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Super Rugby Pacific: 'Inspirational' captain Patrick Tuipulotu overcomes injury to deliver heroic performance in Blues' final triumph

As he has been all season, skipper Patrick Tuipulotu was the tip of the arrow of the marauding Blues...

Cricket: Returning Lauren Down among list of White Ferns centrally contracted players for 2024/25

Lauren Down. Photo credit: Photosport Batter Lauren Down has returned to the White Ferns contract li...

Mixed Martial Arts: Carlos Ulberg earns late call-up as co-main event for Conor McGregor's return at UFC 303

Carlos Ulberg. Photo credit: Getty Images Kiwi light heavyweight Carlos Ulberg's rise through the UF...

Boxing: Oleksandr Usyk crowned undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion with win over Tyson Fury

Oleksandr Usyk has been crowned undisputed heavyweight world champion, after a split-decision victor...

Super Rugby Pacific: Blues call for more afternoon kickoffs after blockbuster occasion against Hurricanes at Eden Park

The Blues have issued a call for more afternoon rugby, after their heavyweight clash with the Hurric...

NRL: Mitchell Barnett's message for NZ Warriors teammates leading into brutal schedule stretch

NZ Warriors forward Mitchell Barnett has issued a call-to-arms for his embattled side, admitting the...

UFC: Carlos Ulberg eyes title showdown with Alex Pereira, before long-awaited Octagon return against Alonzo Menifield

Carlos Ulberg celebrates his win over Jong Da-Un. Photo credit: Getty Images Standing with his hands...

Rugby: NZ great Dan Carter insists All Blacks eligibility rules shouldn't be changed

Legendary first-five Dan Carter insists NZ Rugby's longstanding eligibility rules that prevent playe...

NRL causes social media uproar by forgetting to mention New Zealand in Anzac Day post

The NRL has been blasted on social media after omitting New Zealand from its commemorative Anzac Day...

Super Rugby Pacific: Ex-All Black Aaron Cruden rejects SOS from embattled Crusaders

Former All Blacks first-five Aaron Cruden has revealed he was approached by the struggling Crusaders...

NRL: Shaun Johnson admits James Fisher-Harris signing provides another strong lure to return to Warriors

NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has left no room for misinterpretation regarding his stance on tali...

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders coach Rob Penney counts mental toll of abysmal season after new low against Force

Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for the Crusaders, the defending champions proceeded...

Super Rugby Pacific: Powerhouse Blues pack flip script on Brumbies in Eden Park pasting

Vern Cotter admits Saturday's win over the Brumbies was among the most well-rounded performances he'...

NRL: Coach Andrew Webster on where Warriors went wrong in shock hammering by St George Illawarra Dragons

Warriors Nation could be forgiven for rubbing their eyes with a little extra vigour on Saturday morn...

Paris Olympics: New Zealand athletics team announced for Paris Games

The New Zealand Olympic Committee has announced a 15-strong athletics squad to travel to the Paris G...

NRL: NZ Warriors pulverise error-ridden South Sydney Rabbitohs for third straight NRL win

NZ Warriors have marched to their most emphatic win of the 2024 NRL season to date, crushing a haple...

NRL: Why Warriors coach chose Te Maire Martin ahead of Chanel Harris-Tavita as injured Luke Metcalf's replacement

NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster raised plenty of eyebrows with his decision to select Te Maire Mart...

NRL: NZ Warriors half Luke Metcalf undergoes surgery for broken leg, expected to miss 'lengthy period' of season

Luke Metcalf. Photo credit: Photosport NZ Warriors half Luke Metcalf is facing an extended period on...

Cricket: Retiring umpire Marais Erasmus admits 'massive error' may have cost Blackcaps 2019 World Cup victory

Blackcaps players commiserate after the 2019 final defeat. Photo credit: Getty Images Retiring veter...

Rugby: Ex-All Blacks scrum guru Mike Cron joins Joe Schmidt as assistant coach with Wallabies

Mike Cron with the All Blacks in 2016. Photo credit: Getty Images The Wallabies have added another p...

Squash: Kiwi Paul Coll conquers London Classic to claim back-to-back tour titles

Paul Coll in action. Photo credit: Supplied Kiwi squash ace Paul Coll has recorded back-to-back PSA ...

NRL: Coach Andrew Webster rules out Roger Tuivasa-Sheck shift to fullback, with Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad to return against Rabbitohs

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's star turn for the Warriors against Newcastle Knights from fullback was unquest...

Football: All Whites lose penalty shootout in third-place playoff against Tunisia in Egypt

The All Whites have been beaten via penalty shootout 4-2 by Tunisia in their third-place playoff in ...

Rugby: NZ Rugby proposes governance overhaul after independent review demands 'urgent' change

Dame Patsy Reddy. Photo credit: Photosport The New Zealand Rugby board has announced a proposal to o...

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders embrace unfamiliar underdog status after disastrous start to season

The Crusaders seem to have come to terms with their newfound and very unfamiliar status as one of Su...

Cricket: Blackcaps sensation Rachin Ravindra continues strong start to IPL with dazzling knock in Chennai Super Kings win

Blackcaps star Rachin Ravindra has continued his impressive start to his maiden Indian Premier Leagu...

NRL: NZ Warriors frontrunners to feature in Las Vegas for season openers in 2025

Warriors players celebrate a try during the win over the Raiders on Friday. Photo credit: Photosport...

Motorsport: Kiwi Scott McLaughlin earns bumper payday with second-place finish at IndyCar million dollar challenge

Kiwi driver Scott McLaughlin has finished in second place at IndyCar's 'Sprint for the Purse' race i...

NRL: Warriors grind out gutsy season-first win over undefeated Raiders in Christchurch

The Wahs are on the board. A gritty effort against the top of the table Canberra Raiders has seen NZ...

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes brush aside Rebels to continue undefeated start to season

The Hurricanes have continued their flawless start to the Super Rugby Pacific season, blowing the Re...