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The quarter-finals are set at the world darts championship - and for the first time in a non-Covid year since 2012 Michael van Gerwen won't be there

31 December 2025

The quarter-finals are set at the world darts championship - and for the first time in a non-Covid year since 2012 Michael van Gerwen won't be there

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Bowls great Val Smith is struggling to come to terms with her second major award in three months
	31 Dec: Bowls great Val Smith is struggling to come to terms with her second major award in three months... more

Nick Kyrgios has blitzed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 across what has been coined their battle-of-the-sexes tennis match in Dubai
	29 Dec: Nick Kyrgios has blitzed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 across what has been coined their battle-of-the-sexes tennis match in Dubai... more

Ex-Wallabies and Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has continued his dominance of former All Blacks mentors Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster in Japan Rugby League One
	29 Dec: Ex-Wallabies and Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has continued his dominance of former All Blacks mentors Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster in Japan Rugby League One... more

Reigning world champion Luke Littler has fired a warning to his rivals after a dominant display in the third round of the world darts championship in London
	28 Dec: Reigning world champion Luke Littler has fired a warning to his rivals after a dominant display in the third round of the world darts championship in London... more

To the darts world championships at London's Alexandra Palace, on Sky Sport..
	28 Dec: To the darts world championships at London's Alexandra Palace, on Sky Sport..... more

Blues recruit Pita Ahki feels he's wiser and more experienced for his time in the Northern Hemisphere
	26 Dec: Blues recruit Pita Ahki feels he's wiser and more experienced for his time in the Northern Hemisphere... more

An unexpected farewell from his French legion of fans was a special moment to Pita Ahki
	26 Dec: An unexpected farewell from his French legion of fans was a special moment to Pita Ahki ... more

A return to the Blues after 11 seasons for Pita Ahki was made possible thanks to Reiko Ioane
	26 Dec: A return to the Blues after 11 seasons for Pita Ahki was made possible thanks to Reiko Ioane ... more

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

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