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F1: Max Verstappen hails most impressive season, if not the best
25 Nov 2024Max Verstappen hailed 2024 as his most impressive Formula One season, if not the best, after winning his fourth successive title at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Audio
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Rugby: Scotland beat Australia 27-13
25 Nov 2024Winger Duhan van der Merwe reclaimed his try-scoring record for Scotland as they ended the Wallabies' hopes of a Grand Slam.
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Peter Burling leads NZ to victory in Dubai SailGP opener
25 Nov 2024The win marks New Zealand's third straight victory in the championship's season-opening event, held off Port Mina Rashid.
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Razor's thoughts on Perenara's hīkoi support haka
24 Nov 2024"He said it's sign of unity," Scott Robertson says of the All Black's message of support for the Treaty of Waitangi protests.
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NZ sides top the A-League table
24 Nov 2024They took down their Australian rivals - but soon must face each other in a showdown.
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Verstappen takes fourth F1 title, Lawson 16th
24 Nov 2024The Dutch driver has clinched the championship for the fourth year in a row, while NZer Liam Lawson has limped to 16th.
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A-League: Auckland topple Macarthur
24 Nov 2024Guillermo May scored the goal but the defensive effort was immense again from Auckland.
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Phoenix beat Victory with brilliant strike from Barbarouses
24 Nov 2024A goal from veteran Kosta Barbarouses gave the Phoenix a 1-0 victory over the A-League competition leaders.
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Blow for White Ferns with Plimmer out of Aussie ODI series
24 Nov 2024Promising White Ferns opening batter Georgia Plimmer will miss the Australia ODI series in New Zealand because of a groin injury.
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The man behind the fastest-moving women's sports league in the country
3 Nov 2024The Tauihi women's basketball league has tripled attendance and added its first international team. Is it a big, bold beacon for other sports to follow - or is some of it bluster?
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A very rare All Black political statement
24 Nov 2024Analysis - There's plenty to talk about including TJ Perenara's statement during the haka, Jamie Wall writes.
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Phoenix are top of the league
24 Nov 2024Coach Giancarlo Italiano wanted to see successful back-to-back performances to boost their A-League season.
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All Blacks struggle past Italy
24 Nov 2024New Zealand laboured to a 29-11 win over Italy on Saturday as the All Blacks wrapped up their autumn series with a less than impressive victory.
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Wales loss to Boks mounts pressure on coach Gatland
24 Nov 2024South Africa eased to a 45-12 victory over Wales in Cardiff, inflicting a 12th successive defeat on their hosts.
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Football: Spurs and Arsenal win while Palace earn draw at Villa
24 Nov 2024Manchester City's misery continued with a shock 4-0 Premier League rout by Tottenham Hotspur, their fifth loss in a row across all competitions.
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Recap: All Blacks turn out tops, despite dour outing against Italy
24 Nov 2024Follow the play-by-play of all the action from Allianz Stadium, Turin.
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Murray to join Djokovic's coaching team ahead of Australian Open
24 Nov 2024Retired tennis great Andy Murray has agreed to join Novak Djokovic's team and will coach him at the Australian Open next year.
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NZ Kahu fall short in AFL Pacific Cup 2024 final
24 Nov 2024New Zealand's women's Australian Rules side went down to Nauru, while the men salvaged some pride with a huge victory.
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Dominant Ireland thrash undisciplined Fiji 52-17
24 Nov 2024A dominant Ireland thrashed a disjointed and undisciplined Fiji 52-17 in Dublin, running in eight tries.
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UFC: Ulberg beats Swiss rival to climb inside top 10
24 Nov 2024New Zealand mixed martial arts fighter Carlos Ulberg has enhanced his status with a hard-fought win over a Swiss rival at a UFC fight night event in Macau.
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Australia cricketers toil as India take charge in Perth
24 Nov 2024India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have worn down Australia's bowlers to extend the touring side's lead past 200 runs, on day two of the first test in Perth.
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Renowned waka ama paddler Kiwi Campbell dies
23 Nov 2024The elite sportswoman, who leaves behind two sons, was "exceptional in the true sense of the word".
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Russell on pole for Grand Prix as Lawson qualifies 15th
23 Nov 2024Red Bull driver Liam Lawson has missed out on the front row of the grid after a near-miss during practice.
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All Blacks v Italy: all you need to know
23 Nov 2024Team lists, news and key information about Sunday morning's test in Turin. Video
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