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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    Three-time Super Bowl winner Riki Ellison believes Philadelphia's chances of toppling Kansas City in the Super Bowl will be determined by the output of their running back

    Three-time Super Bowl winner Riki Ellison believes Philadelphia's chances of toppling Kansas City in the Super Bowl will be determined by the output of their running back


    Saquon Barkley has been a one-man wrecking ball for the Eagles and has scored five touchdowns in his last two play-off matches.

    Ellison - who played as a linebacker - says he's a special talent.



    Kick off is at 12.30pm from New Orleans.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

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    Rugby:
    The most experienced player in the ASB tennis Classic women's draw is embracing her 33rd season on the tour 14:47

    International:
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    International:
    Pakistan's first woman to summit K2 sparks new wave of female climbers 14:17

    Law and Order:
    Otago Police are appealing for the public's help after a ute was stolen from a local address with the owner's dogs still inside 14:07

    Business:
    Cautious optimism from tech experts, in the wake of this week's ManageMyHealth cyber attack 13:27

    Living & Travel:
    Summer swimmers are urged to brush up on water safety, as the holiday drowning toll hits five 13:07

    National:
    Donald Trump loathes the courts. He’s following the autocrat playbook to sideline them 13:07

    International:
    How Louis Braille’s musical notation system remains relevant 200 years after its invention 13:07

    Motoring:
    State Highway 35 between Gisborne and Tolaga Bay, has now re-opened 12:37


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