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Dunedin appears to have missed out on an All Blacks test for the first time in five years

9 December 2025

Dunedin appears to have missed out on an All Blacks test for the first time in five years

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Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch will host the four home All Blacks tests next year
	9 Dec: Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch will host the four home All Blacks tests next year... more

The father of Tauranga teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has paid tribute to the long-term record-holder his son has consigned to history
	8 Dec: The father of Tauranga teen running sensation Sam Ruthe has paid tribute to the long-term record-holder his son has consigned to history... more

Kiwi running prodigy Sam Ruthe has comfortably won the national schools 1500 metres title in Hastings
	7 Dec: Kiwi running prodigy Sam Ruthe has comfortably won the national schools 1500 metres title in Hastings... more

The Black Ferns Sevens are moving on quickly from a perfect start in Cape Town as they eye another finals run
	7 Dec: The Black Ferns Sevens are moving on quickly from a perfect start in Cape Town as they eye another finals run... more

Dan Hall's content with life in the Auckland FC defence while club captain Hiroki Sakai is out injured
	6 Dec: Dan Hall's content with life in the Auckland FC defence while club captain Hiroki Sakai is out injured... more

South Africa Rugby have taken the extraordinary step of re-signing Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus through until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup
	6 Dec: South Africa Rugby have taken the extraordinary step of re-signing Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus through until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup... more

The Black Caps are trying to wrap up the first cricket test against the West Indies, on day four in Christchurch
	5 Dec: The Black Caps are trying to wrap up the first cricket test against the West Indies, on day four in Christchurch... more

Liam Lawson admits any sympathy for Yuki Tsunoda's Formula One future only goes so far
	5 Dec: Liam Lawson admits any sympathy for Yuki Tsunoda's Formula One future only goes so far... more

Eben Etzebeth won't be back on a rugby field until late March
	5 Dec: Eben Etzebeth won't be back on a rugby field until late March... more

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