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Ireland v South Africa live updates: Springboks look to break poor run against Irish
Live updates of the rugby test between the Springboks and Ireland.

Watch: Ashes controversy erupts as England batter is given out on dubious evidence
Jamie Smith was dismissed after a prolonged DRS check in the midst of England’s epic collapse that led to Australia’s win in the first test in Perth.

Player ratings: From the two match winners, to the Englishman whose nightmare came true
The Perth Ashes Test was gripping from start to finish, but it didn’t even last for two days. We rate every Australian and English player from an unforgettable match.

Gallen calls for lifetime ban over Katoa incident
Former Blues skipper Paul Gallen says life-time bans from rugby league should be considered for anyone who was found to be negligent in the handling of the shocking Eli Katoa incident.

Sharp dealing: What was behind Essendon’s brave draft plan?
They held their nerve on preferring to draft, rather than pursuing the likes of Dan Houston. The 2025 draft might’ve been compromised, but the Bombers haven’t.

Why celebrity scandals leave us feeling shattered
Learning more about a famous person you admire can feel confronting.

Rugby: All Blacks end season with a win, hold off brave Welsh challenge
While the scoreline was ultimately comfortable, the home side was more than up for the challenge for long periods of the game.

Watch: All Blacks rumble over Wales in Cardiff
The All Blacks heaped more misery on Wales when they rolled them 52-26 at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday morning (NZT)

Why Zihuatanejo, Mexico Should Be Your Next Beach Trip — A Quiet Alternative to Cabo and Puerto Vallarta

Wave of strikes in Lebanon: IDF hits Hezbollah launchers, military sites in south, central Lebanon

Hamas warns Witkoff, threatens 'ceasefire is over' after IDF thwarts Yellow Line breaches

Israeli strike on Gaza City vehicle kills at least four, report says

Auckland FC face tough challenge against Brisbane Roar with five men out
All you need to know about the A-League Men round five match.

‘Gross oversight’: Community feels shut out over floodplain dump plan
Only nine nearby properties could submit on the application. A neighbour 120m away made a submission anyway.

Springboks lead with thrilling Willemse try against Ireland in Dublin
Follow live coverage as Ireland host the Springboks at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

All Blacks player ratings: Dead-eye D-Mac, classy Clarke lead win over Wales
ANALYSIS: Damian McKenzie produced a kicking masterclass in Cardiff as two returning wingers bagged doubles.

‘Easy to say, a lot harder to do’: Stokes refuses to blame England’s batters for Perth capitulation
There was disbelief in the England camp after the Perth Test ended inside two days – their recklessness with the bat destroying their hopes for victory and leaving them with an almighty task to wrest back the urn.

Apple’s presumptive future CEO, John Ternus, has a tough act to follow

Immigration law changes allowing process bypasses create risk, lawyer says
A new law change allowing key immigration decisions to bypass established processes and earlier judges decisions, and relying on vague definitions, will put vulnerable migrants at greater risk, an immigration lawyer says.

Opera superstar Joyce DiDonato says music has power to heal
One of the biggest names in opera lands in New Zealand for two concerts and two of her world-famous masterclasses.

Reconext integrates IT asset disposition with ServiceNow
Reconext has launched a new integration that embeds IT asset disposal processes directly into ServiceNow, enhancing workflow and global asset management.

Las Vegas Grand Prix blunder ‘one of the worst mistakes that I have seen’
ANALYSIS: It would be bad enough for a midfield team scrapping for a few points, but for a team in McLaren’s position it is far worse.

Phoenix rocked by serious injuries ahead of Victory visit
All you need to know as a depleted Phoenix team chase their first-ever win against A-League Women powerhouse Melbourne Victory.