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Conway gives up franchise T20 cash to push for Black Caps World Cup spot
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Conway gives up franchise T20 cash to push for Black Caps World Cup spot

‘There’s no doubt how much he wants to play for the Black Caps,’ says coach Rob Walter.

23 Dec 11:00 PM
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Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 25

Can you get a hat-trick?

24 Dec 04:59 PM
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Jaarffi gives Zabeel Classic sponsors chance to win own race

Trainer Lance Noble assesses team going to Ellerslie for big-race sponsors Cambridge Stud.

24 Dec 04:00 PM

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From run-up to recovery: Black Cap's blueprint for budding fast bowlers
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From run-up to recovery: Black Cap's blueprint for budding fast bowlers

Tickner warns poor actions and weak cores leave young bowlers vulnerable to injury.

23 Dec 11:14 PM
Conway gives up franchise T20 cash to push for Black Caps World Cup spot
Black Caps

Conway gives up franchise T20 cash to push for Black Caps World Cup spot

‘There’s no doubt how much he wants to play for the Black Caps,’ says coach Rob Walter.

23 Dec 11:00 PM
A 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 2026
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A 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 2026

23 Dec 07:00 PM
Auckland FC’s final A-league game of 2025 postponed
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Auckland FC’s final A-league game of 2025 postponed

23 Dec 06:12 PM
Opinion: Naughty and nice list of the year in women’s sport
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Opinion: Naughty and nice list of the year in women’s sport

23 Dec 06:01 PM
Why Max Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull demoting Liam Lawson
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Why Max Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull demoting Liam Lawson

23 Dec 05:00 PM
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 24
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Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 24

Can you get a hat-trick?

23 Dec 04:54 PM
Injured stars back as Black Caps name squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsal
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Injured stars back as Black Caps name squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsal

There are also new faces for next month’s white ball tour of India.

23 Dec 04:01 PM
Kingswood chasing more than just a Group 1 win at Ellerslie
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Kingswood chasing more than just a Group 1 win at Ellerslie

Kingswood is the first of many Australian raiders expected at Ellerslie this summer.

23 Dec 04:00 PM

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New Zealand racing’s toughest record could be broken today

23 Dec 04:00 PM
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Marsh megastars face huge tests in Ellerslie’s Boxing Day highlights

23 Dec 04:00 PM
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The next Hayden Paddon? Kiwi signs Toyota rally contract

22 Dec 09:34 PM
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22 Dec 08:01 PM
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24 Dec 04:00 PM
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Opinion: Naughty and nice list of the year in women’s sport
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Opinion: Naughty and nice list of the year in women’s sport

School Sport NZ moved to further restrict which students can compete in 2025.

23 Dec 06:01 PM
Inside AUT’s female-based concussion research programme
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Inside AUT’s female-based concussion research programme

Kite foiler Lucy Bilger reflects on her involvement after an injury while training.

19 Dec 03:01 AM
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'Deepens concerns': Former Silver Fern calls for independent review of Netball NZ
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'Deepens concerns': Former Silver Fern calls for independent review of Netball NZ

'There needs to be an independent review of governance and high-performance processes.'

19 Dec 02:01 AM
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Inside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talent
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Inside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talent

The Global Youth Sevens tournament has produced more than 40 future internationals.

17 Dec 06:01 PM
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Rugby

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All Black hopeful Tyrone Thompson is back, and ready to work
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All Black hopeful Tyrone Thompson is back, and ready to work

Tyrone Thompson says the movement of rugby has already come back to him naturally.

19 Dec 05:00 PM
New era begins: Hansen takes charge of Black Ferns
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New era begins: Hansen takes charge of Black Ferns

Whitney Hansen becomes only the second female to lead the national women's side.

18 Dec 07:00 PM
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Behind the Crusaders' plans to make rugby great again
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Behind the Crusaders' plans to make rugby great again

The Crusaders coaches plan to unleash their attack under the One NZ Stadium roof.

18 Dec 04:00 PM
'A huge honour': Man himself presents Taumata the Ian Kirkpatrick medal
Rugby

'A huge honour': Man himself presents Taumata the Ian Kirkpatrick medal

‘We were playing against the bloody refs’: Kirkpatrick recalls 1976 All Blacks tour.

