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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 December 2025

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

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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

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

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