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    Who will win Olympic rugby sevens gold? Our algorithm uses 10,000 simulations to rank the teams
     24 July 2024
    The rugby sevens bring a festival air to the Olympic Games, but the competition is deadly serious. Here are the likely contenders in Paris.
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    Kookaburras player Matthew Dawson amputates finger to play hockey at Paris Olympics
    24 Jul: Australian Kookaburras player Matt Dawson decided losing the top of his ring finger just two weeks out from the Paris Olympics was a price worth paying to appear at the Games.... more
    The lure of the Olympics has helped All Blacks sevens rep Andrew Knewstubb overcome two years of pain
    24 Jul: The lure of the Olympics has helped All Blacks sevens rep Andrew Knewstubb overcome two years of pain... more
    Do hosts win more medals? Are athletes getting older? 128 years of Olympic history in 5 charts
    24 Jul: Using data from every Olympics, we’ve charted which sports have stood the test of time, the changing age of athletes – and whether hosting really gives your team an advantage.... more
    South Africa have included forwards Pieter-Steph du Toit and Malcolm Marx in their 33-player squad for the opening two games of the Rugby Championship, despite injury concerns around the pair
    24 Jul: South Africa have included forwards Pieter-Steph du Toit and Malcolm Marx in their 33-player squad for the opening two games of the Rugby Championship, despite injury concerns around the pair... more
    Paris Olympics 2024: The top international stars to watch across all events
    24 Jul: There are more than 10,000 of the world's best athletes competing at the Paris Olympics. Here's a very short list of the internationals you should keep your eyes on when the action gets underway.... more
    Dutch-based midfielder Matthew Garbett will captain New Zealand for their men's Olympic football campaign
    24 Jul: Dutch-based midfielder Matthew Garbett will captain New Zealand for their men's Olympic football campaign... more
    Uncertainty remains over when Warriors centre Rocco Berry will recover from his shoulder damage, as injury woes force another reshuffle for Friday's home NRL league match with the Tigers
    24 Jul: Uncertainty remains over when Warriors centre Rocco Berry will recover from his shoulder damage, as injury woes force another reshuffle for Friday's home NRL league match with the Tigers... more
    The Warriors will look to get Roger Tuivasa-Sheck involved as much as possible from fullback against the Tigers at Mt Smart on Friday
    24 Jul: The Warriors will look to get Roger Tuivasa-Sheck involved as much as possible from fullback against the Tigers at Mt Smart on Friday... more
    The Auckland Tuatara are undergoing intensive training sessions to stay match-fit after court availability issues extended their New Zealand basketball league semifinal wait to two weeks
    23 Jul: The Auckland Tuatara are undergoing intensive training sessions to stay match-fit after court availability issues extended their New Zealand basketball league semifinal wait to two weeks... more

     Most Popular Recent Sports News
     02 Jul: The 22-year-old daughter of former All Black Ron Cribb has been charged in relation to the alleged hit-and-run death of a North Shore man ++++++++++++++
     28 Jun: Key takeaways from the US presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump +++++++++++++
     07 Jul: In the New Zealand men's basketball league, the Auckland Tuatara have pipped the Taranaki Airs 77-76 in New Plymouth +++++++++++
     18 Jul: New South Wales second-rower Cameron Murray faces a two-match ban after his involvement in the all-in bust-up in the State Of Origin decider won by New South Wales in Brisbane ++++++++++
     08 Jul: Mystics goal shoot Grace Nweke has vented her frustration at the Steel defensive circle after their 68-47 ANZ Premiership netball win ++++++++++
     29 Jun: Maori All Blacks loose forward Cameron Suafoa is relishing a chance to connect with his heritage once again ahead of tonight's clash against a Japan XV in Tokyo ++++++++++
     30 Jun: A five second penalty has cost Mitch Evans the win in the Portland E-Prix...while Nick Cassidy still lads the series +++++++++

     Sports NewsLinks
      27 Jul: Kiwi star eyes day one medal as record crowds, background tension mark olympics opening (Stuff.co.nz)
      26 Jul: Watch: the tight call that epitomised cruel all blacks sevens defeat (Stuff.co.nz)
      26 Jul: School gets into olympic spirit (Stuff.co.nz)
      26 Jul: How you can watch the olympics free-to-air (Stuff.co.nz)
      24 Jul: Gladiators v olympians - school sports day face-off (BBCWorld)
      24 Jul: Kiwi olympic medal predictions from the data and the bookies (Stuff.co.nz)
      23 Jul: ‘like following bradman into bat’: but thompson’s forging his own path behind the mic (Sydney Morning Herald)
      23 Jul: Aussies caught up in paris health scare (Sydney Morning Herald)
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    Law and Order:
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    Entertainment:
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    Politics:
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    Law and Order:
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    Entertainment:
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    Netball:
    A tall task for the Mainland Tactix in stopping Mystics goal shoot Grace Nweke in this afternoon's ANZ Premiership elimination final in Christchurch 11:27

    Entertainment:
    Céline Dion will reportedly get $2 million to perform a comeback show during the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony 11:14

    Business:
    New Zealanders are finding it harder to keep up with housing costs, compared to other countries 10:47

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