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Luke Metcalf secures new NRL deal with Warriors

Luke Metcalf secures new NRL deal with Warriors

The Warriors have tied down Luke Metcalf until at least the end of 2026 after the five-eighth penned a contract extension with the Auckland-based club.

Chiefs bounce back with big win over Fijian Drua

Chiefs bounce back with big win over Fijian Drua

Chiefs bounce back with big win over Fijian Drua

Chiefs bounce back with big win over Fijian Drua

The Chiefs have downed Fijian Drua 46-29 in Super Rugby Pacific, with Damian McKenzie pulling the strings as playmaker.

Barbarouses stars in comeback Phoenix win over Sydney

Barbarouses stars in comeback Phoenix win over Sydney

Barbarouses stars in comeback Phoenix win over Sydney

Barbarouses stars in comeback Phoenix win over Sydney

A Kosta Barbarouses masterclass and two favourable VAR calls have fired Wellington back to the top of the ALM ladder with a 2-1 win over Sydney FC.

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Brumbies roll home for Super win over Highlanders

Brumbies roll home for Super win over Highlanders

The ACT Brumbies have broken their drought in Dunedin, turning in a big second half to secure a 27-21 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Highlanders.

Storm coach Bellamy only focused on Warriors challenge

Storm coach Bellamy only focused on Warriors challenge

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says one win doesn't make a season, putting aside the Storm's gritty victory over Penrith to focus on the Warriors challenge.

Out-of-form Brumbies to 'keep chipping away' in NZ trip

Out-of-form Brumbies to 'keep chipping away' in NZ trip

The ACT Brumbies might have a 2-1 Super Rugby Pacific record, but coach Stephen Larkham knows just how much improvement his side will need to find.

Italiano explains special focus ahead of Talay reunion

Italiano explains special focus ahead of Talay reunion

Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano comes up against his old mate and former boss Ufuk Talay this weekend and has just one intention when they meet.

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Auckland FC 'Black Knights' pick Inter-style kits

Auckland FC 'Black Knights' pick Inter-style kits

Auckland FC 'Black Knights' pick Inter-style kits

Auckland FC 'Black Knights' pick Inter-style kits

Auckland FC will play in kits reminiscent of Italian giants Inter Milan when they join the A-League Men competition from October.

Force stay tight after Kane Koteka handed drug ban

Force stay tight after Kane Koteka handed drug ban

Force stay tight after Kane Koteka handed drug ban

Force stay tight after Kane Koteka handed drug ban

The Western Force's 0-3 start to the season was made even worse this week when flanker Kane Koteka was handed an 18-month doping ban.

Warriors wait on Egan's elbow injury for Storm clash

Warriors wait on Egan's elbow injury for Storm clash

Warriors wait on Egan's elbow injury for Storm clash

Warriors wait on Egan's elbow injury for Storm clash

Warriors coach Andrew Webster will give Wayde Egan every chance to overcome an elbow injury and is tight-lipped on his possible replacement to face Melbourne.

NZ seizing black boxes from flight that injured 50

NZ seizing black boxes from flight that injured 50

NZ seizing black boxes from flight that injured 50

NZ seizing black boxes from flight that injured 50

At least 50 passengers have been injured after a plane travelling from Sydney to Auckland experienced a "technical problem".

Smith will get time as Australia Test opener: McDonald

Smith will get time as Australia Test opener: McDonald

Smith will get time as Australia Test opener: McDonald

Smith will get time as Australia Test opener: McDonald

Coach Andrew McDonald has hailed Australia's ability to find a way after the narrow second Test win over NZ and backed Steve Smith to overcome his batting yips.

Australia win NZ series after mighty Christchurch chase

Australia win NZ series after mighty Christchurch chase

Australia win NZ series after mighty Christchurch chase

Australia win NZ series after mighty Christchurch chase

Alex Carey and Mitch Marsh propelled Australia to a mighty three-wicket win in the second Test against New Zealand, chasing down 279 for a 2-0 series win.

Close-up look at Aussie performances in NZ Test series

Close-up look at Aussie performances in NZ Test series

Close-up look at Aussie performances in NZ Test series

Close-up look at Aussie performances in NZ Test series

Five of the six batters underperformed compared with their career averages, but Australia still claimed a 2-0 Test series win over New Zealand.

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Third innings woe hits Australia again as NZ eye win

In Wellington, Test captain Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald lamented Australia's third innings lapses. In Christchurch, it happened again.

Shellshocked Australia on the brink in second Test

Australia are 4-77 chasing 279 for victory in the second Test after New Zealand's day of dominance at Hagley Oval.

Marnus makes most of his chance to end run of poor form

Marnus Labuschagne ended his dire run of form with a superb 90 at Christchurch's Hagley Oval on Saturday, giving Australia the whip hand in the second Test.

NZ stand up in second Test, lead Australia by 40

Tom Latham has led a New Zealand fightback in the second Test at Hagley Oval, after Marnus Labuschagne's 90 gave Australia a 94-run first-innings lead.

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Gutsy Sharks spoil Tuivasa-Sheck's Warriors homecoming

Favourite son Roger Tuivasa-Sheck played his first premiership game for the Warriors since 2021 but it was Cronulla who left Mount Smart Stadium with the win.

Rebels continue winning form in Moana Pasifika triumph

The Melbourne Rebels have leaned on their in-form forward pack to carry them to a 29-23 Super Rugby Pacific win against Moana Pasifika.

Hazlewood, Starc give Australia control in NZ Test

At 4-124, Australia will head into day two of the second Test 38 runs in arrears after Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc routed New Zealand for 162.

Reds on alert for Chiefs' 'genius' in Super test

Minimising the genius of Damian McKenzie will be central to the Queensland Reds' efforts when the unbeaten Chiefs arrive in Brisbane.

Kellaway switch will add value - Rebels Super coach

Kevin Foote says shifting Andrew Kellaway from fullback to the wing won't lessen the strike-power of the Wallabies ace, who has been a Super Rugby stand-out.

Cummins reveals special goal ahead of second Kiwi Test

Australia skipper Pat Cummins says his Australian team has just one ambition ahead of the second Test against New Zealand at Hagley Oval, beginning on Friday.

Black Caps pick speedster Sears for second Test

NZ stalwarts Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will each play their 100th Test this week against Australia, as quick Ben Sears prepares to play his first.

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