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Leclerc wins British GP as Lawson finishes eighth
Charles Leclerc claimed his first Formula 1 victory in nearly two years at Silverstone, while Liam Lawson equalled his season-best result.
Fineanganofo battles nerves and tears in All Blacks debut
The winger vomited at halftime from anxiety during New Zealand's 34-32 win over France, then held back tears while greeting emotional family members after the match.
All Blacks hold off France 34-32 in Rennie's first test
New Zealand survived a late French surge to win Dave Rennie's coaching debut in Christchurch, despite an early yellow card and repeated defensive errors.
All Blacks return to Christchurch after four-year test drought
Te Kaha Stadium will host its first test match on Saturday night when the All Blacks face France, ending a four-year wait for international rugby in the city.
Warriors to be without Waaka for NRLW season opener
Stacey Waaka will miss Sunday's match due to concussion.
Lawson records career-best F1 sprint qualifying at Silverstone
The driver led the midfield pack, finishing ahead of all teams outside the top four constructors.
Tall Blacks begin home World Cup qualifiers against Philippines
Coach Judd Flavell has made continuing in the role a non-negotiable condition of his Japanese club coaching job as New Zealand targets qualification for Qatar 2027.
Former All Blacks assistant Ellison joins Blues coaching staff
Tamati Ellison will reunite with Jason Holland at the Blues for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season after both departed the All Blacks setup.
Rennie picks Jacobson at No 7 for France test
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has named Luke Jacobson in the No 7 jersey for the upcoming test against France.
Scott Dixon to leave Chip Ganassi Racing after 24 years
The six-time IndyCar champion will join Arrow McLaren at the end of the 2026 season, ending the longest driver-team partnership in modern series history.
Highlanders sign Moana Pasifika playmaker on two-year deal
A Tongan international has [joined the Dunedin franchise](https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/361001282/highlanders-land-moana-pasifika-and-tongan-test-playmaker-patrick-pellegrini), with Josh Jacomb now facing competition at first-five.
Rennie names first All Blacks side with Love at 10, two debutants
Ruben Love will start at first-five in Dave Rennie's first All Blacks team of 2026, with Xavier Numia and Fehi Fineanganofo named as debutants on the bench for Saturday's test against France in Christchurch.
Scott Dixon reportedly leaving Ganassi for McLaren after two decades
The six-time Indycar champion is set to end his tenure with Chip Ganassi Racing to join Arrow McLaren, according to ESPN.
12-year-old becomes NZ's highest-ranked youth table tennis player
Lucas Alexandre has reached world number 8 in under-13 boys' singles, the highest youth world ranking ever achieved by a New Zealander in the sport.
Silver Ferns twins reach grand finals on same weekend
Kate and Georgia Heffernan qualified for domestic netball finals on either side of the Tasman, with their parents watching both matches simultaneously.
Three Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup tests locked in for Brisbane
New Zealand and Australia will play Bledisloe Cup tests on Anzac Day in 2027, 2029 and 2031, all at Suncorp Stadium with Queensland government backing.
All Whites exit World Cup with coach urging improvement for 2030
New Zealand's campaign ended with a 5-1 loss to Belgium, but coach Darren Bazeley says dropped points against Iran and Egypt were where the tournament was lost.
White Ferns exit T20 World Cup as Devine, Bates and Tahuhu retire
New Zealand's nine-wicket loss to England ends their tournament campaign and closes the international careers of three of the team's most decorated players.
Six potential Warriors debuts as NRLW season begins
The Warriors face the Canterbury Bulldogs in Hamilton on Sunday with a bolstered roster including three Brisbane Broncos premiership players and Sevens star Stacey Waaka.
All Blacks dismiss 'B-team' talk ahead of France test
Assistant coach Neil Barnes says France remain one of the world's best sides despite resting nine Top 14 final players for Saturday's Christchurch clash.
