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Crusaders March On As Stormers Super Rugby Run Ended

New Zealand's Canterbury Crusaders are the only unbeaten team left in Super Rugby after the Golden Lions ended the...

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Sock Avoids Upset To Reach Houston Semis

High seeds John Isner and Sam Querrey were sent packing in three sets, while No. 1 seed Jack Sock survived a scare at...

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Cyclone Cook: New Zealanders Flee Ahead of Huge Storm

Heavy rain has begun to hit New Zealand’s North Island, ahead of what is being called the worst storm in generations....

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Stormers, Lions Battle For Super Rugby Supremacy In South Africa

The Western Stormers square off against the Golden Lions in a blockbuster South African derby while Crusaders prop...

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NZ Rugby Likens Sonny Bill Flak To Homophobia

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) compared the vitriol surrounding Sonny Bill Williams' religious objections to wearing a banking...

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No-Logo Deal For All Black Star Sonny Bill After Jersey Protest

All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams was given permission Wednesday to wear a special Auckland Blues jersey with no bank...

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Lions’ Tour Opener A Gatland Family Affair

The opening clash of the British and Irish Lions' New Zealand tour will be a family affair for coach Warren Gatland...

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N.Zealand PM Queries Sonny Bill Logo Cover-Up

New Zealand's prime minister on Monday criticised All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams' decision to block out a...

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Stormers End Chiefs Winning Start, Sunwolves Break Through

South Africa's Western Stormers joined Canterbury Crusaders as the only undefeated teams in this season's Super Rugby...

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Sonny Bill Bank Logo Cover-Up Puzzles Blues Rugby

The return of All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams to the playing field was not without controversy, after he blocked...

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Honours Even In N. Zealand-S. Korea Davis Cup Tie

There were mixed fortunes for South Korea's young guns as they finished the opening day of a Davis Cup Asia/Oceania...

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Rejuvenated Rugby Star Sonny Bill Set To Return Ahead of Lions

Code-hopping All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams is set to make his return to the 15-a-side game on Saturday, eight...

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NZ School Sorry After Sweeney Todd Pupils’ Throats Cut

A New Zealand school finally apologised Thursday a year after a near-fatal mishap in which the throats of two pupils...

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All Blacks Plan To Face Samoa Before British and Irish Lions’ Tour

The All Blacks hope to warm-up for the British and Irish Lions tour with a Test match against Samoa, New Zealand Rugby...

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Islam Critic Cancels Tour Over Security

A former Dutch MP and prominent critic of conservative Islam, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, has cancelled a speaking tour of...

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Islam Critic Hirsi Ali Cancels Australia Tour Over Security Fears

Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the Somali-born women's advocate and leading critic of Islam, on Monday cancelled a tour of Australia...

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Crusaders, Chiefs, Stormers Stay Unbeaten In Super Rugby

The Canterbury Crusaders joined the Waikato Chiefs and Western Stormers as the only unbeaten teams in Super Rugby with...

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Sri Lanka Stops Jumbo Flying To New Zealand

A Sri Lankan baby elephant gifted to New Zealand has been prevented from leaving the South Asian island after animal...

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Waikato Chiefs Told To Shape Up For Super Rugby Clash With Bulls

The Waikato Chiefs have been told to get their act together for their Super Rugby clash with the Northern Bulls after...