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Tiger Woods has admitted his recovery from a back operation is not as quick as he would like, meaning he is unable to put a date on his return to golf or even commit to a playing schedule

3 December 2025

Tiger Woods has admitted his recovery from a back operation is not as quick as he would like, meaning he is unable to put a date on his return to golf or even commit to a playing schedule

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All Black Rieko Ioane is poised to make his Leinster rugby debut in Sunday's Champions Cup opener against Harlequins
	2 Dec: All Black Rieko Ioane is poised to make his Leinster rugby debut in Sunday's Champions Cup opener against Harlequins... more

New Zealand Formula One driver Liam Lawson is determined to finish the season on a high
	1 Dec: New Zealand Formula One driver Liam Lawson is determined to finish the season on a high... more

Jimmy Barnes is heading back to New Zealand - to celebrate his landmark album, For the Working Class Man, turning 40
	1 Dec: Jimmy Barnes is heading back to New Zealand - to celebrate his landmark album, For the Working Class Man, turning 40... more

Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being red carded for eye gouging in the record 73-nil win over Wales in Cardiff
	30 Nov: Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after being red carded for eye gouging in the record 73-nil win over Wales in Cardiff... more

Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi is sticking up for Eben Etzebeth , despite the big lock being sent off for eye gouging in South Africa's huge 73-nil win over Wales in Cardiff
	30 Nov: Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi is sticking up for Eben Etzebeth , despite the big lock being sent off for eye gouging in South Africa's huge 73-nil win over Wales in Cardiff... more

The triumphant Springboks' Northern Tour has ended under a dark cloud
	30 Nov: The triumphant Springboks' Northern Tour has ended under a dark cloud... more

Jorja Miller feels at home as a leader in the Black Ferns Sevens
	29 Nov: Jorja Miller feels at home as a leader in the Black Ferns Sevens... more

Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax are free to return to rugby league's NRL after rebel rugby union competition R360 pushed back their planned launch by two years - until 2028
	29 Nov: Ryan Papenhuyzen and Zac Lomax are free to return to rugby league's NRL after rebel rugby union competition R360 pushed back their planned launch by two years - until 2028... more

A glass half full mindset for the Tall Blacks basketballers after letting a chance slip for a rare victory over their Australian counterparts
	29 Nov: A glass half full mindset for the Tall Blacks basketballers after letting a chance slip for a rare victory over their Australian counterparts... more

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Most Popular Recent Rugby News

24 Nov: Confidence that Christchurch can deliver sellout Rugby League crowds ++++++++++++++

23 Nov: All Blacks lock Fabian Holland believes his team can only grow after his first year as a test player ++++++++++++

14 Dec: The Tauranga Whai have defended their Tauihi national women's basketball league title with a resounding 93-66 win over the Mainland Pouakai in the final in Christchurch +++++++++++

29 Nov: Jorja Miller feels at home as a leader in the Black Ferns Sevens +++++++++++

29 Nov: A glass half full mindset for the Tall Blacks basketballers after letting a chance slip for a rare victory over their Australian counterparts ++++++++++

23 Nov: A final departing message from All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland after ending his tenure with the national side ++++++++++

22 Nov: All Blacks skipper Scott Barrett is refusing to take notice of a Welsh side being written off being kickoff +++++++++

Rugby NewsLinks

19 Dec: Could this memorable shot in a thrilling wallabies win be a penalty in the future? (Sydney Morning Herald)

18 Dec: Will smith visits antarctica with ex-rugby star in seven-continent adventure (BBCWorld)

17 Dec: ‘one of the best decisions i made’: why all blacks hooker knew he needed to avoid rugby (Stuff.co.nz)

17 Dec: Nephew of all blacks great signs first super rugby contract with highlanders (Stuff.co.nz)

15 Dec: All blacks superstar sinbinned for dissent on comeback match in japan (Stuff.co.nz)

14 Dec: Belmore, france ... perth. the bears recruit taking the road less travelled (Sydney Morning Herald)

13 Dec: Mark geyer put rugby league on the map in perth. another panther is hoping to do the same (Sydney Morning Herald)

13 Dec: ‘robbed’: kiwis star overlooked for golden boot award won by australian ace (Stuff.co.nz)

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Law and Order:
Three people have been arrested after a chase following a burglary in Drury this afternoon 21:57

Entertainment:
Allison Holker has paid tribute to her husband Stephen 'tWitch' Boss on the third anniversary of his death 21:50

Entertainment:
King Charles will be "deeply touched" by the public's reaction to the "milestone" in his cancer journey, which he described as a "personal blessing" 21:20

Rugby:
The head coach for Canoe Racing New Zealand, Gordon Walker, is stepping down 21:17

Entertainment:
Selena Quintanilla's dad has died at the age of 86 20:50

Education:
How a Reddit tip proved vital for uncovering the suspect of the Brown University shooting 20:37

Entertainment:
Shaquille O'Neal is set to undergo lip reduction surgery 20:20

Entertainment:
Chrissie Hynde "always regretted" her guest appearance in Friends because it ruined her anonymity on the school run 19:50

Entertainment:
Claire Holt took a step back from acting because she wants to be present for her children 19:20

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix have picked up their third win of the A-League season after beating the Central Coast Mariners 3-1 at home 18:57

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