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  •   Home > News >  Subscribe to NZCity's Sports articles  Sports
    The remarkable story behind Russia's record 110-4 loss to Australia at the 2000 Rugby League World Cup
    Brad Fittler
    Brad Fittler
     17 November 2024
    Russia might only make one trip to the Rugby League World Cup but the memories forged in the 2000 tournament, especially in their record loss to Australia, are wild enough to last a lifetime.
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    The Breakers have climbed back to the top of the Australian NBL following a gutsy 77-69 win over the Taipans in Cairns
    17 Nov: The Breakers have climbed back to the top of the Australian NBL following a gutsy 77-69 win over the Taipans in Cairns... more
    Australian driver Will Brown is now a Supercars champion after sealing one of the most consistent seasons in the competition's history with a hard-fought podium at the Adelaide 500
    17 Nov: Australian driver Will Brown is now a Supercars champion after sealing one of the most consistent seasons in the competition's history with a hard-fought podium at the Adelaide 500... more
    All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu is eager to tick off a first in a test career spanning a decade
    17 Nov: All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu is eager to tick off a first in a test career spanning a decade... more
    Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson, Katie Taylor wins controversial epic against Amanda Serrano in Netflix boxing spectacular
    16 Nov: Jake Paul recorded a unanimous decision win over Mike Tyson as both fighters were showered with boos from a frustrated crowd in Texas.... more
    The Auckland Hearts have beaten Northern Districts by seven wickets at Mount Maunganui, on the opening day of the women's one-day cricket competition, the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield
    16 Nov: The Auckland Hearts have beaten Northern Districts by seven wickets at Mount Maunganui, on the opening day of the women's one-day cricket competition, the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield... more
    To the inaugural Premier Hockey League, where the central North Island Falcons men's side have come back to draw 3-all against the South Island's Alpiners in the capital
    16 Nov: To the inaugural Premier Hockey League, where the central North Island Falcons men's side have come back to draw 3-all against the South Island's Alpiners in the capital... more
    The Breakers basketballers will look to overcome their third-quarter issues in tonight's NBL road game against the Cairns Taipans
    16 Nov: The Breakers basketballers will look to overcome their third-quarter issues in tonight's NBL road game against the Cairns Taipans... more
    Winning four straight rugby tests - including three on consecutive weekends against England, Ireland and France - was never going to be easy for the All Blacks
    16 Nov: Winning four straight rugby tests - including three on consecutive weekends against England, Ireland and France - was never going to be easy for the All Blacks... more
    Cameron Waters has claimed pole position for tonight's opening race of the Adelaide 500, bumping Supercars championship leader Will Brown from his provisional pole in qualifying
    16 Nov: Cameron Waters has claimed pole position for tonight's opening race of the Adelaide 500, bumping Supercars championship leader Will Brown from his provisional pole in qualifying... more

     Most Popular Recent Sports News
     15 Nov: What time is the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight? How can I watch it in Australia? +++++++++++++++++++++
     14 Nov: New Zealand Rugby are keeping open a gap down the blindside for a future Super draft, but the prospect is unlikely for now +++++++++++++++++
     09 Nov: And the opening day of netball's Fast 5 World Series is about to reach its climax in Christchurch, with two unbeaten arch-rivals facing off in the last game ++++++++++++
     28 Oct: Silver Ferns skipper Ameliaranne Ekenasio believes some major honesty sessions have paved the way for a rare Constellation Cup series win over Australia ++++++++++++
     25 Oct: Local Kiwi Ferns assistant coach Andrew Aumatagi has praised the growth of rugby league at school level in the South Island +++++++++++
     24 Oct: The Silver Ferns have delivered another dominant display over the Diamonds, winning the second Constellation Cup netball test 63-52 in Auckland - they lead the four-match series 2-nil +++++++++++
     25 Oct: New Kiwis head coach Stacey Jones has received support from an unlikely source - his Australian counterpart +++++++++++

     Sports NewsLinks
      21 Nov: Consultation opens on large south auckland sports park (Stuff.co.nz)
      19 Nov: Nz rugby at odds with global sports over eligibility rules (RadioNZ)
      16 Nov: Sport’s future is mike tyson and old men shouting at clouds (Sydney Morning Herald)
      15 Nov: Aucklanders warned to watch out for fake raffle tickets (Stuff.co.nz)
      14 Nov: Lincoln housing development promoted water sports in potentially toxic lake (Stuff.co.nz)
      14 Nov: Jd sports prices will rise due to budget, warns boss (BBCWorld)
      14 Nov: Housing development promoted water sports in potentially toxic lakes (Stuff.co.nz)
      14 Nov: Gary lineker steps down as sports personality host (BBCWorld)
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