of the season after a five-game winless streak, while Canberra United have suffered a costly ALW loss.

Reds' pack turns tide in drought-breaking Dunedin win

Reds' pack turns tide in drought-breaking Dunedin win

A Filipo Daugunu double and a huge shift from the Queensland Reds' pack has powered them to a comeback win in Dunedin against the Highlanders.

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Warriors win war of attrition against Sydney Roosters

Warriors win war of attrition against Sydney Roosters

Warriors win war of attrition against Sydney Roosters

Warriors win war of attrition against Sydney Roosters

Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad has inspired the Warriors with a brilliant running display to help his side score a tight 14-6 win over the Sydney Roosters.

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia - world ranking No.152 - have defeated Tahiti and will face regional heavyweights New Zealand for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Milestone Mooney powers Aussies to big T20 win over NZ

Milestone Mooney powers Aussies to big T20 win over NZ

Milestone Mooney powers Aussies to big T20 win over NZ

Milestone Mooney powers Aussies to big T20 win over NZ

Beth Mooney, in her 200th international, and Georgia Voll have powered Australia to an eight-wicket demolition of New Zealand in their Twenty20 in Auckland.

Resurgent Warriors ready for in-form Roosters

Resurgent Warriors ready for in-form Roosters

Resurgent Warriors ready for in-form Roosters

Resurgent Warriors ready for in-form Roosters

Unfazed by their first-round flop, Warriors halfback Luke Metcalf says the team is feeling confident ahead of their battle with the giant-killing Roosters.

NZ boy becomes first 15-yr-old to run sub-4 minute mile

NZ boy becomes first 15-yr-old to run sub-4 minute mile

NZ boy becomes first 15-yr-old to run sub-4 minute mile

NZ boy becomes first 15-yr-old to run sub-4 minute mile

Sam Ruthe, a 15-year-old New Zealander, has become the youngest athlete ever to break four minutes for the mile.

Wood eager to return New Zealand to World Cup stage

Wood eager to return New Zealand to World Cup stage

Wood eager to return New Zealand to World Cup stage

Wood eager to return New Zealand to World Cup stage

New Zealand striker Chris Wood is eager to help the All Whites qualify for just their third FIFA World Cup when Oceania qualifying wraps up this week.

Warriors assistant banned, fined for Vegas journo clash

Warriors assistant banned, fined for Vegas journo clash

Warriors assistant banned, fined for Vegas journo clash

Warriors assistant banned, fined for Vegas journo clash

Warriors assistant coach Richard Agar has received a hefty punishment from the NRL following an alleged dust-up with a journalist in Las Vegas.

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ALM leaders Auckland can't keep switching off: Corica

Fuming coach Steve Corica has lashed A-League Men leaders Auckland FC for sloppy defending in a 2-2 draw with Central Coast.

Crusaders wing it, Force cop third-straight Super loss

Crusaders wingers Sevu Reece and Macca Springer scored three and five tries respectively in a 55-33 defeat of the Western Force in Christchurch.

Trbojevic, Cherry-Evans hurt as Manly lose to Warriors

Manly have suffered a horror night in Auckland, with their two biggest names injured in a 36-16 loss to the Warriors.

Trbojevic firing again, with self-doubt long gone

Tom Trbojevic has sounded a serious warning to the NRL, believing an injury-free end to 2024 has left him primed to start 2025 with more confidence.

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Wood returns as New Zealand eyes World Cup berth

NZ coach Darren Bazeley has named a squad including striker Chris Wood but without centre-back Finn Surman as they attempt to lock in their World Cup place.

Phoenix fight past Wanderers to keep finals hopes alive

Wellington are just a point outside the A-League Women top six after claiming a 2-1 comeback win over Western Sydney, while Melbourne Victory beat Canberra.

Journeyman golfer Hodge wins NZ PGA championship

Tyler Hodge has claimed his biggest professional golf win, taking out the NZ PGA championship in Hastings.

Reds rolled as Crusaders restore Super order

The Queensland Reds were often their worst enemies as they let in six tries inside the first 42 minutes to lose 43-19 to the Crusaders in Christchurch.

Veteran says injury a blessing for young Reds bull

Looking to keep their unbeaten Super start alive against the Crusaders, Reds prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen has sung the praises of youngster Massimo De Lutiis.

Brumbies score thrilling win over Super champion Blues

The ACT Brumbies have upset the defending champion Blues 21-20 to claim their first Super Rugby win at Eden Park in more than a decade.

Why James O'Connor loves the fast and slow pace of NZ

He's proven a revelation for the Crusaders and now former Wallabies star James O'Connor has revealed why he's loving life so much in New Zealand.

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