2015 was a huge year for sport, with multiple World Cups, triumphs, tragedies and dramas.
Look back at some of the biggest sports events in New Zealand over the year.
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2015: A huge year in sport
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1/12 Eligibility saga: The Junior All Whites were bundled out of Olympic contention after bungling Deklan Wynne's eligibility. -
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2/12 Dick Tonks: The legendary rowing coach explosively severed ties with Rowing NZ after a conflict of interest stoush. -
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3/12 #BlacktoBlack: The All Blacks became to first ever side to win two Rugby World Cups in a row.
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4/12 Super Rugby: Neither side had won a title before this year, but the Canes and the Landers set the competition on fire, both enjoying remarkable seasons.
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5/12
5/12 Jerry and Jonah: The rugby world lost two giants, with the tragic passing of Jerry Collins and Jonah Lomu.
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6/12
6/12 Record breaking runs: Kane Williamson had arguably the greatest season in NZ cricket history, averaging 90.15 in tests.
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7/12
7/12 Kirwan crushed: Sir John Kirwan's Super Rugby coaching career was left in tatters after the Blues sunk to new depths week after week.
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8/12
8/12 Netball World Cup: The Silver Ferns managed an outstanding win against Australia in pool play, but fell short in the final.
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9/12
9/12 Legendary Lydia: Lydia Ko picked up her first ever Major title, in a year that she turned potential into superstar success.
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10/12 Cricket World Cup: The Black Caps united the nation with an incredible run to the final of the World Cup, but they were undone by the pace of Australia in the final.
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11/12
11/12 Breakers triumph: The Breakers turned it on again, taking out their 4th championship title.
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12/12
12/12 #SavetheNix: The future of the Phoenix was thrown into disarray after an FFA license extension was declined, sparking a huge public campaign to save the team.