18 Dec 05:00 AM
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Inside New Zealand's most fertile breeding ground for rugby talent

17 Dec 06:01 PM
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Alice Soper: The race to be the next Black Ferns coach is wide open

17 Dec 02:50 AM
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Gatland linked with international coaching return – reports

16 Dec 01:47 AM
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Analysis: Why NZ Rugby has brought in external expert for ABs' review

15 Dec 06:01 PM

Football

Auckland FC’s final A-league game of 2025 postponed
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Auckland FC’s final A-league game of 2025 postponed

Inspectors found large areas of sand and mud, making the surface unsafe.

23 Dec 06:12 PM
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How Auckland FC have turned travel test into winning weapon across the Tasman
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How Auckland FC have turned travel test into winning weapon across the Tasman

Auckland FC have lost only two of 16 A-League matches outside New Zealand.

20 Dec 07:00 PM
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On the brink? Six-game gauntlet may decide Giancarlo Italiano’s Wellington Phoenix future
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On the brink? Six-game gauntlet may decide Giancarlo Italiano’s Wellington Phoenix future

The Phoenix have won five of their last 29 matches under Italiano.

20 Dec 05:01 PM
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NRL

Kiwis great dies aged 84
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Kiwis great dies aged 84

Garry Smith helped the Kiwis seal a historic 2-1 series win over Great Britain in 1971.

16 Dec 07:46 PM
The NZ-Pacific music icon helping push Mana Pasifika NRL bid
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The NZ-Pacific music icon helping push Mana Pasifika NRL bid

Mana Pasifika are aiming to become the 20th team in the NRL.

16 Dec 02:00 AM
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Revealed: How long Warriors will be without Luke Metcalf and Mitch Barnett in 2026
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Revealed: How long Warriors will be without Luke Metcalf and Mitch Barnett in 2026

The Warriors face one of their toughest six-game starts in recent club history.

09 Dec 06:00 PM
NRL bans Tonga doctors over handling of Eli Katoa head knocks
League

NRL bans Tonga doctors over handling of Eli Katoa head knocks

The NRL has hit four officials with breach notices after completing an investigation.

08 Dec 07:24 AM

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Jaarffi gives Zabeel Classic sponsors chance to win own race
Racing

Jaarffi gives Zabeel Classic sponsors chance to win own race

Trainer Lance Noble assesses team going to Ellerslie for big-race sponsors Cambridge Stud.

24 Dec 04:00 PM
Racing’s Christmas miracle: From intensive care to home in 10 days
Racing

Racing’s Christmas miracle: From intensive care to home in 10 days

Harness driver injured in shocking Auckland race smash returns home in time for Christmas.

23 Dec 04:54 PM
Kingswood chasing more than just a Group 1 win at Ellerslie
Racing

Kingswood chasing more than just a Group 1 win at Ellerslie

Kingswood is the first of many Australian raiders expected at Ellerslie this summer.

23 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand racing’s toughest record could be broken today
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New Zealand racing’s toughest record could be broken today

Team Telfer have a great chance of breaking a long-standing record at Cambridge today.

23 Dec 04:00 PM
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'I'm part of the country': Ryan Peake returning to defend NZ Open title
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'I'm part of the country': Ryan Peake returning to defend NZ Open title

The 32-year-old Australian will be back and seeking to retain his crown in February 2026.

18 Dec 04:34 AM
Auckland to host new $1.37m golf tournament
Golf

Auckland to host new $1.37m golf tournament

The tournament creates a new three-week swing of professional golf in New Zealand.

15 Dec 10:15 PM
On The Up: 'Get that ring' - Kiwi golfer's big US college call
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On The Up: 'Get that ring' - Kiwi golfer's big US college call

She will be one of 9 Kiwis in the field for February's Women’s Asia-Pacific Championship.

15 Dec 04:00 PM
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Netball

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'Deepens concerns': Former Silver Fern calls for independent review of Netball NZ
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'Deepens concerns': Former Silver Fern calls for independent review of Netball NZ

'There needs to be an independent review of governance and high-performance processes.'

