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Crusaders coach Rob Penney's revealed what's on his 'Dear Santa' wish list as he plots their Super Rugby title defence in 2026

25 December 2025

Crusaders coach Rob Penney's revealed what's on his 'Dear Santa' wish list as he plots their Super Rugby title defence in 2026

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Kiwi high jumper Hamish Kerr is giving a sneak peek into the weekly schedule of a world champion
	25 Dec: Kiwi high jumper Hamish Kerr is giving a sneak peek into the weekly schedule of a world champion... more

A new season, but the goals for Scott Dixon remain the same
	25 Dec: A new season, but the goals for Scott Dixon remain the same... more

Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian is crediting their defensive consistency for their improvement on offence in basketball's NBL
	25 Dec: Sydney Kings coach Brian Goorjian is crediting their defensive consistency for their improvement on offence in basketball's NBL... more

Whitney Hansen will mix business with relaxation over the Christmas break
	25 Dec: Whitney Hansen will mix business with relaxation over the Christmas break... more

A shorter than usual Christmas break for newly appointed Black Ferns rugby coach Whitney Hansen
	25 Dec: A shorter than usual Christmas break for newly appointed Black Ferns rugby coach Whitney Hansen... more

The All Whites believe they're well prepared for their pool games in next year's FIFA World Cup
	25 Dec: The All Whites believe they're well prepared for their pool games in next year's FIFA World Cup... more

Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox is reflecting on his breakthrough year
	25 Dec: Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox is reflecting on his breakthrough year... more

All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi is embracing his role as a locker room leader for the Blues
	25 Dec: All Blacks prop Ofa Tu'ungafasi is embracing his role as a locker room leader for the Blues... more

Four-time Formula One world drivers champion Max Verstappen has revealed he won't carry any scars from this season
	24 Dec: Four-time Formula One world drivers champion Max Verstappen has revealed he won't carry any scars from this season... more

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