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Christchurch team could be as big as Warriors: Isaako

Christchurch team could be as big as Warriors: Isaako

Local products Jamayne Isaako and Jordan Riki have been encouraged by the growth of rugby league in Christchurch.

Turbo puts aside disappointment in brother's axing

Turbo puts aside disappointment in brother's axing

Turbo puts aside disappointment in brother's axing

Turbo puts aside disappointment in brother's axing

Tom Trbojevic has excelled on return to the Kangaroos but hasn't been able to share his success with brother Jake, axed from the squad for the Pacific Cup.

NZ will be '100 times better' if they make final: Yeo

NZ will be '100 times better' if they make final: Yeo

NZ will be '100 times better' if they make final: Yeo

NZ will be '100 times better' if they make final: Yeo

Australia comfortably defeated New Zealand in their Pacific Championships clash, but captain Isaah Yeo expects a rematch would pose a bigger challenge.

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Great Kiwis comeback won't change Johnson's mind

Great Kiwis comeback won't change Johnson's mind

Shaun Johnson was pleased with his performance after backflipping on retirement for the Kiwis but that won't motivate him to extend his comeback to the NRL.

Aussies into Pacific Cup final after revenge on Kiwis

Aussies into Pacific Cup final after revenge on Kiwis

Australia are through to the final of rugby league's Pacific Cup after Zac Lomax bagged two tries in a 22-10 defeat of New Zealand in Christchurch.

Sydney FC count injuries after dramatic Auckland loss

Sydney FC count injuries after dramatic Auckland loss

Auckland FC have claimed a dramatic late 1-0 win over Sydney FC while Sky Blues pair Joe Lolley and Corey Hollman both suffered injuries.

Upton stars as Jillaroos advance to Pacific Cup final

Upton stars as Jillaroos advance to Pacific Cup final

Tamika Upton was the star of the show as Australia booked their spot in rugby league's Pacific Cup final with a 14-0 defeat of New Zealand in Christchurch.

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Last loss to Kiwis has hurt for a year: Isaah Yeo

Last loss to Kiwis has hurt for a year: Isaah Yeo

Last loss to Kiwis has hurt for a year: Isaah Yeo

Last loss to Kiwis has hurt for a year: Isaah Yeo

Australia have the chance to atone for their hefty loss to New Zealand in last year's Pacific Championships when the sides meet for a rematch in Christchurch.

Pressure is already on Jillaroos: Ali Brigginshaw

Pressure is already on Jillaroos: Ali Brigginshaw

Pressure is already on Jillaroos: Ali Brigginshaw

Pressure is already on Jillaroos: Ali Brigginshaw

Ali Brigginshaw's Jillaroos have travelled to Christchurch hoping to make amends for their loss to New Zealand in last year's Pacific Championships.

Captaining Aussies the highlight of Isaah Yeo's career

Captaining Aussies the highlight of Isaah Yeo's career

Captaining Aussies the highlight of Isaah Yeo's career

Captaining Aussies the highlight of Isaah Yeo's career

Isaah Yeo has won four NRL premierships and two State of Origin series but holds captaining Australia in higher esteem than any other moment of his career.

Phoenix upset Breakers to continue NBL fightback

Phoenix upset Breakers to continue NBL fightback

Phoenix upset Breakers to continue NBL fightback

Phoenix upset Breakers to continue NBL fightback

South East Melbourne have posted two straight NBL wins under interim coach Sam Mackinnon, this time steamrolling New Zealand on the road.

Diamonds face home truths after netball Cup loss to NZ

Diamonds face home truths after netball Cup loss to NZ

Diamonds face home truths after netball Cup loss to NZ

Diamonds face home truths after netball Cup loss to NZ

Australia's misery in New Zealand has stretched to an eighth straight loss, with the Diamonds losing the second Constellation Cup netball clash, falling 63-52.

Meninga wants shorter NRL season, bigger Test window

Meninga wants shorter NRL season, bigger Test window

Meninga wants shorter NRL season, bigger Test window

Meninga wants shorter NRL season, bigger Test window

Mal Meninga has urged the NRL to dilute the regular season length in a bid to strengthen Test football.

Diamonds to show their grit to level netball Cup series

Diamonds to show their grit to level netball Cup series

Diamonds to show their grit to level netball Cup series

Diamonds to show their grit to level netball Cup series

Coach Stacey Marinkovich wants to see the Diamonds show some pride after being humbled in the opening Constellation Cup clash.

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Johnson like a kid with free tokens in Kiwis return

Shaun Johnson says he'll play without feeling pressure after coming out of retirement for injury-hit New Zealand in rugby league's Pacific Championship.

Jillaroos eye Brigginshaw boost in Kiwi Ferns rematch

Jillaroos players expect Ali Brigginshaw's early return from finger surgery to be crucial as they attempt to get revenge on New Zealand.

New Zealand thump Diamonds in netball Cup opener

Australia have suffered their biggest defeat against New Zealand in 14 years with the Diamonds outplayed 64-50 in the first Constellation Cup match.

Thurgate pegs Phoenix back as Western earn ALM draw

Kosta Barbarouses opened the scoring for Wellington but Angus Thurgate's second-half screamer earned Western United a point in their A-League Men opener.

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Auckland enjoy home success on A-League Men debut

Harry Van Der Saag's own goal and Logan Rogerson's sidefoot volley ensured Auckland FC's debut A-League Men outing was a winning one.

Diamonds netball star offering more than physicality

Jamie-Lee Price says a reputation as a physical player has come at a cost as the Diamonds prepare for their Constellation Cup netball series with New Zealand.

Star winger signs NRL contract extension at Warriors

The Warriors have locked down Dallin Watene-Zelezniak until the end of the 2027 season with the winger signing a two-year contract extension.

After 17 years away, Auckland returns to A-Leagues

Once said to be the biggest city in the world without a professional soccer team, the arrival of Auckland FC in the A-Leagues changes all that.

Trump backlash: Auckland FC fan group dismayed by owner

A left-wing Auckland FC fan group has sounded off on the club's billionaire owner ahead of their inaugural A-League Men match on Saturday.

Injuries ravage Wellington Phoenix ahead of ALM opener

Paulo Retre, Lukas Kelly-Heald and Gabriel Sloane-Rodrigues have joined Marco Rojas on Wellington Phoenix's injury list ahead of their ALM opener on Sunday.

Stars return, unsatisfied Diamonds hunt elusive NZ win

Australia's netballers have dominated the Constellation Cup but coach Stacey Marinkovich is unsatisfied with their success rate in New Zealand.

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