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  •   Home > News > Sports

    First up success for New Zealand's pioneering under-85 kilogram men's rugby side

    First up success for New Zealand's pioneering under-85 kilogram men's rugby side


    The team dubbed the "Light Blacks" have beaten Sri Lanka 50-10 in their first match before 25 thousand fans in Kandy.

    The sides meet again in Colombo on Sunday morning, New Zealand time.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Sports News
     05 May: Netball New Zealand are firming plans for next year's ANZ Premiership - despite a broadcast deal still not being in place
     05 May: World golf number one Scottie Scheffler has tuned up for the year's next major with a commanding win on the PGA Tour
     05 May: The Black Ferns Sevens have added more silverware to their bulging trophy cabinet
     05 May: Triathlete Hayden Wilde has been hospitalised in Japan after a bike crash
     05 May: A hint of sympathy from Canberra coach Ricky Stuart to Melbourne counterpart - and former team-mate - Craig Bellamy after their 20-18 golden-point triumph to complete the NRL's Magic Round in Brisbane
     05 May: Scott McLaughlin's edging towards a first podium finish of the season at the latest IndyCar series stop in Alabama
     05 May: Goal shooter Grace Nweke has produced another dazzling Super Netball display to lead New South Wales to a 71-63 win over Queensland in Sydney
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     Today's News

    Living & Travel:
    Netball New Zealand are firming plans for next year's ANZ Premiership - despite a broadcast deal still not being in place 16:17

    Entertainment:
    Crystal Hefner is engaged 15:58

    Entertainment:
    Buckingham Palace has issued a statement after Prince Harry's bombshell interview 15:28

    Business:
    A strong summer has taken Auckland property sales to a four-year high 15:27

    Golf:
    World golf number one Scottie Scheffler has tuned up for the year's next major with a commanding win on the PGA Tour 15:07

    Entertainment:
    Christina Haack and Josh Hall have settled their divorce 14:58

    Politics:
    Parliamentarians seem to be onboard with a call for action on Northland's meth crisis 14:57

    Law and Order:
    Police are looking into three teens being assaulted in Auckland's Browns Bay, one taken to hospital for a check up 14:57

    International:
    Sean 'Diddy' Combs is about to go on trial. Here are your questions answered 14:37

    Entertainment:
    Prince Harry says King Charles "won't speak to me" 14:28


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