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    The All Whites have ended the year with a 2-0 loss against Ecuador in New Jersey.

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    New Nuggets coach unashamedly defensive

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    New Nuggets coach unashamedly defensive

    New Otago Nuggets coach Jeff Sparrow has promised the side’s defensive structures will look very different next year.

    Triple treat for Volts fans

    Otago batters (from left) Tom Jones, Jack Boyle and Jacob Cumming celebrated scoring centuries...

    Triple treat for Volts fans

    Three tons on one brilliant day for Otago.

    NZ’s big guns coming to Millbrook—all with one purpose

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    NZ’s big guns coming to Millbrook—all with one purpose

    Four of New Zealand’s top golfers have confirmed they will be at Millbrook in February.

    Southland back in championship fold

    Southland back in championship fold

    Southland will return to the New Zealand Rally Championship itinerary in 2026.

    Holland's standout year capped by nomination

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    Fabian Holland's remarkable year capped by world rugby nomination

    Highlanders favourite Fabian Holland has been nominated for World Rugby’s breakthrough player of the year award.

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    While the finale failed to meet his expectations, Cormac Buchanan’s overall rookie season in the Moto3 World Championship exceeded them in several aspects.

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    Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant is to get some overseas experience.

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    Four top Kiwi golfers commit to NZ Open

    Four leading Kiwi golfers have announced they'll play in the New Zealand Open at Millbrook Resort in February.

    'Very good fit': Defensive guru to take reins at Nuggets

    Jeff Sparrow will make the step up to head coach for the Nuggets next season. Photo: Supplied

    'Very good fit': Defensive guru to take reins at Nuggets

    Otago Nuggets assistant coach Jeff Sparrow will take the reins in 2026.

    Injured Mitchell to miss rest of Windies series

    Daryl Mitchell. Photo: Getty

    Injured Mitchell to miss rest of Windies series

    Black Caps batter Daryl Mitchell will miss the rest of the ODI series against West Indies because of injury.

    Roses get revenge on Ferns to send series to decider

    Silver Ferns defender Kelly Jackson tries to disrupt the ball into English shooter Liv Tchine...

    Roses get revenge on Ferns to send series to decider

    Same score — different result.

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    ‘Impressive young man’ to make debut for Volts

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    ‘Impressive young man’ to make debut for Volts

    It's not unusual to make your provincial cricket debut at a young age when you have an exceptional pedigree.

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    Double ton, 5 wickets ‘a bit of fun’

    Sam Harper walks off the Luggate cricket ground after his double century on Saturday. PHOTO:...

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    Double ton, 5 wickets ‘a bit of fun’

    It would be fair to say Sam Harper has an insatiable appetite for runs.

    ABs face demanding 2026

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    ABs face demanding 2026

    The All Blacks will kick off the Nations Championship era by hosting France, Italy and Ireland as they embark on a 2026 schedule that will include a total of 17 matches, including 13 tests.

    Pipped for title, Alker gets a Cinking feeling

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    Pipped for title, Alker gets a Cinking feeling

    New Zealand golfer Steven Alker was pipped at the post at the Champions Tour’s season-ending event yesterday.

    Alker falls short on final day

    Steven Alker chips during the final round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship at Phoenix...

    Alker falls short on final day

    A second-place finish at the season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship in Phoenix, Arizona, has cost New Zealand golfer Steven Alker the overall season-long prize.

    England edge Silver Ferns to level series

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    England edge Silver Ferns to level series

    The Silver Ferns have lost the second netball test against England in London.

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    Sparks pay twice for poor batting

    Otago Sparks all-rounder PJ Watkins fields the ball while watched by Auckland batter Lauren Down...

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    Sparks pay twice for poor batting

    The Otago Sparks have lost some of their sparkle.

    Lane in purple patch of form as Tridents remain unbeaten in premier league

    Sam Lane. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Lane in purple patch of form as Tridents remain unbeaten in premier league

    Alpiners striker Sam Lane banged in five goals to help his side seal a 5-3 win against the Tridents in Auckland yesterday.
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