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Japan international rugby coach Eddie Jones believes league is making big inroads into rugby's traditional domain

25 January 2026

Japan international rugby coach Eddie Jones believes league is making big inroads into rugby's traditional domain

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The New Zealand women's hockey team have succumbed to the United States once again
	25 Jan: The New Zealand women's hockey team have succumbed to the United States once again... more

Former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones has called on New Zealand Rugby to come clean on the REAL reason for Scott Robertson's sacking
	25 Jan: Former Wallaby coach Eddie Jones has called on New Zealand Rugby to come clean on the REAL reason for Scott Robertson's sacking... more

Teen running phenom Sam Ruthe is keeping his competitive edge after becoming the fastest ever 16-year-old over the mile at the Cooks Classic in Whanganui
	25 Jan: Teen running phenom Sam Ruthe is keeping his competitive edge after becoming the fastest ever 16-year-old over the mile at the Cooks Classic in Whanganui... more

Olympian Sam Tanner has records in his sights ahead of this evening's mile race at Cooks Gardens in Whanganui
	24 Jan: Olympian Sam Tanner has records in his sights ahead of this evening's mile race at Cooks Gardens in Whanganui... more

Test halfback Noah Hotham is hoping for an injury-free year after spending a large chunk of 20-25 on the sidelines
	24 Jan: Test halfback Noah Hotham is hoping for an injury-free year after spending a large chunk of 20-25 on the sidelines... more

Lewis Hamilton is bracing for what he's calling the biggest regulation change of his career ahead of a make-or-break Formula One season
	24 Jan: Lewis Hamilton is bracing for what he's calling the biggest regulation change of his career ahead of a make-or-break Formula One season... more

All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams denies player power was behind the early exit of coach Scott Robertson
	23 Jan: All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams denies player power was behind the early exit of coach Scott Robertson... more

All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has dismissed any suggestions of player power being behind the early exit of New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson
	23 Jan: All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has dismissed any suggestions of player power being behind the early exit of New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson... more

New Zealand's elite rugby talent must focus on the task at hand, as they await a new All Blacks coach
	23 Jan: New Zealand's elite rugby talent must focus on the task at hand, as they await a new All Blacks coach... more

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04 Jan: Venus Williams has lifted the lid on why she is still playing tennis after all these years +++++++++++++++++++

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

14 Jan: An unhappy All Blacks camp has been painted following the review into last year's end of season tour +++++++++++++++

08 Jan: Kiwi Ben Robb will be throwing stress-free at the professional darts tour qualifying school in Germany starting overnight +++++++++++++++

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26 Jan: Why one of australia’s greatest coaches believes wallabies missed a golden chance (Sydney Morning Herald)

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24 Jan: Wallabies players hope schmidt doesn’t return to all blacks (Stuff.co.nz)

23 Jan: Angus crichton is signed. now rugby australia are sweating on max jorgensen (Sydney Morning Herald)

23 Jan: Angus crichton knows what position he will play in rugby. he could be next to joseph suaalii (Sydney Morning Herald)

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Living & Travel:
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Law and Order:
A 29 year old man has been charged with kidnapping after an incident in Blenheim yesterday morning 21:17

International:
A second person has been shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis. Here's what we know 19:37

Accident and Emergency:
Further delays in the recovery of those missing in the Mount Maunganui campground landslide 19:27

Motoring:
Snell street in Waikato's Morrinsville, is closed following an earlier crash 18:57

Skiing:
Scotty James wins fifth-straight X-Games superpipe gold ahead of Milano Cortina Games 18:47

Rugby:
Japan international rugby coach Eddie Jones believes league is making big inroads into rugby's traditional domain 18:37

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix women have rocketed from 9th to second on the congested A-League ladder...after beating Adelaide United 3-1 at home in Porirua 18:07

Basketball:
Kiwi Finn Fisher-Black has ended cycling's Tour Down Under with a bang, crossing second in a sprint on the final stage to take 25th overall 18:07

Cricket:
Rain is disrupting the men's Super Smash T20 encounter in Christchurch...with the ladder-leading Northern Brave 51 for one in the 15th over against hosts Canterbury, scoring at just over eight and a half runs per over 17:57

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