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Former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder is stumped by New Zealand Rugby not allowing Richie Mo'unga to play for the national team immediately upon his return

8 August 2025

Former All Blacks captain Todd Blackadder is stumped by New Zealand Rugby not allowing Richie Mo'unga to play for the national team immediately upon his return

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The off-season player movements are heating up in netball's ANZ Premiership
	8 Aug: The off-season player movements are heating up in netball's ANZ Premiership... more

The Breakers have completed their roster for the upcoming season in basketball's Australian NBL
	8 Aug: The Breakers have completed their roster for the upcoming season in basketball's Australian NBL... more

Victoria Mboko's Canadian Open win over Naomi Osaka delights fans in Montreal and Toronto
	8 Aug: Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko delights crowds in Montreal and Toronto with her Canadian Open final win over four-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka.... more

Another step on the comeback trail for Sam Darry when Canterbury host Auckland in rugby's NPC
	8 Aug: Another step on the comeback trail for Sam Darry when Canterbury host Auckland in rugby's NPC... more

New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is brushing off suggestions the British and Irish Lions should not tour the country in 2029
	8 Aug: New Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson is brushing off suggestions the British and Irish Lions should not tour the country in 2029... more

The new eligibility rules for the Silver Ferns may be set to have a big effect on ANZ Premiership netball rosters
	8 Aug: The new eligibility rules for the Silver Ferns may be set to have a big effect on ANZ Premiership netball rosters... more

Another Tactix centurion has called time on her netball career in the Mainland
	8 Aug: Another Tactix centurion has called time on her netball career in the Mainland... more

Akshay Bhatia 's early lead has held through the day in the opening round of the PGA Tour's first playoff event in Memphis
	8 Aug: Akshay Bhatia 's early lead has held through the day in the opening round of the PGA Tour's first playoff event in Memphis... more

The Brisbane Broncos have suffered a hammer blow to their top four hopes in the NRL, crashing to a 22-2 loss to Melbourne in which they lost both of their halves to injury
	8 Aug: The Brisbane Broncos have suffered a hammer blow to their top four hopes in the NRL, crashing to a 22-2 loss to Melbourne in which they lost both of their halves to injury... more

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