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Wellington Blaze coach Jonny Bassett-Graham is certain Georgia Plimmer can maintain her great form...even without opening partner Amelia Kerr

1 January 2026

Wellington Blaze coach Jonny Bassett-Graham is certain Georgia Plimmer can maintain her great form...even without opening partner Amelia Kerr

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	1 Jan: Former England prop Dan Cole is ending an 18-year association with rugby's Leicester Tigers... more

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	1 Jan: The countdown has just ramped up to the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics with the ticking over of the new year... more

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Ex-Wallabies and Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has continued his dominance of former All Blacks mentors Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster in Japan Rugby League One
	29 Dec 2025: Ex-Wallabies and Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has continued his dominance of former All Blacks mentors Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster in Japan Rugby League One... more

Reigning world champion Luke Littler has fired a warning to his rivals after a dominant display in the third round of the world darts championship in London
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To the darts world championships at London's Alexandra Palace, on Sky Sport..
	28 Dec 2025: To the darts world championships at London's Alexandra Palace, on Sky Sport..... more

Blues recruit Pita Ahki feels he's wiser and more experienced for his time in the Northern Hemisphere
	26 Dec 2025: Blues recruit Pita Ahki feels he's wiser and more experienced for his time in the Northern Hemisphere... more

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