19 Dec 02:01 AM
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‘Sacrificial lamb’: Willie Jackson slams Netball NZ board over Wyllie exit and silence
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‘Sacrificial lamb’: Willie Jackson slams Netball NZ board over Wyllie exit and silence

Jackson is demanding Netball NZ chair Matt Whineray front up after Jennie Wyllie's exit.

18 Dec 04:32 AM
Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie resigns
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Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wyllie resigns

Wyllie's departure comes after a turbulent year.

17 Dec 09:17 PM
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'Out of their depth': Netball NZ power struggle deepens as former MP backs bid to oust board
Silver Ferns

'Out of their depth': Netball NZ power struggle deepens as former MP backs bid to oust board

Meka Whaitiri alleges NNZ breached its own rules in standing down Dame Noeline Taurua.

17 Dec 01:02 AM

Rowing

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Twins choose different paths after US universities offer rowing scholarships to both
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Twins choose different paths after US universities offer rowing scholarships to both

'It wasn’t an easy decision in any way, shape or form.'

12 Dec 05:00 PM
Pontoon plan riles rowers, harbourside residents
New Zealand

Pontoon plan riles rowers, harbourside residents

Regional council says its new facility would slash emergency response times.

20 Nov 08:38 PM
Emma Twigg wins world beach sprint gold to keep Olympic dream alive
Sport

Emma Twigg wins world beach sprint gold to keep Olympic dream alive

Twigg, 38, reclaimed the world title by beating Austria's Magdalena Lobnig.

10 Nov 01:33 AM
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Power rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealed
New Zealand

Power rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealed

Which school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?

10 Oct 04:00 PM

Basketball

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Breakers' winning streak snapped by Phoenix
Breakers

Breakers' winning streak snapped by Phoenix

The Breakers came into the contest on the back of three straight wins.

13 Dec 10:01 PM
Breakers ride hot streak into playoffs contention
Breakers

Breakers ride hot streak into playoffs contention

The Breakers are now sixth on the ladder with four wins in their last five games.

06 Dec 11:10 PM
Jackson-Cartwright dagger lifts Breakers in Ignite Cup thriller over Kings
Breakers

Jackson-Cartwright dagger lifts Breakers in Ignite Cup thriller over Kings

Parker Jackson-Cartwright hit 24 points, including the game-winning triple.

03 Dec 10:28 AM

Motorsport

Why Max Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull demoting Liam Lawson
Formula 1

Why Max Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull demoting Liam Lawson

The Kiwi was axed to the junior team just two races into the 2025 season.

23 Dec 05:00 PM
The next Hayden Paddon? Kiwi signs Toyota rally contract
Motorsport

The next Hayden Paddon? Kiwi signs Toyota rally contract

Zeal Jones has signed with Toyota Gazoo Racing.

22 Dec 09:34 PM
Louis Sharp back on home grid as F3 star targets New Zealand Grand Prix
Motorsport

Louis Sharp back on home grid as F3 star targets New Zealand Grand Prix

Sharp, 18, will race the four-round, 15-race TRS-style series with MTEC.

22 Dec 07:11 AM
Seven killed in North Carolina jet crash reportedly involving ex-Nascar driver
Motorsport

Seven killed in North Carolina jet crash reportedly involving ex-Nascar driver

Retired NASCAR champion Greg Biffle is among those feared dead.

18 Dec 11:15 PM

Cricket

From run-up to recovery: Black Cap's blueprint for budding fast bowlers
Black Caps

From run-up to recovery: Black Cap's blueprint for budding fast bowlers

Tickner warns poor actions and weak cores leave young bowlers vulnerable to injury.

23 Dec 11:14 PM
Conway gives up franchise T20 cash to push for Black Caps World Cup spot
Black Caps

Conway gives up franchise T20 cash to push for Black Caps World Cup spot

‘There’s no doubt how much he wants to play for the Black Caps,’ says coach Rob Walter.

23 Dec 11:00 PM
Injured stars back as Black Caps name squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsal
Black Caps

Injured stars back as Black Caps name squad for T20 World Cup dress rehearsal

There are also new faces for next month’s white ball tour of India.

23 Dec 04:01 PM
Is Black Caps captain Tom Latham cricket’s most undervalued player?
Black Caps

Is Black Caps captain Tom Latham cricket’s most undervalued player?

