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The Funk FIles #24

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October 3, 2026

White Ferns vs Australia T20I Series Preview

October 3, 2026

Aotearoa's White Ferns have lost nine T20Is in a row vs Australia and while it seems unlikely that they will break this losing streak in their next three games, perhaps Dean Brownlie can provide extra juice as interim coach.

October 3, 2026

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September 17, 2026

New Zealand Breakers NBL27 Preview

September 17, 2026

The Breakers entered this offseason with only Parker Jackson-Cartwright, Reuben Te Rangi, and Izayah Le’Afa under contract. And no head coach. But GM Dillon Boucher had been able to spend the previous year observing his team and seeing where they needed to improve.

September 17, 2026

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October 9, 2026

All Whites Tour of China & Japan: The Reaction

October 9, 2026

Four games in one window is a lot to digest. Marko Stamenić and Elijah Just got more minutes during this window than they did at the World Cup... which Swansea City’s sports scientists will no doubt be stoked about

October 9, 2026

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October 11, 2026

2026 Rugby League World Cup: New Zealand Kiwi Ferns Preview

October 11, 2026