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5 September 2026

Rugby: Ardie Savea heading home as All Blacks rue missed chances in third test defeat

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Source reporting: rnz.co.nz

Rugby: Ardie Savea heading home as All Blacks rue missed chances in third test defeat

The All Blacks started well against the Springboks in front of about 90,000 spectators at Johannesburg's FNB Stadium but ultimately lost 24-29.

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Katie Taylor ends career with win as fellow boxers pay tribute

Katie Taylor ended her boxing career with victory over Flora Pili at Croke Park, and some of the biggest names in women's boxing paid tribute to her afterwards. The Irish fighter’s farewell win prompted messages of respect from across the sport, marking the close of a high-profile career. BBC Sport reported the reactions from Taylor’s peers, who acknowledged her impact on women’s boxing following the Croke Park bout. The responses underline the esteem in which she is held by fellow professionals and observers in the sport. Taylor’s final fight and the ensuing tributes leave a clear impression of her standing within boxing circles.

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Her high-profile farewell and the tributes reinforce her status as a role model for aspiring women boxers.

Source: BBC Sport https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/sport/rss.xmlOriginal source

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