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Edited by Cameron Blake, News Editor · Updated August 2026
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Kane Says Argentina World Cup Heartbreak Was His Toughest Yet Ahead Of Spain Clash
Harry Kane says England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina was more painful than past exits, before hosting Spain at Wembley.
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New Zealand Rugby Considers Scrapping Super Rugby Pacific to Plug $27m Hole
NZ Rugby forecasts a $27m loss this year and $66m more through 2031, with three competition models on the table to save $20m annually.
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Infantino Offers Independent Review of Fifa Governance After World Cup Sale Backlash
Fifa president Gianni Infantino proposes an independent governance review after backlash over a scrapped World Cup investment plan.
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Ardie Savea To Have Shoulder Surgery As All Blacks Injury Toll Mounts
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea faces shoulder surgery with no return date, as New Zealand Rugby lists a string of tour injuries.
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Brighton Stun Champions Arsenal 3-0 to End Unbeaten Start
Brighton beat champions Arsenal 3-0 at the Amex, ending their unbeaten start, with goals from Gross, Kostoulas and Andrés.
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Andrews Praises Brentford's Variety After 3-0 Demolition of Chelsea
Keith Andrews praised Brentford's variety after a 3-0 win over Chelsea extended the club's unbeaten Premier League start.
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Clearlake Capital Buys Out Boehly and Walter to Own Chelsea Outright
Todd Boehly steps down as Chelsea chairman as Clearlake Capital buys out his and Mark Walter's shares in a deal reported at £950m.
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Marley Leuluai Joins Auckland FC on Scholarship After Catching Eye Against Spurs
Defensive midfielder Marley Leuluai, son of rugby league legend Kylie Leuluai, joins Auckland FC on a scholarship after impressing in pre-season.
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Hyrox World Record Holder Wins Beijing Event After Bowel Incident Forces Equipment Shutdown
Australian Hyrox world record holder Joanna Wietrzyk won in Beijing despite bowel incontinence mid-race, forcing organisers to sanitise equipment and close lanes.
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Manchester City's Perfect Start on the Line as Derby Day Arrives at Old Trafford
Man City take their perfect Premier League record to Old Trafford on Sunday, while Arsenal sit level on points after Friday's win at Sunderland.
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Mehidy Hasan Miraz Destroys TKR to Send Guyana Through in CPL 2026
Mehidy Hasan Miraz took 4-23 as Guyana Amazon Warriors beat Trinbago Knight Riders by six wickets, sealing their eighth CPL 2026 win.
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Purdy Delivers Three TDs as 49ers Dominate Rams in NFL's Australian Debut
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes as San Francisco dominated Los Angeles 27-7 at Melbourne Cricket Ground before 100,021 fans.
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Pochettino Says Tottenham Were Robbed of 2016-17 Premier League Title by Chelsea Rule Breaches
Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham deserve the 2016-17 Premier League title after Chelsea admitted breaking financial rules during that season.
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Auckland to Host 2028 Squash World Championships, With Coll and King as Kiwi Medal Targets
Auckland hosts the 2028 PSA Squash World Championships in February. Paul Coll and Joelle King are New Zealand's top medal contenders — but funding cuts bite.
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Warriors-Dolphins NRL Qualifying Final Tickets Gone Within Minutes, Eden Park Decision Looms
Tickets for the Warriors vs Dolphins NRL qualifying final at Mount Smart sold out within minutes on Tuesday, heaping pressure on venue plans for a second home final.
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Warriors Host Dolphins in NRL Finals Opener: Ticket Sales Now Under Way
Warriors members can already buy tickets for the NRL qualifying final against the Dolphins at Go Media Stadium on Saturday, September 12.
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Savea's Shoulder Injury Rules Him Out of Baltimore as All Blacks Count the Cost
All Blacks captain Ardie Savea will miss the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry finale in Baltimore after dislocating his shoulder in the 29-24 loss to South Africa.
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Auckland Fencer Ruby Chan Eyes LA28 History After World Championship Breakthrough
Auckland fencer Ruby Chan made history at the 2026 World Championships and now has LA28 in her sights. Here's what she needs to get there.
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New Zealand Fields First Women's Under-21 Rugby Team for October Trans-Tasman Test
New Zealand's first-ever women's age-grade rugby team will play Australia NextGen on 31 October in a Christchurch double-header with the Black Ferns.
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Warriors Women Stuck Seventh as Injuries and Suspensions Bite in 2026 NRLW Season
Coach Ron Griffiths admits the Warriors women have underdelivered in 2026, with injuries, suspensions and travel disrupting a star-laden squad.
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Warriors Front Rower Tanner Stowers-Smith Tied Down Until End of 2030
Christchurch front rower Tanner Stowers-Smith has signed a second Warriors contract extension, securing his place at the NRL club until the end of 2030.
