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Putin's cheeky reaction to Russian opener

The World Cup is finally under way and it was a perfect start for the hosts Russia.

NGHS, NBHS host Buenos Aires school teams

The sport exchange cropped up by chance but now NGHS pupils harbour desire to reciprocate

CHB jetboat whiz scores career highlight

Tanya Iremonger feels she and her team can do even better next season.

Ref scapegoat in Cane, Tu'ungafasi case

ABs aren't cheats. They just seem to get away with it more often than other nations.

Rain doesn't dampen McLean Park upgrade

There may have been more than 60mm of rain.

Underdog O'Brien ready to spoil Fijian's record

Leutele eyes NZ heavyweight crown

Pirate prop obvious choice after blowing 'em apart

Rakete-Stones jumps three spots up the MVP leaderboard

Playing 40 minutes vital says Jarrod Kenny

Hawks missed quality pair but playing 40 minutes is imperative says captain Jarrod Kenny

PG Arena two-edged sword says Dion Prewster

Wellington Saints game yardstick for Hawks to gauge playoff worthiness says Dion Prewster

Concussion action no-brainer: Greatholder

Doing the right thing when concussion symptoms surface no brainer says Chris Greatholder

Bay karter Tom Bewley earns Aussie trip

National Schools Championships and Blossom Grand Prix Festival next major meets in Bay

Rugby: Drums will beat for Ioane's 100th premier game

Milestones huge incentive for Hastings against Green Machine

Flanders fires for Baby Blacks at rugby world champs

Philpott's lads reach semifinals with unbeaten run

Double whammy for Bay pool kingpin

Bay's Garnett toasts two final wins against Harry Haenga within four days.

Grapes and Kitchin help Kiwis finish third

Aussies too strong this year

London Express looks headed in the right direction

Roundup of the week's racing