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Australia rugby coach Joe Schmidt knows how much the Bledisloe Cup means to the All Blacks, now he’s finding out about what it could mean to the Wallabies ahead of tomorrow’s opener in Sydney. 

New Zealand claimed the silverware in 2003 and have held the prize since. 

Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor and Commentator Elliott Smith joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the test. 

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All Blacks openside Sam Cane is determined to wind down his career with an unblemished Bledisloe Cup record. 

The former skipper will play his 99th test this afternoon when he runs out against Australia in Sydney. 

He says seeing the Cup is just as special now as it was when he debuted in 2012. 

Elliott Smith catches up with Sam Cane ahead of Saturday's clash. 

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South Canterbury coach Nigel Walsh believes their off-field environment is a major reason for their on-field success in rugby's Heartland Championship. 

They're going for a record-setting 37th consecutive win in the competition this afternoon when they take on Horowhenua-Kapiti at Eden Park in Auckland. 

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There’s belief the Breakers can take a lot of positives from their winless NBL preseason. 

The Kiwi side get their campaign officially underway against Brisbane in Perth, their opponents going in with six of seven preseason wins, including the Blitz tournament. 

Guard Mitch McCarron says the consistency wasn't where they want it to be, but there were signs of improvement as the preseason went on.

Mixed martial artist Navajo Stirling has plenty left in the tank following confirmation of his UFC debut in December. 

The unbeaten light heavyweight will fight Brit Tuco Tokkos in Tampa - with the bout offered shortly after the Kiwi earned a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series last week. 

Stirling joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss his recent success and preview the local Arsenal X3 Hybri...

The best thing that could happen in the first Bledisloe Cup fixture is a loss for the All Blacks. Or a win for the Wallabies, the same, but different. The ABs could choke it up in the last 20, ergo lose, or the Wallabies could pull a massive hat rabbit and beat up their opposition, therefore win. 

The best thing meaning the best way to pump some blood through the veins of the age-old encounter. It would be a mark...

The Ford National Hockey Championship hits Palmerston North from 15th–21st September 2024. 

The competition is tiered across the men’s and women’s competitions with 'two tiers' in each competition - crowing the National champions.  

D'Arcy catches up with GM of the Hockey Network Ken Maplesden to preview the week's action.  

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David Nyika claims he feels like a different boxer after over two years under trainer Noel Thornberry. 

The Kiwi cruiserweight's set to fight American Tommy Karpency in Auckland tomorrow night, after original opponent Aussie Blake Caparello tested positive for elevated testosterone levels 10 days out from the fight. 

Nyika says he's reverted to his natural strengths, notably endurance and the ability...

Auckland Storm captain Eloise Blackwell has said their match against Bay of Plenty in the Farah Palmer Cup this morning is essentially a must win. 

The Storm are in need of points against the Volcanix in Tauranga after losing the last two on the trot - which Blackwell says the team's acknowledged. 

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Davis Cup captain Artem Sitak has a plan to take out the doubles match in their tie against Luxembourg in Palmerston North this weekend. 

The singles matches featuring Kiwis KP Pannu and Ajeet Rai will headline today as Finn Reynolds and Rubin Statham play New Zealand's doubles match tomorrow.  

D'Arcy catches up with Artem to preview the weekend ahead.  

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Someone always has a better idea. There is always an expert out there who knows best. Invariably it’s a detached non-stakeholder who claims to know the lay of the land better than the decision makers in the thick of the action. Such as people who understand the vagaries, the implications, the weight of the final call around key arrangements in competition structure and policy. 

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The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby News Editor Campbell Burnes and Gold Sport Commentator Hamish McKay.  

On this weekend's agenda:  

The All Blacks are making a few changes ahead of second test match, South Africa apologies for disrupting the haka, and Israel Adesanya's run-in with a member of the public.  

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The All Blacks are determined to finish what they start tomorrow morning in Cape Town. 

After leading 27-17, New Zealand suffered a final quarter collapse in the Rugby Championship test against the Springboks to lose 31-27. 

Captain Scott Barrett says that’s been a focal point this week. 

Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor Elliott Smith joined Adam Cooper out of South Africa to preview the game. <...

Paul Ifill's in pursuit of back-to-back Chatham Cup football titles - in different coaching colours. 

A year after leading Christchurch United to the national club title, Ifill is now Wellington Olympic mentor, who square off with Auckland City for the 2024 title this evening. 

Paul catches up with Adam Cooper to preview the final. 

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Springboks captain Siya Kolisi is vowing not to give the All Blacks a head start again tonight in Cape Town. 

The hosts rallied from 10 points down to beat the tourists last week at Ellis Park. 

Kolisi has issued a warning to the All Blacks that they won’t be given that treatment again. 

South African Rugby Journalist Brenden Nel joined Adam Cooper to preview the clash. 

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