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  •   Home > News > Sports >  Subscribe to NZCity's Rugby articles  Rugby
    Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being red carded for eye gouging in the record 73-nil win over Wales in Cardiff
     30 November 2025
    Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being red carded for eye gouging in the record 73-nil win over Wales in Cardiff
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    Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi is sticking up for Eben Etzebeth , despite the big lock being sent off for eye gouging in South Africa's huge 73-nil win over Wales in Cardiff
    30 Nov 2025: Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi is sticking up for Eben Etzebeth , despite the big lock being sent off for eye gouging in South Africa's huge 73-nil win over Wales in Cardiff... more
    The triumphant Springboks' Northern Tour has ended under a dark cloud
    30 Nov 2025: The triumphant Springboks' Northern Tour has ended under a dark cloud... more
    Jorja Miller feels at home as a leader in the Black Ferns Sevens
    29 Nov 2025: Jorja Miller feels at home as a leader in the Black Ferns Sevens... more
    Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax are free to return to rugby league's NRL after rebel rugby union competition R360 pushed back their planned launch by two years - until 2028
    29 Nov 2025: Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax are free to return to rugby league's NRL after rebel rugby union competition R360 pushed back their planned launch by two years - until 2028... more
    A glass half full mindset for the Tall Blacks basketballers after letting a chance slip for a rare victory over their Australian counterparts
    29 Nov 2025: A glass half full mindset for the Tall Blacks basketballers after letting a chance slip for a rare victory over their Australian counterparts... more
    French captain Antoine Dupont is set for his return to rugby after an eight-month layoff with injury
    29 Nov 2025: French captain Antoine Dupont is set for his return to rugby after an eight-month layoff with injury... more
    Brodie Kostecki has pocketed a 50 thousand dollar bonus for winning a weather-affected opening race at the Supercars grand final in Adelaide
    29 Nov 2025: Brodie Kostecki has pocketed a 50 thousand dollar bonus for winning a weather-affected opening race at the Supercars grand final in Adelaide... more
    Controversy has preceded India's winning goal in their 3-2 victory over the New Zealand men at hockey's Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia
    28 Nov 2025: Controversy has preceded India's winning goal in their 3-2 victory over the New Zealand men at hockey's Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia... more
    Eden Park wants to replace its outer oval with 1500 carparks
    27 Nov 2025: Eden Park wants to replace its outer oval with 1500 carparks... more

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     14 Dec: The Tauranga Whai have defended their Tauihi national women's basketball league title with a resounding 93-66 win over the Mainland Pouakai in the final in Christchurch ++++++++++++++
     01 Jan: Wellington Blaze coach Jonny Bassett-Graham is certain Georgia Plimmer can maintain her great form...even without opening partner Amelia Kerr ++++++++++
     24 Dec: Four-time Formula One world drivers champion Max Verstappen has revealed he won't carry any scars from this season ++++++++++
     21 Dec: YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has had titanium plates fitted and teeth removed after breaking his jaw in two places during his defeat to two-time world champion Anthony Joshua +++++++++
     15 Dec: A breakthrough win for Alice Robinson in the Super G discipline, eight weeks out from the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina +++++++++
     24 Dec: Jonny Tata's quest to become the first kiwi to advance to the third round at the world darts championship has been dashed +++++++++

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