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Watch: Blues complete Super Rugby Aupiki three-peat with dramatic last-play try
A late try from Katelyn Vahaakolo seals a dramatic 28-21 victory over Matatu in Christchurch to set up a clash with the Waratahs.

Questions asked after monsoon-like rains sweep Wellington
Watch: Rebekah Ward watched floodwaters surge down Wellington's Tinakori Road while having breakfast, while questions are being raised about the cause.

How do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma?
BBC Sport looks at what City's new-look midfield could be like and whether it is time to cash in on Rodri.

Trump orders Smithsonian to post warnings about 'inaccurate' US history
The Trump administration has often accused the world's largest research museum of harbouring an anti-American bias.

Teenage boy dies after stabbing in Luton as police launch murder investigation
The 17-year-old was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds but was pronounced dead shortly after, Bedfordshire Police says.

Gangs, violence and dumped dead animals: The hidden world of illegal hare hunts
Farmers talk of attacks as police receive nearly 9,000 reports of banned hare coursing, the BBC finds.

Fox strikes K1 gold
Australia's Jess Fox wins her fifth kayak singles world championship gold medal, starring in Oklahoma City.

Aussie paddle gold rush in Oklahoma
Jess and Noemie Fox's father Richard speaks to Nine's Today as his daughters dazzle at the world championships.

JT stunned by bizarre reason Raiders try was denied
Johnathan Thurston is left stunned as the Raiders are denied a try by the Bunker.

Dodd looks to seal victory for Cronulla
Quincy Dodd looks to seal victory for the Cronulla Sharks.

Kerr scores first goal for Gotham
Sam Kerr scores her first goal for Gotham FC in a 2-2 draw with the Portland Thorns.

Dogs star barges over
Bulldogs second-rower Tamika Jones crashes over against the Dragons.

Auckland FC v Spurs: Roberto De Zerbi eyes restart, wants new ‘soul’ for Premier League side
The English Premier League team landed in Auckland at 1.30am today.

Live: Canterbury Bulldogs v NZ Warriors, NRL
The Warriors will try to extend their winning run to three games against their resurgent rivals in Sydney.

Sean McCann - brother of Madeleine - to swim at Commonwealths
Sean McCann, the younger brother of Madeleine McCann, will swim for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday.

Heatwave conditions to return for many as UK temperatures to peak at 35C
Following weeks of mainly dry weather, we can welcome some rain this weekend, but it is not going to be that much.

Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner
The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.

Lakers announce LeBron is leaving franchise
LeBron James will continue his career in the NBA but its been announced he won't be at the Lakers.

Whitaker double seals Waratahs title
Amelia Whitaker's double seals the NSW Waratahs victory in the Super Rugby Women's grand final.

Preston given marching orders
Jordyn Preston is given marching orders for making contact with the kicking leg of Cronulla's Chantay Kiria-Ratu.

NRLW Highlights: Raiders v Sharks - Round 4
The Canberra Raiders host the Cronulla Sharks in Round 4 of the 2026 NRLW Premiership at GIO Stadium, Canberra.

Stuart sizzles to score first points against Tigers
Jed Stuart fires over the tryline to score the Raiders' first try against the Tigers.