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  •   Home > News > Sports

    New Zealand Rugby's announced an extensive review to futureproof the sport

    New Zealand Rugby's announced an extensive review to futureproof the sport


    A release from NZR says they - as well as the 26 provincial unions and five Super Rugby franchises - will review how they deliver the sport and ensure it's sustainable.



    An 84th minute goal has steered Liverpool to a 2-1 English Premier League win at Wolves and put them 16 points clear atop the ladder.



    Boxing New Zealand's trying to take the positives out of the late change to their Olympic qualifying tournament.

    Nine Kiwi hopefuls will now compete in March, after the original tournament scheduled to start a month earlier was cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak in host city Wuhan, China.

    A new host city's yet to be confirmed.

    High performance director Mark Keddell says peaking again a month later could work in their favour.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Entertainment:
    Jackson Browne's son Ethan Browne died due to the effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and lidocaine 9:23

    Soccer:
    Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has been left somewhat dissatisfied by the referee's explanation over a penalty decision against his side in a 2-1 A-League defeat to Melbourne City 9:16

    Rugby League:
    Nelson Asofa-Solomona has made an explosive professional boxing debut against ex-rugby league journeyman Jeremy Latimore 9:06

    Entertainment:
    Nikki Glaser cut a joke about Brad Pitt from her Golden Globes performance 8:53

    Entertainment:
    Matthew McConaughey believes a successful marriage requires "maintenance" 8:23

    Cricket:
    Steve Smith and former Australian teammate David Warner have traded centuries in the Australian Big Bash, but it's Smith's Sixers who have taken a five wicket win in the Sydney derby 8:16

    Soccer:
    League leaders Auckland FC have dropped points for the first time after scoring the opening goal in an A-League match 8:06

    Entertainment:
    Michael B. Jordan's mother has grown "used" to women lusting after him 7:53

    Environment:
    A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches 7:47

    Cricket:
    The Central Stags have beaten the visiting Auckland Aces by 10 runs in the T20 Super Smash in Napier 7:46


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