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  •   Home > News > National > Christchurch

    The Bulldogs have beaten the Dragons 15-14 in double overtime to complete NRL league's opening weekend in Las Vegas

    The Bulldogs have beaten the Dragons 15-14 in double overtime to complete NRL league's opening weekend in Las Vegas


    A Stephen Crichton field goal broke the deadlock.



    The American-Israeli attacks on Iran leave the latter's involvement in football's World Cup unlikely without a regime change.

    New Zealand would have been one of their opponents in Group G, alongside Belgium and Egypt.

    The United States was due to host each of Iran's matches - Iraq are the likely replacements.



    Manchester United have beaten Crystal Palace 2-1 to move to third on the Premier League football table.

    Leaders Arsenal have defeated Chelsea, also 2-1.



    India have chased 196 to beat the West Indies by five wickets with four balls to spare to advance to a semi-final against England at cricket's T20 World Cup in Kolkata.

    New Zealand will play South Africa in Thursday's opening last-four match, also at Eden Gardens.



    Former New Zealand cricketer Luke Woodcock has had surgery for a brain tumour, which has removed part of the cancer.

    A Givealittle page has been set up to help with his next phase of treatment.



    Another step towards World Cup basketball qualification for the Tall Blacks after beating hosts Guam 99-67 to back up Friday's win over the Philippines in Manila.

    Late call-up Jack Andrew finished with 20 points and nine rebounds in 22 minutes.



    Golfer Daniel Hillier's won the New Zealand Open by two strokes at Millbrook, eight days after getting married.



    All Blacks halfback Cortez Ratima has re-signed with New Zealand Rugby and the Chiefs through to the end of 2028.

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