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Warriors' personnel issues deepen as Berry banned

Warriors' personnel issues deepen as Berry banned

The Warriors are set to lose another player for their NRL round-seven clash against Brisbane as Rocco Berry faces suspension for a late, high shot.

Pleasure and Payne as Kiwi soars in Supercars standings

Pleasure and Payne as Kiwi soars in Supercars standings

Pleasure and Payne as Kiwi soars in Supercars standings

Pleasure and Payne as Kiwi soars in Supercars standings

Matt Payne has escaped through a dramatic opening lap in Taupo, New Zealand, to clinch his second win of the Supercars season and fourth of his career.

Velupillay on song as Victory sink struggling Phoenix

Velupillay on song as Victory sink struggling Phoenix

Velupillay on song as Victory sink struggling Phoenix

Velupillay on song as Victory sink struggling Phoenix

In-form Socceroos star Nishan Velupillay has helped Melbourne Victory to a 3-2 A-League Men win over Wellington.

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Masterful Mostert fends off Kostecki for Supercars win

Masterful Mostert fends off Kostecki for Supercars win

Chaz Mostert has denied pole-sitter Brodie Kostecki to win the second Taupo 440 race, after New Zealand's Matt Payne claimed the opening sprint.

Warriors eye end to a decade of pain against Melbourne

Warriors eye end to a decade of pain against Melbourne

The Warriors' 16-match losing streak against Melbourne is the worst of any club in the NRL era, but coach Andrew Webster says it can't be on players' minds.

Kiwi drivers make fast start in NZ Supercars practice

Kiwi drivers make fast start in NZ Supercars practice

Andre Heimgartner and Ryan Wood have set the early pace at New Zealand's Taupo International Motorsport Park, going fastest in Supercars practice.

Warriors want to keep Nicoll-Klokstad, Te Maire Martin

Warriors want to keep Nicoll-Klokstad, Te Maire Martin

Andrew Webster says there are no plans for Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad or Te Maire Martin to be released mid-season, as the off-contract duo weigh up their future.

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Wanderers star Milanovic snatches draw with Auckland

Wanderers star Milanovic snatches draw with Auckland

Wanderers star Milanovic snatches draw with Auckland

Wanderers star Milanovic snatches draw with Auckland

A Nicolas Milanovic strike has helped fire Western Sydney to a draw with A-League Men leaders Auckland FC after his side had conceded the opening goal.

Five tries in 15 minutes: Waratahs fold in heavy loss

Five tries in 15 minutes: Waratahs fold in heavy loss

Five tries in 15 minutes: Waratahs fold in heavy loss

Five tries in 15 minutes: Waratahs fold in heavy loss

The NSW Waratahs have suffered another second-half collapse to lose their Super Rugby Pacific clash to Moana Pasifika 45-28 in Auckland.

Reds let top spot slip in gritty loss to Chiefs

Reds let top spot slip in gritty loss to Chiefs

Reds let top spot slip in gritty loss to Chiefs

Reds let top spot slip in gritty loss to Chiefs

The Reds lost their top-of-the-table Super Rugby Pacific battle with the Chiefs on a wet Hamilton night 27-15, despite both sides scoring three times.

Try time: why the Reds have refused to take the points

Try time: why the Reds have refused to take the points

Try time: why the Reds have refused to take the points

Try time: why the Reds have refused to take the points

The top-of-the-table Queensland Reds have shown such faith in their forwards that they're yet to opt for a penalty goal attempt this Super Rugby Pacific season.

Late strike: Wanderer boosts bid for Socceroos call-up

Late strike: Wanderer boosts bid for Socceroos call-up

Late strike: Wanderer boosts bid for Socceroos call-up

Late strike: Wanderer boosts bid for Socceroos call-up

Socceroos hopeful Nicolas Milanovic's fourth goal in as many appearances has helped Western Sydney salvage a 2-2 draw with Wellington Phoenix.

Webster tells Warriors to lock down Luai against Tigers

Webster tells Warriors to lock down Luai against Tigers

Webster tells Warriors to lock down Luai against Tigers

Webster tells Warriors to lock down Luai against Tigers

Andrew Webster knows Jarome Luai better than most coaches in the NRL, and the Warriors mentor is well aware how dangerous the half can be for Wests Tigers.

Hurricanes ambush sends Waratahs crashing back to earth

Hurricanes ambush sends Waratahs crashing back to earth

Hurricanes ambush sends Waratahs crashing back to earth

Hurricanes ambush sends Waratahs crashing back to earth

The Hurricanes have piled on eight tries to two to send the NSW Waratahs crashing back to earth in a Super Rugby Pacific mauling in Wellington.

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'Not acceptable': Warriors coach regrets journo clash

The Warriors assistant coach who grabbed a sports journalist by the throat has accepted the punishment he received from the NRL

Coach backs Walton to lead Waratahs home in Wellington

NSW Waratahs coach Dan McKellar believes uncompromising centre Joey Walton is just the man to lead the club to a rare Super Rugby Pacific win in Wellington.

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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