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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    Tributes are flowing for legendary All Blacks halfback Sid Going, who's passed away at the age of 80

    Tributes are flowing for legendary All Blacks halfback Sid Going, who's passed away at the age of 80


    Broadcaster Phil Gifford believes Super Sid was New Zealand's best halfback of the amateur era...and enjoyed the headlines when Going and his brothers Ken and Brian dazzled with pre-planned moves at provincial level.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Rugby News
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     31 Jan: The Black Ferns Sevens have demolished Great Britain 64-nil to open their Singapore World Series campaign, running in 10 tries
     31 Jan: Black Ferns Sevens vice-captain Jorja Miller thinks the strength in connections from playing both the seven-a-side and fifteen-a-side codes will help the team to defend their Singapore Sevens title this weekend
     30 Jan: Rugby Australia has shown its desire to retain young talent after re-signing star Wallabies outside back Max Jorgensen through to the 2031 World Cup
     30 Jan: Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell will remain a thorn in the side of the Black Ferns
     30 Jan: This year's first Super Rugby Pacific pre-season matches take place across New Zealand this afternoon
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