Silver Fern warns players may leave as domestic netball future unclear
Amelia Walmsley says athletes face pay cuts and uncertainty as the ANZ Premiership finishes its season with no broadcast deal or guarantees beyond 2026.
Dolphins claim eighth straight win with late sideline conversion
Jamayne Isaako's 78th-minute conversion from the sideline gave the Dolphins a 26-24 victory over the Warriors at Suncorp Stadium.
Rennie brings clarity to All Blacks ahead of France test
Assistant coach Jason Ryan says new head coach Dave Rennie has set a clear direction focused on fundamentals, with Ryan describing recent legacy work as special compared to his experience under the previous regime.
All Whites exit World Cup after 5-1 defeat to Belgium
New Zealand's World Cup campaign ended in Vancouver with a heavy loss to the 10th-ranked side, despite Eli Just's third goal of the tournament.
Mystics dig deep for record fourth title amid netball uncertainty
Northern Mystics beat Southern Steel 56-46 in Auckland to secure their fourth ANZ Premiership crown, the most in the competition's history.
Mystics claim record fourth ANZ Premiership title
Northern Mystics have secured their fourth ANZ Premiership crown with a 56-46 victory over Southern Steel in Auckland, a competition record.
Bledisloe Cup moves to Anzac Day for three Tests from 2027
The All Blacks and Wallabies will contest Bledisloe Cup matches on Anzac Day in 2027, 2029 and 2031, with all three fixtures at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
Riley Price joins Warriors on two-year deal
The 25-year-old son of former Warriors captain Steve Price has signed with the club on a midseason transfer from Redcliffe.
McCartney takes silver at Paris Diamond League meet
Eliza McCartney cleared 4.70 metres to finish second in Paris, with compatriots Imogen Ayris and Olivia McTaggart also competing ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
White Ferns to rebuild under Kerr after trio retire
Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu ended their international careers with a T20 World Cup exit, leaving New Zealand to enter a new era under Melie Kerr's leadership.
Van Gisbergen claims eighth NASCAR win at Sonoma
The New Zealander has won his second race of the 2026 season, moving to 14th in the championship standings with eight races remaining before the play-offs.
Black Caps clinch series 2-1 as Foulkes stars in comeback win
New Zealand recovered from 1-0 down to take the England series at Trent Bridge, with concussion substitute Zak Foulkes making an unexpected contribution after an injury crisis depleted the bowling attack.
F1 applies heat rules for Austrian GP amid hot weather
Formula One has activated its heat hazard protocols for a European race for the first time, with Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix forecast to reach 32C.
All Whites face must-win Belgium clash after Egypt defeat
New Zealand must defeat 10th-ranked Belgium on Saturday in Vancouver to keep their World Cup campaign alive after losing 3-1 to Egypt.
All Whites face must-win Belgium clash in World Cup
New Zealand needs a victory over world No 10 Belgium in Vancouver on Saturday to keep alive hopes of reaching the knockout rounds for the first time.
Duckett century powers England reply as Tickner exits with concussion
Ben Duckett's 113 off 98 balls led England to 223 for 2 at stumps on day two at Trent Bridge, trailing New Zealand by 215 runs in the series decider.
South Africa reach World Cup knockout rounds for first time
Bafana Bafana secured a historic 1-0 victory over South Korea in their final group match to advance to the round of 16, where they will meet Canada on Saturday.
Latham and Conway break New Zealand opening partnership record at Trent Bridge
Tom Latham and Devon Conway's 317-run partnership surpassed New Zealand's opening stand record set in 1930 as the Black Caps reached 361-4 on day one of the series decider against England at Trent Bridge.
Stokes returns for deciding test, silent on captaincy future
Ben Stokes will lead England in the series decider against New Zealand at Trent Bridge after being cleared following a nightclub incident, but refused to confirm his long-term plans as captain.
IOC establishes $100 million fund for Olympic athlete grants
Athletes who compete at summer and winter Games will be eligible to apply for $10,000 grants from the new fund.
