Alex Powell

NRL: Luke Metcalf wins race for No.6 jersey as NZ Warriors name side for season-opener against Cronulla Sharks

NZ Warriors have named their strongest possible side to open their NRL campaign against Cronulla Sha...

Cricket: Rachin Ravindra denies Blackcaps' mental block despite repeated failures against Australia

Rachin Ravindra has shut down any notions of a mental block for the Blackcaps against Australia, des...

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders not hitting panic button after disastrous start to 2024

They might be winless from their opening two games of 2024, but the Crusaders are refusing to hit th...

Cricket: No Blackcaps S.O.S. to Neil Wagner for must-win test against Australia in Christchurch

There was no thought of one last S.O.S. to Neil Wagner from the Blackcaps, who now face a must-win s...

Athletics: What New Zealand's Indoor World Championships medal haul means for Paris Olympics campaign

It may not directly affect the number of medals brought home from the Paris Olympics, but New Zealan...

Rugby Sevens: Michaela Blyde hat-trick against Australia inspires Black Ferns Sevens to Los Angeles title

The Black Ferns Sevens have sealed their second title of the World Sevens Series, toppling arch-riva...

Cricket: Blackcaps coach Gary Stead concedes selection error in opening test loss to Australia

Blackcaps coach Gary Stead has conceded leaving Mitchell Santner out of the playing XI for last week...

Rugby league: NRL investigating complaint of alleged racial abuse towards Brisbane Broncos five-eighth Ezra Mam

Ezra Mam against Sydney Roosters. Photo credit: Getty Images The NRL is investigating a complaint ma...

Athletics: Geordie Beamish adds to New Zealand's golden day at World Indoor Championships with 1500m victory

Geordie Beamish has delivered New Zealand's second gold medal of the day at the World Indoor Athleti...

Cricket: Ben Sears added to Blackcaps squad for second test against Australia, Will O'Rourke ruled out

Ben Sears against Australia. Photo credit: Getty Images Fast bowler Ben Sears has been called into t...

Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes overcome Jordie Barrett red card to defeat Reds in golden point thriller

The Hurricanes have overcome a red card to centurion and co-captain Jordie Barrett to snatch a 38-33...

Super Rugby Pacific: Chiefs surge to huge win over ACT Brumbies to continue hot start to 2024

The Chiefs have continued to show why they're the team to beat in Super Rugby Pacific, adding a seco...

Golf: Japan's Takahiro Hataji claims New Zealand Open after nervy wait for victory

Japan's Takahiro Hataji has claimed victory at the New Zealand Open in Queenstown, winning the title...

Football: Ben Old fires Wellington Phoenix past Adelaide United, clear at top of men's A-League

Wellington Phoenix have asserted their lead at the top of the men's A-League, as a Ben Old double pa...

Cricket: Blackcaps left to rue spin selections as Nathan Lyon bowls Australia to victory in Wellington

Even after being exposed by Australia's Nathan Lyon, Blackcaps captain Tim Southee has no regrets ov...

Super Rugby Pacific: Sevu Reece double in vain as Crusaders stunned by NSW Waratahs to remain winless

The Crusaders have been stunned and fallen to a shock defeat at the hands of NSW Waratahs, beaten 37...

Multisport: Australia's Steve McKenna, USA's Chelsea Sodaro claim titles at Ironman New Zealand

Australian Steve McKenna and Chelsea Sodaro of the USA have taken out the respective men's and women...

Golf: Australian pair Matthew Griffin, Scott Hend share lead heading into final round of New Zealand Open

Australian pair Matthew Griffin and Scott Hend share the lead heading into the final round of the Ne...

Rugby sevens: All Blacks Sevens beaten by Australia on opening day in Los Angeles, Black Ferns Sevens hammer South Africa

New Zealand's sevens sides have opened the Los Angeles leg of the World Series with contrasting resu...

Cricket: Rachin Ravindra resists, but Australia in box seat to claim victory in first test against Blackcaps

Rachin Ravindra has resisted Australia with an unbeaten half-century, but the Blackcaps still need a...

Super Rugby Aupiki: Ruby Tui's return sees Chiefs Manawa kick off new season with victory over Hurricanes Poua

Chiefs Manawa began Super Rugby Aupiki in style, proving too much for Hurricanes Poua with a 46-24 v...

Super Rugby Pacific: Hoskins Sotutu hat-trick sees Blues overpower Highlanders for second straight win

A Hoskins Sotutu hat-trick has fired the Blues to the top of Super Rugby Pacific, courtesy of a 37-2...

Cricket: Australia take complete control of first test against Blackcaps, despite Glenn Phillips counter-attack

Australia have taken complete control of the opening test against the Blackcaps at Wellington's Basi...

Cricket: Scott Kuggeleijn returns as Blackcaps win toss and bowl in first test against Australia

Scott Kuggeleijn has been recalled and the Blackcaps have named an all-pace attack for the series-op...

NRL: Addin Fonua-Blake vows to give everything to NZ Warriors' cause before 2025 exit

Departing prop Addin Fonua-Blake says he'll do everything he can to leave the Warriors in a better p...

Basketball: NZ Breakers keep season alive with upset victory over reigning ANBL champions Sydney Kings

NZ Breakers' season continues into another week of the ANBL playoffs after ending Sydney Kings' hope...

Cricket: Devon Conway ruled out of first Blackcaps test against Australia, Henry Nicholls recalled as cover

Devon Conway has been ruled out of the Blackcaps' first test against Australia, after failing to rec...

Cricket: When Blackcaps ace Neil Wagner proved tormentor of Australian great Steve Smith

While Australia's Steve Smith is among the greatest batters of all time, he'll be breathing a sigh o...

NRL: NZ Warriors new recruit confident move to New Zealand won't harm State of Origin prospects

It's been seven years since NZ Warriors last had a player line up in State of Origin, arguably the p...

SailGP: False start costs New Zealand as Australia claim victory in Sydney finale

New Zealand has missed the chance to go top of the SailGP leaderboard, as hosts Australia claimed vi...