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Former All Blacks loose forward-turned-boxer Liam Messam will be on the start line for Saturday's Ironman New Zealand event in Taupo

25 February 2025

The 40-year-old is putting himself through the 3.8-kilometre swim, 180-kilometre bike and 42.2-kilometre run for the first time.

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25 Feb: Moana Pasifika first-five Jackson Garden-Bachop has delivered high praise for winger Kyren Taumoefolau following his fast start to the Super Rugby Pacific campaign

25 Feb: Added frustration for the Crusaders after their record Super Rugby loss to the Chiefs

24 Feb: The New Zealand women's Sevens side have opened up a six point lead on rivals Australia in the World Series standings after a 41-7 win over Fiji in the Vancouver final

24 Feb: A mixture of frustration and determination for boxer Joseph Parker as he contemplates one more fight before getting his shot to become a two-time heavyweight world champion

24 Feb: Spain have continued their torment of the traditional powerhouses of men's Sevens

24 Feb: All Blacks and Blues wing Caleb Clarke has apologised after pleading guilty to charges of dangerous driving and failing to stop for police

24 Feb: Tall Blacks forward Tohi Smith-Milner has led his side to a 87-70 win over the Philippines in their Asia Cup basketball qualifier, scoring 25 points

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