All Whites face do-or-die Belgium clash after group stage stumbles
New Zealand must defeat 10th-ranked Belgium in their final group match to reach the World Cup knockout rounds, with coach Darren Bazeley demanding a flawless 90-minute performance.
Latham and Conway's 317-run stand puts Black Caps in control at Trent Bridge
The New Zealand openers posted the highest opening partnership by the Black Caps on English soil, reaching stumps at 361-4 in the series decider.
Plata's late strike sends Ecuador into World Cup knockout stage
Gonzalo Plata scored with 13 minutes remaining as Ecuador came from behind to beat Germany 2-1 and reach the last 16 for only the second time in their history.
Time running out for Moana Pasifika rescue bid
Winston Peters says efforts to save the Super Rugby franchise continue, but no deal has emerged with New Zealand Rugby's end-of-June deadline days away.
Latham and Conway both pass 150 as Black Caps openers dominate England
New Zealand's opening pair each scored more than 150 runs in a partnership exceeding 300 in the deciding test against England at Trent Bridge.
Black Caps take control on day one of series decider at Trent Bridge
Tom Latham and Devon Conway batted through the first day of the third Test against England in Nottingham.
Former Silver Ferns captain Gina Crampton retires at 34
Crampton captained New Zealand to bronze at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games before stepping away from professional netball.
Latham and Conway bat through day one as Black Caps reach 317-0
Tom Latham and Devon Conway compiled an unbeaten opening partnership of 317 runs as New Zealand batted through the first day of the Test match against England.
All Whites captain Wood to play despite press conference no-show
Coach Darren Bazeley has confirmed Chris Wood will feature after the captain was replaced at short notice ahead of the Vancouver match.
Steel advance to ANZ Premiership grand final
The Steel secured their place in the ANZ Premiership grand final with a home victory over the Tactix in Invercargill on Sunday.
All Whites face Belgium showdown with World Cup dream on the line
New Zealand sits bottom of Group G and must beat 10th-ranked Belgium in Vancouver on Saturday to keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages for the first time.
All Whites need Belgium win to keep World Cup knockout dream alive
New Zealand face 10th-ranked Belgium on Saturday knowing only victory will give them a chance of reaching the round of 32 for the first time in their history.
Christchurch City Council reportedly heading NRL expansion bid
The council is said to be spearheading a consolidated push for a second New Zealand NRL franchise, but has not confirmed the reports.
Former Wallaby prop Ainsley rejoins Highlanders
Tighthead prop Jermaine Ainsley has returned to the Highlanders and signed with reigning NPC champions Canterbury.
French captain Dupont to miss All Blacks test
Antoine Dupont will not feature in France's upcoming test match against New Zealand, continuing a pattern of absences against the All Blacks.
All Whites must beat Belgium to keep World Cup dream alive
New Zealand face an elimination match in Vancouver on Saturday, needing victory against the top-10 ranked side to progress from Group G after drawing with Iran and losing to Egypt.
Southern Steel qualify for ANZ Premiership final
The Invercargill-based side secured their spot in the final after beating Mainland Tactix at home on 23 June.
Heffernan twins both selected for Commonwealth Games netball squad
Kate and Georgia Heffernan have both been named in the Commonwealth Games netball squad.
Sullivan named Māori All Blacks captain for Japan XV clash
Hurricanes midfielder Bailyn Sullivan will lead the Māori All Blacks in Nagoya on Saturday, with five players set to make their debut.
Crusaders loose forward Cullen Grace signs with Scarlets
Grace will move to Wales after finishing his NPC season with Canterbury, ending seven seasons with the Crusaders.
Mystics seek fourth ANZ Premiership title in grand final rematch
The Northern Mystics will meet the Southern Steel in Saturday's ANZ Premiership grand final, aiming to claim a record fourth title after last year's championship defeat to the Mainland Tactix.
Lawson dismisses contract talk ahead of Austrian GP
The Racing Bulls driver says it's too early for next-season discussions as he returns to Austria sitting tenth in the championship.