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Warriors plan full attack on Manly despite injury toll ahead of NRL finals
The Warriors have locked up a top-two NRL finish but plan to go full throttle against Manly Sea Eagles, despite mounting injury concerns heading into finals.
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SA Rugby pursues legal action after Kiwi fans locked out of Cape Town test
South Africa Rugby is pursuing legal action against travel agencies after fans were left without tickets for the All Blacks second test in Cape Town.
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Fourth Test in Baltimore Muddies What an All Blacks Series Win Would Mean
A fourth test in Baltimore clouds what a 2-0 series lead actually means for Dave Rennie's All Blacks, writes Gregor Paul.
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All Blacks forward pack reshuffled for Cape Town Test against Springboks
Josh Lord and Ethan de Groot are ruled out of the second Springboks Test under concussion protocols, forcing Dave Rennie to reshape his forward pack.
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Auckland FC Head to Jeddah as Underdogs Against Al-Ahli in FIFA Intercontinental Cup
Auckland FC head to Jeddah as underdogs against Al-Ahli Saudi FC in a knockout FIFA Intercontinental Cup first-round match on 27 August.
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Chelsea Win Xabi Alonso's Opening Derby 3-1 at Craven Cottage
Joao Pedro scored inside 30 seconds as Chelsea defeated Fulham 3-1 at Craven Cottage on Monday, with Cole Palmer central to the win.
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UEFA and CONCACAF in Talks Over a Combined Nations League Launching as Early as 2028
UEFA and CONCACAF are in talks to launch a combined 96-nation Nations League as early as 2028, in a direct challenge to FIFA's Gianni Infantino.
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Shanto Backs Bangladesh to Back Up Historic Darwin Win in Mackay
Shanto backs Bangladesh to handle Mackay's extra bounce after their historic nine-wicket victory over Australia in the first Test in Darwin.
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- Kane Says Argentina World Cup Heartbreak Was His Toughest Yet Ahead Of Spain Clash
- New Zealand Rugby Considers Scrapping Super Rugby Pacific to Plug $27m Hole
- Infantino Offers Independent Review of Fifa Governance After World Cup Sale Backlash
- Ardie Savea To Have Shoulder Surgery As All Blacks Injury Toll Mounts
- Brighton Stun Champions Arsenal 3-0 to End Unbeaten Start
- Andrews Praises Brentford's Variety After 3-0 Demolition of Chelsea
- Socceroos Drop Captain Maty Ryan, Hand Seven Players First Call-Ups For Brazil Friendlies
- Clearlake Capital Buys Out Boehly and Walter to Own Chelsea Outright
- Marley Leuluai Joins Auckland FC on Scholarship After Catching Eye Against Spurs
- Manchester United Sit 13th After Four Premier League Games With Real Concerns Beyond the Table
- Hyrox World Record Holder Wins Beijing Event After Bowel Incident Forces Equipment Shutdown
- Manchester City's Perfect Start on the Line as Derby Day Arrives at Old Trafford
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz Destroys TKR to Send Guyana Through in CPL 2026
- Purdy Delivers Three TDs as 49ers Dominate Rams in NFL's Australian Debut
- Pochettino Says Tottenham Were Robbed of 2016-17 Premier League Title by Chelsea Rule Breaches
- Auckland to Host 2028 Squash World Championships, With Coll and King as Kiwi Medal Targets
- Warriors-Dolphins NRL Qualifying Final Tickets Gone Within Minutes, Eden Park Decision Looms
- Warriors Host Dolphins in NRL Finals Opener: Ticket Sales Now Under Way
- Savea's Shoulder Injury Rules Him Out of Baltimore as All Blacks Count the Cost
- Auckland Fencer Ruby Chan Eyes LA28 History After World Championship Breakthrough
- New Zealand Fields First Women's Under-21 Rugby Team for October Trans-Tasman Test
- Warriors Women Stuck Seventh as Injuries and Suspensions Bite in 2026 NRLW Season
- Warriors Front Rower Tanner Stowers-Smith Tied Down Until End of 2030
- Springboks Level Greatest Rivalry Series, But the 2027 World Cup Draw Overshadows It All
- Warriors plan full attack on Manly despite injury toll ahead of NRL finals
- SA Rugby pursues legal action after Kiwi fans locked out of Cape Town test
- Fourth Test in Baltimore Muddies What an All Blacks Series Win Would Mean
- World Rugby reins in TMO as referee reclaims match control in All Blacks test
- All Blacks forward pack reshuffled for Cape Town Test against Springboks
- Auckland FC Head to Jeddah as Underdogs Against Al-Ahli in FIFA Intercontinental Cup
- Chelsea Win Xabi Alonso's Opening Derby 3-1 at Craven Cottage