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Hip ray, hip ray: Is it time to ditch netball's post-game huddle?
Do huddles celebrate unity, or are they out of keeping with professional sport?

'More to achieve': Dame Catriona Williams on her honour and goals
Williams was a top equestrian before a spinal injury 20 years ago.

Woodman-Wickliffe on babies, books, broadcasting and King’s Birthday honour
She aims to start a family after the Rugby World Cup in England.
Rugby

Chiefs beat Brumbies to book spot in Super Rugby Pacific final
The Chiefs will head to Christchurch to meet the Crusaders next weekend.

Book extract: Ian Foster on keeping his job as All Blacks coach
'There was not a lot of trust between us anymore. In fact ... there was zero trust.'

Super Rugby semi: Crusaders edge Blues in thriller
Rob Penney's men advance to the final at the expense of their Auckland rivals.
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Golf

Fox falls further back at US Open
Ryan Fox carded his second-straight three-over-par round at Oakmont this morning.

Watch: McIlroy throws club in frustration as Oakmont tests world's best
Oakmont Country Club is living up to its reputation as a brute of a golf course.

Fox set to make US Open cut as storm ends play early
As the projected cut line got higher, things got more comfortable for Ryan Fox.
Netball
Rowing

Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident
Rowing NZ is investigating after a team member's arrest in the US.

Watch: Rowing NZ University Championships
Watch the action as the nation's top university rowers go head-to-head.

On The Up: The full 100 – New Zealand's greatest sporting moments of the past 25 years
Celebrating 25 years of New Zealand's greatest moments.
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Cricket

South Africa end title drought, beat Australia to claim World Test Championship
The Proteas are chokers no longer.

South Africa close in on World Test Championship victory over Australia
The Proteas need 69 runs with two days to play at the home of cricket.

Australia remain on top despite second innings collapse
At stumps, Australia led by 218 runs, reaching 144-8 in their second innings.
Tennis
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Opinion: How school barriers block pathways for young athletes
Amelia Twiss and George Fisher will cycle 800km to present their petition.

'Understand the magnitude': Inside the mind of Sonny Bill Williams
Williams has a lot on his mind as he gears up for the biggest bout of his career.

All Blacks add new coach to Scott Robertson’s team
A former All Blacks lock will work on improving the lineout.
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'Truly humbling': David Beckham receives knighthood
Roger Daltrey and Gary Oldman also became Sirs in the King's Birthday Honours list.

'It's been a fun day': Lawson quick in Canadian Grand Prix practice
The Kiwi enjoyed a solid start to the weekend in Montreal.

'Weather won't help': Challenges face Mercurial at Te Rapa
Rainy conditions could challenge Mercurial, who struggles on heavy tracks.

Lawson’s teammate: 'I wouldn’t feel ready' for Red Bull promotion
The world champion risks a suspension due to his poor disciplinary record.

Sonny Bill Williams is at the Herald NOW desk ahead of his big fight with Paul Gallen
Ryan Bridge speaks to Sonny Bill Williams ahead of his boxing bout with Paul Gallen

Elliott Smith: Our biggest rivalry? Not if the Blues can't break losing run
OPINION: History paints a picture of a one-way rivalry over 20 years.
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