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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.

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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.

Third innings woe hits Australia again as NZ eye win

Third innings woe hits Australia again as NZ eye win

Third innings woe hits Australia again as NZ eye win

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

Shellshocked Australia on the brink in second Test

Shellshocked Australia on the brink in second Test

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 makes most of his chance to end run of poor form

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

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

NZ stand up in second Test, lead Australia by 40

NZ stand up in second Test, lead Australia by 40

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.

Gutsy Sharks spoil Tuivasa-Sheck's Warriors homecoming

Gutsy Sharks spoil Tuivasa-Sheck's Warriors homecoming

Gutsy Sharks spoil Tuivasa-Sheck's Warriors homecoming

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

Rebels continue winning form in Moana Pasifika triumph

Rebels continue winning form in Moana Pasifika triumph

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.

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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.

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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.

Bittersweet memories spur 'rocked' Mulitalo's NZ return

Ronaldo Mulitalo hasn't been able to forget Cronulla's last trip to Auckland where a woman tragically died in his arms, but he's also excited to be going home.

NZ say bird flipping Wagner wasn't forced to retire

The 100-Test milestones of Kane Williamson and Tim Southee have been overshadowed by talk Neil Wagner was forced into retirement.

How 'Harden Up' jab turned Starc into the man of steel

Mitchell Starc says he learned early in his career the difference between good and bad pain, and it's put him on the cusp of surpassing an Aussie legend.

'Live your lives': Cummins' leadership inspired by mum

Pat Cummins says Australia's Test team have been encouraged to live broader lives while on tour, in part inspired by the death of his mother and COVID-19.

No stress over underperforming Australian Test batters

Marnus Labuschagne is enduring one on his worst run of outs in his Test batting career but there's no doubt among Australia's team leaders he will come good.

Conway, O'Rourke out but no Wagner return for NZ

Neil Wagner won't play in the second Test against Australia, with selectors adding uncapped Ben Sears to the NZ squad after Will O'Rourke's hamstring injury.

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