‘His game is going to another level,’ said Kane Williamson.

22 Dec 08:01 PM

Tennis

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited confirms final $5m for Manuka Doctor Arena’s new Centre Court roof
Tennis

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited confirms final $5m for Manuka Doctor Arena’s new Centre Court roof

Chief Executive Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Nick Hill confirms final $5m for Manuka Doctor Arena’s new Centre Court roof. Video / Annaleise Shortland

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18 Dec 04:41 AM
'This needs to be done': $5m grant seals upgrade for rain-hit Auckland tennis arena
Tennis

'This needs to be done': $5m grant seals upgrade for rain-hit Auckland tennis arena

The $5m grant completes the $15m budget for the new centre court roof.

18 Dec 02:37 AM
Tennis legends return: Wawrinka and Monfils join wave of young stars at 2026 ASB Classic
Tennis

Tennis legends return: Wawrinka and Monfils join wave of young stars at 2026 ASB Classic

World No 9 Ben Shelton returns as top seed after a breakthrough 2025 season.

16 Dec 11:02 PM
ASB Classic field confirmed: Star power and rising talent highlight 2026 event
Tennis

ASB Classic field confirmed: Star power and rising talent highlight 2026 event

The women’s draw features 22 players ranked from world No 14 to No 92.

09 Dec 11:41 PM

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A 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 2026
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A 35-year first? All Whites could have historic home match against Uefa team in 2026

The All Whites have only played European nations here three times since 1980.

23 Dec 07:00 PM
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Opinion: Naughty and nice list of the year in women’s sport
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Opinion: Naughty and nice list of the year in women’s sport

School Sport NZ moved to further restrict which students can compete in 2025.

23 Dec 06:01 PM
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Opinion: Gordon Walker’s genius must not be lost to high performance sport here
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Opinion: Gordon Walker’s genius must not be lost to high performance sport here

Walker mentored Dame Lisa Carrington through four Olympic campaigns.

22 Dec 07:01 PM
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Black Caps player ratings: Who was a perfect 10 against the West Indies?
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Black Caps player ratings: Who was a perfect 10 against the West Indies?

OPINION: How New Zealand’s players fared in their 2-0 series win.

22 Dec 04:01 PM
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21 Dec 07:00 AM
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20 Dec 07:00 AM

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Opinion: Gordon Walker’s genius must not be lost to high performance sport here

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Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: December 23

Can you get a hat-trick?

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22 Dec 04:01 PM
Trainers ponder how to break La Crique's winless streak
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Trainers ponder how to break La Crique's winless streak

The $500,000 Cambridge Stud Zabeel Classic shapes as one of the races of the season

22 Dec 04:00 PM
Alinghi return as America's Cup challengers confirmed
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Alinghi return as America's Cup challengers confirmed

Representatives of Switzerland, Italy, and France will join the Kiwis and Brits in Naples.

22 Dec 08:00 AM
Louis Sharp back on home grid as F3 star targets New Zealand Grand Prix
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Louis Sharp back on home grid as F3 star targets New Zealand Grand Prix

Sharp, 18, will race the four-round, 15-race TRS-style series with MTEC.

22 Dec 07:11 AM
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Andrew Alderson: The three biggest lessons from Black Caps win over Windies
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Andrew Alderson: The three biggest lessons from Black Caps win over Windies

OPINION: What we learned from the 2-0 test series victory.

22 Dec 07:00 AM
Suzuki Fronx receives one-star safety rating
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Suzuki Fronx receives one-star safety rating

The Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (Ancap) has found multiple safety issues in the Suzuki Fronx, with owners urged not to travel with passengers. Video / Ancap

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22 Dec 03:56 AM
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Kiwi teams give NZ rugby something to smile about at Global Youth Sevens

22 Dec 03:21 AM
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22 Dec 03:19 AM
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21 Dec 05:52 PM
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21 Dec 04:42 PM
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21 Dec 04:01 PM
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21 Dec 07:00 AM
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21 Dec 05:17 AM
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Our greatest coach? Gordon Walker steps away after golden era with Dame Lisa Carrington

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21 Dec 05:06 AM
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Gordon Walker announces retirement from coaching

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21 Dec 04:50 AM
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