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The Black Sox will face Venezuela in the men's softball World Cup final in Canada, after beating Japan 8-3 in the Super Round

14 July 2025

They needed five runs to qualify for the final, and coach Thomas Makea is full of pride.

First pitch is at 8am.

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31 Aug: A former Welsh rugby international is scoffing at the smart mouth guards used to detect a knock to the head

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31 Aug: 22-year-old hooker Jack Taylor is hoping to replicate Southland rugby greats of years gone by when they tackle Waikato in their Ranfurly Shield NPC contest in Hamilton this afternoon

31 Aug: All Black Caleb Clarke has explained his leadership role as a senior player in a struggling Auckland NPC side

31 Aug: The USA has drawn 31-all with Australia at the women's Rugby World Cup, with wins overnight for Scotland, Canada and England

30 Aug: Canterbury are showing no signs of relinquishing their dominance of the 20-25 men's NPC

30 Aug: The Canterbury men's rugby team have maintained their unbeaten run in the NPC

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