Taranaki will not play at their home ground of Yarrow Stadium this Mitre 10 Cup season due to safety reasons.
Stadium owners Taranaki Stadium Trust say a safety-first approach is behind the reason to make the stadium unavailable in 2018, after geotechnical testing on the stadium's West Stand showed that it was a significant earthquake risk.
Reports into the West Stand were commissioned after a November report found the stadium's East Stand was earthquake-prone.
"It's a real blow and we apologise to everyone involved. The Trust informed key partners, including the TRFU, of the report's findings yesterday," says TST trustee Mike Nield.
Nield said it was too early to speculate on the future of the stadium but the TST would continue investigating the next steps.
"This is a blow but we remain committed to having a facility in Taranaki capable of hosting top-flight sporting events.
"We'll be looking at our options and while the loss of Yarrow for 2018 is a setback, it gives us opportunities to look at some of the different choices available to us."
New Plymouth Disctrict Council COO Kelvin Wright said safety of the public was the primary concern.
"This is hugely disappointing for players and fans who will be inconvenienced but safety comes first.
"We take public and staff safety very seriously and have taken a proactive approach ever since issues were first discovered."
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The New Zealand Breakers have filled their first import slot for the next Australian basketball league season by contracting American small forward Armani Moore.
Moore is a former University of Tennessee player who is expected to fill a utility role with the team.
Moore shot at just 26 per cent from deep in college and struggles at the free throw line, however the Breakers are trumpeting his defensive skill-set.
The Breakers have contracted nine players for 2018-19, with two import spots still available.
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The New Zealand Breakers have filled their first import slot for the next Australian basketball league season by contracting American small forward Armani Moore.
Moore is a former University of Tennessee player who is expected to fill a utility role with the team.
Moore shot at just 26 per cent from deep in college and struggles at the free throw line, however the Breakers are trumpeting his defensive skill-set.
The Breakers have contracted nine players for 2018-19, with two import spots still available.
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Some good signs at All Blacks training in Auckland today.
Radio Sport rugby editor Nigel Yalden went along, and says all of the injured All Blacks took part in the open portion of this morning's session at Mt Smart Stadium.
Sam Whitelock, Ryan Crotty and Sam Cane looked comfortable, though there was nothing overly strenuous to start.
Kieran Read was also actively involved in the warm up as he builds to a return to rugby, and he was very vocal as well.
Tighthead prop Nepo Laulala was another training with the group while a couple of handshakes for loosehead prop Karl Tu'inukuafe suggests that he could be in line for test debut off the bench this weekend.
One big name out is Sonny Bill Williams will miss the series after having surgery on his knee, leaving the door open for a new-look midfield.
Williams started 13 of the All Blacks 14 tests in 2017, missing the third British and Irish Lions match due to suspension.
Williams will link back up with the All Blacks later this week, and regular midfield partner Ryan Crotty says he'll be crucial to how they prepare.
Crotty says when Williams has been in the 12 jumper those around him have helped him prepare for his tests, so it's his turn to return the favour.
The All Blacks midfield combination will be revealed when the team to face France is named on Thursday.
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Some good signs at All Blacks training in Auckland today.
Radio Sport rugby editor Nigel Yalden went along, and says all of the injured All Blacks took part in the open portion of this morning's session at Mt Smart Stadium.
Sam Whitelock, Ryan Crotty and Sam Cane looked comfortable, though there was nothing overly strenuous to start.
Kieran Read was also actively involved in the warm up as he builds to a return to rugby, and he was very vocal as well.
Tighthead prop Nepo Laulala was another training with the group while a couple of handshakes for loosehead prop Karl Tu'inukuafe suggests that he could be in line for test debut off the bench this weekend.
One big name out is Sonny Bill Williams will miss the series after having surgery on his knee, leaving the door open for a new-look midfield.
Williams started 13 of the All Blacks 14 tests in 2017, missing the third British and Irish Lions match due to suspension.
Williams will link back up with the All Blacks later this week, and regular midfield partner Ryan Crotty says he'll be crucial to how they prepare.
Crotty says when Williams has been in the 12 jumper those around him have helped him prepare for his tests, so it's his turn to return the favour.
The All Blacks midfield combination will be revealed when the team to face France is named on Thursday.
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Shaun Johnson is back for the Warriors.
The star halfback has been named to make his 150th NRL appearance in Saturday's away match against Manly in Christchurch.
Johnson has been out for a month with an ankle injury suffered against the Wests Tigers in early May.
Coach Stephen Kearney told Darcy and Goran it's a major fillip to have him back.
"He's obviously had three weeks, and he's worked pretty hard during that time, so he's fit and ready to go."
Isaiah Papali'i comes into the second row for Simon Mannering who drops back to the bench, while Karl Lawton remains on the interchange.
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Shaun Johnson is back for the Warriors.
The star halfback has been named to make his 150th NRL appearance in Saturday's away match against Manly in Christchurch.
Johnson has been out for a month with an ankle injury suffered against the Wests Tigers in early May.
Coach Stephen Kearney told Darcy and Goran it's a major fillip to have him back.
"He's obviously had three weeks, and he's worked pretty hard during that time, so he's fit and ready to go."
Isaiah Papali'i comes into the second row for Simon Mannering who drops back to the bench, while Karl Lawton remains on the interchange.
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Crusaders coach Scott Robertson on his side named to face the Chiefs on Saturday.  He’s left out Crotty and Whitelock who are both battling concussion symptoms and wonders what that will mean for their chances of playing for the All Blacks Saturday week.
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Crusaders coach Scott Robertson on his side named to face the Chiefs on Saturday.  He’s left out Crotty and Whitelock who are both battling concussion symptoms and wonders what that will mean for their chances of playing for the All Blacks Saturday week.
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Was Jared Donaldson's underarm serve to opponent Grigor Dimitrov at the French Open, due to cramping fair enough? Or just like cricket is the underarm tactic considered underhanded bad form?
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