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Heartbreak for the Welsh rugby team in Cardiff...losing 26-23 to Scotland, despite leading for all but five minutes of the Six Nations encounter

22 February 2026

Heartbreak for the Welsh rugby team in Cardiff...losing 26-23 to Scotland, despite leading for all but five minutes of the Six Nations encounter

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The Blues have beaten the Force 42-32 in their Super Rugby contest in Perth, while the Chiefs have had a nail-biting 26-23 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin....with coach Jono Gibbes praising the Landers for their grit
	22 Feb: The Blues have beaten the Force 42-32 in their Super Rugby contest in Perth, while the Chiefs have had a nail-biting 26-23 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin....with coach Jono Gibbes praising the Landers for their grit... more

It's a Super Rugby "rinse and repeat' moment for Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph
	21 Feb: It's a Super Rugby "rinse and repeat' moment for Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph... more

Tiaan Whelpton's made a resounding statement at the International Track Meet in Christchurch
	21 Feb: Tiaan Whelpton's made a resounding statement at the International Track Meet in Christchurch... more

Some of the country's best track and field talent will be on show in Christchurch this afternoon as the city hosts it's annual International Track Meet
	21 Feb: Some of the country's best track and field talent will be on show in Christchurch this afternoon as the city hosts it's annual International Track Meet... more

A positive update after a scary moment for skier Fin Melville Ives at the Winter Olympics
	21 Feb: A positive update after a scary moment for skier Fin Melville Ives at the Winter Olympics... more

Hurricanes returnee Josh Moorby has celebrated his first game back in Super Rugby in style in their campaign-opening win in Wellington
	21 Feb: Hurricanes returnee Josh Moorby has celebrated his first game back in Super Rugby in style in their campaign-opening win in Wellington... more

High hopes for one of the Hurricanes' newest recruits
	20 Feb: High hopes for one of the Hurricanes' newest recruits... more

All Blacks flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi has reported he's not far away from a return to the Super Rugby Pacific picture, but is warning his teammates not to take Moana Pasifika lightly tonight
	20 Feb: All Blacks flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi has reported he's not far away from a return to the Super Rugby Pacific picture, but is warning his teammates not to take Moana Pasifika lightly tonight... more

A Sky Sport Now subscription's about to become more costly
	19 Feb: A Sky Sport Now subscription's about to become more costly... more

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