IOC introduces $17,000 grants for all Olympic athletes
The International Olympic Committee will pay every competing athlete US$10,000 from a $248 million pool, with Dame Valerie Adams calling it a positive first step.
World Cup-winning Silver Fern Gina Crampton retires at 34
The 70-test midfielder won the 2019 World Cup and captained New Zealand at the 2022 Commonwealth Games during a 15-year professional career.
Warriors face Dolphins on seven-game winning streak
The clash at Suncorp Stadium is a rematch of the Dolphins' most recent defeat—a 20-18 loss to the Warriors in April.
Joseph Parker awaits UK Anti-Doping verdict on positive test
The former WBO heavyweight champion disputes the result from his November loss to Fabio Wardley, saying he believes sample contamination caused the positive finding.
Black Caps coach Walter eyes improvement despite Oval win
New Zealand can secure a rare series victory in England with a win or draw at Trent Bridge, but coach Rob Walter says the team must focus on playing better cricket.
Sky TV secures Silver Ferns rights for 2026 season
The broadcaster will show all Silver Ferns international matches next year, including four Constellation Cup Tests against Australia in October.
Mariners women's team in limbo after sale excludes them
The Central Coast Mariners' new owners have taken control of the men's team but left the reigning champions' women's side without a home ahead of the October season start.
Warriors coach wary of Christchurch expansion after Te Kaha sellout
Andrew Webster says he would be reluctant to see a second NRL team in New Zealand, despite 25,365 fans packing Te Kaha stadium for the Warriors' 38-20 win over North Queensland.
Former Chiefs captain Michael Collins named NZ Rugby chief rugby officer
Collins will oversee professional operations, competitions and community rugby when he starts in September, working alongside incoming high performance director Don Tricker.
Moana Pasifika out of Super Rugby as NZR rejects rescue bids
New Zealand Rugby has turned down multiple attempts to save the franchise, ending its participation in the 2027 competition after determining the bids were not commercially viable.
Govt rules out Moana Pasifika bailout as Peters claims deal possible
New Zealand Rugby has confirmed Moana Pasifika will not compete in Super Rugby 2027, while Winston Peters says he was close to securing international funding with more time.
NZ Rugby ends Moana Pasifika after rescue bids fail funding test
Four consortiums tried to save the franchise from liquidation, but none could demonstrate the committed capital NZ Rugby required to field a team for 2027.
White Ferns defeat Scotland by six wickets in T20 World Cup group match
Izzy Sharp's career-best 62 steered New Zealand to victory in Bristol after an early collapse left them 26 for three.
Auckland FC sign All Whites midfielder Lachlan Bayliss
The 23-year-old joins from Newcastle Jets after winning both the A-League Premiership and Australia Cup last season.
Former Breaker Karim Lopez drafted 21st to Memphis Grizzlies
The 19-year-old becomes the fifth New Zealand Breakers alumnus to reach the NBA and the first Mexican-born player taken in a draft's opening round.
116 athletes named to NZ Commonwealth Games team
New Zealand will send 116 athletes to Glasgow 2026, compared to 234 who competed at Birmingham, as the Games programme reduces from 19 sports to 10.
Former Black Caps fast bowler Bob Blair dies aged 94
Blair played 19 tests for New Zealand and is remembered for taking the field hours after his fiancée died in the 1953 Tangiwai disaster.
Queensland Reds eliminate Fijian Drua from Super Rugby Pacific
The Reds defeated the Drua 45-24 at Suncorp Stadium to advance to the playoffs, where they will face either the Chiefs or Hurricanes next weekend.
Crusaders defeat Hurricanes 47-14 to claim third place
Sevu Reece scored two tries in his 100th match as the Crusaders secured third place on the Super Rugby Pacific table with a comprehensive win at Te Kaha.
Five NZ rowing crews advance at World Cup opener
World champions Ben Taylor and Oliver Welch topped their heat in Seville as five of eight New Zealand crews reached A Finals or semi-finals.