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Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano wants his team to play smart in tonight's A-League contest against the Roar in Moreton Bay

3 January 2026

Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano wants his team to play smart in tonight's A-League contest against the Roar in Moreton Bay

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The Breakers are promising to fight hard for a finals spot in basketball's NBL
	3 Jan: The Breakers are promising to fight hard for a finals spot in basketball's NBL... more

The Breakers have a simple New Year's resolution - bank wins in the back-end of the season and make the Australian NBL play-offs
	3 Jan: The Breakers have a simple New Year's resolution - bank wins in the back-end of the season and make the Australian NBL play-offs... more

The Central Hinds have claimed a second win over the Canterbury Magicians in three days to move into third on the women's Super Smash ladder
	3 Jan: The Central Hinds have claimed a second win over the Canterbury Magicians in three days to move into third on the women's Super Smash ladder... more

A box-office doubles pairing has been thrust together at the ASB women's tennis Classic
	3 Jan: A box-office doubles pairing has been thrust together at the ASB women's tennis Classic... more

Don't expect too many changes to the Wellington Phoenix starting line-up, despite being thumped 5-1 in their most recent outing
	3 Jan: Don't expect too many changes to the Wellington Phoenix starting line-up, despite being thumped 5-1 in their most recent outing... more

The Breakers are well aware they're drinking at the Last Chance Saloon in the Australian NBL
	3 Jan: The Breakers are well aware they're drinking at the Last Chance Saloon in the Australian NBL... more

The Central Stags are looking to get their Super Smash title defence back on track in Nelson this afternoon
	3 Jan: The Central Stags are looking to get their Super Smash title defence back on track in Nelson this afternoon... more

The Central Stags are confident they'll be in the mix to defend their Super Smash T20 title
	3 Jan: The Central Stags are confident they'll be in the mix to defend their Super Smash T20 title... more

A hint of adversity hasn't been enough to slow down defending champion Luke Littler in his quest for back-to-back world darts championship titles
	3 Jan: A hint of adversity hasn't been enough to slow down defending champion Luke Littler in his quest for back-to-back world darts championship titles... more

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