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1 week ago | 
newstalkzb.co.nz | Cameron McMillan |Alex Powell
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2 months ago | 
theaccnz.com | Craig Kapitan |Alex Powell
By Craig Kapitan & Alex PowellAll Blacks and Blues standout Caleb Clarke has apologised, after admitting to driving dangerously and failing to stop for police. The 25-year-old winger’s case was called today in the Auckland District Court but he was excused from attending. “Last year I made an error of judgement while riding my motorbike in Auckland,” a statement released on behalf of Clarke said. “I’ve taken full responsibility for my actions and have entered a guilty plea today.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
newstalkzb.co.nz | Alex Powell
Nearly seven months after the death of his younger brother Connor, and embracing a new challenge he’s undertaking at Moana Pasifika, Jackson Garden-Bachop is still coming to terms with the impact of his family’s loss. In June 2024, the New Zealand rugby community was rocked by the news that Highlanders, Wellington and Māori All Blacks outside back Connor had died, aged just 25 after an unspecified medical event. His death has been referred to the coroner.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
theaccnz.com | Alex Powell
By Alex PowellShaun Stevenson and New Zealand Rugby have reached an agreement over the one-test All Black’s immediate and longer-term future, the national organisation has confirmed. Last month, the 28-year-old sought an immediate release from his New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and Chiefs contract in order to take up a deal with Japanese outfit Kubota Spears. Kubota had Stevenson at the top of their wishlist after injury ended the Top League season of Wales outside back Liam Williams.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
newstalkzb.co.nz | Alex Powell
Lulu Sun’s wretched run of form to start 2025 has continued, after the Kiwi was eliminated in the opening round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. In 88 minutes, Sun was eliminated from the year’s first Grand Slam in straight sets by Montenegro’s Danka Kovinic, going down 6-3, 7-5 on court six.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
newstalkzb.co.nz | Alex Powell
Shaun Stevenson and New Zealand Rugby have reached an agreement over the one-test All Black’s immediate and longer term future, the Herald understands. Last month, the 28-year-old sought an immediate release from his NZ Rugby and Chiefs contract, in order to take up a deal with Japanese outfit Kubota Spears. Kubota had Stevenson at the top of their wish list after injury ended the Top League season of Wales outside back Liam Williams.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
newstalkzb.co.nz | Alex Powell
Auckland FC have lost their status as the leaders of the men’s A-League after a 1-0 away defeat to the Perth Glory saw Steve Corica’s men surpassed at the summit. Following Melbourne City’s 1-0 victory over the Brisbane Roar earlier on Saturday, a win over Perth – who sit second from the bottom in the 13-team league – would have restored the Black Knights as table-toppers. To their credit, Auckland FC had the better of possession, and attempts at goal.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
newstalkzb.co.nz | Alex Powell
Without a national central contract, and currently off travelling the globe as a Twenty20 gun for hire, Black Caps coach Gary Stead hopes New Zealand cricket hasn’t seen the last of Finn Allen. In an age when international cricket risks being usurped by the pull of the shortest format, Allen’s decision to not take up a central contract to chase franchise opportunities should set off alarm bells within the walls of the national organisation.
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Jan 12, 2025 | 
theaccnz.com | Alex Powell
By Alex PowellFast bowler Ben Sears will soon make his international return after being named as part of the Black Caps’ 15-man Champions Trophy squad, which will head to Pakistan and the UAE next month. The 26-year-old hasn’t played for New Zealand since April 2024, as a knee injury ruled Sears out of the Black Caps’ 3-0 test series win in India – and most of the home summer so far.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
newstalkzb.co.nz | Alex Powell
Fast bowler Ben Sears will soon make his international return after being named as part of the Black Caps’ 15-man Champions Trophy squad, which will head to Pakistan and the UAE next month. The 26-year-old hasn’t played for New Zealand since April 2024, as a knee injury ruled Sears out of the Black Caps’ 3-0 test series win in India– and most of the home summer so far.
