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World Rugby announces women’s WXV series to launch in New Zealand and South Africa

World Rugby has officially launched its new women’s international competition concept, WXV, with New Zealand and South Africa named as the inaugural hosts. Part of a full overhaul…

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May 9, 2023 Sport / Venues /

 
 

Julie Paterson resigns as Co-Chair of Women in Sport Aotearoa Board

Women in Sport Aotearoa, (WISPA) has announced the resignation of Julie Paterson from her role as Co-Chair of the WISPA Board. Paterson will step down from her position after serving the…

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May 8, 2023 Events / Sport /

 
 

Illawarra Hockey Centre upgrade gets official opening

Athletes across the Illawarra region now have access to an international-grade facility following a $1.1 million upgrade to the Illawarra Hockey Centre.  As a recipient of Greater…

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May 8, 2023 Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Former NRL star Ben Ikin named Chief Executive at Queensland Rugby League

The board of the Queensland Rugby League (QRL) has today appointed Ben Ikin as its new Chief Executive, succeeding Rohan Sawyer who stepped down in February to assume the role of State…

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May 8, 2023 Sport /

 
 

Indigo Shire Council secures funding for trees and awards contract for Barnawartha netball and tennis courts

Indigo Shire Council, located in the Hume region of Victoria, has successfully secured $160,000 to support Naturally Cooler Indigo, a project that will fast track urban tree canopies…

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May 7, 2023 Environment / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

New Zealand Government investment secures future of Winter Games

Winter Games NZ has secured a five-year funding commitment from New Zealand Major Events (MBIE) to support the event annually through to 2027. Welcoming the support, Winter Games NZ Chief…

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May 6, 2023 Events / Finance / Sport /

 
 

Southeast Asian Games open in Phnom Penh

The 32nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games have opened in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh with sporting action already underway. Athletes from the competing 11 nations - the 10 members of…

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May 5, 2023 Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Revived proposal for Auckland waterfront stadium set for release

The consortium behind plans to build a 50,000-seat stadium on Auckland’s waterfront, last advanced in 2018, are, according to media reports, poised to release a new proposal. The…

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May 5, 2023 ByNigel Benton Finance / Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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