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    Olympian Sam Tanner has records in his sights ahead of this evening's mile race at Cooks Gardens in Whanganui
     24 January 2026
    Olympian Sam Tanner has records in his sights ahead of this evening's mile race at Cooks Gardens in Whanganui
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    Test halfback Noah Hotham is hoping for an injury-free year after spending a large chunk of 20-25 on the sidelines
    24 Jan: Test halfback Noah Hotham is hoping for an injury-free year after spending a large chunk of 20-25 on the sidelines... more
    Lewis Hamilton is bracing for what he's calling the biggest regulation change of his career ahead of a make-or-break Formula One season
    24 Jan: Lewis Hamilton is bracing for what he's calling the biggest regulation change of his career ahead of a make-or-break Formula One season... more
    All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams denies player power was behind the early exit of coach Scott Robertson
    23 Jan: All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams denies player power was behind the early exit of coach Scott Robertson... more
    All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has dismissed any suggestions of player power being behind the early exit of New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson
    23 Jan: All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams has dismissed any suggestions of player power being behind the early exit of New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson... more
    New Zealand's elite rugby talent must focus on the task at hand, as they await a new All Blacks coach
    23 Jan: New Zealand's elite rugby talent must focus on the task at hand, as they await a new All Blacks coach... more
    The All Blacks will venture into new territory this year, playing the fourth test against the Springboks in the American city of Baltimore on September 12
    23 Jan: The All Blacks will venture into new territory this year, playing the fourth test against the Springboks in the American city of Baltimore on September 12... more
    Former All Black Tony Brown has confirmed he intends to honour his contract as an assistant with South Africa, rather than make himself available for inclusion in any New Zealand coaching group
    22 Jan: Former All Black Tony Brown has confirmed he intends to honour his contract as an assistant with South Africa, rather than make himself available for inclusion in any New Zealand coaching group... more
    Tony Brown is keeping his All Blacks coaching aspirations alive - just not now
    22 Jan: Tony Brown is keeping his All Blacks coaching aspirations alive - just not now... more
    Former All Blacks first-five Lima Sopoaga suggests Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph's people skills make him the best option to take over the national team job from Scott Robertson
    22 Jan: Former All Blacks first-five Lima Sopoaga suggests Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph's people skills make him the best option to take over the national team job from Scott Robertson... more

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    Olympian Sam Tanner has records in his sights ahead of this evening's mile race at Cooks Gardens in Whanganui 17:46

    Law and Order:
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