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'Exhausted all options': Ryan Fox on strange finish to brutal US Open
Fox finished T19 at Oakmont and heads into a limited field event this week in good form.
'Where I need to get to': Black Caps hopeful wants NZ debut despite T20 lure
Bevon Jacobs is yet to play international cricket, but he knows it's where he wants to be.
Alice Soper: Redefining success beyond gold in Nico Porteous' journey
Opinion: Porteous aims to inspire others in the next phase of his freeskiing career.
NZ's top jockey shines at Royal Ascot with stunning win
James McDonald secured a late ride on Crimson Advocate at Royal Ascot.
One Welshman in first Lions side as England players dominate squad
Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time in their Australia.
Opinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions
Both clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.
Women in Sport
Hip ray, hip ray: Is it time to ditch netball's post-game huddle?
Do huddles celebrate unity, or are they out of keeping with professional sport?
'More to achieve': Dame Catriona Williams on her honour and goals
Williams was a top equestrian before a spinal injury 20 years ago.
Woodman-Wickliffe on babies, books, broadcasting and King’s Birthday honour
She aims to start a family after the Rugby World Cup in England.
Rugby
Opinion: Are the Crusaders the world's most successful pro sports franchise of all time?
Mike Thorpe argues the numbers suggest that they are.
'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV comp
Forty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.
One Welshman in first Lions side as England players dominate squad
Maro Itoje will captain the British and Irish Lions for the first time in their Australia.
Football
10 factors behind Auckland City FC's record defeat
The amateurs were always rank underdogs, but several factors made their task tougher.
How Kiwis might still watch the Women's Euros despite broadcast hurdles
TVNZ, Sky Sport and Warner Bros Discovery did not pursue the broadcast rights.
NRL
'Reason why the Warriors are doing well': Slater praises Capewell after monster Origin effort
Capewell scored a try and made 37 tackles in an 80-minute performance.
State of Origin: Underdog Queenslanders set series alight
Warriors star Kurt Capewell led the way for the Maroons.
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NZ's top jockey shines at Royal Ascot with stunning win
James McDonald secured a late ride on Crimson Advocate at Royal Ascot.
Ashlee Strawbridge rides Cheap Sav to victory for first career win
Ashlee Strawbridge guided her first winner at Cambridge on Wednesday.
Platinum Diamond leads strong contender trio in Ōtaki feature
Lisa Latta's top pick for Ōtaki is Platinum Diamond.
Golf
'Exhausted all options': Ryan Fox on strange finish to brutal US Open
Fox finished T19 at Oakmont and heads into a limited field event this week in good form.
Ko hints at Olympic future ahead of shot at grand slam
The Kiwi qualified for the Hall of Fame after winning the gold medal in Paris last year.
Big venues, big money: The young golf champ hitting the Australian PGA tour
Memory of late father will spur on young Kiwi golfer as he chases his professional dream.
Netball
Rowing
Top rower arrested in the US following post-regatta incident
Rowing NZ is investigating after a team member's arrest in the US.
Watch: Rowing NZ University Championships
Watch the action as the nation's top university rowers go head-to-head.
On The Up: The full 100 – New Zealand's greatest sporting moments of the past 25 years
Celebrating 25 years of New Zealand's greatest moments.
Basketball
Motorsport
Cricket
'Where I need to get to': Black Caps hopeful wants NZ debut despite T20 lure
Bevon Jacobs is yet to play international cricket, but he knows it's where he wants to be.
White Ferns captain to retire from ODI cricket
Sophie Devine will opt for a casual contract after this year's World Cup.
South Africa end title drought, beat Australia to claim World Test Championship
The Proteas are chokers no longer.
Tennis
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Opinion: Are the Crusaders the world's most successful pro sports franchise of all time?
Mike Thorpe argues the numbers suggest that they are.
Alice Soper: Redefining success beyond gold in Nico Porteous' journey
Opinion: Porteous aims to inspire others in the next phase of his freeskiing career.
Opinion: How Crusaders and Chiefs unearthed great talent from other regions
Both clubs blend local talent with key recruits for long-term success.
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State of Origin: Underdog Queenslanders set series alight
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